Homes sales spike 33% in Sarasota

SARASOTA — Property sales in Sarasota County jumped 33% in March over February and surpassed 1,000 for the month, the Sarasota Association of Realtors reports.

It's the first time since last May the county recorded more than 1,000 total sales in a month, according to a release.

“This spring has seen very robust sales, just like last year at this time,” Sarasota Association of Realtors President Peter Crowley says in the statement. “Agents have been extremely busy and buyers are actively investing in our local market. It's a great time for our local real estate industry, and judging by the pending sales figures, April and May should also put up great numbers.”