Weather

As Hurricane Helene Nears, the Potential for Flooding Looms

We talked to the executive director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to learn more about potential flooding in the area.

09/24/2024 By Kim Doleatto

The Latest

The Local Real Estate Market Is Seeing a Summer Slowdown

It's common to see declines in the summer as snowbirds leave and local tourism slows, but there are bigger forces at work, too.

09/20/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Wellen up

A New Community Is Headed to Wellen Park in South Sarasota County

Esplanade at Wellen Park is set to bring 877 new units to the market starting in early 2026.

09/19/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Pump It Up

80-Year-Old Sarasota Entrepreneur Robert Warren Just Broke World Weightlifting Records

Warren is living proof that age is no barrier to strength.

09/18/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Crafting a Legacy

Greg Pennenga Has Been Making Custom Furniture for Nearly Three Decades

"I’m always trying to create something that stops people in their tracks. It’s the creativity that gets me going.”

09/13/2024 By Kim Doleatto

On One Condition

The Owners of Mira Mar Plaza Want to Rehabilitate the Property While Adding Two 18-Story Towers Next Door

Whether the developer can navigate the necessary zoning changes and community concerns will determine the proposal's fate. An upcoming workshop will offer a chance for public feedback.

09/12/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Second Gen School

A Thoughtfully Updated Oyster Bay Home Built in the Spirit of the Sarasota School Hits the Market

The Quail Drive home has a unique blend of history and modernity. It's on the market for $2,295,000.

09/09/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Mamma mia

This House Is for Sale for $28.35 Million

Frescoes, marble, arches and wrought iron overfloweth in this Italian-inspired villa. It's the most expensive listing in Sarasota County right now.

09/05/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Wood Work

Jacob Wener Uses Steel, Wood, Leather and More to Create One-of-a-Kind Furniture

"When it comes to high-end products, whether it's handbags, cars, or furniture, the real value lies in the unique, one-of-a-kind aspect," Wener says.

09/03/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Guide to Giving

Why Giving Is Good for You

By giving, we not only improve the lives of others—we enrich our own, creating a ripple effect that can transform the world.

09/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Guide to Giving

Donating Money Helps Charities and Your Bottom Line, Too

Savvy donors know that strategic philanthropy can lead to bottom-line benefits—and sometimes even boost their business reputations.

09/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Island Escape

Home Tour: A Polynesian-Inspired Compound on Jewfish Key

Accessible only by water, it's a stunning beach getaway that guarantees no solicitors and maximum privacy.

09/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Guide to Giving

Being Generous Boosts Your Brain

People who engage in generous behaviors report higher levels of self-esteem and lower levels of depression.

09/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Guide to Giving

Giving Is Good for Your Heart (Really!)

The act of giving back can help buffer the effects of one of the body’s most lethal enemies: stress.

09/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Green Light

Investors Have Purchased the Lime Arts Building. Good News: Nothing Is Changing.

A respectful restoration by developer Howard Davis made this iconic teal-colored building a beloved destination for creatives. Its new owners agree.

08/28/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Health News

Here’s What the CDC’s New IUD Pain Management Recommendations Mean for Patients

We spoke with leaders at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida—which is now offering sedation services for IUD placement—to learn more.

08/26/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Market Report

The Local Real Estate Market Is Seeing Pre-Pandemic Inventory Supply and Softening Prices

The latest data shows the area’s highest inventory levels since 2019.

08/23/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Hello, Neighbor

The Former Circus City Architectural Salvage Building Is Now a New Event Space

The almost 6,000-square-foot space on the corner of Central Avenue and 10th Street is now open and invites you to visit and take a tour.

08/21/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Hi, my name is

Sarasota's New Rosemary District Park Will Be Named Overtown Square

City commissioners decided on the name in a unanimous vote on Monday night.

08/20/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Dream Homes

The 10 Most Expensive Homes in Sarasota

What all 10 share are prime waterfront locations and lots of square footage.

08/20/2024 By Susan Burns, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Kim Doleatto