Flashback

Photo: Bird Key Yacht Club, 1960

Joseph Janney Steinmetz captures the tropical midcentury glamour of the club, which was founded in 1959.

11/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Article

Photo of the Week: Between Sunset and Storm

Damon Powers captures lightning breaking through the clouds after a colorful sunset.

09/25/2026 By Damon Powers

Millionnaire Moves

Two Bird Key Homes Sell for More Than $20 Million

The sale of two neighboring homes on Bird Key last week saw more than $20 million in sales. The two homes mark the most expensive sales there to date.

06/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Red-Hot Neighborhoods

Home Sales Are Sizzling in These Sarasota-Manatee Neighborhoods

With listings scarce and prices going through the roof, the local real estate market has entered an unprecedented era.

10/11/2021 By Ilene Denton

Rocktogenerians

The Rockstars Who Live in Sarasota Right Now

These golden oldies have taken up at least part-time residence in the region.

10/07/2021 By Isaac Eger

Time Capsule

A 1970s Bird Key Home Defines Vintage Glamour

Just look at that wallpaper.

12/29/2016 By Rober Plunket

Top Sale

At $5.25 Million, Here’s September’s Top Residential Sale

The Bird Key Drive home has that island’s only permitted rooftop terrace.

10/07/2016 By Ilene Denton

TOP SALE

Bird Key Claims June’s Highest Home Sale

The Royal Flamingo Drive mansion sells high after just one month on the market.

07/15/2016 By Ilene Denton

Article

For Sale: A Big, Beautiful Mansion on Bird Key

The owner is the founder of Garanimals, who spent millions in upgrades.

07/31/2015 By Robert Plunket

Article

News and Notes from the Top of the Sarasota Real Estate Market: April 2014

04/02/2014 By Megan McDonald