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Gouda-Bye

After More Than 14 Years, Artisan Cheese Company Is Closing

Owner Louise Converse says sales have fallen 40 percent this year, making it impossible to keep the beloved Rosemary District cheese shop afloat.
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A curated look at how Sarasota lives, including real estate news, exceptional homes, design inspiration and the professionals redefining luxury and livability in our region.
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The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

This gritty up-and-coming neighborhood is filled with manufacturers, secondhand stores and affordable housing. Bob Plunket takes us on a tour.
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New College Neighbors Head to Mediation Over Disputed Campus Master Plan

Six residents from in and around The Uplands are questioning whether the college followed state planning requirements and adequately considered public input and relevant data.
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What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From 9/11 commemorations to comedy, disco dancing, mini wrestling, night running, horse handling and live theater, here’s what to do in Sarasota and Manatee this week.
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"From above, you can really see just how beautiful and vibrant Sarasota is at night," says photographer Damon Powers.
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Construction

Builder Completes Model Home in New Neighborhood

The private homebuilder Ashton Woods recently completed a new model home available for viewing in Palmer Park.

11/02/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Homebuilder Wins 18 Awards

The local homebuilder Neal Communities and its luxury brand, Neal Signature Homes, recently won 18 awards at the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association’s Celebration of Excellence – Sales & Marketing Awards.

11/01/2016 Research by staff

New hires

New Realtor Joins Sarasota Office

Karen Pressley recently joined the Sarasota office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.

10/31/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Lakewood Ranch Office Condo Sells

Bradenton's Thomas Nauman recently purchased a 936-square-foot office condo for $127,000.

10/28/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Theater Breaks Ground on Rosemary District Townhouse Project

Florida Studio Theatre officially broke ground on its Kretzmer Artist Housing Project this Wednesday.

10/27/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Bradenton Shopping Center Sells for $728,000

A New York company recently purchased Bradenton's DeSoto Plaza.

10/27/2016 Research by staff

Promotions

Law Firm Announces New Closing Manager

The Sarasota law firm Gibson, Kohl, Wolff & Hric, P.L. recently promoted Cathy Bruce to closing manager.

10/26/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Homebuilder Picks New Sarasota Division President

Mattamy Homes, the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, recently hired Jim Birkholz as the president of the company's Tampa-Sarasota Division.

10/25/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Premier Sotheby's Names New President

Premier Sotheby's International Realty, headquartered in Naples, recently appointed Budge Huskey as president.

10/25/2016 Research by staff

Deals

17-Unit Apartment Complex Sold for $1.5 Million

Sarasota's Perry Maxwell Development LLC recently purchased Bradenton's Forest West Apartments from another Sarasota company for $1.5 million.

10/24/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Construction Begins on New Lakewood Ranch Dental Building

Halfacre Construction Company began construction on the latest corporate building for Dental Care Alliance in Lakewood Ranch in mid-October.

10/24/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

Home Sales and Prices Up

Sarasota and Manatee residential sales reported for September 2016.

10/20/2016 By staff

Top Sales

Sarasota’s High-End Real Estate Market Keeps Moving

A Bird Key home and a vacant lot in Phillippi Creek recently sold recently sold for $3.5 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

10/20/2016 By Ilene Denton

Opening

RoseBay Opens Fourth Real Estate Office

Located in downtown Sarasota.

10/18/2016 By staff

Deals

Industrial Building Sells for Just Under $1.3 Million

The Naples company 1734 Northgate, LLC recently purchased a 13,256-square-foot industrial building for just under $1.3 million.

10/17/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Real Estate Company Picks New Regional Vice President

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate recently appointed Jennifer Putnam as the regional sales vice president of its Southwest Florida region.

10/14/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Office Building Goes for Almost $1.5 Million

Digital VS Film, LLC recently purchased a 8,347-square-foot office building for just under $1.5 million.

10/14/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Realtors Launch New Luxury Property Team

Realtors Jay Travis and Christy Travis, along with Kimberly Mills, have launched the Ultra Luxury Property Group.

10/13/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Rosemary District Apartment Building Opens Model Units

The in-progress Rosemary District apartment complex CitySide recently opened model apartments to the public.

10/12/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Sarasota Company Pays $29 Million for Apartments

Sarasota's Insula Companies recently purchased Calibre Bend Apartments in Winter Park, Florida, for $29 million.

10/11/2016 Research by staff

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