Julianna Strout returns to the SRQ Women’s Expo at Ritz-Carlton (PHOTOS)

Former Miss Rhode Island, Julianna Strout, has continued to make an impact on the community that surrounds her, even past her pageant days. As the founder and chief executive officer

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Trenam Law opens Sarasota office

Trenam Law opened a new office, in Sarasota, at 1515 Ringling Boulevard. Joining Trenam and the new office as a shareholder is Sarasota-native, Erin Christy. Shareholder Reid Buchanan will also

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On the Scene: Trepp Developments hosts VIP reception to celebrate SOTA progress

Guests gathered inside the SOTA Residences & Hotel sales gallery in Sarasota for a private VIP reception to hear updates from developer Rodrigo Trepp. As president of Trepp Developments, his vision for

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One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: Comcast, Colliers and more

► New College of Florida, in Sarasota, is debuting a version of its liberal arts degree, in Spring 2024, that will feature classes offered through distance learning, supported by live

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Real estate professionals share projects they’re watching in 2024

Hillsborough | Manatee | Sarasota Real estate is a fascinating industry to follow, especially with the robust activity in the Tampa Bay region. There are a lot of moving parts

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BayFirst National Bank opens full-service center, in Sarasota (PHOTOS)

BayFirst National Bank celebrated the opening of its 11th full-service banking center, becoming the first full-service financial institution to operate in the Newtown community, in North Sarasota, where it previously

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Selby Gardens celebrates the grand opening of phase one of its master-planned campus (PHOTOS)

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, in downtown Sarasota, opened the first completed part of its master-planned campus, which adds 188,030 square feet of new facilities and amenities to its botanical gardens

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Sarasota recycling services and compost supplier names new CEO

Veransa Group, a Sarasota organic compost supplier and provider of recycling services, has named Dave Vaughn as chief executive officer. Vaughn will oversee the company’s operations, managing integrations of acquisitions

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Sarasota bayfront estate listed for $33.8 million (PHOTOS)

Michael Saunders & Company agent Barbara Sassen May has listed an 11,275-square-foot, 8-bedroom, 12-bathroom bayfront estate, in Sarasota’s Harbor Acres, for $33,825,000. The custom-built home was completed in 2022, with

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Great Places and Spaces: Obsidian Residences (RENDERINGS)

Obsidian Residences, an 18-story boutique luxury condominium tower, is being planned for development on historic Palm Avenue, in downtown Sarasota.  Located at 1260 North Palm Avenue, the building will offer

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Mansions on the Market: Rosemary Arts & Design District Condo (PHOTOS)

Address: 1350 Fifth St., No. 301, Sarasota List price: $1.85 million Specs: 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1,928 square feet Details: This condo is in the Rosemary Arts &

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Off the beaten path

Photos by Penny Rogo Michael Saunders is an iconic member of the Sarasota business community, you may know her by her colorful scarves. The woman with a man’s name built

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