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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Louis Llovio
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota office building — with a twist — listed for nearly $4M

The property is just off Tamiami Trail and comes with a second rental property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 3, 2025
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce names CEO

Sarah Firstenberger has been named CEO of the nonprofit that promotes businesses and organizations on Siesta Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 3, 2025
Sarasota County commits $4.5M to promote Senior PGA Championship

The major tournament coming to The Concession for three years, beginning in 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 2, 2025
4 demolitions proposed in Sarasota to allow for new development

A car wash, 7-Eleven and residential building are proposed in three separate areas of the city.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 2, 2025
NBA Hall-of-Famer helps open $37M Bradenton affordable senior housing project

"These are not just apartments. They're homes," said Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 2, 2025
Hawaii firm wins EPA approval for aquaculture operation off Sarasota coast

Red drum would be raised in an underwater pen, about 40 miles from area beaches.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • June 1, 2025
Popular Sarasota restaurant week hits milestone, extends to 20 days

Savor Sarasota is celebrating 20 years of showcasing Sarasota County restaurants and bringing in business during a slow month of the year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 1, 2025
Pinellas retail property sells to investor for nearly $7 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota property with a little extra is up for sale, a burrito restaurant chain grows in Tampa Bay, and a new shopping center finishes in Cape Coral.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 31, 2025
Florida gubernatorial candidate makes his pitch in Sarasota

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Naples, says Florida has an "opportunity to become the financial capital of the world."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 30, 2025
Unsealed indictment into Britton-Harr details alleged brazen $14.7M fraud

In the most revealing picture yet of what happened at AeroVanti, Maryland prosecutors lay out the scheme in court filings.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee County commissioner writes memo proposing hiring freeze

The hiring freeze would apply to all non-essential positions in Manatee County government.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 30, 2025
Sarasota financial firm acquired by national wealth advisory company

SRQ Wealth has been acquired by Carson Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 30, 2025
More than 400 downtown Sarasota apartments advance toward approval

Three projects totaling 435 units, 48 priced affordable and attainable, receive partial sign-off from the city's Development Review Committee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Catherine Avery, Founder
  • May 30, 2025
From Wall Street to Longboat Key: How CAIM Built a Top-Tier Investment Firm with a Personal Touch

Catherine Avery, owner of Catherine Avery Investment Management (CAIM), began her investment journey as an 18 year old New York University finance student while working at Oppenheimer Funds.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 29, 2025
$15.5 million estate listed for sale on Siesta Key

The Gulf-front property features balconies with each of its five bedrooms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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