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Florida Home Sales Up

Florida Realtors recorded 20,578 single-family home sales last month, up 3 percent from a year before.

12/20/2018 By Staff

Plant Sale Preview

Selby Gardens Holiday Tree Bromeliads Go on Sale Jan. 10

The holiday tree is on display starting Dec. 18.

12/18/2018 By Ilene Denton

Best of the Year

Our Top 10 Stories of 2018

Here's what you read over and over again this year.

12/18/2018 By Staff

Building History

Conversations at the Crocker Continues Jan. 8 with “Owning a Historic Home”

The Historical Society panel discussion will feature a realtor, a historic salvage expert and an architect.

12/17/2018 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A 1950S Time Capsule in Nokomis

Everywhere you look is great bamboo furniture and wood paneled walls—kitschy, yes, but also a great deal of fun.

12/14/2018 By Robert Plunket

Design

Architecture Firm Adds Two New Designers

Sarasota's Hall Architects recently hired Christopher Wenzel and Douglas Driscoll.

12/13/2018 By Staff

Deals

Medical Office Park Sold for $5.9 Million

The Miami company CRG Bradenton HPE, LLC, recently purchased the property at 6020 State Road 70 E., Bradenton.

12/13/2018 By Staff

Real estate

Longboat Key Office Adds Three New Realtors

Kelly Baldwin and Ryan and Theresa Skrzypkowski recently joined Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate.

12/11/2018 By Staff

Top Sale

Casey Key Notches Its Highest Sale of the Year

A North Casey Key Road Gulf-to-bay estate sells for $6.1 million.

12/10/2018 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

DeMarcay Plans Sales Gallery Opening, New Enclave Debuting in The Lake Club and More

Real estate news and notes.

12/10/2018 By Ilene Denton

Real estate

Florida the Top Destination for Americans Moving Out of State

According to new data, the state is the No. 1 destination for people moving away from Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and 10 other states.

12/10/2018 By Staff

Real estate

Realtor Association Names New President and Recognizes Top Members

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee recently installed its officers and directors for 2019 and recognized six award winners.

12/10/2018 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A 1925 Cottage With Sarasota's Best Front Porch in Gillespie Park

This home is a perfect example of what makes the neighborhood so special.

12/07/2018 By Robert Plunket

Gardening

A Venice Couple’s Thai-Inspired Garden Wins International Attention

The tropical oasis is anchored by fountains, spirit houses and statuary of Buddhist and Hindu gods.

12/06/2018 By Ilene Denton

Real estate

Sales Gallery for New Downtown Condo Building Opens Next Month

Sales of condos in DeMarcay, a new luxury project set to be built at 33 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, will begin in January.

12/06/2018 By Staff

'Tis the Season

Liz Taylor and Olivia D'Amico of Kinspoke Want to Bring the Community Together This Holiday Season

The pair are hosting a wreath-making workshop at Oscura Cafe in Bradenton this Saturday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Market at Lakewood Ranch.

12/05/2018 By Megan McDonald