Real Estate

Pot of Gold

Check Out The Most Expensive Listing in Manatee County Right Now

This waterfront home on Anna Maria Island is the county's priciest yet, and it can be yours for $25 million.

03/17/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Bayshore Bliss

This Bayshore Gardens Rehab Shows the Neighborhood in Bloom

When realtor and homeowner Stacy Brown read the call for a hip person to remodel a midcentury modern home, she raised her hand.

03/10/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hello, Homes

Three New-Construction Communities Are Headed to North Manatee County

National homebuilder M/H Homes is bringing 237 single-family homes and townhomes to Parrish and Palmetto.

03/07/2023 By Kim Doleatto

For rent

A Dual Affordable Housing Project Is Headed to Bradenton

The Savoy at 301 focuses on renters 62 and over, while nearby The 301 Flats focuses on families and working people. Both are filling a gap for affordable housing.

03/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

A Whole New World

10 Neighborhoods Where Everything Is Changing

From new roundabouts and a downtown condo boom to expansive sprawl and new McMansions, our region’s profile is in flux.

03/03/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Juiced

Mixon Fruit Farms, an Iconic Bradenton Landmark, Is For Sale

After 84 years, the tourist attraction and beloved citrus farm's last 39 acres are on the market for $15.8 million.

02/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Part deux

The Midcentury Modern Marvel Known as 'The Other Round House' Has Sold

Sarasota made the national news for all the right reasons when this listing went viral. Then it sold. We caught up with the new owners to find out what's next.

02/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

A 1925 Treasure

This Almost Century-Old Home Is a Slice of Vintage Florida

Built in 1925, this cozy, two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in the historic Maine Colony neighborhood stands strong—and it’s on the market for $345,000.

02/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate report

The Buying Frenzy Has Slowed, But Home Prices Are Holding Tight

Overall home and condo prices aren’t budging, despite a dip in sales and an increase in inventory. The median price for homes in Sarasota County is $459,999 and $505,710 in Manatee.

02/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Celebrity Pads

You Can Live Like Tom Brady at His Former Tampa Home

For $60,000 a month, this furnished waterfront rental on Davis Island could be yours.

02/22/2023 By Kim Doleatto

It's Baaaaack

Check Out Some Dreamy Spaces at the Annual Junior League of Sarasota Tour of Homes

After two years of limited tours, the 46th annual tour invites attendees to check out homes and more in some of Sarasota’s sweetest neighborhoods.

02/20/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Top condo

Check Out This Downtown Sarasota Penthouse That's Loaded With Custom Upgrades and Design

Perched above the heart of downtown Sarasota at 1350 Main, Ronnie Shugar, co-founder of Raw Sugar, is selling his condo for $7.5 million.

02/16/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Ellenton living

New Mixed-Income Apartments Are Headed to Ellenton

Once complete, the Mitchell at Ellenton will add 235 rental residences to Manatee County, including 59 designated as affordable housing—all with access to luxury amenities.

02/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

This old house

Ventana, an 1894 Indian Beach Home, Hits the Market

After almost 40 years, homeowners Anne and Frank Folsom Smith are selling their waterfront home for just under $12 million.

02/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Palm Plans

Another Luxury Condominium Tower May Be Headed to Downtown Sarasota

A local developer has submitted plans to build an 18-story luxury condo tower on North Palm Avenue. A string of existing single-story businesses would be razed.

02/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

one of a kind

The Most Unique Home in Sarasota Is For Sale

Colors and curves rule at this waterfront, avant-garde Lido Shores home that just hit the market for $10 million.

01/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

urban up

A New Mixed Use Tower Is Going to Change the Face of Main Street

SOTA will be 16 stories high and have luxury residences, hotel suites and a 4,500-square-foot ground-level restaurant open to the public.

01/19/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Can't Stop, Won't Stop

Lakewood Ranch Remains One of the Nation's Top-Selling Communities

For the fifth consecutive year, the master-planned community earned top recognition from two independent real estate firms.

01/10/2023 By Kim Doleatto

No workin'

Central Cocoanut Residents Are Fighting to Keep a Car Wash Out of Their Backyards

Tommy's Express Car Wash is proposing a new location in the historic Central Cocoanut neighborhood, just north of downtown Sarasota. But residents are pushing back.

01/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

New Realtor Association President Shares His Insights on the Local Market

Brian Tresidder, the incoming president of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, answers the big question: Will the real estate market crash or hold steady in the new year?

01/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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