Real Estate

New hires

Two Attorneys Join Sarasota Firm

The Sarasota law firm Norton Hammersley recently hired associate attorneys Chris Fowler and Alexandra Salerno Glauser.

10/24/2017 By staff

Real estate

Local Realtors Sympathize with Plaintiffs in Zillow Lawsuit

Zillow has transformed the real estate business since its founding in 2006. But sometimes its 'zestimates' are way off.

10/24/2017 By David Hackett

Data

Real Estate Sales Down in September Due to Hurricane Irma

Real estate sales in Sarasota and Manatee counties were down 16.8 percent in September when compared to September 2016.

10/23/2017 By staff

New hires

Real Estate Firm Names Senior Director of Public Relations

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty recently hired Elise Ramer.

10/20/2017 By staff

Law

Land Use Attorney Appointed Chair of Chamber of Commerce Board

Charlie Bailey was recently appointed as the chair of the 2017-2018 Board of Directors of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

10/19/2017 By staff

Planning

State Street Stretch to Close Permanently on Saturday

State Street will be permanently closed to vehicular traffic between Lemon and Pineapple Avenues due to construction of The Mark.

10/18/2017 By staff

New hires

Construction Firm Names New Senior Superintendent

Gates Construction, which has offices in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, recently hired Tony Redcay.

10/18/2017 By staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Dolphin Towers Condo

Peek inside a unit inside Sarasota's most famous—or infamous—downtown condo building.

10/18/2017 By Robert Plunket

Real estate

Local Women's Council Names 'Realtor of the Year'

The Sarasota Women's Council of Realtors recently honored Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Kimberlie MacDonald.

10/17/2017 By staff

Deals

Vacant Commercial Property Sold for $165,000

Sarasota's Len Smally recently purchased a 33,416-square-foot plot of vacant land located at 551 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood.

10/17/2017 By staff

Construction

Builders Networking Event Set for Oct. 26

The Gulf Coast Builders Xchange is holding its fall networking social at the finish tower at Nathan Benderson Park.

10/16/2017 By staff

New hires

Homebuilder Picks New Sales Vice President

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities recently hired Carlos Puente as vice president of sales in its north region.

10/16/2017 By staff

Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes is Oct. 20-Nov. 19

More than 70 models will be on display.

10/16/2017 By Ilene Denton

Deals

Multi-Family Complex Sold for $600,000

Sarasota's Garden Investment Group, Inc. recently purchased Ridgewood Heights Apartments.

10/13/2017 By staff

New hires

Realtor Joins Anna Maria Island Office

Michael Saunders & Company recently hired Kathy Marshall for its Anna Maria Island office.

10/12/2017 By staff

Planning

Organization Picks Firm to Create Master Plan for Sarasota Bayfront

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization recently selected the urban design firm Sasaki to create a master plan for 42 acres on the Sarasota bayfront.

10/12/2017 By staff

Rethinking Retail

As Digital Sales Grow, Shopping Centers Face a Seismic Threat

Local retailers and developers are rethinking their business strategies.

10/10/2017 By Justine Griffin

Deals

Bradenton Office Building Sells for $500,000

Bradenton's JRMS Properties, LLC last month purchased a 2,840-square-foot medical office building.

10/09/2017 By staff

Deals

Office, Warehouse Building Fetches $600,000

Beach Bazaar of Sarasota, Inc. last month purchased a 6,150-square-foot building located at 6231 Clark Center Ave., Sarasota.

10/06/2017 By staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Americana Style in Southside Village

This 1940s home has a great old-fashioned look, with hints of New England and the South Carolina Low Country.

10/06/2017 By Robert Plunket