SVN | Commercial Advisory Group · Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Commercial Real Estate Broker Local Knowledge. National Reach.

Ryan S. McDonald is a Sarasota-based commercial real estate broker specializing in land acquisition, mobile home park & RV park sales, mixed-use retail, and office — with a national developer network and a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach.

Serving Sarasota • Bradenton • Venice • Manatee County • Charlotte County • Southwest Florida

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$50M+
Transactions Closed
15+
Years Experience
Top 5
SVN Office in FL
Ryan S. McDonald - Commercial Real Estate Broker Sarasota FL SVN Commercial Advisory Group
Ryan McDonald
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
SVN | Commercial Advisory Group

What I Specialize In

Commercial Real Estate Services in Sarasota & Southwest Florida

From raw land and development site brokerage to mobile home park sales, office leasing, and retail investment — serving Sarasota, Manatee County, Charlotte County, and national developers across Florida.

Land Acquisition & Development Site Broker

Rezoning, entitlements, site plan approvals, environmental assessments — turning raw land into buildable, profitable parcels.

Mobile Home Park & RV Park Broker

Buyer and seller representation for MHP and RV assets across Florida, including off-market transactions and portfolio deals.

Mixed-Use & Retail Real Estate Broker

Repositioning opportunities, tenant outreach, and investment sales for retail and mixed-use commercial properties.

Office Leasing & Commercial Broker

Leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions for office buildings and commercial properties across Southwest Florida.

Investment Property & Wholesale Broker

Property wholesaling, investment rentals, and portfolio strategy for investors seeking yield in Florida's dynamic market.

National Developer Network & Tenant Outreach

Multifamily, industrial, SFR, and mixed-use developers on speed dial — connecting sellers and land owners to the right buyers fast.

Proven Track Record

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions — Sarasota & Southwest Florida

Browse recent sold commercial properties, off-market transactions, and notable commercial real estate deals across Sarasota, Pinellas County, and Marion County, FL.

175-Pad Mobile Home Park sold Pinellas County FL - $9.5M
SOLD · Off Market
$9,500,000
175-Pad Mobile Home Park · Pinellas County, FL
Represented Buyer
73-Pad Mobile Home Park off-market sale Pinellas County FL - $2.6M
SOLD · Off Market
$2,600,000
73-Pad Mobile Home Park · Pinellas County, FL
Off-Market Transaction
73-Acre development site land sale Marion County FL - $7.2M
SOLD
$7,200,000
73-Acre Development Site · Marion County, FL
430–450 BFR Units · Represented Buyer
Commercial spa building sold downtown Sarasota FL - $3.35M
SOLD
$3,350,000
8,165 SF Spa Building w/ Living Quarters · Downtown Sarasota
Represented Buyer
10000 SF office building sold Sarasota FL - $1.7M
SOLD
$1,700,000
10,000 SF Office Building · Sarasota, FL
Vacant retail land sold Venice FL 41 and River Road - $2.1M
SOLD
$2,100,000
Vacant Retail Land · 41 & River Rd, Venice, FL

Tell me what you're working on and I'll give you a quick read on pricing, demand, and positioning.

Ryan S. McDonald - Commercial Real Estate Broker Sarasota FL SVN Commercial Advisory Group

About Ryan

Sarasota Commercial Real Estate Broker — 15+ Years of Local Expertise

Ryan McDonald is an Advisor with SVN | Commercial Advisory Group, specializing in mixed-use retail, RV/MHP assets, office, and land acquisition strategies tailored for national multifamily and single-family residential developers.

As an entrepreneur who has founded, scaled, and divested his own ventures, Ryan brings a hands-on, business-first approach to every client relationship. His career began in 2010 with bank-owned foreclosures and evolved into complex commercial land acquisitions with national developers.

Ryan's expertise in land acquisition is comprehensive — from rezoning and entitlements to environmental assessments and topographical surveys. His network spans multifamily, industrial, retail, office, mixed-use, RV/MHP, and single-family developers nationwide.

Outside of work, Ryan volunteers with Adventure For All, coaches youth archery, and is passionate about golf, fishing, and maritime activities.

B.A. Business Admin · Flagler College Sarasota Native Land Acquisition Expert Community Volunteer
📞 (941) 894-8677 ✉ Ryan.McDonald@SVN.com

The SVN Advantage

Sarasota CRE Brokerage With National Reach

Partnering with Ryan McDonald means access to SVN's full national platform — the top commercial real estate brokerage network in Florida, with tools and market reach no independent broker can match.

