Scope Creep

Lakewood Ranch Is Set to Expand East, With Up to 4,500 New Residences in Manatee County

SMR Taylor Ranch gained approval from county commissioners and is set to develop just over 2,300 acres of previously rural lands.

03/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate report

Inventory, Home Prices Rise in Sarasota and Manatee

In Sarasota County, the median sale price for single-family homes increased by 10 percent to $495,000 In Manatee County, by 2.5 percent to $490,000.

03/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Hello, Homes

Three New-Construction Communities Are Headed to North Manatee County

National homebuilder M/H Homes is bringing 237 single-family homes and townhomes to Parrish and Palmetto.

03/07/2023 By Kim Doleatto

From the Editor

The Freedom to Read

Fear will drive good teachers out of the school system and undermine people’s trust in public education.

03/01/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Roasty Toasty

Stop by Banyan Coffee Co. in Palmetto for a Cup of Joe and a Show

Josh and Abbey Schmitt want you to drink more coffee.

02/28/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Rental Market

Local Rents Are Rising Again

Of 587 cities in a national report, Sarasota saw the second-highest growth in rent in October, while national numbers are cooling off.

11/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

More Ranch

A New 500-Unit Rental Community Is Headed to Lakewood Ranch

The new Manatee County project, Renata, features 502 units and is expected to deliver in late 2024.

10/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Rollin' on the River

The Little Manatee River is One Step Closer to Being a Protected Waterway

The bill aims to designate the river as “scenic,” which would protect it from development and maintain it for future generations.

10/07/2022 Photography by Kim Doleatto

Hurricane Ian

Sarasota County Schools Closed 'Until Further Notice'

Manatee County schools will remain closed on Monday, Oct. 3.

09/30/2022 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Ian

Shelters Close; Ringling and North Siesta Bridge Open With Limited Access

Sarasota County has moved to a red, yellow and green-level system to inform the public about risks associated with venturing out.

09/29/2022 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Ian

Ian Finally Moves Away From Sarasota-Manatee

Sarasota County will send out its Tactical First-In Teams on Thursday morning to begin evaluating damage.

09/29/2022 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Ian

Here's a Look at Current Weather Conditions in Sarasota-Manatee

May we all experience the Zen of that horse at some point.

09/28/2022 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Ian

Manatee County Issues Evacuation Orders for Hurricane Ian

Evacuations are mandatory in Zone A and voluntary in Zone B as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

09/26/2022 By Staff

Hurricane Ian

Sarasota, Manatee Counties Declare Local States of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Ian

The declarations free up public funds and allow county staffs to perform any emergency operations needed during a storm.

09/26/2022 By Staff

Paddle up

This Myakka Ranch Comes With Livestock, a Stocked Lake and Tropical Fruit Gardens

Rancho da Florida is a sustainable home on 42 acres with a lake, goats and more, offers a lifestyle change for its owner.

09/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Chilling Out

The Sarasota-Manatee Rental Market Is Finally Cooling Off

The numbers remain high, but the drop in prices is officially a trend—not just a fluke.

09/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sexist Standards

Dress Codes vs. the Student Body

Four years after the story of a Bradenton girl receiving a dress code violation went viral, students say little has changed.

08/26/2022 By Chloe Nelson

Record Breaker

This Manatee County Home Just Sold for $8.55 Million—Cash

This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home is the highest residential sale on the Manatee County mainland.

08/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

See Ya Later, Alligator

Weird, Wonderful Linger Lodge Has Reopened

The Manatee County icon—once named one of the top five weirdest restaurants in America by Al Roker—continues to serve up Southern delicacies in a memorable environment.

08/23/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Ask a Pediatrician

How to Keep Kids Healthy During Back-to-School Season

Sarasota's Dr. Katherine Keeley answers questions about physicals, vaccines and how to stop the spread of germs.

08/08/2022 By Allison Forsyth