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DeSantis vetoes vacation rental bill

Jun 28, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
April 24, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Does anyone know what’s going on?

I recently spent a weekend with some good friends, all of whom were either involved in real estate sales or still are. Naturally, there was a lot of conversation about soaring home values both here i…
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March 6, 2022
By Cindy Lane
Historic Island house saved

Historic Island cottage saved

BRADENTON BEACH – As cottages and bungalows continue to be bulldozed to make room for large-scale vacation rentals, a Welsh couple has preserved a piece of old Anna Maria Island. The 1927 Sea Grap…
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February 20, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Florida’s west coast market continues to emerge

So, what exactly is an emerging housing market index and why is it so important? An emerging housing market index measures the top metro areas for homebuyers seeking an appreciating housing market…
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November 22, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Designing woman opens new studio in Anna Maria

Designing woman opens new studio in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – After eight years of doing business on the Island, designer Adrian Griffin has opened her new design studio on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria and she’s ready to take her business to the next…
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August 1, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Are we starting to see a normal market?

I’m starting to read in national publications that the real estate market is beginning to return to normal with more new listings hitting the market, especially in what is considered the luxury marke…
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July 19, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Duncan Real Estate stronger than ever after 20 years

Duncan Real Estate stronger than ever after 20 years

ANNA MARIA – Duncan Real Estate owner Darcie Duncan celebrated her company’s 20th anniversary last week. In addition to being her birthday, Tuesday, July 13, marked 20 years since the energetic re…
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January 20, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
2020 a banner year for real estate sales on AMI

2020 a banner year for real estate sales on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – In the midst of a global pandemic, 2020 was a stellar year for Anna Maria Island real estate agents. For the sixth consecutive year, Sato Real Estate Realtor, broker and co-own…
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August 31, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Revised Hunters Point plans increase home size

Revised Hunters Point plans increase home size

CORTEZ – Developer Marshall Gobuty plans to enlarge the homes in the proposed Hunters Point project in Cortez, but will not increase the proposed number of homes, he said. Gobuty, the founder and…
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August 11, 2020
By SUN contributor
Waterline resort units on sale now

Waterline resort units on sale now

HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a piece of the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, now is your chance. The 37 two-bedroom, fully furnished units went on the market at 10:08 a.m…
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July 20, 2020
By SUN contributor
New Compass hotel opens to guests

New Compass hotel opens to guests

PERICO ISLAND – The brand-new Compass by Margaritaville hotel on Anna Maria Sound opened its doors July 15 with the first guests checking in mere minutes after opening. Hotel staff, management, ow…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting