So Long, Smoke

Smoking at Sarasota County Parks and Beaches Is Now Banned

Citing safety and environmental impacts, the Sarasota County Commission created a new ordinance to ban cigarettes in county-owned spaces.

10/02/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Ukraine 2023

A Sarasota Photojournalist's Latest Images From Ukraine Depict Both Devastation and Resilience

Allan Mestel has traveled to Ukraine repeatedly since last year's Russian invasion. In a new interview, he discusses his most recent photographs.

09/29/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Beach Battle

In 1990, Sarasota Waged War on Thongs, Leading to Outrage, Protests and National Media Attention

Three decades ago, the city was divided in two by a narrow wedge issue: bare bottoms on beaches.

09/29/2023 By Kim Doleatto

High Tide

A Look at the New Sarasota Youth Sailing Building That's Headed to Lido Key

Sarasota Youth Sailing, in partnership with Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Sail Sarasota and Luffing Lassies, is poised to get a new educational youth sailing building to serve the growing demand for the water sport. Fundraising is currently underway.

09/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate report

Local Housing Prices Aren't Budging Amid Low Inventory

Year over year, single-family home median prices in Sarasota increased by 9.2 percent, to $519,000, while Manatee County's stayed at $525,000.

09/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Up Next

A New Apartment Development Is Headed to Englewood

Construction on the new 306-unit building is set to begin early next year.

09/22/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Main Street Boom

Reese's Service Station and the Former Michael Saunders & Company Buildings in Downtown Sarasota Have Sold

Located on the corners of Main Street and Osprey Avenue, the buildings were purchased by two local developers for a total of $7.76 million.

09/22/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Arts 2.0

Construction Is Underway on the New ArtCenter Manatee. Here's a Sneak Peek.

The new two-story, 28,000-square-foot facility will be named the Herrig Center for the Arts and is slated to be done in roughly two years.

09/20/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hold My Beer

Check Out the Most Expensive Home Sale in Sarasota County So Far This Year

The $13.95 million Lido Key home marks the priciest residential sale so far this year. It was a cash deal.

09/15/2023 By Kim Doleatto

cha cha ching

This Harbor Acres Home Is for Sale for Just Under $34 Million

It's the highest residential listing in Sarasota County—ever.

09/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

New New College

Check Out the Finalists in the Design Challenge to 'Reimagine' New College’s I.M. Pei Dorms

The three finalists in the design challenge include one local firm and two international ones.

09/11/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Satisfaction

Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick's Lakewood Ranch Home Has Sold

After three months on the market, the ultra-private Lake Club Home in Lakewood Ranch was sold to a local couple for $3.25 million cash.

09/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Exclusive

Take a Peek at Siesta Promenade, a New Development That's Headed to South Sarasota

The project, which will be located at the corner of Stickney Point Road and South Tamiami Trail, will break ground early next year.

09/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Home View

The Fascinating History of Laurel Park's John L. Early Home

If you’ve ever strolled through the neighborhood, it’s likely you’ve stopped to admire the oaks and flowers that precede the Dutch colonial facade.

09/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Cash Flood

This Casey Key Home Just Sold for $12 Million Cash

The home was owned by former Cadbury CEO Todd Stitzer and his wife Marenda. It was originally listed for $20 million last year.

09/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Sweet spot

New 'Attainably Priced' Homes Are Headed to Sarasota and Manatee Counties

These single-family homes are filling a much-needed sale price gap. Sarasota's median prices are currently $535,000, and Manatee's are $515,000.

08/31/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Still Standing

This Old Home Seeks a New Steward

Built in 1918, this West of Trail home is on the market, but there's a catch: New owners can add on, but not demolish.

08/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Listening to Diverse Voices

City Commissioner and Lawyer Erik Arroyo on His Journey to Success

The first Hispanic, immigrant mayor of the City of Sarasota talks about fitting in, and fulfilling his ambition against all odds.

08/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Market Report

Home Sales Increase in Manatee County, Decrease in Sarasota County in July

July data shows that the median price for a home in Sarasota County is $535,000 and $515,000 in Manatee County.

08/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Siesta hotels

Judge Sides With Siesta Key Resident Suing Sarasota County Over Proposed High-Density Hotel

Lourdes Ramirez says she got a “grand prize” win in her battle against high-density hotels on Siesta Key.

08/22/2023 By Kim Doleatto