Sarasota is growing at a rapid pace, going from its small town feel to a larger and more modern seaside city as its popularity continues to rise. Sarasota has agreed to allow an 18 story high rise condo to be built along with a new office buildings and a multitude of other building projects. This begins the new construction boom for downtown Sarasota that had heavily slowed down after the recession. These developments are well on their way to helping build the Sarasota Real Estate back up after a long period of slow growth. New construction is always a good sign for the area as it shows the economy is doing better. We are seeing the construction of new hotels, shops, luxury condos, and more! Although, some residents are wary of the changes saying that they like the look and feel of old Downtown while others have suggested our Downtown was not living up to its full potential and these new projects are exciting for the city. The Mark, one of Downtown Sarasota’s luxury condominiums to be built is an example of the modern luxurious living these residences have to offer. The Mark is also offering 35,000 square feet of retail space and 15,000 square feet of office space. This is a huge project that will dramatically change the look and feel of Downtown Sarasota. The luxury condos feature indoor/outdoor living style while being at the heart of the city center, shopping, restaurants, cafes, and minutes away from the water. Close by is the Marina Jacks Park a great place to go jogging, bring your kids to a little water park, or grab a drink at the tiki bar! For concerts, ballets, operas visit the Van Wezel one of Sarasota’s iconic landmarks! Downtown Sarasota has so much to offer and its growth can only make it better!
