The proposal will be developed in stages, primarily paid for through private and philanthropic funds and eventually include a new performing arts hall to replace the Van Wezel.

“They need an answer on lighting height today or else the project will be held up. So if we have to stay through dinner; we will not, not finish this item.”

What is the value of 17.2 acres situated on Longboat Key and boasting one of the best Gulf-front beaches in Florida?

Commission voted last week to cut the black box theatre and about $7 million in cost from the plan.

The plan and the lease that would have allowed a waterfront restaurant and bar at the Lido Beach Pool and Pavilion is officially terminated. But it came at a great cost and with great effort. What’s next?

The plan by the owners of the Daiquari Deck to develop the Lido Pool and Pavilion into a 250-seat restaurant, tiki bar and private cabanas will come to an end on Feb. 19 if the Sarasota City Commission agrees with its attorney.

The majority of the condos will cost between $4 million and $7 million and penthouses about $10 million.

“The code was written in the 1970s before the collapse of Lehman Brothers and changes in lending rules. It will accelerate the reconstruction of the Colony site by 12 months.”

Roger Pettingell reaches the top-tier of the real estate market. How does he do it?

Unicorp owner Chuck Whittall hopes to terminate once and for all the Association of Unit Owners and compel the sale of the remaining units.