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An Architecture Lover Gives New Life to Her Childhood Dwelling

Tamara El Boukfaoui restores her 1950s home with love.

03/29/2017 By Ilene Denton Photography by Ryan Gamma

Planning

Sarasota County Revamping Development Code

Sarasota County is asking for public input into its Unified Development Code, which updates and brings together land development and zoning regulations.

03/29/2017 By staff

Blush Rush

Blush Pink is the Color of the Moment

From pillows to rugs, these finds will keep you on trend.

03/29/2017 By Alicia King Robinson

Deals

DeSoto Square Mall Goes for $25.5 Million

Brooklyn's DeSoto Owners LLC last week purchased the DeSoto Square Mall from the New York company that previously owned the property for $25.5 million.

03/28/2017 By staff

Dream Homes

Dream Homes of Sarasota

From the most expensive to the prettiest, a dazzling collection of local residences.

03/28/2017

Neighborhood Guide

Your Guide to Sarasota Neighborhoods

From old-Florida beachy to bustling downtown, these hotspots have charms and amusements all their own.

03/28/2017

Deals

Downtown Office Plaza Sold for $17 Million

Charles Githler and two partners who operate New York's EDM Realty Partners, LP recently purchased downtown Sarasota's Northern Trust Plaza.

03/28/2017 By staff

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Ca'd'Zan

This month: Ca’ d’Zan at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

03/28/2017 Illustrations by John Pirman

Deals

University Parkway Property Sells for $845,000

Sarasota's University & Louisiana, LLC recently purchased an almost-3-acre parcel at the corner of University Parkway and Louisiana Street.

03/27/2017 By staff

Planning

Rosemary District Planning Initiative Holds Celebration, Fundraiser Thursday

The Rosemary District Grassroots Planning Initiative, a project of the Rosemary District Association, is holding a celebration and fundraiser at Mandeville Beer Garden.

03/27/2017 By staff

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Construction

233-Unit Apartment Complex in East Sarasota Moves Forward

The Sarasota County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a request to rezone an almost-18-acre property at the corner of Honore Avenue and DeSoto Road to make way for a new 233-unit apartment complex.

03/24/2017 By staff

Real Estate

Real Estate Executive Honored with 'Hall of Fame Award'

Michael Saunders & Company CEO and founder Michael Saunders was recently honored with the Hall of Fame Award at the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World conference in Miami.

03/24/2017 By staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Downtown Classic in the Francis Carlton

It's got off-the-charts charm.

03/23/2017 By Robert Plunket

Data

Greater Sarasota Area the 10th Fastest-Growing in America

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton region ranked as the country's 10th fastest-growing metropolitan area between mid-2015 and mid-2016, according to data released Thursday by the United States Census Bureau.

03/23/2017 By staff

On the Homefront

New Model Homes and Communities Continue to Enter the Sarasota Market

News and notes from the real estate industry.

03/23/2017 By Staff

Data

Florida Home Prices Up, But Sales Are Flat

Median sales prices for homes increased in February, while sales of single-family homes remained relatively flat, according to new data released by Florida Realtors on Wednesday.

03/22/2017 By staff

Construction

New Preschool Construction Contract Awarded

The commercial construction company Halfacre Construction Company was recently selected to build the new preschool at the SKY Family YMCA in Venice.

03/22/2017 By staff

Top Sale

A Casey Key Estate Sells for Just Over $6.1 million

It’s one of the largest beachfront gated estates on the island.

03/22/2017 By Ilene Denton

Art of Architecture

Umbrella House Tour, Ex-Miami Mayor Talks Urban Innovation and More

Upcoming public events from the art and architecture community.

03/21/2017 By Ilene Denton

Data

Venice Manufacturer Posts Record Sales

Venice's PGT Innovations posted record sales of $458.6 million in 2016, according to a financial update issued by the company last month.

03/20/2017 By staff

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