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How to demean a business without really trying

How to demean a business without really trying

We are willing to ignore, twist, bend and break our rules for certain VIP applicants, while the bottom feeders get treated as if they have no standing or significance — they are the Rosa Parks of our business community.

January 28, 2012 | Posted in Opinion, Stephen Reid | Read More »

‘The Producers’

‘The Producers’

Why would investors ever choose to put their money into
commercial speculations on this island.

January 28, 2012 | Posted in Opinion | Read More »

Whitney Beach Plaza forges ahead

Whitney Beach Plaza forges ahead

Whitney Beach businesses embracing the busy season with initiatives.

January 28, 2012 | Posted in Major Headlines, News Shorts, z | Read More »

Property sales up in 2011

Property sales up in 2011

For the full year 2011, property sales of members of the Sarasota Association of Realtors® jumped by 8.2 percent to 8,224, achieving the highest level since 2005. The surge in sales was accompanied by stabilization in the median sale prices, which now stand at $155,925 for single-family homes and $156,800 for condos over the full year, and have not fluctuated much for the past 12 months.

January 24, 2012 | Posted in Real Estate | Read More »

Is there a choice?

Is there a choice?

The Town Commission has decided that not only should they change whatever rules bothered the judge in the Longboat key Club lawsuit, but they should also go back and rewrite all the rules and codes.

January 24, 2012 | Posted in Al Green, Opinion | Read More »

Longboat Key latest sales, contracts — Jan. 12-18

Longboat Key latest sales, contracts — Jan. 12-18

The following homes were under contract or sold on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key from Jan. 12-18…

January 21, 2012 | Posted in Real Estate, Top Box | Read More »

Longboat Key latest sales, contracts — Jan. 5-12

Longboat Key latest sales, contracts — Jan. 5-12

The following homes were under contract or sold on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key from Jan. 5-12

January 19, 2012 | Posted in Real Estate | Read More »

Featured property: 1350 Main Street, Sarasota

Featured property: 1350 Main Street, Sarasota

Downtown Sarasota is a cultural and entertainment hub and is the heart of Sarasota’s rich arts scene. The historic Sarasota Opera House is home to a nationally recognized opera company that attracts talent from around the world and hosts the renowned Sarasota Ballet. Next door is the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre that since 1971 has produced more than 300 plays and musicals. Walk one block and you’ll find the multiple stages of the Florida Studio Theatre, featuring full seasons of beloved classics and edgy new plays, along with improv comedy and live music in their cabaret.

January 12, 2012 | Posted in Real Estate, Top Box | Read More »

Key Club, town ready to appeal

Key Club, town ready to appeal

The Longboat Key Club redevelopment approval has been overturned in a Sarasota courtroom, and both Town Attorney Dave Persson and Key Club attorney John Patterson are confident an appeal would be met with success for a number of reasons.

January 7, 2012 | Posted in Major Headlines | Read More »

Longboat Key latest sales, contracts — Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

Longboat Key latest sales, contracts — Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

The following homes were under contract or sold on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

January 6, 2012 | Posted in Real Estate | Read More »