Nest

A Historic Venice Estate Hits the Market

The House of Land and Sea is up for sale for $2.489 million.

01/09/2019 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate

Nature Rules at Venetian Golf & River Club

What really sets the private, gated community apart from the many golf course communities in south Sarasota County are its great nature walks.

01/02/2019 By Ilene Denton

Gardening

A Venice Couple’s Thai-Inspired Garden Wins International Attention

The tropical oasis is anchored by fountains, spirit houses and statuary of Buddhist and Hindu gods.

11/06/2018 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood Watch

You'll Find Privacy and Natural Beauty on Casey Key

"The people coming here have not changed, and there is a sense of community.”

11/06/2018 By Ilene Denton

Private Lives

Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines Values the Environment

“If you choose to move back to the area like I did, you want to make it better."

03/02/2018 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate

Neighborhood Guide: Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club

Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club offers attractions old and new.

03/01/2018 By Ilene Denton

The Great Outdoors

Lavish Landscapes for Living in Paradise

Three examples of homeowners who went above and beyond.

02/08/2018 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood Watch

At Plantation Golf & Country Club, it's About Community—and Golf

The Plantation Community Foundation, an all-volunteer organization that, since its founding in 1988, has raised $3 million to help fund area nonprofit initiatives.

02/06/2018 By Ilene Denton

Private Lives

Meet Venice MainStreet CEO Erin Silk

Venice MainStreet CEO Erin Silk has a mission: to keep downtown Venice vibrant.

02/06/2018 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate

Neighborhood Watch: Eagle Point Club

Its past makes this club an enduring community.

01/01/2018 By Ilene Denton

Private Lives

Meet Venice Symphony Concertmaster Marcus Ratzenboeck

It’s full circle for new Venice Symphony concertmaster Marcus Ratzenboeck.

01/01/2018 By Ilene Denton

Season Preview

Manasota Key’s Restored Palm House Hosts Artistic Explorations

Since 2015, the Hermitage has had a second, lesser-known space for many of those visiting artists to present lectures, salons and workshops free and open to the public.

10/25/2017 By Ilene Denton