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

A River Runs Through It

Doug Baker and Lauren Crist’s Riverfront Estate Merges Wild Old Florida With Timeless Style

This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle.

06/06/2025 By Kim Doleatto

In Motion

Here's Who’s Moving to and Leaving Our Region

A data-driven look at how steady waves of new residents are reshaping Sarasota and Manatee counties.

06/05/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Perfect Storm

Buyers Are Gaining Ground With More Choices and, in Sarasota, Lower Prices

Insurance rates, interest rates and a volatile political climate—plus a hurricane hangover—are creating a perfect storm that favors buyers.

04/24/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Gulf Grandeur

Inside a $24.95 Million Waterfront Mansion on Longboat Key

A bayfront estate seeks a record sale price on the tiny barrier island.

04/15/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate Report

It's Rising Inventory, Slowing Sales and a More Balanced Market in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

The latest real estate data shows longer time to contract and growing inventory. The median price for a single-family home in Sarasota County is now $490,000 and $430,000 in Manatee County.

12/20/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Election 2024

Who Designed Our Cute 'I Voted' Stickers?

Sarasota and Manatee counties both held student design contests. You'll see the winning stickers when you go to the polls.

11/05/2024 By Megan McDonald

Beach Bound

Lido Beach Will Reopen Nov. 2

And Anna Maria Beach and Manatee Beach have welcomed back visitors, too.

11/01/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Local Beaches Are Still Closed Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

While some may appear ready for use, others require significant work.

10/16/2024 By Staff

Education

Sarasota, Manatee County School Districts Announce Reopening Plans

Sarasota County schools will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Manatee County schools will reopen tomorrow, Oct. 15.

10/14/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Ahead of Milton, Sarasota and Manatee Counties Open More Sandbag Locations

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday. Here's where to get sandbags if you need them.

10/07/2024 By Staff

Disaster Relief

What to Know About Hurricane Helene Recovery: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024

The Town of Longboat Key asks that residents restrict wastewater usage, free medical services will be available in Manatee County this week, and debris clean-up begins.

09/30/2024 By Megan McDonald

Disaster Relief

What to Know About Hurricane Helene Recovery: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024

Access to Bradenton Beach will begin tomorrow, plus updates on cleanup efforts, water restoration, emergency disaster declarations, small bridge loans and more.

09/29/2024 By Megan McDonald