Sprout plans to open store in Naples amidst a competitive grocery market

Sprouts Farmers Market said it’s ‘growing’ and will soon add to its healthy reach. Presently, it has six stores in the sunshine state.

Next year it will add one in Clearwater and another right here in Collier County.

“I think i speak for a lot of people here,” Melissa Hill said, of Golden Gate Estates. “We really want more things moving toward our direction so we’re not traveling so far just to go grocery shopping.”

The retailer focuses on farm-fresh produce and other healthy choices. It’s motto declares, you don’t have “to be wealthy to eat healthy” at sprouts! But it joins a crowded field in Southwest Florida. It is nearby Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, each of which offer similar options.

“It’ll be nice to have some variety,” Hill said.

“We really like to see the healthier grocery stores popping up,” Nicole Torres said, who works at North Naples Crossfit.

Also coming to Logan Landings, up to 10 restaurants, a dentist, nail salon and other office space. While some have concerns about traffic on “already busy” Immokalee Road, other said its a small price to pay.

“Traffic for me is just something that comes with growth and development,” Hill said. “I love options.”

“We like that there’s expansion coming east of the interstate,” Torres said.