Home & Real Estate

On the Homefront

Tour the Paul Rudolph Umbrella House

A few tickets remain for the docent-led tour this Saturday; plus, news about downtown Sarasota's Q condos on Ringling Boulevard and new construction at The Concession.

08/12/2016 By Ilene Denton

Mod World

All Eyes on Architect Victor Lundy at This Year's MOD Weekend

The midcentury modern festival is set for Nov. 11-13, 2016.

08/12/2016 By Ilene Denton

Construction

Tivoli Homes Debuts West-of-Trail Model Home

Tivoli Homes of Sarasota recently completed construction on its newest model home: the 'Magnolia,' a 4,134-square-foot house built at 1807 Magnolia St., Sarasota.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Industrial Condo Units Sell for $950,000

An Apollo Beach company recently purchased several industrial condo units located at 4535-4557 Northgate Court, Sarasota.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

Data

Single-Family Home Sales Up in Second Quarter

Closed sales of single-family homes in Florida increased 1.4 percent between the second quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2016.

08/10/2016 Research by staff

Growth

Insurance Agency Opens West Villages Office

Key Agency, Inc., an insurance agency founded in 1952, recently opened its fourth office.

08/10/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Leader Named West Central Florida Commercial Director

Janet Robinson, currently the commercial director for Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT’s Sarasota region, was recently named director of the company's West Central Florida region.

08/10/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Neighborhood Earns LEED Platinum Certification

Mirabella, a community of paired villas in Bradenton, and Synergy Building Corp. recently earned the LEED for Homes Platinum certification.

08/09/2016 Research by staff

Data

Positive Outlook for 55-Plus Housing Market

The National Association of Home Builders' single-family 55-plus Housing Market Index increased one point to 57 in the second quarter of this year.

08/08/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Mental Health Counseling Service Purchases Office for $192,000

Affordable Mental Health Counseling Services of Sarasota, P.L. recently purchased 100 Wallace Ave., #130, Sarasota, for $192,000.

08/08/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Interior Design Firm Leases New Space

Pamela Hughes of Hughes Design Associates recently leased office space from Franklin Square, Inc.

08/05/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Several New Leases Inked

Sarasota's Ian Black Real Estate recently announced a flurry of new leases. Here's a roundup.

08/04/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Midcentury Modern (and Fabulous!) in Bradenton

This week: Bob Plunket takes us inside a midcentury estate on Bradenton's Riverview Boulevard.

08/03/2016 By Bob Plunket

Platinum 100

Sarasota Luxury Rentals are a Booming Business

Some Sarasota vacation homes rent for $25,000 a month.

08/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

Platinum 100

Lifestyles of Sarasota's Super Rich

From a $34,000 bottle of wine to a dog's $2 million inheritance, we've got the insider details on some of Sarasota's most spectacular splurges.

08/02/2016

What I'm Crushing On

Five Great Looks for the Home from Designer Keffie Lancaster

A decadent forest chandelier, a curvy coffee table and more.

08/01/2016 With Keffie Lancaster

Platinum 100

The Platinum 100 2016: Home

From lighting to rugs to furniture, here's everything you need to make your home your personal masterpiece.

08/01/2016

Platinum 100

The Platinum 100 2016: Antiques

Where to find the best trinkets and treasures around town.

07/29/2016

Platinum 100

The Platinum 100 2016: Home Renovation

Ready to redo your home? We've got you covered.

07/29/2016

On the Homefront

News From the Local Real Estate Industry

Luxury condos announced for Siesta Key and Golden Gate Point; new models in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota National.

07/29/2016 By Ilene Denton