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Two Local Breweries Are Shuttering

It's been a tough few months for the local craft beer scene.
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The Hot New Neighborhood

The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.
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Developers Push Massive Data Center Complex in DeSoto County Amid Backlash

Florida-based DCIP Group has already secured rezoning approval for an initial 34-acre site at a decommissioned power plant near Arcadia, but company executives say the project could eventually expand to roughly 1,300 acres.
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What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

Summer gets an early start this weekend with live jazz, reggae, roller derby, a Pride Month kickoff concert, outdoor art, family pool parties and a few quieter ways to spend the day, from birding to handmade cards and Florida-inspired art.
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Sarasota Tourism Rose in March. Visitor Spending Didn’t.

More travelers came to Sarasota County during peak season, but shorter stays and softer restaurant and entertainment spending kept March’s economic impact nearly flat.
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Home & Real Estate

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: The Ultimate Old Florida Property

Here’s one the prettiest—and largest—pieces of waterfront left in town.

04/06/2018 By Robert Plunket

Planning

Open Houses Will Showcase Bayfront Redevelopment Possibilities

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization and the design firm Sasaki will share three options for the future of The Bay, 53 acres of Sarasota bayfront property.

04/05/2018 By Staff

Deals

Multi-Family Apartment Complex Fetches $750,000

Developer Henry Rodriguez recently purchased an eight-unit multi-family complex in south Sarasota.

04/05/2018 By Staff

First Look

National Magazine to Showcase $15 Million Siesta Key Home in Upcoming Feature

Elle Décor spent two days photographing at the Flamingo Road residence.

04/05/2018 By Ilene Denton

Deals

Industrial, Retail Property Sold for $1.3 Million

W Rentals, LLC, recently purchased a 14,700-square-foot industrial and retail property located at 6216 28th St. E., Bradenton.

04/04/2018 By Staff

Sneak Preview

Antiques Roadshow Comes to Sarasota April 12

The long-running PBS show will tape three episodes at the Ringling Museum’s Ca d’Zan.

04/03/2018 By Ilene Denton

Construction

Homebuilder Appointed to Licensing Board

Ryan Perrone was recently appointed to the Sarasota County General Contractors Licensing and Examining Board.

04/03/2018 By Staff

Deals

Software Company Buys Osprey Suites for New Headquarters

Osprey's StrataPT recently purchased two office suites for $255,000.

04/03/2018 By Staff

Deals

Homebuilder Buys 33.3 Acres in Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch's M/I Homes recently purchased two residential parcels for $3.7 million.

04/02/2018 By Staff

Sneak Preview

Tiny Home Festival Comes to St. Petersburg April 7-8

Tour more than 25 tiny homes, skoolies and converted vans.

04/02/2018 By Ilene Denton

Active Lifestyles

The Floridan Club of Sarasota Breaks Ground

Move-ins slated for early 2019.

03/28/2018 By Staff

Nature's Way

Trend Report: Natural Elements

The addition of a single natural element adds balance to a space. Drop a pop of floral color or a woodsy detail in unexpected places to create a unique style statement.

03/28/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Tillandsia Warhol Wall

Illustrator John Pirman captures Andy Warhol’s spirit in Selby Gardens’ show Warhol: Flowers in the Factory.

03/28/2018 By John Pirman

Nip and Tuck

A 1960s Condominium Gets Its Best-Ever Facelift

A 1960s condominium gets its best-ever facelift.

03/28/2018 By Robert Plunket

Top Sale

Highest-Priced Residential Sale to Date in 2018 for Either County is on Longboat Key

The Gulf of Mexico Drive home sold for $6.8 million.

03/26/2018 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch: Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club

Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club offers attractions old and new.

03/23/2018 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate

Realtor DeVito Earns SIOR Designation

The title recognizes achievements in industrial and office real estate.

03/22/2018 By Staff

Real Estate

Home Sales, Median Prices Up

Tight inventory is driving a sellers' market.

03/21/2018 By Staff

New Faces

Nine New Associates Join Premier Sotheby's

They join Premier Sotheby's offices throughout Sarasota County and Lakewood Ranch.

03/20/2018 By Staff

Improving Sarasota Bay

Scientists Seek to Plant Fish-Friendly, Shoreline Greenery at No Cost to You

It's a project of the Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum.

03/20/2018 With Hayley Rutger

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