SAVOR SARASOTA: EXPLORE THE FOOD
Are you a foodie at heart, always on the hunt for the next exciting gastronomic experience? Look no further than Sarasota's vibrant and diverse food scene. This year’s Savor Sarasota is running now ...
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THE BEST SMALL TOWNS IN FLORIDA FOR A RELAXING GETAWAY
Florida has many small towns that offer a chance to relax, unwind, and recharge. This article from Travel and Leisure showcases some of the best small towns in Florida, including our very own Anna Maria Island, Micanopy, Mount Dora, and Cypress...
HOW CANCELED INSURANCE POLICIES AFFECT FLORIDA’S REAL ESTATE MARKET
Florida's insurance market has been hit hard by a combination of factors, including natural disasters, fraud, and high litigation costs. As a result, many homeowners are finding their insurance policies canceled or non-renewed. This has led to ...
WHY DO PEOPLE MOVE TO FLORIDA? THE TOP REASONS REVEALED
A recent survey found that Florida is a popular destination for both visitors and new residents. And while some choose to leave paradise, the numbers leaving are no comparison to other states across the country. The most common reasons for movi...
SARASOTA REGION AMONG THE NATION’S HOTTEST SECOND-HOME MARKETS
According to a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders, the Sarasota region is one of the nation's hottest second-home markets. The study found that the region is particularly popular with retirees and empty nesters looking fo...
WALKABILITY, GREEN SPACES, AND TECHNOLOGY: THE FUTURE OF BABCOCK RANCH
A new kind of town is being developed in Southwest Florida on a 17,000-acre ranchland. The town, named Babcock Ranch, aims to be a model of sustainable development, with an emphasis on walkability, green spaces, and cutting-edge technology. The...
FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS AVOID LOSS OF EQUITY IN 2022
While the housing market experienced a significant decline in equity in 2022, North Port-Sarasota homeowners managed to avoid this trend. In fact, Florida had the second-highest percentage of homeowners with positive equity in the country. Comi...
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR US HOME PRICES IN THE COMING MONTHS
The latest CoreLogic report on US Home Price Insights reveals that national home prices increased about 5% year over year. However Florida saw the highest year over year increase at over 13%. This continues the trend of home price growth seen i...
FLORIDIANS KEEP MORE OF THEIR MONEY THANKS TO LOW TAXES
A new analysis of tax data shows that Florida's tax burden is one of the lowest in the country. The state ranks 45th in terms of overall tax burden, which includes income, property, and sales taxes. This is good news for Floridians, as it means...
FORT MYERS BEACH FACES GROWING PAINS AFTER HURRICANE IAN
Fort Myers Beach is going through an abrupt transformation. Hurricane Ian has left most of the buildings built prior to the 1990’s destroyed. In particular, the iconic businesses that visitors have enjoyed for decades are finding it difficu...