Kevin Daves (left), the developer behind 1000 North Sarasota, and the brand’s most prominent co-founder, Michael Jordan. (Photo submitted by Alex Elshimy/1000 North) A luxurious private club and restaurant co-founded by basketball icon Michael Jordan is proving to be a slam dunk, as 1000 North is already expanding in downtown Sarasota before opening its doors. Under construction on the ground floor of the BLVD tower at 520 N.