New Kid on the Point

A Swanky New American Bistro With a Major Whiskey Collection Is Headed to Five Points

Warren will open its third location in the 11,500-square-foot space that used to be Fit2Run in the heart of downtown Sarasota.

02/16/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Affordable Housing

A New Affordable Housing Project Is Headed to North Tamiami Trail

New Trail Plaza in Sarasota will bring almost 100 units entirely dedicated to workforce and affordable housing tenants.

02/15/2024 By Kim Doleatto

See Seibert

This Original Sarasota School of Architecture Home Comes With a Food Garden

Perched on the corner of Siesta Drive and Shade Avenue, this Tim Seibert abode is on the market for $950,000.

02/09/2024 By Kim Doleatto

R.I.P.

Longtime Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson Has Died

Patterson was 79 years old. She spent more than 20 years in public service in Sarasota.

02/08/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Written in Bronze

A Bronze Statue Commemorating Dr. Eugenie Clark Is Planned for Sarasota

It's the first of what Sarasota's Public Art Committee hopes will be many similar statues honoring trailblazing local women.

02/08/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Yes Play

These Local Working Moms Are Bringing a New Children's Museum to Life

Currently a pop-up bringing hands-on learning and play to kids 0 to 12, the Sarasota Children's Museum founders are looking for a dedicated space to house their concept.

02/06/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Sold!

Sarasota's Boatyard Has Sold

The Boatyard, a 2.03-acre waterfront parcel at the base of the Stickney Point Bridge, was purchased by a local real estate and hospitality mogul for roughly $8 million.

02/05/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Check Out This List of Local Valentine's Day Events

The countdown is on for showing love, and everyone's invited. From free laughs to sexy acts, there's something out there for everyone, regardless of status or situationship.

02/02/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Go East

A New Nearly 1,000-Home Residential Development Is Headed to Parrish

Sunchase is new, 427-acre, 55-plus community with amenities including pickleball courts, dog parks and a community garden. Groundbreaking is expected within the next two months.

02/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Walk This Way

The Legacy Trail Is Getting a New Pedestrian Overpass at Tuttle Avenue

Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with the project. It's one of several overpasses poised to make the trail safer.

01/31/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

New Realtor Association President Tony Barrett Shares His Insights on the Local Market

Barrett, the incoming president of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, answers the big question: Will the real estate market waver in 2024?

01/31/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Market Report

Panic-Buying and Bidding Wars Are Officially Things of the Past, but Home Prices Aren't Budging

The median price for a single-family home in Sarasota County is now $515,000. In Manatee County, it's $509,240.

01/29/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

New Urbanism Luminary Andrés Duany to Sarasota: 'You're Not a Little Town'

“If you say, 'I like small-town Sarasota,' you're wrong. Get a suit and stop wearing short pants.”

01/26/2024 By Kim Doleatto

For Rent

A New Residential Rental Development Is Headed to Venice

Located off Jacaranda Road, the 216 units of this still-unnamed project are breaking ground now and slated for long-term renting.

01/24/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Second Chance

The 'Other Round House' Is For Sale—Again

The midcentury cylinder-shaped home went viral when it came on the market. If you missed out on buying it the first time, now's your chance.

01/23/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Ora Hour

A Look at The Ora, Sarasota's Newest Events Venue

The Ora will offer fine-dining catering and top-tier tech, but it's also helping to fill the area's need for more luxury event space with lots of square footage.

01/23/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Vintage Venice

This Almost Century-Old Home Was One of the First Built on Venice Island

This 1926 Mediterranean-Revival home has been well-loved by its owner for more than 20 years. Now it's on the market and seeking its next steward.

01/19/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Big Deal

Benderson Development Buys Sarasota Retail Strip for $30.5 Million

Glengary Shoppes on South Tamiami Trail—which includes Best Buy and Barnes & Noble—was recently purchased by the developer in an off-market cash deal.

01/17/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Condo Classic

This Tuscan-Inspired Downtown Condo Reminds Us of How Warm Home Decor Used to Be

An author and artist couple's luxury waterfront condo at Condo on the Bay in downtown Sarasota is on the market for $4.45 million.

01/12/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

Tom Arnold Will Share His Mental Health and Addiction Journey in Sarasota Tomorrow

The comedian, actor, producer and writer is the keynote speaker at Sunshine From Darkness' Inspiring Hope Dinner. Ahead of his talk, we caught up with Arnold for a wide-ranging interview about addiction and recovery.

01/11/2024 By Kim Doleatto