Home & Real Estate

Deals

Apartment Complex Sells for $33 Million

A Virginia company recently purchased the Cypress Winds apartment complex located at 6904 W. Manatee Ave., Bradenton.

06/20/2016 Research by staff

Deals

1.4 Acre Bradenton Property Sells for $930,000

Creekwood Corporation recently purchased 1.4 acres of land located at 2903 and 2920 W. Ninth St., Bradenton, for $930,000.

06/20/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Team Behind Risdon on 5th Celebrates Groundbreaking

The development team behind Risdon on 5th, the new mixed-use condominium development in Sarasota’s Rosemary District, recently celebrated a groundbreaking for the project.

06/17/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Pool, Spa Company Hires Two

Waterscapes Pools & Spas, a residential pool builder and a subsidiary company of Neal Communities, recently hired Rob LaGasse and Kari Osnes as pool designers.

06/17/2016 Research by staff

Top Sale

Sapphire Shores Notches a Top Sale

A South Shore Drive residence in the museum area sells for $4.5 million.

06/17/2016 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

New Developments in Downtown Sarasota and North Venice

Risdon on 5th in the Rosemary District breaks ground; DR Horton opens model in Toscana Isles.

06/17/2016 By Ilene Denton

Spirit of Sarasota

Announcing the Winners of the Spirit of Sarasota Architecture Awards

Sarasota Magazine sponsors competition in conjunction with biennial AIA Design Conference.

06/17/2016 By Ilene Denton

What I'm Crushing On

Five Savvy Design Finds from Barbara Vanderkolk Gardner

Two knockout lighting fixtures and a special burlwood chest from the owner of Collins Interiors.

06/17/2016 With Barbara Vanderkolk Gardner

Construction

Construction Company Completes Two Commercial Remodels

Sarasota's Gerdes Construction, Inc. recently completed two major remodels in the Sarasota area.

06/15/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Halfacre Construction Prequalified for Collier County Schools Work

Sarasota's Halfacre Construction Company was recently prequalified as a potential construction management firm for future Collier County Public Schools projects.

06/15/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: 1925 Colonial-Style Bungalow in Downtown Sarasota

Bob Plunket takes us inside a downtown Sarasota home from the 1920s that comes with a light-filled sunroom, a garage apartment—and a chicken coop.

06/13/2016 By Bob Plunket

Real estate

Lakewood Ranch Office, Warehouse Space Sells

Sarasota's Happy Friday 5302 LLC recently purchased a 1,416-square-foot office and warehouse condo for $170,000.

06/13/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Communications Company Purchases Old Jeff's Salad Restaurant

Whenever Communications LLC recently purchased the 1,610-square-foot retail building that was formerly Jeff’s Salad Company for $650,000.

06/10/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

New Broker Joins Ian Black Real Estate

Matt Kezar recently joined Ian Black as a broker associate.

06/10/2016 Research by staff

One Night Only

Rare Selby Gardens Cactus to Bloom Tonight

Selby's selenicereus cactus is about to put on its annual one-night-only show--see it in all its glory at a fun event tonight.

06/10/2016 By Megan McDonald

Construction

Sarasota Construction Company Celebrates Lake City Groundbreaking

Members of the DM Constructors management team recently attended a groundbreaking celebration for a new outpatient surgical center in Lake City, Florida.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Work Begins on Expansion of Bradenton Psychiatric Unit

Venice's J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. recently began work on a 2,700-square-foot psychiatric unit expansion for Centerstone of Florida Inc.

06/09/2016 Research by staff

Construction

New Building Rules Go Into Effect July 1

A handful of changes to Florida's building code will go into effect Friday, July 1, according to a blog post published by Florida Realtors.

06/08/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

New Realtor Joins Venice Office

Del Bradshaw recently joined the Re/Max Alliance Group as a sales associate in the Venice office.

06/07/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Report Finds More Homes at Risk From Hurricane Storm Surge

Bradenton ranked eighth in a list of the metropolitan areas most at risk.

06/06/2016 Research by staff