Seven agents and their teams closed more than $100 million in real estate in Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2024.

An estimated 2.34 million businesses will change hands in the coming decade. This trend is particularly evident in Sarasota, where a thriving business community is ripe for acquisition opportunities.

Manatee County ended the year with 1,483 active listings and a 6.9-month supply, favoring buyers. The median time to contract increased 80.6% to 65 days and median time to sale increased 39.2% to 110 ...