Pot of Gold

Check Out The Most Expensive Listing in Manatee County Right Now

This waterfront home on Anna Maria Island is the county's priciest yet, and it can be yours for $25 million.

03/17/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Digital Pirate

Rent Other People's Boats or Cash in on Yours With This App

Also known as "Airbnb for boats," the GetMyBoat app connects boat owners and water lovers with a few online clicks and by-the-hour renting.

03/15/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Plant Peeps

With Polly, Her Refurbished Horse Wagon, Taylor Robison Wants to Get You Into Plants

Parrish plant enthusiast Taylor Robison converted a vintage horse wagon into a mobile plant bar. "Having one plant makes you a plant person," she says.

03/14/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Smells Like Teen Spirit

A Huge List of Fun Things to Do and See With Teenagers

Spring break is upon us. It's easy to entertain little ones—and usually older loved ones, too—but what about teens?

03/13/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Bayshore Bliss

This Bayshore Gardens Rehab Shows the Neighborhood in Bloom

When realtor and homeowner Stacy Brown read the call for a hip person to remodel a midcentury modern home, she raised her hand.

03/10/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hiss and Hers

World-Renowned Architect Toshiko Mori to Receive Architecture Sarasota Award

The architect, whose work is on display on Casey Key, is the first recipient of the Philip Hanson Hiss Award.

03/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hello, Homes

Three New-Construction Communities Are Headed to North Manatee County

National homebuilder M/H Homes is bringing 237 single-family homes and townhomes to Parrish and Palmetto.

03/07/2023 By Kim Doleatto

For rent

A Dual Affordable Housing Project Is Headed to Bradenton

The Savoy at 301 focuses on renters 62 and over, while nearby The 301 Flats focuses on families and working people. Both are filling a gap for affordable housing.

03/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

History Lesson

The Short Film Spare Me Reveals Sarasota's History as a Sundown Town

Local film student and director Will Mauricette touches on the history of racism in Sarasota through a father-son relationship in his latest film.

03/03/2023 By Kim Doleatto

A Whole New World

10 Neighborhoods Where Everything Is Changing

From new roundabouts and a downtown condo boom to expansive sprawl and new McMansions, our region’s profile is in flux.

03/03/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Eye candy

Colorful New Murals Pop Up in Downtown Wellen

The murals are a unique addition to the top-rated, fast-growing master-planned community and its soon-to-be-finished downtown core.

03/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Juiced

Mixon Fruit Farms, an Iconic Bradenton Landmark, Is For Sale

After 84 years, the tourist attraction and beloved citrus farm's last 39 acres are on the market for $15.8 million.

02/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Part deux

The Midcentury Modern Marvel Known as 'The Other Round House' Has Sold

Sarasota made the national news for all the right reasons when this listing went viral. Then it sold. We caught up with the new owners to find out what's next.

02/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

A 1925 Treasure

This Century-Old Home Is a Slice of Vintage Florida

Built in 1925, this cozy, two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in the historic Maine Colony neighborhood stands strong—and it’s on the market for $345,000.

02/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate report

The Buying Frenzy Has Slowed, But Home Prices Are Holding Tight

Overall home and condo prices aren’t budging, despite a dip in sales and an increase in inventory. The median price for homes in Sarasota County is $459,999 and $505,710 in Manatee.

02/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto