The building boom in the Rosemary District shows no sign of slowing down. The developer of Citrus Square is back with a second mixed-use project on Orange Avenue called Courtyard at Citrus Square. Mark Pierce plans 10 condominiums and 4,200 square feet of commercial on land just north of Citrus Square. Construction on the new $5 [...]

It's no surprise immense growth is coming to downtown Sarasota, but the comprehensive picture of new hotel and residential development entails staggering increases headed to the heart of the city in coming years. City economic and planning leaders [...]

The Mark The developer of a new downtown condominium gives the impression that he hasn't spent too many sleepless nights fretting over whether to make another big investment in Sarasota. Bob Vail, president of The Kolter Group's Kolter Urban division based in West Palm Beach, said this week that cities like Sarasota are in short supply for [...]

Southwest Florida Home sales tumbled again in Southwest Florida last month, but prices continued to climb. For the fourth time in five months, sales of existing single-family homes and condominiums declined over the year in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, according to data released Monday by the Florida Realtors trade group. Real [...]

SARASOTA, Fla. (March 21, 2016) - The beginning of 2016 has seen some fluctuations in total sales and home prices as the housing market steadies itself after a record-breaking 2015. Even with a dip in sales, median home prices remain strong and the market appears solid. For the month of February, total sales in Sarasota County were down 6.4 [...]

Bradenton-Sarasota-North Port region is the third happiest community in U.S. The Bradenton-Sarasota-North Port area was ranked the third-highest community for well-being in the United States by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index released Tuesday, February 23, a drop from No. 1 last year. Well-being encompasses five elements: purpose, [...]

No Snow - Why so many people choose to live full- or part-time in Florida will scarcely shock anyone who watched as 25 to 40 inches of snow fell on the D.C.-Philadelphia-New York metro corridor a few weekends ago. Ask any Florida transplant what first caused them to seriously consider relocating here and you will undoubtedly hear:  To [...]

Home Prices Continue to Rise - Sarasota Real Estate Market Report The end of 2015 witnessed record-breaking sales for both Sarasota and Manatee counties. January sales reflected the expected seasonal dip as a result of reduced buying activity during the holidays, even as median prices continued to rise. "Our slice of paradise is catching [...]

105 million people travel to Sunshine State in 2015, governor says

Florida welcomed 105 million visitors last year, making 2015 the fifth consecutive year where tourism records were broken. New Tourism Record

The new record exceeded the previous high of 98.5 million in 2014 by 6.6 percent, according to Visit Florida, the state's tourism promotion [...]

Record Sales in 2015 Similar to the statewide data reported by Florida Realtors®, both Sarasota and Manatee counties wrapped up 2015 with more closed sales, fewer days on market, tightening inventory and higher median prices compared to the year before. "Throughout 2015, our monthly reports pointed to a record-breaking year. The numbers [...]