Top Sales

These Were the Top 10 Local Real Estate Sales of 2022

This year, a roaring local real estate market brought never-before-seen price points that inched the Sarasota and Manatee region toward a new level of luxury.

12/28/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Art for all

Will You Be The Free Little Art Gallery's Next Curator?

Sarasota's Free Little Art Gallery is closing its tiny doors on Dec. 25. Founder Judy Robertson is looking for its new home.

12/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

Local Real Estate Experts Weigh in on 2022 and Look Forward to 2023

Rising interest and insurance rates, a hurricane and more: three local realtors share what stood out about 2022.

12/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Politics

The Sarasota County School Board Votes Out Superintendent Brennan Asplen

At last night's meeting, board members voted 4-1 to move forward with a separation agreement with Asplen.

12/14/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Spec-Tacular

This House Will Be the Most Expensive Residential Listing in Sarasota County—Ever

The spec home will sit on a 1.3-acre waterfront property on north Siesta Key. Once built, it will be listed for $32.5 million.

12/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Loop-de-Loop

The New U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Roundabout Is Finally Here

Located at the base of the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota, the new roundabout will welcome motorists beginning Dec. 17.

12/12/2022 By Kim Doleatto

The Big Reveal

Check Out the Winners of the Upcoming Embracing Our Differences Exhibit

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the annual outdoor art exhibit will tour Sarasota, North Port and Bradenton, starting next month.

12/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Holiday Home

Easy Holiday Decor Tips From the Pros

Deck the halls with decor tips from two local interior designers who know how to ring in the season.

12/07/2022 By Kim Doleatto

priceless

This Year, Give The Gift of Experiences or Helpful Services

Ditch the holiday wrapping paper for memory-making activities they'll love.

12/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

RIP

The Tennis World Reacts to the Death of Nick Bollettieri

The sport's greatest coach launched the tennis careers of greats like Venus and Serena Williams, Andre Agassi and more. He was 91 years old when he died.

12/05/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Openings

A New Furniture Store is Opening in Gulf Gate

A local couple is their online thrift shop, to a brick-and-mortar storefront.

12/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Education

The Sarasota County School Board Wants Superintendent Brennan Asplen Gone

At a special meeting on Tuesday, members voted 4-1 to begin negotiations with Asplen for his resignation.

11/30/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Paddles Up

The Lido Key 'Pirate House' Is Headed to Auction

This multimillion dollar home is going to auction for one day only. The highest bidder, regardless of price, takes all.

11/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Trees, Please

Sarasota County's First Micro Forest Has Macro Impact

Local groups are fighting climate change by planting micro forests. You can see the first local one at the Celery Fields, where it doubles as an outdoor classroom.

11/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Good Deeds

Hurricane Ian Destroyed a Myakka Woman's Property. Then a Stranger Stepped in to Help.

Luc Dierens, the owner of Eco Pro Outdoor Solutions, stepped in to help a neighbor who needed tens of thousands of dollars in post-Hurricane Ian work.

11/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Get Schooled

Essential Intelligence About the Sarasota School of Architecture

Local newcomers may not be familiar with the midcentury modern movement and its significance. Here are some design takeaways to get started.

11/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Ooh la la

Roche Bobois, a Luxury Furniture Shop, Has Opened in Downtown Sarasota

The new Roche Bobois showroom is 7,000 square feet of iconic furniture pieces in a super swanky space.

11/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Crystal Crowns

Meet the Winners of the 2022 Siesta Key Crystal Classic

The annual sand sculpture competition turns the beach into an outdoor art gallery.

11/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Turkey Twist

How Immigrants Blend American Thanksgiving Dishes With Their Own Culinary Traditions

We talked to six locals who moved here from elsewhere about how they celebrate this very American holiday.

11/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Public Displays of Affection

Sarasota's Collection of Public Art Features More Than 95 Works Citywide

We have a love affair with public art, but the road to a happy marriage isn’t always smooth.

11/12/2022 By Kim Doleatto