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Fruitville Gateway Apartments Proposed for Prominent Sarasota Location

A long-empty lot at Fruitville and Fourth may soon give rise to a five-story, 274-unit residential building—with a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom rentals and an affordable housing component.

09/08/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate Report

Condo Prices Dip in Sarasota and Manatee Counties as Single-Family Homes Hold the Line

"If the home is priced appropriately, buyers should stop and offer that price instead of trying to beat it down."

08/22/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Boss Moves

A New Workforce Housing Initiative Is on the Verge of Launching in Manatee County

Using its collective money, land and willpower, a coalition of mid-sized businesses is backing Forest Cove, a 156-unit development aimed at easing Manatee County’s housing squeeze.

08/12/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Monolith Makeover

A Mixed-Use Tower Has Been Proposed for the Site Where the Zenith Now Stands

The proposed 18-story project will include 96 residential units, with seven set aside as attainable housing.

08/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate Report

Buyers Gain Leverage as Prices Drop and Listings Climb in Sarasota and Manatee

“We’re in a buyer’s market now. There’s a huge amount of inventory to choose from, and people are no longer making random offers. They’ll pay full price—but only if comps support it.”

07/24/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Wellen Up

Oakbend Launches in Wellen Park Amid Continued Growth in North Port

The 181-home community will include private amenities and multigenerational living, with prices starting in the high $600,000s.

07/22/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Advantage Point

How AI Is Empowering the Next Generation of Real Estate Entrepreneurs

From predictive pricing models to AI-powered marketing, today’s real estate entrepreneurs are operating with a level of speed and precision that wasn’t possible even five years ago.

07/16/2025

Mira Max

Sarasota City Commission OKs 18-Story Mira Mar Project

The unanimous vote allows for two 18-story residential condo towers and new retail, restaurant and office space to rise on Palm Avenue. The developer will also restore the historic Mira Mar Plaza.

07/08/2025 By Staff

Going Up

A Roundup of Every Single Downtown Sarasota Condo Project Right Now

Nine new projects could add another 717 condo units and 153 hotel rooms to the city.

07/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

High Stakes

Urbanist Brent Toderian Says Tall Buildings Are Not the Problem

“Sarasota has a huge disconnect between the types of developments being built and the actual needs of the community."

07/02/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Going Up

New 276-Unit Apartment Community Breaks Ground in North Manatee

The Kolter Group is building "market rate" apartments, adding to the growing footprint of mid-rise housing in Palmetto.

06/23/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Condo news

A New Condo Law May Offer Owners Some Relief. Is It Enough?

Florida’s new condo law aims to ease financial pressure after the Surfside collapse, but rising costs, insurance hikes, and mounting reserves continue to squeeze owners—especially in aging buildings.

06/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

A River Runs Through It

Doug Baker and Lauren Crist’s Riverfront Estate Merges Wild Old Florida With Timeless Style

This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle. 

06/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

High Wire Heritage

As Historic Homes Give Way to New Construction, This 1925 West of Trail Cottage Remains

This century-old Arlington Street bungalow still offers charm, craftsmanship and a direct link to the city’s circus roots.

06/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

North Trail Turn

A New Two-Tower Development Will Bring Penthouses—but Also Attainable Housing—to Sarasota’s North Trail

With twin towers, public perks and 40 attainable units, Saravela will add a new layer to the city's evolving skyline.

05/28/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Glass Act

Tervis Has Completely Moved Out of Its Venice HQ

The nearly 120,000-square-foot campus is now home to gaming software company Combat Waffle Studios Inc. and the Global Sports Institute.

05/26/2025 By Staff

Market Watch

'Too Many People Are Still Living in 2021': Home Inventory Climbs and Prices Fall

In April 2025, Sarasota County's median sale prices were $470,000 for single-family homes and $339,500 for condos; Manatee County reported medians of $464,000 and $300,220, respectively.

05/23/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Mira Mar 2.0

Sarasota City Commission Clears the Way for an 18-Story Mixed-Use Project to Move Forward

After hours of presentations from the applicant, opponents and public comment, commissioners unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment at yesterday's legislative meeting.

05/20/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Going Down

City Commissioners Uphold Appeal to Halt the 327-Foot Obsidian Condo Project

The commission cited incompatibility with city standards in a 4–1 vote following extensive public opposition and hours of testimony.

05/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Home for Heroes

Heroes' Village Is the City of Sarasota's First Affordable Housing Complex Dedicated Entirely to Veterans

The housing complex opens its doors to offer stability, support and a path forward for those who served.

04/30/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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