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Beachfront Bargain

How to Find a Beachfront Home on the Cheap

Chasing the elusive $325,000 vacation condo on national TV.

05/31/2016 By Ilene Denton

Real estate

North 301 Strip Mall Sells for $1.5 Million

North Sarasota's Washington Plaza strip mall recently changed hands.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Vacant Venice Acreage Sold for $1.8 Million

Southbridge Investments, LLC recently purchased 2.5 acres that were previously owned by the late writer Walter Farley, author of The Black Stallion.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Development

First Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Residents Move In

Anne and Bob Burke recently became the first residents to move into Del Webb Lakewood Ranch, a 55-and-older community.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Sarasota Home Named 'Smart Home of the Year'

The 5,000-square-foot waterfront residence includes a number of automated systems that operate shades, lighting, surveillance and audio.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

$5 million for agricultural and residential land in Myakka City and several new leases.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Events

Forum on Affordable Housing 'Crisis' Takes Place June 16

The discussion will include Sarasota County's Allen Parsons, Jon Thaxton of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, developer Harvey Vengroff and Rob Young of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Homebuilder Names New Vice President

Lee Wetherington Homes recently hired Jack Williams as the company’s new vice president of construction.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

Development

Risdon on 5th Developers Purchase Nearby Rosemary District Building

The Risdon Group recently purchased a nearby building located at 435 Central Ave., Sarasota.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Construction Company Builds New Memory Care Facility

Artis Senior Living recently celebrated the grand opening of a new memory care community constructed by Sarasota's DM Constructors in Boca Raton.

05/23/2016 Research by staff

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Biz Daily

MS&C Commercial Launches Tenant Representation Services

The team will assist companies' expansions.

05/20/2016 By staff

Burning Question

How Did Sarasota's Massive New Vue Win Approval?

The new Vue condo project has caused an uprising.

05/20/2016 By Susan Burns

On the Homefront

What's New on Sarasota's Booming Home Building Scene

News from area builders, plus a Selby Gardens class on growing orchids and the Sarasota Succulent Society’s big Memorial Day sale.

05/20/2016 By Staff

What I'm Crushing On

6 Elegant Inspirations from Designer Sally Trout

The Sarasota designer shares six spot-on design trends.

05/20/2016 With Sally Trout

Real Estate Junkie

Before & After: A Bay Isles Condo Gets a Modern Update

Bob Plunket takes us inside a Bay Isles condominium that's gotten a sleek modern makeover.

05/19/2016 By Robert Plunket

Top Sales

Siesta Key Beachfront Parcel and Longboat Key’s New Aria are the Latest Mega-Sales

The latest high-end residential real estate news.

05/19/2016 By Ilene Denton

Home Builders

Neal Communities Named Among Top 100 Home Builders

The Sarasota home builder was honored by Builder Magazine.

05/17/2016 By staff

Real estate

Nokomis Parcel Purchased for Possible Retail, Self-Storage Development

The Osprey-based company Laurel Road Storage, LLC recently purchased a 4-acre parcel of land located at 3500 Laurel Road, Nokomis, from Knights Associates, LLLP, for $1.5 million.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Design

Sarasota Architect Launches New Firm

Joe Kelly recently launched Hive Architects, a firm that specializes in residential architecture, interior design and private commercial projects, with a focus on regional modernism.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Downtown Farmers' Market Asks City for Backup Plan During Construction Projects

The Sarasota Farmers Market announced Sunday that it is asking the City of Sarasota to look at a plan to relocate vendors on Lemon and State Streets, due to pending construction in the area.

05/16/2016 Research by staff

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