December 30, 2024
Building Across Boundaries: Saravela Development Tackles Dual Zoning
When a construction site spans two zoning districts, developers face unique challenges. For the proposed Saravela...
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December 28, 2024
Ring in 2025: Sarasota’s Best New Year’s Eve Events
Tags: 2025 , celebrate , dinner , downtownsarasota , drinks , food , nye , party , restaurant , sarasota
The holiday season has been in full swing for months in Sarasota, but now it’s time to gear up for the final...
December 23, 2024
Sarasota Real Estate Market Ends 2024 with Cooling Trends and New Opportunities
Tags: 2024 , buying , condos , downtownsarasota , home , luxury , market , realestate , sarasota , trends
The Sarasota real estate market is adjusting as 2024 ends, with slower sales, falling prices, and rising inventory...
December 17, 2024
Current Shops Make Way for New Downtown Sarasota Hotel
Tags: downtownsarasota , hilton , historic , hotel , luxury , new , realestate , sarasota , tempo , tempobyhilton
Downtown Sarasota is experiencing yet another wave of transformation. A new 10-story Tempo by Hilton hotel is in...
December 13, 2024
Café L'Europe Transforms into The Café on St. Armands
Café L'Europe, a staple of St. Armands Circle, will reopen in January 2025 under a new name: The Café on St....
December 9, 2024
Where to Dine Out in Sarasota-Manatee on Christmas Day
Tags: christmasday , dining , downtownsarasota , food , holidays , reservations , restaurant , sarasota
Top Holiday Dining Picks Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe (Holmes Beach)Enjoy ham, turkey, and traditional sides...
December 6, 2024
Your Ultimate Guide to Sarasota's Holiday Happenings
Thursday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 8Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular at First Sarasota Time: 7...
December 4, 2024
Aster & Links Brings Exciting Commercial Options
Tags: bakery , buying , commercial , condos , downtownsarasota , food , home , luxury , new , realestate , retail , sarasota , skincare
The Aster & Links mixed-use development is energizing the quieter end of Main Street in downtown Sarasota,...
December 2, 2024
Glow Sauna Studios to Debut in Sarasota
Tags: downtownsarasota , exercise , franchise , glowsauna , health , sarasota , sauna , studios , wellness
Glow Sauna Studios, a leader in health and wellness, is opening its first Florida location in Sarasota in mid-2025....
November 29, 2024
Shore to Close Sarasota Location, Tommy Bahama to Take Over
Tags: downtownsarasota , food , luxury , realestate , restaurant , sarasota , shore , starmandscircle , tommybahama
Longtime St. Armands Circle staple, Shore, is closing its Sarasota location on December 1 due to ongoing flooding...
November 27, 2024
The Palm: Downtown Sarasota’s Newest Luxury Condo Development
Condo owners are grappling with rising fees due to stricter safety regulations introduced after the Surfside...
November 25, 2024
Take a Break This Holiday Season with The Ritz-Carlton’s Thanksgiving Buffet
The holidays are here, and with them comes the usual whirlwind—decorating, party planning, gift shopping, and, of...
November 22, 2024
Wild Blue at Waterside: Over $227 Million in Home Sales in Just Over a Year
Wild Blue at Waterside, a lakefront community off University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch, has reached a major...
November 20, 2024
Sarasota Ranks No. 4 on Best Places to Retire List
Tags: bestplacetoretire , buying , downtownsarasota , luxury , realestate , retire , retirelist , sarasota
Sarasota has reclaimed its spot as one of the nation’s top retirement destinations, ranking No. 4 in U.S. News &...
November 18, 2024
Discovering Aster & Links: Sarasota’s Newest Luxury Rental Community
Tags: aster&links , buying , community , condos , downtownsarasota , home , luxury , new , realestate , retail , sarasota
Located at 1991 Main Street, Aster & Links comprises two distinctive 10-story buildings offering 420 apartments and...
November 15, 2024
$21 Million Record-Breaking Condo Sale Defies Market Trends
Tags: condo , longboatkey , luxury , milliondollarhome , realestate , sarasota , stregis , stregislongboatkey
Recently, a combined double-unit condominium at this prestigious address set a new record for Sarasota County’s...
November 15, 2024
Southside Village Welcomes Lucky 8 Luncheonette with Classic New Orleans Flavors
After nearly a decade as executive chef at Veronica Fish and Oyster, chef Mark Majorie is opening his own spot in...
November 11, 2024
Ocean Prime to Open at The Quay Sarasota This December
Ocean Prime is set to open its highly anticipated Sarasota location at the end of December, bringing the upscale...
November 8, 2024
Kolter Urban’s Hyatt Redevelopment Advances Amid City Concerns and Approvals for Neighboring Projects
At the November 6 Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting, Kolter Urban’s representatives shared updates on...
November 6, 2024
The Sarasota International Chalk Festival Returns this Month
Tags: activities , art , chalk , downtownsarasota , festival , internationalchalkfestival , luxury , sarasota
After years of setbacks from COVID and hurricanes, the Sarasota International Chalk Festival returns to downtown...
November 4, 2024
1000 NORTH Brings Exclusive Dining and Private Club Experience to Sarasota in 2025
Tags: 1000north , club , dining , downtownsarasota , exclusive , luxury , privateclub , realestate , sarasota
A celebrated East Coast culinary destination is set to elevate Sarasota’s dining scene. 1000 NORTH, an exclusive...
November 1, 2024
Discovering Sarasota's Southside Village: Dining, Shopping, Beauty/Wellness
Tags: dining , historic , luxury , neighborhood , realestate , sarasota , shopping , southsidevillage , wellness
Shop, dine, or live in this quaint district along Hillview Street, just a mile south of downtown Sarasota....
October 28, 2024
Benderson Secures Comprehensive Plan Amendment for The Crossings at Siesta Key
Tags: Benderson , buying , commercial , luxury , new , realestate , residential , retail , sarasota , siestakey
The Southgate Mall—currently known as The Crossings at Siesta Key—has seen a series of rebrands and transformations...
October 24, 2024
One Park Sarasota Celebrates Breaking Ground
Tags: breakingground , buying , celebration , condos , downtownsarasota , luxury , onepark , quay , realestate , sarasota
On October 1st, downtown Sarasota’s waterfront came alive as One Park Sarasota broke ground on its 18-story luxury...
October 21, 2024
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar Opens in Lakewood Ranch
Tags: apparel , bar , dinner , drinks , food , giftshop , happyhour , lakewoodranch , lunch , new , restaurant , sarasota , tommybahama , utc , weekendspot
Tommy Bahama’s new Marlin Bar in Lakewood Ranch has officially opened its doors, bringing a fresh, fast-casual...
October 18, 2024
Join the Rosemary District Block Party: DreamLarge Hosts Supply Drive & Fundraiser this Saturday
Tags: blockparty , downtownsarasota , fundraiser , hurricane , hurricanemilton , rosemarydistrict , sarasota
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, DreamLarge, the parent company of Sarasota...
October 14, 2024
Pazzo on Orange: New Italian-Inspired Restaurant to Open Soon in Sarasota
Sarasota’s culinary scene is about to get a delicious new addition with the upcoming opening of Pazzo on...
October 13, 2024
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Closes After Roof Damage from Hurricane Milton
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) announced today that its roof over Concourse B was completely...
October 8, 2024
What You Need to Know about Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton, now a powerful Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph, has undergone a remarkable and rapid...
October 4, 2024
Living Arts Festival 2024: A Weeklong Celebration of Sarasota's Cultural Renaissance
In less than six weeks, Sarasota is poised to witness an unprecedented cultural extravaganza. While the city has...
October 1, 2024
Rufa, The Ritz-Carlton’s Newest Restaurant, Opens This Thursday
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is launching Rufa, a new outdoor dining spot, on Thursday, Oct. 3. Located alongside the...
September 22, 2024
Summer Slowdown Hits the Local Real Estate Market
Tags: buying , condos , downtownsarasota , home , luxury , market , realestate , report , sarasota , selling , summer
The Sarasota County real estate markets experienced a dip this summer, with both sales and median prices declining,...
September 20, 2024
Siesta Pokè Brings Fresh Flavors and Custom Bowls to Siesta Key Village
Siesta Key has welcomed a new addition to its dining scene with the opening of Siesta Pokè. Located in Siesta Key...
September 16, 2024
Mira Mar Plaza Owners Propose Restoration with Addition of Two 18-Story Towers
Tags: downtownsarasota , historic , luxury , miramar , realestate , redevelopment , Restoration , sarasota
The owners of the iconic Mira Mar building in downtown Sarasota are inviting the public to a community workshop...
September 11, 2024
$8.5 Million Purchase: Two Main Street Restaurant Buildings Acquired
Tags: acquisition , bairdinc , cafeamici , commercial , downtownsarasota , elmelvins , mainstreet , realestate , sarasota
Exciting news for downtown Sarasota: Two well-known restaurants have a new landlord. Baird Inc., a Sarasota-based...
