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Mote’s New Science Education Aquarium Is Open
Years in the making, the $132 million facility includes 1 million gallons of aquatic exhibitions, including sharks and stingrays, manatees, otters, penguins, a giant octopus, sharks, otters and more, plus three state-of-the-art STEM teaching labs. By Megan McDonald Videography by Joshua Bodkin October 8, 2025 Mote’s New Science Education Aquarium Is Open | Sarasota Magazine Mote Marine Laboratory & … Continue reading Mote’s New Science Education Aquarium Is Open
September 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Contact: Brandon Gay (941) 952-3405 Brandon@MyRASM.com SARASOTA, Fla. (October 23, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its September 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the … Continue reading September 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Mortgage rates fall to their lowest average in more than a year
The 30-year, fixed-rate loan hit 6.19% as of Thursday By Moira RitterOctober 23, 20251:10 PM ET Mortgage rates sank further this week — hitting their lowest average since October 2024. As of Thursday, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19%, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. That’s down from last week’s 6.27% and the same week a year ago, … Continue reading Mortgage rates fall to their lowest average in more than a year
Fed Poised to Keep Cutting Interest Rates
By Colby Smith Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated more rate cuts are likely this year – a move that could push mortgage rates lower in the months ahead NEW YORK — Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, signaled further room for the central bank to lower borrowing costs this year to shore up … Continue reading Fed Poised to Keep Cutting Interest Rates
The Hidden Dangers of Digital Clutter
By Shawn Tyler Every click leaves a trail. Experts warn digital clutter exposes users to scams and privacy risks. They urge regular cleanups and tighter online security. NEW YORK — Everyone’s always talking about decluttering their closets, pantries and homes, but when do you ever hear about decluttering your digital life? These days, we live … Continue reading The Hidden Dangers of Digital Clutter
New Mote SEA facility will open in early October
By Eric Garwood – Your Observer.com | 11:40 a.m. September 15, 2025 Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is scheduled to open its north Sarasota County Science Education Aquarium on Oct. 8, with a sneak preview on Oct. 6-7 for Mote members. Admission prices listed on the Mote website include adult rates ($34 per person) and children’s … Continue reading New Mote SEA facility will open in early October
Sunshine State Sweep: All 4 Major Florida Housing Markets Favor Buyers—Here’s What That Means
By Anthony Smith – REALTOR.COM September 19, 2025 Getty Images Florida‘s red-hot COVID-19 pandemic housing boom is giving way to something not seen in years: a buyer’s market. Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa have all crossed into buyer-friendly territory, signaling a dramatic shift in bargaining power and a new chapter for the Sunshine State’s housing market, new Realtor.com® data shows. Over … Continue reading Sunshine State Sweep: All 4 Major Florida Housing Markets Favor Buyers—Here’s What That Means
Hurricane Season Forecast Eased
AccuWeather trimmed its hurricane outlook to 13–16 storms and 6–9 hurricanes, citing dry air, dust and wind shear, though Gulf waters remain very warm. MIAMI – While the U.S. remains forecast to be directly affected by three to six hurricanes before the Nov. 30 end of the hurricane season, the meteorology company AccuWeather on Thursday … Continue reading Hurricane Season Forecast Eased
August 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Posted by: Communications Department on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 SARASOTA, Fla. (September 23, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its August 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the August 2025 housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties … Continue reading August 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
ECONOMIC INSIGHTS
By Dr. Marci Rossell – LeadingRE well renowned chief economist Marci Rossell translates complex geopolitical developments into practical, real-world implications, especially for those making decisions in industries like real estate, where timing, confidence, and economic context matter. Her insights remain relevant month after month, providing a grounded framework for interpreting today’s headlines. She breaks down … Continue reading ECONOMIC INSIGHTS