Ray Collins Media & Real Estate

09/18/2026

Hard to believe this large mid-town property has been mostly vacant for so long--and a new idea just got rejected?

In a 3-2 decision, the board rejected a site plan for a redevelopment of the southern portion of the Midtown Plaza commercial center.

09/18/2026

Photos: A Siesta Key estate with a guest house, tennis court and private dock has sold after being listed for $29.995 million, the Sarasota brokerage says. See link below ⬇️

📸 Ryan Gamma Photos

09/16/2026

Update on one of the most award-winning restaurants in Sarasota:

"Owner and chef Steve Phelps confirmed by text message to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune that Indigenous had permanently closed after 15 years."
(Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

09/15/2026

Fun sports bar between in Manatee County.

09/14/2026

If you blinked you may have missed this mini-drama after the U.S. Open: The Women's Tennis Association banned Elena Rybalinka's coach for "abuse of authority and abusive conduct." But Elena said her coach never crossed the line. So when the CEO came out to pose with her, she walked to the side.

WTA Finals (Riyadh, 2025) #...

09/13/2026

Two-bed/two-bath renovated downtown condo along the water for $299k.

09/09/2026

Pretty condo in Downtown Sarasota.

09/06/2026

Mindless Trivia: Stadium sizes...
US Open (Arthur Ashe Stadium) 23,771
French Open (Court Philip Chatrier) 15,225
Wimbledon (Centre Court) 14,979
Australian Open (Rod Laver Arena) 14,820

09/05/2026

Thanks to my clients who helped me get in 'the club' for August.