Derek Gilliam
Herald-Tribune
Sarasota, FL, United States
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Longtime aviation business at Sarasota-Bradenton airport acquired by New York company
A longtime tenant at SRQ has been acquired by a New York-based aviation company, according to a Dolphin Aviation spokesman → Read More
Sarasota Rep. McFarland files bill to secure Sunbiz.org, prevent hijacking of businesses
Rep. Fiona McFarland has filed a bill in the Florida House aimed at preventing the misuse of the state's public record-keeping system for businesses. → Read More
What can you get with interim New College president's housing allowance in Sarasota? Not as much as you'd think
Despite Richard Corcoran's $84,000 housing annual allowance new interim New College president faces costly housing market → Read More
Land for luxury apartments near Ellenton sells for $4.95 million in Manatee County
A 235-unit apartment project is planned near the Ellenton Premium Outlets in Manatee County. → Read More
Four in Sarasota-Naples area rated among nation's most powerful in residential real estate
Four Southwest Florida real estate executives have been included in a nationwide list of the "200 most powerful" people in residential real estate. → Read More
$22 million Siesta Key mansion for sale is most expensive in Sarasota-Manatee
A Siesta Key estate has been listed for $22 million taking over the top spot as the most expensive property for sale in Sarasota- Manatee in 2023. → Read More
Sarasota-Manatee home appreciation still well above nation average, but now past the peak
Sarasota-Manatee area's home price growth, according to data released in January by CoreLogic on November sales, came in at 19.6%, more than double the national average, but 1.16% below the housing m… → Read More
'I ain't in jail': Felony charges for man accused of hijacking Sarasota real estate company
Sarasota Police department released additional details Friday morning in the arrest of Robert Houston and an alleged accomplice after they were accused of hijacking a Sarasota real estate company. → Read More
Town of Siesta Key takes significant step towards reality after key vote from Sarasota lawmakers
Supporters of incorporating the island of Siesta Key reached a big milestone as local lawmakers agreed to introduce legislation on creating a new town. → Read More
Man accused of hijacking Sarasota real estate business arrested on five felony counts
The man accused of hijacking a Sarasota real estate company this past summer and then mortgaging the companies properties for more than $1 million has been arrested by the Manatee County Sheriff's Of… → Read More
Lakewood Ranch, Wellen Park and Babcock Ranch among top communities in US for sales in 2022
Several local master-planned communities had strong sales in 2022 and placed near the top of a list for the largest residential developments in the country → Read More
Winter storm impacting SRQ as Southwest struggles to resume flights
Despite not a snowflake in the air or on the ground, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has had more than 50 flights canceled since after Christmas. → Read More
FEMA rule could mean many can't afford to rebuild after Hurricane Ian
A federal rule that's to protect tax payers from rebuilding flood prone areas without proper mitigation is causing headaches all over Florida. → Read More
Republican Fiona McFarland wins Florida House District 73 in Sarasota County
In the race to represent coastal Sarasota County in the Florida House, incumbent Republican Fiona McFarland has defeated Democrat Derek Reich. → Read More
Hurricane fraud wave expected in Southwest Florida as insurance, assistance starts to arrive
That uncertainty along with the fact that qualified contractors will be hard to come by in the coming months have local law enforcement officials preparing for a wave of fraud as insurance payments and federal assistance begins to flow into local bank accounts. → Read More
Sarasota condo group hosts discussion on impact of state mandated inspections, possibility of fines
The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association will host a seminar about potential fines, mandatory inspections and other changes to condo law. → Read More
Nowhere to go: After Hurricane Ian, many still need help in Sarasota County
A week after Hurricane Ian slammed Florida's west coast, more than 200 people still can't return home and have nowhere else to go. → Read More
Charlotte County opens 3 food and water distribution points, temporary medical site after Ian
Three critical supply distribution points have been opened in Charlotte County. → Read More
Update: Compromised levee could send 15 feet of water into Sarasota neighborhood Hidden River
A Sarasota County automated alert warned of a possible levee break in the Hidden River or Myakka Valley area. → Read More
Widespread damage in Englewood, but kindness of strangers sees woman find her mom
Damage from Hurricane Ian got progressively worse the further south one traveled in Sarasota County. → Read More