Mr. Chatterbox

Our Humor Columnist's Picks for the Best of Sarasota 2017

Joe Gruters, Steve Bannon, Jesse Biter, Betty Schoenbaum and Katherine Harris all make Mr. C's list.

04/26/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Historic Bradenton Beauty

A 1920 Wares Creek home is loaded with atmosphere.

04/06/2017 By Robert Plunket

Mod Squad

New Midcentury Modern Store Will Open on Pineapple Avenue

Owner Tony McCormack will sell pieces from his own collection.

03/31/2017 By Robert Plunket

Mr. Chatterbox

Our Humor Columnist Shops for Trump Merchandise

Mr. C sets out to examine some important questions about Trump merchandise: Is it any good? What does it say about the family that has created it? And where can you buy it in Sarasota?

03/29/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Downtown Classic in the Francis Carlton

It's got off-the-charts charm.

03/23/2017 By Robert Plunket

Revival of the Fittest

The Next Great Sarasota Neighborhoods

Charm and value are making five great old neighborhoods hot again.

03/02/2017 By Robert Plunket

Road Trips

How to Visit Palm Beach on the Cheap

A skinflint's guide to the land of the rich and presidential.

03/01/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A $26.5 Million Big Deal on Longboat

It's the most expensive listing in Sarasota County real estate history.

02/22/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: An Icon of Midcentury Modern Architecture

Tim Seibert’s famed Hiss Studio goes on the market.

02/15/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Mid-Century Bargain in Kensington Park

The home was owned by Andrew Weaving, who wrote the famous book Sarasota Modern.

02/02/2017 By Robert Plunket

Best Restaurants 2017

Sarasota's Most Popular New Restaurant: Boca Kitchen Bar Market

Everybody comes to Boca.

01/31/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

Step Inside This French and Fabulous Siesta Key Home

This Midnight Pass marvel is on the market.

01/13/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Downtown Condo with Its Own Elevator

Take a peek at this unit inside downtown Sarasota's new Q.

01/06/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

Tour a Beautifully Updated Bradenton Craftsman Home

Peek inside this circa-1900 home in Bradenton's Point Pleasant neighborhood.

12/19/2016 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Mid-Century Modern in Bradenton

Here's a great mid-century modern home that you can actually afford in Bradenton.

12/05/2016 By Robert Plunket

Home Sweet Second Home

How Much Does It Cost to Own a Sarasota Vacation Getaway?

How much do you have to spend to get the Sarasota vacation home you’ve been dreaming about? Real estate blogger Robert Plunket runs the numbers.

11/30/2016 By Robert Plunket

Mr. Chatterbox

A Cartoon Guide to Sarasota's Coming Attractions

Here’s an exclusive preview of some projects on the drawing board that are sure to raise our cultural profile.

11/30/2016 By Robert Plunket Illustrations by Regan Dunnick

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Two Totally On-Trend Homes

Looking for a home that's bright, airy and on-trend? We've got two for you.

11/17/2016 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Two Cute Cottages

Bob Plunket takes us inside two homes this week, spotlighting a pair of cute cottages that are currently for sale.

11/01/2016 By Robert Plunket

Cool Jewels

Mr. Chatterbox is Having a Jewelry Sale This Thursday

Our own Mr. Chatterbox and Designing Women Boutique will offer more than 100 pieces for sale.

10/25/2016 By Robert Plunket