Daily Briefing: Buyers now have the advantage in the Sarasota-Manatee condo market

The number of homes on the market in 2021 and early 2022 hovered around 1,000 properties, but homes for sale have increased by a factor of five. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Apr 1 2024 [Buyers now have the advantage in the Sarasota-Manatee condo market]( [Beach-goers walk past rows on condominiums on Siesta Beach. The Sarasota-Manatee condo market has shifted quickly from a sellers market to a buyers market after insurance rate hikes and increases in condo association fees have doubled over the past two years. Real estate professionals point to increases in inventory, days on market and state legislation following the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida.]( The number of homes on the market in 2021 and early 2022 hovered around 1,000 properties, but homes for sale have increased by a factor of five. [READ MORE]( [Pop's Sunset Grill in Nokomis on the Intracoastal Waterway opened Oct. 15 after being closed for 18 days after sustaining damage from Hurricane Ian.]( [17 best waterfront restaurants in Florida that we love to recommend]( Where is the best place to eat and drink on the water in Florida? Check out these 17 amazing places including beachfront favorites. [READ MORE]( [Caleb Adams plays a budding musician who teams up with a would-be songwriter played by Sarah Colt in the musical “Troubadour” at Florida Studio Theatre.]( [New FST musical ‘Troubadour’ charts changing country music sounds]( ‘Troubadour’ had its premiere in 2017 at Atlanta and has gone through some changes before the new production in Sarasota at Florida Studio Theatre. [READ MORE]( [The eight- to 14-day precipitation outlook for Florida for April 5-11, which covers the day of the April 8 eclipse, is leaning toward above-normal.]( [What role will weather play in Sarasota area view of April 8 eclipse?]( Forecasts will become more accurate as the April 8 eclipse gets closer. [READ MORE]( [Former deputy Donald Olmsted Jr. resigned after nearly 35 years of service after officials found that he misused office equipment to contact a woman and sent her multiple lewd texts while on duty.]( [Veteran Manatee deputy resigns after texting woman 'lewd' texts]( An investigation found that he misused his agency-issued laptop to access her phone number and sent her “vulgar and obscene” messages while on duty. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [What the Realtor lawsuit settlement means for home buyers and sellers]( The National Association of Realtors reached a settlement in a lawsuit that changes how home buyers and sellers ... [READ MORE]( 2 [SRQ airport inks major deals with New College and Manatee County]( SRQ airport officials inked a major land deal with New College of Florida, and moves forward with an observation ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Cargo ship hits Baltimore bridge in eerie similarity to Sunshine Skyway]( Several vehicles were reported in Maryland's Patapsco River. Several vehicles and a bus tumbled into the Tampa Bay ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Road, utility updates highlight Venetian community association talk]( Development of full Interstate 75 interchange linked to extension of Lorraine Road to connection with Knights Trail ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Festivals, parade and more things to do Easter weekend in Sarasota]( Looking for fun things to do this Easter holiday weekend? Top 5 events in Sarasota and Bradenton. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](