Subscribe & save $142 per year!
Skip to main content

Sarasota Magazine

Tagged

Development

Circle of Dreams

John Ringling's Vision of St. Armands Circle Lives on Today

Ringling planned to turn the tiny, isolated archipelago into a grandiose European-style residential and shopping destination.

11/03/2025 By Jeff LaHurd

Going Up

Sarasota's Skyline Rose in Stucco and Barrel Tile

The results left Sarasota with a built environment that was theatrical and forever marked by the speculative optimism that evaporated when the boom went bust in 1926.

11/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

The 1920s

The Land Boom Decade That Changed Sarasota Forever

Promises of paradise, get-rich-quick promotions, buying, developing and reselling are the threads that weave throughout the entirety of the Sunshine State’s history, including Sarasota’s.

11/03/2025 By Jeff LaHurd

For Rent

Amid Regional Building Boom, Kolter Begins Construction on a New 256-Unit Apartment Complex

The rental project breaks ground as Sarasota-Bradenton leads the nation in new apartment construction, even as vacancies climb and rents ease.

11/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

For Rent

Sarasota-Bradenton to Add 3,800 Apartments—the Largest Supply in a Decade

The metro ranks among Florida’s most active builders, with deliveries rising 11 percent this year as the state adds more than 62,000 new units.

10/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Development

Fruitville Gateway Apartments Proposed for Prominent Sarasota Location

A long-empty lot at Fruitville and Fourth may soon give rise to a five-story, 274-unit residential building—with a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom rentals and an affordable housing component.

09/08/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Tariff Watch

Tariffs Cloud Florida’s Housing Market With Rising Costs and Uncertainty

Material costs are climbing, uncertainty clouds supply chains, and local builders estimate new homes could cost $8,000 to $11,000 more.

08/22/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Shop 'Til You Drop

The Hyatt Regency Sarasota Is Being Torn Down. You Can Own a Piece of It.

A major liquidation is underway at the 50-year old hotel, with everything from TVs to beds to soap dishes on offer (and many of them BOGO).

08/13/2025 By Megan McDonald

Boss Moves

A New Workforce Housing Initiative Is on the Verge of Launching in Manatee County

Using its collective money, land and willpower, a coalition of mid-sized businesses is backing Forest Cove, a 156-unit development aimed at easing Manatee County’s housing squeeze.

08/12/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Monolith Makeover

A Mixed-Use Tower Has Been Proposed for the Site Where the Zenith Now Stands

The proposed 18-story project will include 96 residential units, with seven set aside as attainable housing.

08/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Wellen Up

Oakbend Launches in Wellen Park Amid Continued Growth in North Port

The 181-home community will include private amenities and multigenerational living, with prices starting in the high $600,000s.

07/22/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Mira Max

Sarasota City Commission OKs 18-Story Mira Mar Project

The unanimous vote allows for two 18-story residential condo towers and new retail, restaurant and office space to rise on Palm Avenue. The developer will also restore the historic Mira Mar Plaza.

07/08/2025 By Staff

Going Up

A Roundup of Every Single Downtown Sarasota Condo Project Right Now

Nine new projects could add another 717 condo units and 153 hotel rooms to the city.

07/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

High Stakes

Urbanist Brent Toderian Says Tall Buildings Are Not the Problem

“Sarasota has a huge disconnect between the types of developments being built and the actual needs of the community."

07/02/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Going Up

New 276-Unit Apartment Community Breaks Ground in North Manatee

The Kolter Group is building "market rate" apartments, adding to the growing footprint of mid-rise housing in Palmetto.

06/23/2025 By Kim Doleatto

North Trail Turn

A New Two-Tower Development Will Bring Penthouses—but Also Attainable Housing—to Sarasota’s North Trail

With twin towers, public perks and 40 attainable units, Saravela will add a new layer to the city's evolving skyline.

05/28/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Mira Mar 2.0

Sarasota City Commission Clears the Way for an 18-Story Mixed-Use Project to Move Forward

After hours of presentations from the applicant, opponents and public comment, commissioners unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment at yesterday's legislative meeting.

05/20/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Going Down

City Commissioners Uphold Appeal to Halt the 327-Foot Obsidian Condo Project

The commission cited incompatibility with city standards in a 4–1 vote following extensive public opposition and hours of testimony.

05/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

From Cottages to Castles

Why Do Homes Keep Getting Bigger?

Where unassuming ranch homes once stood, big builds now rise—casting shadows over neighbors and signaling changes in local real estate preferences.

05/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Englewood Up

New Developments Shape Englewood’s Growing Housing Market

With more than 580 units sold at BeachWalk, new communities like Shores at Stillwater and Palm Lake at Coco Bay offer more choices as inventory rises.

04/09/2025 By Kim Doleatto

At Sarasota Magazine, we celebrate Sarasota’s vibrant culture, rich history, and bright future with award-winning, high-quality content that captures the spirit of our community.

Channels

About

Subscriptions

513 Central Ave, Sarasota FL 34236 , Phone: 941.487.1100, Fax: 941.365.9233
© 2026 DreamLarge