Home & Real Estate

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Upcoming Garden and Architectural Walking Tours

It’s springtime, and several events await.

03/02/2020 By Ilene Denton

Living History

The Powel Crosley Estate Invites You to a Historical Open House

It’s only the fifth such tour in the estate’s 91-year history.

03/02/2020 By Ilene Denton

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: The Zigzag House

This Sarasota School of Architecture home is unofficially nicknamed the “Zigzag House” for its unusual roofline.

02/28/2020 By John Pirman

Downtown Sarasota Real Estate

Citrus Residences Launches Sales

The 12-unit condominium project is the latest, and final, part of Citrus Square.

02/28/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Developer Purchases Former Albertsons Location on U.S. 41 in Venice

Plans for the property, which is now owned by Benderson Realty Development, have not been disclosed.

02/27/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Sarasota, Manatee Home Sales Increased in January 2020

Meanwhile, home inventory decreased.

02/21/2020 By Staff

Cool Pools

Three Local Swimming Pool Builders Win 2020 State Design Awards

Workmanship, soundness of design, practicality and safety won the day.

02/20/2020 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A 1920s Braden Castle Cottage

This little cottage really is little—just 484 square feet—but it's equally charming, says our Real Estate Junkie.

02/18/2020 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate

Preferred Shore Realty, D'Agostino Real Estate Group Merge

The two real estate firms will now operate under the Preferred Shore Commercial title and brand.

02/18/2020 By Staff

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New Downtown Sarasota Apartment Complex, BOLD Lofts, Launches

The 97-unit apartment complex adjoins the BOLD Cowork building on Fruitville Road.

02/18/2020 By Ilene Denton

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The Parade of Homes Opens Doors to 101 Model Homes Feb. 22-March 15

Home builders in seven area communities will participate in the 2020 Parade.

02/18/2020 By Ilene Denton

Design

St. Armands Parking Garage Wins Design Award

The building won the "All Precast Concrete Solution" award in the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s 2020 PCI Design Awards program.

02/17/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Caldwell Trust Company Purchases Cain/Wilson Building in Downtown Sarasota

Designed by acclaimed architect Thomas Reed Martin and completed in October 1936, the historic structure will now be known as the Caldwell Trust Company Building.

02/14/2020 By Staff

Architecture Events

Walker Guest House Replica to be Auctioned at Palm Springs Modernism Week

The full-scale replica of Paul Rudolph’s iconic vacation home had been on display at the Ringling Museum from 2015-2017.

02/13/2020 By Ilene Denton

Development

Praxis Capital Group Funds Construction Loan for DeMarcay Condominium Project

With the $29 million loan in place, developer GK Real Estate anticipates The DeMarcay building will be complete in fall 2021.

02/13/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Sunz Insurance Purchases Office Building, Lot for $4.5 Million

Both properties are located in downtown Bradenton.

02/11/2020 By Staff

What Your Money Can Buy

Here's What $1.5 Million Will Buy on Siesta Key

Plus, homes for $350,000 and $1.95 million in Lakewood Ranch.

02/07/2020 By Ilene Denton

All Natural

A Midcentury Home in the Sanderling Club Is Redesigned to Bring the Outdoors In

The home is set on a very private acre framed by gigantic live oaks, stands of bamboo, banyan trees and rhapis palms. Take a peek inside.

02/07/2020 By Ilene Denton

Architecture Events

CFAS Trolley Tours Resume for Season

Tours of historic neighborhoods and architecturally significant buildings take place every Thursday through April.

01/30/2020 By Ilene Denton

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Junior League of Sarasota Tour of Homes is Feb. 28-29.

The 43rd annual tour takes you inside five notable residences in Oyster Bay, Siesta Key and more.

01/30/2020 By Ilene Denton