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High Wire Heritage

As Historic Homes Give Way to New Construction, This 1925 West of Trail Cottage Remains

This century-old Arlington Street bungalow still offers charm, craftsmanship and a direct link to the city’s circus roots.

06/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

North Trail Turn

A New Two-Tower Development Will Bring Penthouses—but Also Attainable Housing—to Sarasota’s North Trail

With twin towers, public perks and 40 attainable units, Saravela will add a new layer to the city's evolving skyline.

05/28/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Glass Act

Tervis Has Completely Moved Out of Its Venice HQ

The nearly 120,000-square-foot campus is now home to gaming software company Combat Waffle Studios Inc. and the Global Sports Institute.

05/26/2025 By Staff

Market Watch

'Too Many People Are Still Living in 2021': Home Inventory Climbs and Prices Fall

In April 2025, Sarasota County's median sale prices were $470,000 for single-family homes and $339,500 for condos; Manatee County reported medians of $464,000 and $300,220, respectively.

05/23/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Mira Mar 2.0

Sarasota City Commission Clears the Way for an 18-Story Mixed-Use Project to Move Forward

After hours of presentations from the applicant, opponents and public comment, commissioners unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment at yesterday's legislative meeting.

05/20/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Going Down

City Commissioners Uphold Appeal to Halt the 327-Foot Obsidian Condo Project

The commission cited incompatibility with city standards in a 4–1 vote following extensive public opposition and hours of testimony.

05/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Home for Heroes

Heroes' Village Is the City of Sarasota's First Affordable Housing Complex Dedicated Entirely to Veterans

The housing complex opens its doors to offer stability, support and a path forward for those who served.

04/30/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Perfect Storm

Buyers Are Gaining Ground With More Choices and, in Sarasota, Lower Prices

Insurance rates, interest rates and a volatile political climate—plus a hurricane hangover—are creating a perfect storm that favors buyers.

04/24/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Englewood Up

New Developments Shape Englewood’s Growing Housing Market

With more than 580 units sold at BeachWalk, new communities like Shores at Stillwater and Palm Lake at Coco Bay offer more choices as inventory rises.

04/09/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate Report

Buyers Take the Lead as Sarasota-Manatee Housing Inventory Hits 8-Year High

Inventory is swelling, urgency is fading and buyers are gaining leverage in a shifting market, according to the latest data.

03/24/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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Rosy Rosemary

A New Condo Development Is Headed to The Rosemary District

Although zoned for commercial, the owners have chosen instead to build a 24-unit, seven-floor condominium tower on Seventh Street.

03/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Behind the Story

How Suncoast Searchlight Analyzed the Greenbelt Data

To better understand how developers in the region are leveraging a loophole in Florida's Greenbelt law, Suncoast Searchlight conducted a comprehensive analysis of business registries, property records, real estate deeds and tax bills.

02/28/2025 By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast Searchlight

Development

Sarasota, Bradenton Developers Score Big Tax Breaks with 'Rent-A-Cow' Loophole

Some of the region’s most active builders and developers used the loophole to deprive Sarasota and Manatee counties of at least $6.6 million in tax revenue last year alone, a Suncoast Searchlight investigation found. 

02/28/2025 By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast Searchlight and Josh Salman/Suncoast Searchlight

Real Estate Report

Buyers Regain Leverage as Local Housing Markets Shift

Inventory surges, prices soften and longer sales timelines mark the start of 2025, with all but Manatee County’s single-family home sector favoring buyers.

02/24/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Sky High

With Two Homes on the Market for Around $30 Million, Sarasota's Officially Part of Florida’s Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Club

These Siesta Key listings signal a new peak in our market.

02/21/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Condo High

A New Luxury Condo Development Is Headed to Golden Gate Point

The Ronto Group’s latest development replaces Pier 550 with two high-end condo towers. Units start at $4.2 million.

02/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Main Line

A New Mixed-Use Retail and Residential Project Is Headed to Main Street

The High Line will bring 142 units to Osprey Avenue and Main Street, 16 of which will be attainable, plus 6,600 square feet of retail space.

02/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Casa Creedence

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Stu Cook Has Listed His Sarasota Waterfront Home

The Carl Abbott-designed San Remo home that the Hall of Fame bassist shares with his wife Dana is on the market for $9.975 million.

02/05/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Home Is Where the Art Is

Home Tour: A Sarasota Home Rooted in Art and Nature

With an art studio that incorporates true northern light and a lush private garden, this Indian Beach-Sapphire shores home is a reflection of artist Melanie Whaley's creative vision. It's on the market for $3,195,000.

01/30/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate Report

Boom, Balance, Buyer’s Market: The Data on 2024′s Real Estate Market

Last year was about lots more inventory, price drops and more time on the market.

01/24/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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