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Local (and Formerly Local) Performers Adapted During the Pandemic by Creating New, Streamable Content Just because stages are empty doesn’t mean comedy isn’t happening, you just have to know where to look for it online. Shain Brendan (Abby Gordon) Updated February 3 In the nearly one full year that comedy clubs were by and large closed due to the pandemic, local (and formerly local) performers adapted by creating new, streamable content, while others kept their longstanding podcasts going. Here are six programs that have caught our attention since last spring s lockdown.
Luxury real estate on the barrier key in strong demand
Staff report
Demand for luxury real estate remains strong in Sarasota-Manatee counties, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
A 1.6-acre Gulf-to-bay estate has sold for $6.8 million – the year s highest sale price on Casey Key.
The Nokomis property on Casey Key has 174 feet of frontage on Blackburn Bay as well as a stunning view along 164 feet of Gulf of Mexico frontage. The 4,866-square-foot four-bedroom, five-bath home has unobstructed waterfront views, a tennis court, pool, private boat house dock and lift.
The Colonial Caribbean-style residence is at 2613 Casey Key Road, according to a news release from Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. The home had been owned by Charles and Wendy Weiss since 2007, Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s records indicate.