Best of Sarasota
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Savor Sarasota Brought in More Than $1 Million in Restaurant Revenue This Year

Diners noshed on a 25,466 prix fixe lunches and dinners across 68 Sarasota County restaurants.
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CNN Names Sarasota Its 'Best Town to Visit' for 2026

We're kind of a big deal.
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The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.
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FST's Production of the New Comedy 'Dog Mom' Mixes Laughs With Heart

Elizabeth Hanyok’s play reminds us of how we humans can benefit, not only from being with a dog, but from learning from them
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It's Hot and Getting Hotter. Here's How to Stay Safe This Summer.

A trauma nurse shares her top tips for staying safe outside.
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Real Estate

941CEO Daily

Sunz Insurance Moving Headquarters From Sarasota to Bradenton

The company will move into about 30,000 square feet of the available 60,000 square feet of office space at 1301 Sixth Ave., Bradenton.

03/11/2016 Research by staff

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This Week's Big Deals

A Bradenton Wawa changes hands for $3.5 million.

03/10/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Piece of Sarasota History in the Museum Area

Bob Plunket takes us inside a lovingly restored Spanish-style home in the Ringling Museum area that's currently for sale.

03/08/2016 By Robert Plunket

941CEO Daily

393-Unit Affordable Housing Project to Be Discussed Wednesday

The City of Sarasota Planning Board will consider a change to its Future Land Use Map in order to make way for 393 affordable apartments on 7.9 acres just north of Fruitville Road near Audubon Place.

03/07/2016 Research by staff

Big Deals

Two Mega-Deals Buoy the Luxury Home Sales Market

A Habor Acres bayfront estate and a Longboat Key mansion kicked off 2016

03/07/2016 By Ilene Denton

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This Week's Big Deals

A 29,916-square-foot Palmetto shopping center recently changed hands for $2.9 million.

03/03/2016 Research by staff

Money Talks

What $450,000 Will Get You in Sarasota

Bob Plunket takes a look at three real estate listings, all priced around $450K.

03/01/2016 By Bob Plunket

Home Tour

Glass Stars in a Striking New West-of-the-Trail Residence

Peek inside the home of Ian Collins, CEO of Novum Structures, which creates glass-glazed elements for buildings around the globe.

03/01/2016 By Ilene Denton Photography by Eastep Photography

941CEO DAILY

Carlos Beruff Officially Launches U.S. Senate Campaign

After weeks of speculation, Medallion Home founder Carlos Beruff officially launched his Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate on Monday, with events in Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando and Manatee County.

02/29/2016 Research by staff

941CEO DAILY

Residential Sales Dip in January

But median prices continued to rise, according to data released this week by the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

02/26/2016 Research by staff

941CEO DAILY

Keller Williams on the Water Names New CEO

Craig Copeman joined Keller Williams in 2012, specializing in residential and commercial investment real estate.

02/26/2016 Research by staff

941CEO DAILY

Latin Chamber of Commerce, Realtor Association Hold Networking Event

The event takes place at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 17.

02/26/2016 Research by staff

941CEO DAILY

This Week's Big Deals

A 10,523-square-foot property on Bee Ridge Road changes hands.

02/25/2016 Research by staff

941CEO DAILY

Investments in Sarasota Hires Director of Client Services

Susan Katanic will work directly with the company’s domestic and international clients.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

941CEO DAILY

Sarasota Design Conference Scheduled for June 17-18

The theme of this year's conference is 'Designing to the Challenge.'

02/23/2016 Research by staff

Home Tour

Home Tour: Atomic Mod in Laurel Park

A Laurel Park home gives the classic ranch house a decidedly modern twist.

02/22/2016 By Ilene Denton

Big Deals

This Week's Biggest Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Including a $15.9 million bank building and more.

02/18/2016 Research by Cooper Levey-Baker

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Charming Glen Oaks Manor Villa

This week, Bob Plunket takes us inside a charming Glen Oaks Villa that's been completely redecorated.

02/18/2016 By Robert Plunket

Great Sarasota Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Watch: Historic Sapphire Shores

New vitality for the grand old museum-area neighborhood.

02/17/2016 By Ilene Denton

Big Deals

This Week's Commercial Real Estate News

A round-up of this week's commercial real estate news.

02/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

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