Local Area Happenings

There’s a new kind of cozy coming to downtown Sarasota—and it purrs. 🐾 Katy’s Cat Café is now open in the Rosemary District. ☕ Sip locally roasted coffee.

Lakewood Ranch East is the eastward expansion into Waterside, Wild Blue, Aqua, and Star Farms — new construction at accessible entry prices.

Yes — Bradenton’s 34205 downtown core has a $285K median home price and 40+ new Manatee restaurants since 2025, drawing buyers to the Riverwalk corridor.

Sarasota is growing again—and this time, it’s making waves. 📍 A new 10,000-square-foot boathouse is coming to Nathan Benderson Park. 💪 It will feature.

Sarasota approved a $20M, 85,000-sq-ft indoor sports arena at Nathan Benderson Park, boosting year-round demand in nearby housing markets.

In this week’s edition of Out and Around with Mike, we spotlight a beloved landmark in Manatee County that’s more than just wood and nails—it’s memory.

Hey neighbors, Michael here with your latest Sarasota update. Last fall, a combo of storms and heavy rain—Helene, Milton, and more—left St.

St. Regis Longboat Key opened August 2024 to record room rates, but parking is unresolved. Owner pursues a two-story garage; Seaplace talks continue.

A Sarasota BBQ destination signals a stable neighborhood — Smoke & Fire on Clark Road sits in Gulf Gate and Palmer Ranch, where homes run $316K–$530K.

Sarasota is buzzing about The Adagio—a new two-tower development planned for Ringling Blvd between Palm and Pineapple.