Home & Real Estate

Construction

Builders Networking Event Set for Oct. 26

The Gulf Coast Builders Xchange is holding its fall networking social at the finish tower at Nathan Benderson Park.

10/16/2017 By staff

New hires

Homebuilder Picks New Sales Vice President

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities recently hired Carlos Puente as vice president of sales in its north region.

10/16/2017 By staff

Sneak Preview

October a Busy Month for Architecture Events

A 99th birthday party for Paul Rudolph, an exhibit on the work of Jack West and lots more.

10/16/2017 By Ilene Denton

Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes is Oct. 20-Nov. 19

More than 70 models will be on display.

10/16/2017 By Ilene Denton

Deals

Multi-Family Complex Sold for $600,000

Sarasota's Garden Investment Group, Inc. recently purchased Ridgewood Heights Apartments.

10/13/2017 By staff

New hires

Realtor Joins Anna Maria Island Office

Michael Saunders & Company recently hired Kathy Marshall for its Anna Maria Island office.

10/12/2017 By staff

Planning

Organization Picks Firm to Create Master Plan for Sarasota Bayfront

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization recently selected the urban design firm Sasaki to create a master plan for 42 acres on the Sarasota bayfront.

10/12/2017 By staff

Rethinking Retail

As Digital Sales Grow, Shopping Centers Face a Seismic Threat

Local retailers and developers are rethinking their business strategies.

10/10/2017 By Justine Griffin

Deals

Bradenton Office Building Sells for $500,000

Bradenton's JRMS Properties, LLC last month purchased a 2,840-square-foot medical office building.

10/09/2017 By staff

Deals

Office, Warehouse Building Fetches $600,000

Beach Bazaar of Sarasota, Inc. last month purchased a 6,150-square-foot building located at 6231 Clark Center Ave., Sarasota.

10/06/2017 By staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Americana Style in Southside Village

This 1940s home has a great old-fashioned look, with hints of New England and the South Carolina Low Country.

10/06/2017 By Robert Plunket

Deals

Sarasota Office Property Sold for $650,000

Sarasota's Raymond Gibson purchased a 20,464-square-foot industrial office property located at 1121 Lewis Ave., Sarasota.

10/05/2017 By staff

State of Sunshine

Lakewood Ranch’s First All-Solar Community Debuts

Polo Run is planned for 500 homes powered by the sun.

10/04/2017 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

Selby Gardens Goes Elemental for its Newest Orchid Show

Earth, Air, Fire, Water celebrates nature’s essential elements.

10/04/2017 By Ilene Denton

Top Sale

September’s Highest Residential Sale in Sarasota County?

It’s a Gulf-to-bay Casey Key estate that sold for $6.55 million—cash.

10/03/2017 By Ilene Denton

Deals

College Buys 75 Acres for Future Parrish Campus

The State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota recently purchased the property for almost $2.5 million.

09/28/2017 By staff

One Cool Pool

A New Anna Maria Home Makes a Splash

Trust us, you don't want to miss this pool.

09/27/2017 By Ilene Denton

New hires

Former Professional Ballerina Named Real Estate Branch Manager

Sharon Gould was recently named the branch manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s central Sarasota office.

09/27/2017 By staff

Out of Sight

What Happened to the Idea of Affordable Downtown Housing?

Downtown Sarasota is in the midst of a building boom while also facing a critical affordable housing shortage.

09/27/2017 By Susan Burns

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Hiss Studios, Lido Shores

This month: an iconic local midcentury structure.

09/27/2017 By John Pirman