Ray Collins Media & Real Estate

08/28/2026

Sarasota Police Department lined up to catch drivers running a stop sign. Wood & East Streets behind the two-story Publix at 41/301.

08/26/2026

Sold this distressed waterfront property on Siesta Key for $1.2 million. Allegra Homes bought it to knock down this storm-damaged house and start fresh. I have something similar coming up soon on Longboat Key. Let me know if you're interested.

08/24/2026

This is how the day began...and how it ended.

08/21/2026

Yes, Sarasota needed a parking garage for St. Armands--but WHY does it lose money? There's only one employee on duty (and he's in a locked office staring at his phone).

When the city of Sarasota debuted its St. Armands garage in 2019, the four-story building was heralded as a state-of-the-art solution to solve years of parking woes on the island. The $15.6 million project was projected to bring in $751,000 per year through hourly fees to help pay off the debt to

08/21/2026

You may have walked by these hidden gems on a regular basis and not realized they were there.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/17/2026

I have a lot of friends around the media. Here are two positions that sound interesting for the right person:

1) The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is hiring a Trending/Breaking/Video Reporter to join its newsroom on-site in Sarasota, Florida.

2) The Herald-Tribune is also actively looking for an on-site Local News Editor to supervise daily coverage, guide visual storytelling, and run daily newsroom operations

08/17/2026

We had a great week in Boston and the North Shore with dear friend and generous host Elizabeth Moore at her incredible home in Manchester by the Sea.

Plan a Boston North Shore getaway with coastal towns, fresh seafood, scenic beaches and the best sights, dining, culture in downtown Boston

08/16/2026

Bad news: Flat tire on my bike.
Good news: The Mobile Bike Butler came over and repaired it. Great concept. Better prices than a bike store.
www.MobileBikeButler.com

08/14/2026

A Pennsylvania university is exploring the possibility of establishing a presence in downtown Bradenton, with a performing arts program among the potential offerings, city officials said in a news release.

Discussions between Pittsburgh’s Point Park University and the city of Bradenton about a potential partnership that could bring a future university location to the Friendly City are in the early stages. (Source: Patch)

08/14/2026

True.