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

Future Flourish

Selby Gardens Nears Fundraising Goal for Its Next Phase (Plus a Sneak Peek of What's to Come)

Phase Two is set to bring a state-of-the-art conservatory, expanded gardens and a new learning pavilion as part of a visionary master plan.

03/25/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Rosy Rosemary

A New Condo Development Is Headed to The Rosemary District

Although zoned for commercial, the owners have chosen instead to build a 24-unit, seven-floor condominium tower on Seventh Street.

03/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Jump!

Sarasota Native Michael Tucci Has Opened an Adrenaline-Fueled Playground in Lakewood Ranch

Tucci—a drummer, tennis pro, EMT and serial entrepreneur—opened the nation’s largest Urban Air Adventure Park this weekend.

03/13/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Behind the Story

How Suncoast Searchlight Analyzed the Greenbelt Data

To better understand how developers in the region are leveraging a loophole in Florida's Greenbelt law, Suncoast Searchlight conducted a comprehensive analysis of business registries, property records, real estate deeds and tax bills.

02/28/2025 By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast Searchlight

Development

Sarasota, Bradenton Developers Score Big Tax Breaks with 'Rent-A-Cow' Loophole

Some of the region’s most active builders and developers used the loophole to deprive Sarasota and Manatee counties of at least $6.6 million in tax revenue last year alone, a Suncoast Searchlight investigation found.

02/28/2025 By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast Searchlight and Josh Salman/Suncoast Searchlight

Condo High

A New Luxury Condo Development Is Headed to Golden Gate Point

The Ronto Group’s latest development replaces Pier 550 with two high-end condo towers. Units start at $4.2 million.

02/17/2025 By Kim Doleatto

In All Directions

Lakewood Ranch Is About to Break Ground on a Huge Expansion

Spanning 2,200 acres, with the ability to build up to 5,000 units, construction on Lakewood Ranch Southeast will begin later this year.

02/04/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Rooms with a View

65 New Luxury Units Are Going Up on Lido Key Beach

The newly built Rosewood Residences condo tower sits on the former site of Coquina on The Beach and Gulf Beach Resort Motel. Prices start at $6.8 million.

01/15/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Year in Review

The Most Notable Real Estate Stories of 2024

New developments galore. A catastrophic hurricane season. Record sales. Headway on affordable housing. It was quite a year for the local real estate market.

12/18/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Preservation Nation

These Threatened Local Buildings Were Just Nominated as Landmarks Worth Saving

The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation highlighted these historic buildings as part of its fifth annual “Six to Save” initiative.

12/17/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Fruitville Hospitality

A New Hotel Is Probably Coming to Downtown Sarasota

A developer purchased three single-story addresses on Fruitville Road that, if approved, would be demolished to make way for a proposed 10-story hotel.

12/16/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Palm Up

Another Condo Development Is Going Up in Downtown Sarasota

With five stories and 12 units, 625 Sarasota at The Palm broke ground last week. Prices start at around $2.5 million each.

11/26/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Engle-Would

New Residential Construction Is Breaking Ground in Englewood

PulteGroup is launching The Shores at Stillwater, a 256-unit residential development with prices starting in the mid-$300,000s. In this post-hurricane world, there could be increased demand for new construction.

11/08/2024 By Kim Doleatto

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