Street Beat

The City of Sarasota Wants Public Input on Plans for Shade Avenue

Planners are asking to hear from those who live or travel along Shade by Wednesday, Aug. 31.

08/29/2022 By Bethany Ritz

seeking car lovers

Take a Peek Inside the Priciest Listing on Siesta Key Right Now

With a detached guest house and an eight-car garage, this home could be yours for $16.99 million.

08/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Staying Power

The Sale of Mira Mar Plaza Has Been Halted

Would-be purchaser Seaward Development has withdrawn an appeal to demolish the historic structure and build a mixed-use project in its place.

08/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Tamiami Pick Me Up

A New Mixed-Use Project is Coming to the North Trail

The long-empty lot across from the 14th Street roundabout will be home to Whitaker Lofts, a new, 19-unit condo project with retail space on the bottom floor.

07/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Business boost

A Huge New Industrial Park Is Headed to Palmetto

Scheduled for completion next year, the roughly 38-acre site will house three warehouse building and aims to be a "kickstarter the local economy," according to its developers.

07/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Going Up

A 16-Story Mixed-Use Project Is Slated to Replace Il Panificio in Downtown Sarasota

The building will include a restaurant, hotel and residential units. Once completed, it will be the only location on Main Street to offer hotel stays.

07/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Growth Spurt

A New Mixed-Use Project Is Headed to the Rosemary District

Villa Ballada is scheduled to break ground in the next two months and will have 22 residences above a ground floor of commercial spaces.

06/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

The Latest

Mira Mar Plaza Avoids the Wrecking Ball, for Now

The City of Sarasota's Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously to deny a permit to demolish the 100-year-old Palm Avenue buildings.

06/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Breaking

Sarasota Developer Plans to Buy and Demolish Mira Mar Plaza

Seaward Development's plans will be discussed at a Historic Preservation Board meeting on Tuesday, June 14.

06/11/2022 By Kim Doleatto

You Complete Me

Ringling Boulevard Upgrades Will Make the Street Safer for Cyclists

Sections of the road will soon become what is known as a “complete street.”

05/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Planning

City Approves Affordable Housing Measures, But Scraps Changes to Building Height Rules

If implemented, the changes could add an estimated 2,000-3,000 more affordable housing units to the city.

05/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Commercial Real Estate

Ground Breaks on In-Town Industrial Warehouse in Sarasota

7201 15th St LLC is building three 20,000-square-foot warehouse buildings at 7201 15th St E.

04/18/2022 By Staff

More, More, More

Neal Signature Homes Breaks Ground on a New Neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch

The new community at Waterside Place will have 47 homesites.

04/07/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Development

Pulte Homes Announces a New Community in Lakewood Ranch

The 32-acre community at Waterside will have 166 homesites.

04/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

'We Don't See Prices Going Lower Anytime Soon': An Update on Our Red-Hot Housing Market

Tony Veldkamp, president of the Realtor's Association of Sarasota Manatee, talks inflation, inventory, the war in Ukraine and more.

03/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Southern Living

Two New Housing Developments Are Headed to South Sarasota

Harmon Legacy Trail and Render Legacy Trails will add 528 residences to the area.

03/30/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Development

Forestar Introduces John Cannon Homes to Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch

The Bellara, which measures 3,782 square feet, will be the model available for touring at Star Farms.

03/24/2022 By Staff

Car Talk

Car Storage Complex Heading to Lakewood Ranch

Luxe Dream Garage units start at 1,000 square feet and range in price from $300,000-$475,000.

03/24/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Neal Land Hires Four

They are Andy Richardson, David Goben, Daniel Johnson and Anthony Goodrich.

03/24/2022 By Staff

Exit Interview

Home Builder Josh Wynne Doesn't Hold Back About Why He's Leaving Sarasota

Despite an unprecedented housing boom, the award-winning Wynne is moving closer to nature.

03/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto