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A Multi-Family Apartment Complex With Affordable Units Is Coming to Tuttle and Bahia Vista

Yesterday, City Commissioners voted for a zoning change that will allow a 250-unit apartment building on the former Doctors Hospital site.

04/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Home Run Home

MLB All-Star Mark Melancon's Anna Maria Island Home Has Hit the Market

For just under $11 million, the Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher's house can be yours.

04/14/2023 By Kim Doleatto

More condos

A New Residential Development Is Headed to Gillespie Park

Named The Velocity, the new development will house six luxury residences.

04/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Big Deals

City Approves Plan to Clean Up, Redevelop Environmentally Damaged Newtown Property

City commissioners voted to sell nearly 13.2 acres of land that was formerly an illegal dumping site to developers who aim to build a medical facility, offices and a light industrial warehouse.

04/04/2023 By Kim Doleatto

History Heroes

Check Out the 2023 Sarasota Heritage Award Winners

The awards honor the work of people and organizations committed to preserving Sarasota County's historical resources.

03/31/2023 By Kim Doleatto

More is More

You've Gotta See This Florida-Fabulous, Maximalist Home

Located in west Bradenton, this short-term vacation rental is all beach and flamingo vibes.

03/30/2023 By Kim Doleatto

design bosses

Check Out the Work of Local Design Firms That Just Won Houzz Awards

From dining rooms to home exteriors, these Sarasota and Manatee county regional winners rose to the top in the annual people's choice awards.

03/29/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Scope Creep

Lakewood Ranch Is Set to Expand East, With Up to 4,500 New Residences in Manatee County

SMR Taylor Ranch gained approval from county commissioners and is set to develop just over 2,300 acres of previously rural lands.

03/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate report

Inventory, Home Prices Rise in Sarasota and Manatee

In Sarasota County, the median sale price for single-family homes increased by 10 percent, to $495,000. In Manatee County, prices increased by 2.5 percent to $490,000.

03/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Pot of Gold

Check Out The Most Expensive Listing in Manatee County Right Now

This waterfront home on Anna Maria Island is the county's priciest yet, and it can be yours for $25 million.

03/17/2023 By Kim Doleatto

SPAC-tacular

Six Architecture Firms Picked as Candidates to Design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center

The firms were selected from a pool of applicants interested in building the $275 million-$300 million center at The Bay.

03/13/2023 By Staff

Bayshore Bliss

This Bayshore Gardens Rehab Shows the Neighborhood in Bloom

When realtor and homeowner Stacy Brown read the call for a hip person to remodel a midcentury modern home, she raised her hand.

03/10/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hiss and Hers

World-Renowned Architect Toshiko Mori to Receive Architecture Sarasota Award

The architect, whose work is on display on Casey Key, is the first recipient of the Philip Hanson Hiss Award.

03/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hello, Homes

Three New-Construction Communities Are Headed to North Manatee County

National homebuilder M/H Homes is bringing 237 single-family homes and townhomes to Parrish and Palmetto.

03/07/2023 By Kim Doleatto

For rent

A Dual Affordable Housing Project Is Headed to Bradenton

The Savoy at 301 focuses on renters 62 and over, while nearby The 301 Flats focuses on families and working people. Both are filling a gap for affordable housing.

03/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

A Whole New World

10 Neighborhoods Where Everything Is Changing

From new roundabouts and a downtown condo boom to expansive sprawl and new McMansions, our region’s profile is in flux.

03/03/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Juiced

Mixon Fruit Farms, an Iconic Bradenton Landmark, Is For Sale

After 84 years, the tourist attraction and beloved citrus farm's last 39 acres are on the market for $15.8 million.

02/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Part deux

The Midcentury Modern Marvel Known as 'The Other Round House' Has Sold

Sarasota made the national news for all the right reasons when this listing went viral. Then it sold. We caught up with the new owners to find out what's next.

02/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

A 1925 Treasure

This Century-Old Home Is a Slice of Vintage Florida

Built in 1925, this cozy, two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in the historic Maine Colony neighborhood stands strong—and it’s on the market for $345,000.

02/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate report

The Buying Frenzy Has Slowed, But Home Prices Are Holding Tight

Overall home and condo prices aren’t budging, despite a dip in sales and an increase in inventory. The median price for homes in Sarasota County is $459,999 and $505,710 in Manatee.

02/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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