  • 01

    100% Market Saturation

    CREXI, CoStar, LoopNet, The Brokers List, SVN PRO — your property reaches national buyers from day one.

  • 02

    Drone Photography & Custom Brochures

    High-quality aerials, custom full-color marketing packets, and property-specific websites.

  • 03

    Direct Developer Relationships

    Ryan's personal network of national multifamily, SFR, industrial, and retail developers is your deal's competitive edge.

  • 04

    Professional Affiliations

    RASM, CREA, ICSC memberships and Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County Chamber connections.

$100M+
Transactions processed by SVN CAG in 2022
Top 5
SVN Office in Florida
400+
Listing platforms & syndication sites
2010
Ryan's career start in real estate

For Property Owners

What Is Your Property Worth Today?

Request a confidential opinion of value and get a realistic picture of what your asset could command in the current 2026 market.

  • Realistic pricing range for your submarket
  • Relevant recent market comps
  • Current buyer demand read
  • Key factors affecting your property's value

Private · No Obligation · Personally reviewed by Ryan within 1 business day

Florida CRE Market Intelligence — 2026

5 Pressures Squeezing Your Florida CRE Value

The Florida market is still growing — but the cost of ownership, debt, and compliance has reset dramatically. Here's what every owner and investor needs to understand right now.

CRE Investment Calculator
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INSURANCE & CLIMATE RESILIENCE

Your Insurance Costs Are Now a Capital Event

1.7MNFIP policies in FL — 35% of U.S. total
$1.1TFL CRE value exposed to Hurricane Milton winds

Florida remains the most climate-exposed large CRE state in the U.S. High deductibles, tighter underwriting, and mandatory flood/wind capex are no longer one-time events — they're recurring line items that compress NOI every year. Owners without a mitigation strategy are watching their DSCR erode quietly.

02
REFINANCING RISK & THE MATURITY WALL

$875 Billion in CRE Loans Mature in 2026

30%Hotel/motel loans maturing this year
$76.6BHard maturities due in 2026, 39% back-loaded Q4

Loans originated at sub-4% rates in 2021–2022 are hitting maturity in a 6–7% environment. Owners who wait to model their options are losing negotiating leverage with lenders. The window to refinance proactively — before Q4 pressure peaks — is closing. This is the single most important balance-sheet issue in Florida CRE right now.

03
ASSET BIFURCATION & REPRICING

The Market Is Splitting — Which Side Is Your Asset On?

6.7%Tampa retail cap rates — liquid but selective
Mid-7%Office cap rates — only top-performing assets tight

Capital is available — but it's highly selective. Buyers remain disciplined and sellers are reluctant to fully mark down assets, creating a widening gap between best-in-class and everything else. The wrong positioning in today's market means sitting on the sidelines while the right properties trade. You need to know exactly where your asset benchmarks — not against the headline, but against real comps.

04
PROPERTY TAX, CODE & COMPLIANCE DRAG

Hidden Ownership Costs Are Bleeding Your NOI

Oct 12025 commercial rent tax repeal — real but not enough
90+Days to resolve a tax assessment appeal in FL

The commercial rent tax repeal effective October 1, 2025 was a real win — but property taxes, code compliance, reserve requirements, and deferred maintenance are still compressing returns silently. High-growth counties mean frequent reassessments. Owners without a proactive compliance calendar are accumulating liabilities they don't see until it's too late to optimize.

05
LABOR, PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT FRICTION

Execution Risk Is the New Development Risk

60–180Days typical permit cycle in Southwest Florida
37.4%YoY construction cost increases still impacting budgets

Ground-up development, redevelopment, and value-add plays are all facing the same headwinds: extended permit timelines, municipal coordination bottlenecks, infrastructure constraints, and construction pricing that hasn't fully normalized. Office pre-leasing requirements have risen sharply. Phased execution and front-loaded approvals are no longer optional — they're the difference between a project that pencils and one that doesn't.

Every one of these pressures has a strategy. I work through them with owners every week.

— Ryan S. McDonald, SVN Commercial Advisory Group · Sarasota, FL

Ryan S. McDonald · SVN | Commercial Advisory Group

My Current Listings — Southwest Florida

Browse available commercial properties for sale and lease across Sarasota, Manatee County, Charlotte County, and Southwest Florida.

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Market Insights & Analysis

CRE Blog — Southwest Florida

In-depth analysis, market trends, and investment insight for commercial real estate in Sarasota and Southwest Florida.

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For owners, investors, tenants, and operators in Southwest Florida. No pressure. No generic pitch.