Government & Public Sector

9000 Town Center Parkway

Manatee County’s 9000 Town Center Parkway brings several county departments together within a centralized, 101,000-square-foot workplace in Lakewood Ranch. Purchased by the County in 2025, the two-story facility provides a new home for Development Services, Property Management, Public Works, and administration offices.

Training room with rows of tables, ergonomic seating, dual display screens and presentation area.

Private office with executive desk, meeting table, ergonomic seating, built-in storage and large windows.

Glass-enclosed conference room with a wood table, mesh chairs and two employees working.

Modern office corridor with a glass conference room, collaborative seating and employees working.

Private office with a large meeting table, wood storage, workstation and expansive windows.

Four employees gather around a standing-height table in a modern open office.

Office corridor with glass-front private offices and employees working and walking through the space.

Two employees collaborate in a private office with light wood furniture and meeting seating.

Employee working at a workstation in a modern open office with rows of glass-panel cubicles.

Large training room with rows of light wood tables, mesh chairs and multiple display screens.

Modern elevator lobby leading to an office reception area where two employees collaborate.

Modern administration office with private work areas, reception seating and employees at work.

Administration office with private workstations, lounge seating and employees working.

Large conference room with a long table, black chairs, wall display and modern lighting.

Large conference room with a long table, black chairs, dual displays and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Private office with wood storage, meeting table, sit-to-stand desk and large windows.

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Client: Manatee County

Project Location: Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Completion Date: August 2026

Square Footage: 101,000

Project Intent

The project focused on creating a cohesive workplace that could support the varied needs of multiple county departments while providing a professional and welcoming experience for employees and the public. The design balances individual focus, collaboration, training, administrative functions, and public-facing services within one unified environment.

Workscapes provided design services and furniture procurement for a comprehensive range of spaces throughout the facility. The scope included approximately 575 workstations, 60 private offices, and 10 conference and training rooms, along with public waiting areas and additional shared spaces. Furniture solutions were thoughtfully selected to support different functions and workstyles across departments while maintaining a consistent look and experience throughout the facility.

To accommodate the scale of the project and the needs of the various departments, installation was completed across four phases, beginning in September 2025. This phased approach allowed the project to progress in coordinated stages as spaces throughout the facility were prepared for occupancy.

The result is a functional, flexible, and professional workplace that brings departments together, supports efficient county operations, and creates an inviting environment for employees and the Manatee County community.

Nikki Ulakovic

Account Executive, Government LinkedIn