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Whataburger Lease Signed for Moccasin Wallow & Carter Road in Palmetto

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A lease has officially been signed for Whataburger at the intersection of Moccasin Wallow Road and Carter Road in Palmetto, according to a recent announcement from Boos Development Group, Inc..

In a public LinkedIn post, Boos Development Group confirmed:

“Another lease signed for Moccasin Wallow Rd & Carter Road in Palmetto! Excited to announce that Whataburger will be joining the shopping center with Home Depot and CVS Pharmacy on the NW corner of Carter Road.”

The full announcement can be viewed here:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/boos-development-group-inc-_comingsoon-whataburger-palmetto-activity-7432484595759120387-d7AT

A Retail Hub on the Rise

The Moccasin Wallow & Carter Road intersection has quickly become one of Manatee County’s most strategic retail corridors, thanks to:

Heavy traffic counts from US-41 and I-75 feeder routes
Residential growth in North Bradenton and Palmetto
Established anchor tenants driving cross-traffic

Adding Whataburger to a center alongside major national retailers signals confidence from both developers and franchisors that this area will continue to grow as a commercial destination.

Fans of Whataburger are cheering on the Florida Developments

“Would yall like to build a location in the bed of my truck?!” said Thomas from Largo, FL on Facebook

“I went through the Drive thru around 130 pm. It was fantastically done. I only waited for like 45 min. Food was fresh, hot and tasted like I was back in Texas. Great job on a fantastic opening. That staff made the name proud.” said another on the opening of their location just north of Palmetto in Largo, FL.

“We need one in Fort Myers! I have missed WHATABURGER since I left Texas ” wrote Meagan M.

Strategic Northwest Corner Location

The new Whataburger will join a retail cluster anchored by:

The Home Depot
CVS Pharmacy

The northwest corner of Carter Road has emerged as a high-visibility retail node serving North Manatee County, including:

Palmetto
Parrish
North Bradenton
I-75 commuter traffic

This corridor has seen steady residential expansion, making it attractive for national quick-service brands targeting suburban growth markets.

Whataburger grand opening Largo, FL highlights the anticipation of the new fast food brand coming to Palmetto – Whataburger Largo, FL

What This Means for Manatee County

Whataburger’s continued expansion across Florida signals strong confidence in Gulf Coast retail demand. The brand has been strategically entering high-growth Florida submarkets, and the Moccasin Wallow corridor fits that demographic and traffic profile.

For commercial real estate observers, this lease reinforces:

Tenant confidence in North Manatee retail growth
Continued momentum along Moccasin Wallow Road
Strength of anchor-driven retail development models

Boos Development Group noted that the addition highlights “the strength of the project and the vision behind it,” crediting the real estate teams involved in shaping the center into a premier destination.

What’s Next?

While construction timelines and opening dates have not yet been publicly released, lease confirmation marks a significant milestone toward development.

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