#2 Fastest-growing Southeast Cities (Regional) - Dealroom.co

#3 BoomTown in the U.S. - LendingTree

Top 7 Best Places to Move In Florida - SouthernLiving

Corporate Headquarters

North Port’s location within a 60-minute drive of 4.1 million people supports executive, managerial, and administrative operations across finance, marketing, human resources, and IT.

Qualifying NAICS Code: 55

Healthcare

North Port has grown into a regional hub for healthcare, home to several major providers. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is leading continued expansion with a $507 million, 100-bed hospital near I-75.

Qualifying NAICS Code: 622

Aerospace and Aviation

Florida ranks #1 in the U.S. for MRO and #3 for aircraft manufacturing. North Port connects directly to Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ), Southwest Florida International (RSW), Tampa (TPA), and St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE) airports, as well as Port Manatee, Port Tampa Bay, and the I-75 corridor.

Qualifying NAICS Codes: 3364XX, 4881XX

Logistics and Distribution

North Port’s position along I-75 connects companies to over 4.1 million people within a 60-minute drive. Its Transportation and Warehousing sector, a core part of logistics and distribution, has grown 25.4% over the past five years.

Qualifying NAICS Codes: 48 and 49

Manufacturing

North Port is home to the 678,000-square-foot North Port Business Park, a Class-A industrial campus developed by Benderson Development. The park offers modern facilities designed for advanced manufacturing, assembly, and supply-chain operations with direct access to the I-75 Innovation Corridor.

Qualifying NAICS Codes: 31, 32, and 33

Sports Entertainment

North Port is exploring opportunities to bring new sports and entertainment venues to the city. With available green space along the I-75 corridor and growing demand for regional amenities, the city is well-positioned to attract future development in this sector.

Qualifying NAICS Codes: 7139, 7112, 7113