One look at the downtown Sarasota skyline and it’s clear that all sorts of changes are on the horizon. “There is a lot of positive growth in Sarasota,” said Matt Drews, Director of MS&C Commercial. “Our downtown is very livable and with the eclectic mix of arts venues, culinary destinations, retail and office centers, Sarasota [...]

State of the Market for Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties - This time last year, the buzz surrounding Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate market focused almost solely on the opening of the Mall at University Town Center; and whether its pending debut would establish a new center of gravity for the region’s retail sector. [...]

North of Fruitville in Sarasota rests the Rosemary District. Known for it's eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, fitness facilities, and architecture and interior design firms, the neighborhood is a vibrant extension of downtown Sarasota. Its location is hard to beat; residents can easily walk to the Sarasota Farmer's Market, or the [...]

This time last year, the buzz throughout Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate market focused on the pending debut of the Mall at University Town Center; and whether its opening would establish a new center of gravity for the region’s retail sector. Last week, even as the mall celebrated a successful first year, the fear that it [...]