Home & Real Estate

Next-Gen Design

Meet Architect Leonardo Lunardi, Who Pivots Between Mansions and Multifamily Projects

Although he's worked alongside an original Sarasota School architect on high-end builds, he's not above designing much-needed affordable housing.

06/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Dive In

Dive Into Four Luxurious Local Pools

These four incredible outdoor spaces will have you eager to go for a swim.

05/31/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Update

The Historic Mira Mar Plaza Has Been Sold

Sarasota's Seaward Development recently bought the downtown property for $17.3 million.

05/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Affordable Housing

Manatee County Employers Are Banding Together to Build Affordable Housing for Employees

Eagle Rock of Manatee is poised to offer employees of participating employers below-market rental rates.

05/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Architect Steffani Drass Designs Homes With Modern Warmth

Drass is among the few women who is a lead architect and founder of her own firm in Sarasota.

05/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

The Final Countdown

These Three Architecture Firms Have Been Named as Finalists to Design the New Sarasota Performing Arts Center

Each of the firms will deliver a public presentation about their work next week.

05/23/2023 By Staff

More Wellen

A New, Multi-Generational Neighborhood Is Headed to Wellen Park

Lakespur will include homes that focus on flexible spaces, activities for all ages, proximity to schools and things to do.

05/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Pristine paradise

A Former Hasbro Exec Is Selling His Home on New Pass

Take a look inside a Lido Shores estate that's on the market for $15 million.

05/19/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Meet the Power Couple Reimagining Modern Architecture

Architect Daniel Lear and realtor Victoria Lear of Lear Studio bring Sarasota School of Architecture style into today's builds.

05/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Ahoy!

Gillespie Park's Iconic Boat and Lighthouse Property Is For Sale

The 1933 boat and lighthouse—plus two empty lots next door and a 1926 cottage—could be yours for just under $2.5 million.

05/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Swellin' Wellen

A New Neighborhood Is Headed to Wellen Park

Situated along a 50-acre lake, Everly will include resort-style amenities and custom homes in South Sarasota. Prices will start at $736,000.

05/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Meet Damien Blumetti, the Civic-Minded Architect Embracing Innovative Materials

When Blumetti isn't busy making concrete, wood, glass and steel feel like home, he donates his time to further the craft and legacy of architecture.

05/09/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Public Art Alert

Check Out the Public Art Installation Headed to Downtown Sarasota's One Main Plaza

Asper is the public art component of the massive, mixed-use One Main Plaza complex headed to downtown Sarasota.

05/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

From Such Great Heights

Obsidian Is Set to Be Downtown Sarasota's Tallest Condo Building

Take a look at what's planned for the 1260 Palm Avenue project, across from the Palm Avenue parking garage.

05/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

This Old House

A Small Home in a Rapidly Changing Neighborhood Gets a Big, Beautiful Overhaul

The graceful redo adds chic touches while embracing the home’s history.

05/02/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Manasota High

This Manasota Key Home Just Sold for $8 Million Cash

This sale proves Med-Rev isn't dead. Here's a peek inside.

05/02/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Home Tour

Peek Inside a Terra Ceia 'Barndominium'

Realtor Jamie Zeigler has built 27 barndominiums. This is one of four in Florida.

04/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen design

PS Design Workshop Is One of the Young Firms Building Sarasota's Future

For Derek Pirozzi and Omar Saleh, outdoor living is a major point of reference.

04/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate report

Sarasota-Manatee Home Sales and Inventory Show Month-Over-Month Growth

March saw nearly 50 percent more sales than February, while median home prices still hold steady amid increased inventory.

04/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Trees, Please

Where to Get a Free Tree for Earth Day

The benefits of trees are many—from lessening the impacts of climate change to increasing happiness.

04/20/2023 By Staff

Sarasota Magazine

Home & Real Estate

Meet Architect Leonardo Lunardi, Who Pivots Between Mansions and Multifamily Projects

Dive Into Four Luxurious Local Pools

The Historic Mira Mar Plaza Has Been Sold

Manatee County Employers Are Banding Together to Build Affordable Housing for Employees

Architect Steffani Drass Designs Homes With Modern Warmth

These Three Architecture Firms Have Been Named as Finalists to Design the New Sarasota Performing Arts Center

A New, Multi-Generational Neighborhood Is Headed to Wellen Park

A Former Hasbro Exec Is Selling His Home on New Pass

Meet the Power Couple Reimagining Modern Architecture

Gillespie Park's Iconic Boat and Lighthouse Property Is For Sale

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