Amendment 3 Passed: Homestead Tax Changes for Manatee & Sarasota (2026)
Amendment 3 passed with about 62% of the vote. Here’s what changes for Manatee and Sarasota homestead and non-homestead taxes, when it starts, and what to do before March 1.
Florida Homestead Exemption & Amendment 3: What Manatee and Sarasota Homeowners Should Know
Florida’s homestead exemption can cut your property taxes for years, but only if you file by March 1. Here’s how it works in Manatee and Sarasota, and what Amendment 3 on the Nov. 3 ballot would change.
Market Pulse, October 2026: Rates Top 7% as Local Inventory Keeps Shrinking
Mortgage rates topped 7%, but local inventory keeps shrinking and homes are selling faster than a year ago. Here's the October 2026 Market Pulse for Manatee and Sarasota.
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