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New hires

Former Professional Ballerina Named Real Estate Branch Manager

Sharon Gould was recently named the branch manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s central Sarasota office.

09/27/2017 By staff

Out of Sight

What Happened to the Idea of Affordable Downtown Housing?

Downtown Sarasota is in the midst of a building boom while also facing a critical affordable housing shortage.

09/27/2017 By Susan Burns

Real Estate Junkie

Which Sarasota Condo is Right for You?

Out of our Real Estate Junkie blogger’s 10 favorite buildings, which one is your perfect match?

09/27/2017 By Robert Plunket

Deals

Detwiler's Farm Market to Open New Palmetto Store

Detwiler's Farm Market recently purchased 8 acres of property in Palmetto that it will use as the site for a new grocery store, its fourth.

09/26/2017 By staff

Deals

1,100 Units on 445 Acres in Parrish Sold

Lakewood Ranch's Neal Land Ventures recently sold 1,100 units on 445 acres in Parrish to Texas' Reeder Acquisition Partners.

09/25/2017 By staff

Real estate

American Housing Starts Drop for Second Straight Month

The number of new American housing starts dropped by .8 percent between July and August after falling by 2.2 percent between June and July.

09/22/2017 By staff

Irma

Researchers Estimate Hurricane Irma Wind Damage at $19.4 Billion

Insurance companies are expected to pay $6.3 billion of that total.

09/22/2017 By staff

Building a Day

Great Florida Architecture in Your Inbox

Center for Architecture Florida's daily newsletter will feature some iconic Florida work.

09/21/2017 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Colorful Cottage in Village of the Arts

This charming house/studio dates back to 1938.

09/21/2017 By Bob Plunket

Nonprofits

Habitat for Humanity to Bless New Home Site Friday

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, FCCI Insurance Group and dozens of volunteers and community members are holding a 'slab blessing.'

09/21/2017 By staff

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Real estate

Construction Underway on New Downtown Condo Building

Work on the foundation of The Mark is now in progress.

09/21/2017 By staff

Data

Home Sales Increased Between July and August, While Median Prices Declined

The number of closed sales of single-family homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties increased between July and August, while median sale prices declined.

09/21/2017 By staff

New hires

Michael Saunders Office Adds New Agent

Jeff Hinrichs recently joined Michael Saunders & Company's Siesta Key office.

09/19/2017 By staff

Design

Home Technology Company Wins National Award

Sarasota's Wicked Smart Homes recently won a 'Smart Home of the Year' award for its work on a 5,000-square-foot Sarasota home.

09/19/2017 By staff

Deals

1,400-Square-Foot Commercial Property Sold

Sarasota's Marcia Sandoval and Fred Carcamo recently purchased the property for $150,000.

09/18/2017 By staff

Irma

Social Media App Nextdoor Kept Neighbors Connected During Hurricane Irma

In times of crisis, the Nextdoor social media app brings Sarasotans together.

09/14/2017 By Ilene Denton

Irma

Federal Disaster Funds Available for Sarasota-Manatee

As Sarasota-Manatee begins to recover from Hurricane Irma, federal programs are in place to help provide relief.

09/12/2017 By Megan McDonald

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Private Peninsula in Oyster Bay

Four words: 671 feet of waterfront.

09/07/2017 Photography by Robert Plunket

New hires

Landscape Company Names New General Manager

ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design recently promoted Joe Mantkowski to general manager of the company's landscape division.

09/06/2017 By staff

Good Neighbors

Arlington Park Comes Together for Porchfest

The second annual free event will feature 40 bands performing on front porches around the neighborhood.

09/06/2017 By Ilene Denton

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