September 10, 2024
Kolter Group Moves Forward with The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Hyatt Regency Redevelopment Plans in Downtown Sarasota
Tags: buying , condos , downtownsarasota , hyattregency , koltergroup , luxury , new , realestate , redevelopment , sarasota , theritzcarltonresidences
Kolter Group, operating as KT Sarasota Bay, has begun the redevelopment of the Hyatt Regency property, starting...
September 8, 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens New Store in Downtown Sarasota with Fresh Options and Local Flair
Tags: downtownsarasota , drinks , farmersmarket , food , grandopening , grocerystore , luxury , new , sarasota , shopping , sprouts
Located at the intersection of Links Avenue and Fruitville Road, the store celebrated its grand opening on...
September 4, 2024
European-Inspired Bayfront Estate Hits the Market in Sarasota for $28.35 Million
Tags: buying , estate , europeaninspired , fieldclub , luxury , milliondollarhome , modern , realestate , sarasota , selling
A stunning bayfront estate in Sarasota County has just hit the market with a listing price of $28.35 million,...
September 3, 2024
Renzo Piano Architects Return to Unveil Vision for Sarasota Performing Arts Center
Architects from Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) will return to Sarasota on September 18 to present their...
August 26, 2024
The Season's Almost Here: Mark Your Calendar for These Must-See Events
Tags: arts , asolorep , downtownsarasota , ensrq , entertainment , events , luxury , music , sarasota , sarasotacontempoarydance , sarasotaopera , selbygardens , theatre , vanwezel
The 2024-2025 Sarasota arts season is filled with inspiring performances and exhibits. Here are seven exceptional...
August 24, 2024
The 40th Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Coming in September
Tags: 40thannual , activities , beach , grandprix , lidobeach , luxury , powerboat , races , sarasota , september , water
Get ready for an adrenaline-filled weekend as the 40th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix returns from September...
August 22, 2024
July 2024 Real Estate Market Statistics
SARASOTA, Fla. (August 22, 2024) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has published its July 2024...
August 22, 2024
Historic Sarasota Space Transforms into Aleur Event Collective: A New Event Venue
Tags: architecturalsalvage , circus , downtownsarasota , eventspace , historic , luxury , new , sarasota
Many locals fondly recall the corner of Central Avenue and 10th Street for its vibrant, circus-themed facade that...
August 19, 2024
The New Bath + Racquet Partners with Tennis Pro Tommy Haas for a Bold New Chapter
The Bath & Racquet Club, discreetly nestled behind Trader Joe’s on Tamiami Trail, is poised to reemerge as a...
August 14, 2024
Sarasota County to Welcome One of Its Largest Hotel Openings This Week: The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Tags: condos , gulfofmexico , hotel , luxury , new , realestate , residences , restaurant , sarasota , stregis , stregislongboatkey
This week marks a significant milestone in Sarasota County's history as The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, a...
August 12, 2024
Navigating the Sale of Older Condos in Florida's Evolving Real Estate Market
As the Florida real estate market evolves, many condo owners face significant financial burdens. Special...
August 10, 2024
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House: A New Waterfront Dining Experience at Waterside Place
Tags: dining , dinner , lakewoodranch , lunch , luxury , new , opening , sarasota , seafood , waterfront , waterside
Following the sale of three top waterfront restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton, a new dining spot is set to open in...
August 7, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club Plans for the Future with a New Clubhouse
Tags: birdkey , birdkeyyachtclub , club , construction , future , luxury , memberships , plans , renovation , sarasota
Before Bird Key had a yacht club, it had a castle. The Bird Key Yacht Club (BKYC) opened its doors to its first...
August 6, 2024
Tickets On Sale Now for Sarasota MOD Weekend 2024: A Celebration of Architectural Reawakening
Tags: 2024 , annual , architecture , downtownsarasota , events , lidokey , luxury , MODweekend , realestate , sarasota , tickets , weekend
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Sarasota MOD Weekend, taking place from November 14-17, with the...
August 4, 2024
Historic Kodra Professional Center Sold to South Florida Investment Firm
The Kodra Professional Center, a downtown Sarasota office building with a history spanning more than 50 years, has...
August 1, 2024
Sarasota Requires Short-Term Vacation Rentals to Register by October 31 to Avoid Fees
The city of Sarasota is urging short-term vacation property owners to register with the city by October 31 to avoid...
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