Workforce Housing

A New Workforce Housing Development Is Headed to Bradenton

The Nest at Robin’s Apartments will see 182 residential units all priced as workforce housing.

04/25/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Rosemary Rising

BaySide, a New Commercial and Residential Project, Is Headed to the Rosemary District

The project is going up just north of CitySide Apartments and will bring a restaurant, a small market and 254 long-term market-rate rental residences.

04/23/2024 By Kim Doleatto

For Rent

A New Residential Rental Development Is Headed to Venice

Located off Jacaranda Road, the 216 units of this still-unnamed project are breaking ground now and slated for long-term renting.

01/24/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Payne Park Percolating

A Mixed-Use Project Is Headed to the Corner of Oak Street and U.S. 301

The mixed townhome and retail space project, called Payne Park Townhomes, will see the demolition of a building with an architectural legacy and a former community hub for those in recovery.

12/13/2023 By Kim Doleatto

For Rent

A New Apartment Development Is Headed to Downtown Sarasota

Artist Court Residences—named for the nearby Towles Court Artist Colony—will bring 242 units, and some will be affordable.

11/29/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Rental Market

Area Rents Are Cooling, But Not By Much

Rent levels have dropped since last year, but overall median rents are still $1,864 in Sarasota County and $1,738 in Manatee County.

10/17/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Mo' Mello

A Beachfront Anna Maria Hotel Gets a Retro Redo

Take a look inside the funky rooms at Mello on the Beach on Holmes Beach, which opens today.

07/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Affordable Housing

New Affordable Housing Units Come to North Tamiami Trail

A ribbon-cutting ceremony saw 16 new units added to University Row Apartments. More affordable units are on the way.

06/30/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Affordable Housing

Manatee County Employers Are Banding Together to Build Affordable Housing for Employees

Eagle Rock of Manatee is poised to offer employees of participating employers below-market rental rates.

05/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto

More Housing

A Multi-Family Apartment Complex With Affordable Units Is Coming to Tuttle and Bahia Vista

Yesterday, City Commissioners voted for a zoning change that will allow a 250-unit apartment building on the former Doctors Hospital site.

04/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Digital Pirate

Rent Other People's Boats or Cash in on Yours With This App

Also known as "Airbnb for boats," the GetMyBoat app connects boat owners and water lovers with a few online clicks and by-the-hour renting.

03/15/2023 By Kim Doleatto

For rent

A Dual Affordable Housing Project Is Headed to Bradenton

The Savoy at 301 focuses on renters 62 and over, while nearby The 301 Flats focuses on families and working people. Both are filling a gap for affordable housing.

03/06/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Celebrity Pads

You Can Live Like Tom Brady at His Former Tampa Home

For $60,000 a month, this furnished waterfront rental on Davis Island could be yours.

02/22/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Rental Report

What Does the 2023 Rental Market Hold for Sarasota-Manatee?

Two experts share their insights on what was and what may be.

01/04/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Rental Market

Local Rents Are Rising Again

Of 587 cities in a national report, Sarasota saw the second-highest growth in rent in October. Meanwhile, national numbers are cooling off. What gives?

11/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

More Ranch

A New 500-Unit Rental Community Is Headed to Lakewood Ranch

"When you see rent price increases the way they are, you know there's not enough housing. The way to satisfy that is to put more on the market."

10/24/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Eastern expansion

A New Assisted Living Facility Breaks Ground in East Sarasota

It's part of Sarasota Suncoast Community Church’s growing empire.

10/20/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Chilling Out

The Sarasota-Manatee Rental Market Is Finally Cooling Off

The numbers remain high, but the drop in prices is officially a trend—not just a fluke.

09/01/2022 By Kim Doleatto

cash flow

How to Turn Your Short-Term Vacation Rental into a Haven for Your Guests

Sarasota's Kim Cressell is turning her 20-year side gig into a full-fledged how-to business. Here are her tips for how to maximize your rental income.

07/14/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sweet Relief

The Scorching Rental Market May Be Cooling

Sarasota County rent rates have dipped for the past three months—not by much, but it's a start.

06/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto