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Attorney Brenda Patten addresses the Planning Board as (from left) consultant Philip DiMaria and historic preservation specialist architects Igor Reyes and Rick Gonzalez look on.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 19, 2025
Developer accused of scare tactics over Mira Mar preservation

The either/or scenario of twin condo towers to provide capital to preserve the historic structure, or a 10-story apartment "box," was continued by the Planning Board until April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A contrast in scale with the new Demarcay 18-story condo tower only a few feet away from the Mira Mar Building.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 3, 2025
Developer goes all-in on restoring Mira Mar

The deteriorating condition of the remnant of Sarasota's early to mid-century past means saving it requires tens of millions of dollars and a zoning change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A restored Mira Mar would remove the overhead glass enclosed walkway between the two buildings fronting South Palm Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 28, 2024
Developer reveals proposal to save the Mira Mar building

To restore the 100-year-old structure will cost $29 million paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mira Mar has stood on South Palm Avenue since 1923.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 4, 2025
Rezoning process begins for Mira Mar Plaza

Seaward Development had its first hearing before the city's Development Review Committee for its plan to save the historic Sarasota building and add two 18-story towers to the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mira Mar has stood on South Palm Avenue since 1923.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 12, 2024
Developer takes first step to restore and redevelop the Mira Mar site

Seaward Development has a pre-application conference with the Development Review Committee to start the rezoning process from Downtown Core to Downtown Bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
South Osprey Avenue is closed between Ringling Boulevard and Main Street
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2025
Utility work prompts closure of one Osprey Avenue block in downtown Sarasota

Connections are being made to Caragiulos Italian American restaurant's under-construction location just to the east.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caragiulos opened in Mira Mar in 1989.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 11, 2023
Caragiulos restaurant plans to move to Ringling Boulevard

The Italian American eatery will vacate its space in the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue after 35 years.

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  • Eat + Drink
The proposed apartments along North Tamiami Trail at 16th and 17th streets are outlined in red. The Strand condominiums are located to the left of the site along Whitaker Bayou.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2025
Planning Board sides with The Strand residents against apartment project

A developer proposes 58 apartments between North Tamiami Trail and The Strand condos in a matter to be settled by the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1658 Hawthorne St. was built in 2005 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,944 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 5, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Lewis Combs home on Hawthorne Street and a two-property sale in Mira Mar Beach on Beach Road top the week’s sales at $3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Unit 202 condominium at 188 Golden Gate Point was built in 2015 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,879 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 26, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Mira Mar Beach on Avenida Veneccia tops the week’s sales at $5.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Seaward Development promises its plans will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 13, 2022
Mira Mar building could be demolished to build more downtown condos

Sarasota-based Seaward Development promises its plan will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of One Park by Imerza shows the 18-story residential tower on Block 1 of The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 2, 2025
Top stories to watch in Sarasota in 2025

From high-level retirements to what to do about the Van Wezel, 2025 will be a busy year in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mira Mar building, plagued with safety concerns, won't be sold to local developer who was looking to build condos in its place. (File photo)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 23, 2022
Deal to sell Mira Mar is off, but plans to demolish it are not

The Mira Mar building in downtown Sarasota, plagued with safety concerns, won’t be sold to local developer who was looking to build condos in its place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 14, 2022
Sarasota board votes down developer's plan to raze 100-year-old building

The Historic Preservation Board unanimously refused the request to tear down Mira Mar in order to build 70 condos.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota historic board turns down developer's request to demolish the historic Mira Mar building. (Photo by Mark Gordon)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota building inspector calls for immediate safety measures at Mira Mar

The property inspection found "overall decline," and a local expert said the city is liable if the building collapses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seaward Development has bought the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 25, 2023
Mira Mar building sold for $17M to developer

The historic downtown Sarasota building on Palm Avenue has sold to a local developer after safety concerns and an inability to get a demolition permit killed the previous deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1340 Harbor Drive was built in 1950 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,313 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for March 31 to April 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Bay Island home on Hanson Bayou Road tops the week's sales at $7.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A Mira Mar Beach property at 117 Beach Road built in 1940 topped sales at $2.63 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key property on Beach Road tops the week's sales at $2.63 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Construction crews remove the asphalt along Main Street near Mira Mar Court Thursday, Aug. 20, as part of an ongoing streetscape improvement project.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2013
Main Street construction update

While demolition is just beginning along some stretches of Main Street, the instillation of pavers and storm water management systems is almost complete elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brick-pavered parallel parking, scheduled to open this week on Main Street between Palm Avenue and Mira Mar Court, will take the place of diagonal parking on the north side of the street.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2013
Holiday weekend delays Main Street construction

The demolition of a segment of Main Street has been pushed back to provide parking downtown over the Labor Day weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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