Downtown development

Just Over 3 Acres of Downtown Sarasota Sold for $32 Million

Located along Ringling Boulevard, South Orange Avenue and Cross Street, the seven parcels will probably be redeveloped.

06/07/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Commercial Real Estate

Sunz Insurance President Purchases Two Acres in Downtown Bradenton for $2.35 Million

The purchase is an assemblage comprised of three smaller parcels.

04/28/2022 By Staff

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

Commercial Real Estate

Investors Buy Lakewood Ranch Office Park for $3.5 million

The property at 9015 Town Center Parkway is a 15,886-square-foot condo office park.

04/05/2022 By Staff

Development

City of Venice Buys Land for $1.5 Million to Develop a Park

Engineering and permitting for the park will begin in October, with construction expected to begin 10 to 12 months after that.

03/23/2022 By Staff

Coming Attraction

Historic Charles Ringling Building in Downtown Sarasota to Become 'SRQUS' Music Venue

Plans for the property, to be called SRQUS, include capacity for between 300 and 500 people, a new mezzanine level, and a speakeasy-type social club on the top floor.

03/07/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Realtor Earns Certified Business Intermediary Designation

Doug Sullivan joined Ian Black Real Estate in 2019.

11/01/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Local Broker Elected to Statewide Board

Nick DeVito II has been elected to serve as chapter admissions chair for the Florida chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

10/20/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Downtown Sarasota Retail Property Sells for $4.65 Million

The free-standing building is located at 1900 Fruitville Road.

08/02/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires New Marketing Assistant

Herrera will plan and execute various marketing strategies, including producing flyers, updating property listings and coordinating photography.

07/15/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

BOTA Center Sells for $4.35 Million

The building is listed in the City of Sarasota’s local register of historic places.

06/08/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

TeKswamp Leases 10,000-Square-Foot Industrial Building in Sarasota

TeKswamp LLC sells refurbished electronics on eBay, Amazon and NewEgg.

05/12/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Alutech United Buys Industrial Property in Sarasota for $4 Million

Alutech, a manufacturer of roll shutters and roll screens, will occupy 20,000 square feet in a 70,000-square-foot building.

04/26/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

CoastLife Church Buys Venice Bowling Alley for $2.7 Million

The property at 1100 U.S. 41 Bypass South has 42,792 square feet of space and sits on a 5-acre lot.

04/13/2021 By Staff

Commercial Real Estate

Mickey’s Pet Supplies Signs Lease in Sarasota Industrial Property

The industrial complex is fully leased after eight weeks.

03/03/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires Two

Brianna Tulp has joined the firm as a sales associate; Jordan Gorrell joins as marketing assistant and brokerage support.

02/19/2021 By Staff

Real Estate

Anna Maria Island Shopping Center Sells for $2.5 Million

The shopping center current includes tenants such as the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Aqua Aveda Salon and Eat Here restaurant.

12/11/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Melissa Harris of Ian Black Real Estate Earns SIOR Designation

The designation comes from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

11/24/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Sarasota County Buys Warehouse on Apex Road For $1.9 Million

The county’s Department of Emergency Services will use 16,000-square-foot property.

10/14/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Ian Black Real Estate Hires Assistant Property Manager

Diana Grandy will handle all aspects of tenant and landlord coordination.

10/05/2020 By Staff