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Design

Patriot Plaza Picked for People's Choice Architecture Competition

The 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery was recently nominated for The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects People’s Choice Award.

07/06/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Landscaping Employees Earn Certifications

ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design's Amy Crutcher and Patrick Riordan have each earned certification from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.

07/06/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Home Prices Rise in May

The median sale price of homes rose in both Sarasota and Manatee counties in May, according to data released by the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

07/05/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Company Breaks Ground on Two Walmart Projects

Sarasota's Satterfield & Pontikes Construction was recently awarded two contracts to construct Walmart stores in Sarasota.

07/05/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Insurance Agency Buys Fruitville Road Office

Ryan Frenz of HealthMarkets Insurance Agency recently purchased 2553 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, from Karen S. Blondin of Blondin Mortgage Company for $355,000.

07/01/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: $3.2 Million Condo at 888 Boulevard of the Arts

This huge downtown penthouse is the perfect place to catch the fireworks this Fourth.

07/01/2016 By Bob Plunket

Education

Real Estate Firm Launches Scholarship Program

Wagner Realty owner David Eckel recently created a program in which two USF Sarasota-Manatee graduates are earning scholarship funds while they learn about real estate.

06/30/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Lee Wetherington Homes Breaks Ground on New Model

The Southwest Florida luxury homebuilder Lee Wetherington Homes recently broke ground on the Saviano model in Lakewood Ranch.

06/30/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Downtown Farmers' Market Tests New Layout Saturday

Vendors south of Main Street will relocate to First Street, east of Lemon Avenue and near City Hall.

06/30/2016 Research by staff

ON THE HOMEFRONT

Going Up!

A new gated community in Venice; Sarasota’s Ascentia Development Group announces a Tampa luxury condo tower.

06/30/2016 By Staff

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THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION

How does Sarasota rank in $1 million-plus real estate listings?

A national Luxury Market Report reveals the answer.

06/30/2016 By Ilene Denton

WHAT I’M CRUSHING ON

Five Fab Finds From Designer Jan Bullard

From fun and affordable lighting to stylish electrical components, the interior designer shares her current passions.

06/30/2016 With Jan Bullard

Construction

Neal Communities Tops Homebuilder Ranking

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities recently topped Builder Magazine’s list of the top 10 local homebuilders.

06/29/2016 Research by staff

Big Deals

Dental Office Sold

The Illinois-based company Professional Resource Development, Inc., recently purchased a one-story medial professional building for $800,000.

06/28/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Construction Company Hires Project Manager

Sarasota's Gerdes Construction, Inc. recently hired John Brasgalla as a project manager.

06/28/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Grand Opening for Bee Ridge Fire Station Held Monday

Sarasota County yesterday celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station No. 12, located at 3110 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

Big Deals

Vacant Industrial Land Sells for $2.5 Million

Sarasota's Becca Properties, LLC, last month purchased 5.6 acres of vacant land zoned for industrial and warehouse uses.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Company Completes Salon Remodel

Sarasota's Gerdes Construction, Inc., recently completed work on a comprehensive remodeling project for Blow La La Blow Dry Bar.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Realtor Joins Englewood Firm

Realtor Robert Edlund recently joined the Englewood office of Re/Max Alliance Group as a member of Sandra Newell’s team.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Kitson & Partners Breaks Ground on Babcock Ranch Downtown

Babcock Ranch will mark another milestone on Tuesday, June 28, as construction of the first downtown district buildings gets underway.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

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