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Kim Doleatto

In Memoriam

Remembering Architect Carl Abbott

The last surviving member of the original Sarasota School of Architecture leaves a legacy of sculptural homes, international recognition and buildings connected to their surroundings.

10/09/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Development

Sarasota County Rejects D.R. Horton Settlement, Pursues Land Purchase Next to Celery Fields

After rejecting a settlement allowing 126 homes, commissioners directed staff to negotiate a possible purchase of roughly 51 acres beside the Celery Fields.

10/08/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

Pumpkin festivals, orchids, racing corgis, a zine fest, a chili cook off, Ferraris and Patti Smith: This week’s lineup pairs fall traditions with a few welcome surprises.

10/08/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Conservation Crossroad

What Sarasota County’s Conservation Questions—and Amendment 3—Could Mean for Remaining Open Land

Two local ballot questions would extend Sarasota County’s land-preservation program and borrowing authority. A statewide property-tax amendment could leave the program with less money to work with.

10/06/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Village Reprieve

Apartment Deal Falls Through for Sarasota’s Historic Downtown Village

A proposed 324-unit apartment complex would have replaced the colorful cottages on Fruitville Road. Now, tenants have more time to plan—and the owners say the property isn’t for sale.

10/05/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Lease Relief

Sarasota Lands Among the Nation’s Best Cities for Renters

After the pandemic rent surge, Sarasota remains in the nation’s top 10 for renters as new apartments and move-in deals expand their options.

10/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Well Drawn

Sarasota Firms Make Forbes’ 2026 Best Architects Lists

Seibert Architects and Halflants + Pichette earned repeat recognition, giving our relatively small city another reason to brag.

10/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Go South

What’s Cooking in South County? A Bunch of New Restaurants

From Roman pasta and a French pâtisserie to a sports bar with Cuban influences, here’s what’s new and what’s coming to Venice, Wellen Park and South Sarasota County.

09/30/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Room to Roam

Siesta Key Estate Sells for $26 Million Cash—the Area’s Most Expensive Home Sale of 2026

Built on a vacant Gulf-front lot, 3990 Higel Ave. has seven bedrooms, a guest house and 131 feet of Gulf frontage.

09/29/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Oui Can’t Wait

Comptoir Brings a Taste of Provence to North Tamiami Trail

French-born chef and former wine importer Gregory Desvenain's all-day café is now open across from Ringling College.

09/28/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Wok This Way

Hawkers Asian Street Food Is Coming to JPan’s Former UTC Space

The Orlando-born restaurant plans to bring roti, Korean fried chicken and its first street food sweet shop to Cattlemen Road.

09/25/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Bay Meets Gulf

Manasota Key Sale Sets New Englewood Record

Nashville businessman Dale Broadrick bought the Gulf-to-bay estate for $9.2 million after searching Florida’s barrier islands for privacy, boating access and nearby amenities.

09/24/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Data Debate

North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

The measure pauses new data center proposals and prevents final approval of the pending Deep Park project, but allows that application to continue through city review.

09/23/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Revved Up

Revving Engines Unite Sarasota Residents and Businesses in City Sound Debate

Commissioners advanced the next phases of the city’s sound study, ordered the creation of an enforcement team and directed staff to begin talks with the school district.

09/22/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Siesta Sale

Siesta Key Home Sells for $21.95 Million—Cash

The nearly three-acre bayfront estate, complete with a tennis court, seven-car garage and a pool long enough to require directions, delivered Sarasota’s priciest residential sale of 2026.

09/18/2026 By Kim Doleatto

After the Feast

Indigenous, One of Sarasota’s Most Acclaimed Restaurants, Has Closed

After 15 years in Towles Court, in downtown Sarasota, Chef Steve Phelps’ nationally recognized restaurant has served its final meal.

09/15/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Social Comfort

SaraSocial Brings Southern Cooking, Late-Night Bites and Hookah to Downtown Sarasota

The restaurant replaces Fork & Hen on Main with a new chef, colorful comfort food menu and a kitchen that plans to keep cooking well past most diners’ bedtimes.

09/15/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Key Retreat

After More Than Two Decades on Jewfish Key, Stephen Ellis Is Ready to Pass Along His Island Getaway

“It’s for people who love Old Florida,” he says.

09/15/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Gouda-Bye

After More Than 14 Years, Artisan Cheese Company Is Closing

Owner Louise Converse says sales have fallen 40 percent this year, making it impossible to keep the beloved Rosemary District cheese shop afloat.

09/11/2026 By Kim Doleatto

North Port

New North Port Data Center Filings Detail Water Use, Wetland Impacts and More

A newly submitted water analysis estimates average potable-water demand of 15,500 gallons per day and loss of approximately 4.14 acres of wetlands.

09/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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