If These Walls Could Talk

The Secrets and Scandals Inside Sarasota's Famous Mansions

Let’s take a look at seven homes, each with a special place in the story of our town.

12/01/2020 By Robert Plunket

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Home of the Week: A Slice of Gulf Coast Grandeur

A majestic, Great Gatsby–style home with relaxed, staycation vibes offers the perfect balance of casual elegance.

10/13/2020

What Your Money Can Buy

What $1,225,000 Buys for a Siesta Key Sailboat Property

Plus a water-view Gran Paradiso residence and a model home in Bradenton’s Moss Creek.

06/08/2020 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate

'Everybody Wants the Shiny Penny': An Update on the State of the Local Luxury Market

Sarasota and Manatee's top-selling real estate agent Roger Pettingell shares his insights.

01/24/2020 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A 1920s Laurel Park Bungalow

The walled swimming pool is sensational.

08/26/2019 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Party House Near the North Trail

The home may be too close to the North Trail for some, writes our Real Estate Junkie, but for a local hipster it would just add to the raffish charm.

08/09/2019 By Robert Plunket

Top Sale

A Longboat Key Mansion in Regents Court Sells for $7.5 Million

The beachfront estate is the highest MLS sale on Longboat in five years.

04/30/2019 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

Taylor Morrison Breaks Ground on The Heights, Bonaire Rises on Longboat Key and More

News and notes from the real estate industry.

04/02/2019 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Home Full of History on St. Armands

It's the home of William J. Burns, who founded the famous Burns Detective Agency and was called "America's Sherlock Holmes."

04/01/2019 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Beautifully Renovated Laurel Park Bungalow

It's a great alternative to a downtown condo.

01/23/2019 By Robert Plunket

Top Sale

Longboat Key Bayfront Residence, Acqua Vita, Sells for $7 Million

It’s the highest price paid for a bayfront home on the key in 10 years.

05/16/2018 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Linda Carson's Sapphire Shores Home

The beloved news anchor's home is on the market for $1.45 million.

05/15/2018 By Robert Plunket

Top Sales

Late April Sees Record-Breaking Residential Sales on Lido, Longboat Key

Three beachfront properties go for $7 million, $5.4 million and $5 million.

04/30/2018 By Ilene Denton

Good Deeds

Coldwell Banker Receives Humanitarian Outreach Award

The award is presented by the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company.

03/28/2018 By Staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: 1920s Bungalow in Downtown Sarasota

It's a classic Sears Roebuck-type home.

11/13/2017 By Robert Plunket

Top Sale

A Ritz-Carlton Beach Residence Penthouse Sells for $4.45 Million

The sale, which took just two weeks to go to contract, is the building’s highest in 10 years.

11/02/2017 By Ilene Denton

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

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

Top Sale

Lighthouse Point Sees Its Biggest Sale in Five Years

A waterfront mansion in the gated Longboat Key community goes for $4.5 million.

08/23/2017 By Ilene Denton