Data

Positive Outlook for 55-Plus Housing Market

The National Association of Home Builders' single-family 55-plus Housing Market Index increased one point to 57 in the second quarter of this year.

08/08/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Mental Health Counseling Service Purchases Office for $192,000

Affordable Mental Health Counseling Services of Sarasota, P.L. recently purchased 100 Wallace Ave., #130, Sarasota, for $192,000.

08/08/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Interior Design Firm Leases New Space

Pamela Hughes of Hughes Design Associates recently leased office space from Franklin Square, Inc.

08/05/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Several New Leases Inked

Sarasota's Ian Black Real Estate recently announced a flurry of new leases. Here's a roundup.

08/04/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate

Median Home Prices Go Up

June Florida Realtors' report shows prices are rising; pending sales down in Sarasota and Manatee.

08/02/2016 By staff

Platinum 100

Sarasota Luxury Rentals are a Booming Business

Some Sarasota vacation homes rent for $25,000 a month.

08/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

Top Sale

Big Sale on the Island of Venice

At $1.65 million, it’s the island’s top residential sale of 2016 to date.

07/29/2016 By Ilene Denton

Smart Home

A Harbor Acres House Showcases the Latest in Smart-Home Technology

An ultra-modern local home is packed with cutting-edge tech.

07/29/2016 By Ilene Denton

Deals

Vacant Osprey Land Sells for $159,000

1.5 acres of vacant commercial property was purchased last month for $159,000.

07/28/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Real Estate Firm Recognized for $160 Million-Plus in Earnings

Re/Max Platinum Realty, a luxury real estate brokerage with offices in Manatee and Sarasota counties, recently received the Re/Max 'Total Volume Achievement Award' for 2015.

07/28/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

New Siesta Key Condo Development Coming

Crossgate Partners, LLC, announced plans on Wednesday for a new condo development on Siesta Key: Océane.

07/27/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Grand Opening for New Sarasota Neighborhood

The private homebuilder Ashton Woods this week announced the grand opening of its newest community: Palmer Park, which contains 35 single-family residences.

07/27/2016 Research by staff

Deals

St. Pete Company Leases Sarasota Office, Warehouse Space

St. Petersburg's Festive Beverages, LLC, recently leased 1,680 feet of office and warehouse space in Sarasota.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Vengroff Company Purchases Hotel for Affordable Housing Complex

Harvey Vengroff's company Robin's Apartments, LLC, recently purchased a Knights Inn hotel property for $4.4 million.

07/20/2016 Research by staff

Housing

Affordable Housing Luncheon Scheduled for July 21

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee is presenting an affordable housing Lunch & Learn event with speaker Jaimie Ross, president and CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Michigan Company Buys Mobile Home Property for $2.1 Million

J&J MHP Investment Company, LLC, recently purchased 1.9 acres of property at Bradenton's J-J Mobile Park for $2.1 million.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Company Leases Sarasota Center Blvd. Office Space

Building Alliances Florida, Inc., recently leased 956 square feet of office space at 63 Sarasota Center Blvd., Unit 106, Sarasota.

07/15/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Publix Pays $42 Million for Bradenton Parcels

Publix recently purchased 19.6 acres of Bradenton property that contains its Bayshore Gardens store and surrounding businesses for $42 million.

07/15/2016 Research by staff

Deals

Multi-Family Buildings Sell for $1.1 Million

Boston's Royal Palm Drive LLC recently purchased three multi-family low-rise buildings for $1.1 million.

07/15/2016 Research by staff

TOP SALE

Bird Key Claims June’s Highest Home Sale

The Royal Flamingo Drive mansion sells high after just one month on the market.

07/15/2016 By Ilene Denton