Growth spurt

A New Lakefront Restaurant Is Headed to Downtown Wellen

The Banyan House will have a bar, a lounge and outdoor dining.

04/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

For Sale

A Luxe Downtown Sarasota Condo is Up for Grabs

The waterfront luxury condo on Golden Gate Point is on the market for $5.75 million.

04/08/2022 By Kim Doleatto

More, More, More

Neal Signature Homes Breaks Ground on a New Neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch

The new community at Waterside Place will have 47 homesites.

04/07/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Development

Pulte Homes Announces a New Community in Lakewood Ranch

The 32-acre community at Waterside will have 166 homesites.

04/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

time capsules

These Historic Local Buildings Were Nominated as Landmarks Worth Saving

The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation highlighted these historic buildings as part of its third annual "Six to Save" initiative.

04/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

'We Don't See Prices Going Lower Anytime Soon': An Update on Our Red-Hot Housing Market

Tony Veldkamp, president of the Realtor's Association of Sarasota Manatee, talks inflation, inventory, the war in Ukraine and more.

03/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Maine Event

Explore Sarasota's Maine Colony and Its Historic Clubhouse

The first Maine Colony Community Day takes place Saturday, April 2, and will raise money to preserve the historic Phillippi Crest Community Clubhouse.

03/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Southern Living

Two New Housing Developments Are Headed to South Sarasota

Harmon Legacy Trail and Render Legacy Trails will add 528 residences to the area.

03/30/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Local Talent

This Ringling College Student's First Feature Is Headed to the Sarasota Film Festival

Will Mauricette's film Monopoly Money tells a story of two friends struggling to make ends meet.

03/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Walls That Wow

Trend Report: Wall and Ceiling Panels Can Transform a Room

Three local interior designers share their ideas for taking walls from dull to distinct.

03/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Easy Rider

I Tried Sarasota's New Veo Scooter Rental—and Liked it

The new 'micro-mobility' Veo program lets riders rent bikes and scooters for an hourly rate.

03/28/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Leedy Certified

Architecture Sarasota Honors Gene Leedy With an Exhibit and Tour

Architect Max Strang will guide a tour of Leedy's architecture and share intimate stories about his time with the legendary architect.

03/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

killer pools

Lucas Lagoons Dominated the Florida Swimming Pool Association's 2022 Design Awards

The Sarasota-based pool design company earned 10 awards for its show-stopping pools.

03/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Raw Deal

Yes, That's Sarasota You See in Netflix's Hit Series Bad Vegan

The popular true-crime docuseries follows the life of a raw food restaurateur who loses everything in a twisted love affair.

03/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Fair Play

The Sarasota County Fair Was the Impromptu Locals' Reunion I Didn't Know I Needed

Besides the alpacas, the deep-fried Oreos and the Gravitron, the real highlight was reconnecting with friends I hadn't seen in years.

03/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

This Party's Lit

Glowing Furniture Makes for the Ultimate Party Upgrade

Rent LED-lit benches, chairs and dance floors to give your outdoor gathering a nightclub vibe.

03/18/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Pampered Pooch

Sarasota Has a New Ice Cream Truck—for Dogs

Tails wag for JB's Doggie Delite, which serves ice creams that keep both dogs and their human families cool.

03/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

migration education

How to Close Up Your Sarasota Home for the Summer

Heading out of town? Bookmark these 10 tips from family and consumer sciences agent Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo.

03/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Exit Interview

Home Builder Josh Wynne Doesn't Hold Back About Why He's Leaving Sarasota

Despite an unprecedented housing boom, the award-winning Wynne is moving closer to nature.

03/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

More Condos

A New Condo Project Is Headed to Fruitville Road in Downtown Sarasota

Located at 1351 Fruitville Road, it will be at least five stories high, and house roughly 25 high-end residences.

03/10/2022 Photography by Kim Doleatto

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