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In Boca Raton, visions of the boom

Addison Mizner’s dream of creating a world-class resort city turned into a nightmare for him. But he wasn’t the only one…. Read more »

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Ready for the next generation: Seles sells home to parents of junior tennis champ

Retired grand-slam tennis champion Monica Seles has sold her home in Sarasota’s Laurel Oak Country Club at $1,435,000 to the parents of a rising junior… Read more »

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Siesta Key mansion lists at $18 million

Aquadisia, 7712 Sanderling Road, behind the gates of Siesta Key’s Sanderling Club, has just been listed by Kim and Michael Ogilvie of Michael Saunders and… Read more »

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Market Snapshot: Riviera Dunes Resort & Yacht Club

The gated community has gone from a mining pit to a resort and yacht club…. Read more »

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Volunteers brick another street in Punta Gorda

PUNTA GORDA — This city’s historic district is known for its brick streets, but they were endangered before a grass-roots movement came to the rescue… Read more »

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Welcome to Sarasota's Marble House

Musician-builder experiments with unusual features — like, say, 40,000 marbles… Read more »

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Mable Ringling set her bar high

A lasting influence in the luxury market… Read more »

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The Mortgage Professor:When builders insist your use their lender

Mortgage referral fees: Last of three parts The first two articles in this series on referral fees dealt with situations where mortgage lenders were the… Read more »

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The Mortgage Professor: Referral fees and public interest -- 40 years of bungles

Second of three parts The Real Estate Settlements Procedures Act, or RESPA, was aimed at reducing settlement costs paid by mortgage borrowers by eliminating referral… Read more »

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Teamwork leads to success at 1414 S. Osprey Ave.

The new modern house at 1414 S. Osprey Ave. in Sarasota has just 2,400 square feet, but it was planned as if it were twice… Read more »

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Building permits up sharply in Punta Gorda

PUNTA GORDA — Attractive downtowns across the state are seeing a resurgence in residential real estate activity, and the county seat of Charlotte County is… Read more »

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$4.55 million sale on Bird Key

The sale of a two-year-old house at 602 S. Palm Ave. on Sarasota’s Bird Key closed today at $4.55 million. The seller was Kerlyn Holdings… Read more »

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St. Armands gem refreshed for a new era

And the original architect is quite pleased…. Read more »

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The Mortgage Professor: Lender who quotes live mortgage price is ready to lock

Q: I have read statements by you regarding “live mortgage pricing,” but I am not sure what it means, or why it is important? A: A live… Read more »

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Neal Communities sets February sales record

Neal Communities set a company record for February with 103 new-home sales. The development and building company has opened five communities so far this year… Read more »

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Parade of homes award winners, 2015

Winners in many and various categories, exemplifying the industry… Read more »

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2015 Parade of Homes’ design awards

John Cannon Homes, Neal Communities and Neal Signature Homes were the big winners Thursday night at the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association 2015 Parade of Homes’… Read more »

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A tour of Laurel Park, old and new

In historic Sarasota neighborhood, homes tour features 1920s craftsman bungalow renovated with contemporary features inside…. Read more »

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4 Sarasota-area designers discuss town of now, and of later

  Some new names are appearing on signs in front of bold new homes being built West of the Trail and on Sarasota’s barrier islands…. Read more »

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AAUW HOME TOUR IN VENICE The American Association of University Women’s Venice Branch will present its annual home tour on Friday, Feb. 13. Homes on… Read more »