Real Estate

Housing

Report Shows Rise in Local Homelessness

The Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness found a 22.5 percent increase in the number of homeless residents in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

04/15/2016 Research by staff

Appointments

Willis Smith Construction Names CFO

David Carey joined the company in 2014 as the director of accounting.

04/15/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Area Sales Manager Joins Neal Communities

During her three decades in real estate, Debbie Gericke has overseen more than $1 billion in sales.

04/15/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

A mid-Sarasota hotel sells for $6.5 million and a 185-unit storage facility goes for $1.7 million.

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Michael Saunders Agent Named to National '30 Under 30' List

Kelly King Baldwin was among 400 young real estate professionals that a panel of judges narrowed down to 50 finalists and then to 30 winners.

04/14/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Pool and Spa Company Reports 43 Percent Growth in 2015

Waterscapes Pools & Spas sold 459 pools in 2015, compared to 320 in 2014.

04/13/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Landscape Architect Wins HGTV Contest

DWY Landscape Architects principal David Young was recently named the Overall Winner in the 2016 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Kitson & Partners Names New Babcock Ranch President, Plans Formal Launch

The 'Grand Reveal' of the first phase of the new town is set for Friday, April 22.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

Neal Communities Introduces New Bradenton Community

The Ridge at Crossing Creek's homesites will surround a 21-acre lake.

04/08/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

This Week's Big Deals

A Bradenton apartment complex changes hands for $12.3 million.

04/07/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Rosemary District Apartment Complex Holds 'Topping-Out' Ceremony

When complete, CitySide will consist of 228 residences ranging from 572 square feet to 1,403 square feet.

04/07/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate Junkie

Author John D. MacDonald's Point Crisp Home is For Sale

John D. MacDonald would have been 100 this year. Let's take a look at his former home on Point Crisp, which is currently for sale.

04/07/2016 By Robert Plunket

Construction

Lee Wetherington Opens Model Home Along Phillippi Creek

The 3,300-square-foot Stillwater model is listed for $1.4 million.

04/05/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Lakewood Ranch Realtor Named to Florida Honor Society

Michelle Crabtree, a realtor with the Lakewood Ranch office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, was recently presented with the Florida Realtors award.

04/05/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Homebuilder Appoints New VP of Southwest Florida Operations

The homebuilder Taylor Morrison West Florida recently promoted Cammie Longenécker to vice president of operations for the Southwest Florida Division.

04/04/2016 Research by staff

Money Talks

What $3 Million Buys in Sarasota

Here are three homes that fit the bill if you've got $3 million to spare.

04/01/2016 By Robert Plunket

Real Estate

Neal Communities Wins Parade of Homes Awards

The Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association named Neal Communities model homes across the Gulf Coast winners in a variety of categories.

04/01/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

Developer Names Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch Reps

WCI Communities recently selected Maureen Butler Serrano and Sal Candido as its community representatives.

04/01/2016 Research by staff

Affordable Housing

City Council Approves Extension for 80-Unit Bradenton Project

The proposed "multi-family live work" project would be located between 14th Street W. and 13th Street W.

04/01/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker's NRT Leads Nation in Sales Volume, Transactions

With 85 offices in Florida, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate closed $12.7 billion in sales and 41,905 transaction sides in 2015.

04/01/2016 Research by staff