The Condominiums of Vista Bay Point offer Luxury and Privacy   Are you looking to live in a modern, waterfront condo in Sarasota? Then Vista Bay Point may be the perfect place for you!   The resort-style condominiums of Vista Bay Point were built in 2004. Each condominium is on its own floor, offering privacy and providing residents with units that range from 3,000 to over 3,500 square feet! The units also feature beautiful views showcased through expansive windows, spacious floor plans, panoramic views of downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Bay and the Keys.    Looking to invest in a property to lease? Vista Bay Point allows you to lease these properties for a minimum of one month, up to two times per year.    Vista Bay Point's location appeals to the masses. Located near John Ringling Causewa... 03/14/2014

Turtle Rock Homes For Sale Sarasota Florida 34238 There are 18 homes for sale in Turtle Rock in Sarasota Florida on March 14, 2014. The average list price is $476,078, the minimum list price is $284,900 and the maximum list price is $670,000. The average list price per square foot is $174, the minimum list price is $145 per square foot and the maximum list price is $201 per square foot. These homes have been on the market an average of 116 days. There are 9 homes in Turtle Rock pending sale for the same period. The average list price is $425,121, the minimum list price is $294,900, and the maximum list price is $749,000. The average list price per square foot is $170, the minimum list price is $142 per square foot and the maximum list price is $219 per square foot. These homes were on t... 03/14/2014

Sanderling Club of Sarasota is the epitome of luxury in Sarasota. In fact, just to be eligible to move into this deed restricted community, homeowners must pay a $20,000 nonrefundable initiation fee.    Is it worth it? I'll let you decide! Like I said before, luxury is top priority with this community. Most homes boast a variety of high-end features like expansive windows with gorgeous waterfront views, hardwood flooring and vaulted ceilings.     Let's not forget about the amenities! Sanderling Club is a gated community with 24 hour security. It offers a resident-exclusive beach including private cabanas, 14 boat slips, 3 tennis courts, a playground, a recreational building and monthly community events. Sanderling Club is also close to everything Sarasota is so well known for including ... 03/14/2014

Crystal Sands is ideal for those looking to frequent Sarasota's coveted beaches and enjoy all nature has to offer. Offering maintenance free condos and villas along with resort-style living, Crystal Sands is the buyer or renter's dream come true. This classic Sarasota condominium complex also boasts idyllic views and open floor plans that everyone is sure to enjoy. Watch the Siesta sunset as you relax on the beach, only a few steps away from the comforts of home.  Crystal Sands is a luxury and deed-restricted community. The amenities of Crystal Sands include private beach access, an on-site manager, ground maintenance, waterfront access, laundry facilities, a recreational facility and 2 heated pools with waterfront views.   Can you picture youself enjoying life at Crystal Sands? Click h... 03/10/2014

    The 24th Annual Sarasota Historic Homes Tour was held last Sunday, March 2, 2014 in Laurel Park, Sarasota, FL from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The tour was sponsored by the Sarasota Alliance For Historic Preservation and featured nine homes and one commercial building. The tour featured homes in the Laurel Park neighborhood of Sarasota adjacent to downtown Sarasota and the Historic Burns Square.  Laurel Park is generally considered to be south of Ringling Boulevard, east of Orange Avenue, north of Mound Street and west of Washington Boulevard. Laurel Park was developed in the 1920's and features a wide variety of historical homes as well as a wide variety of more recent infill properties.  Of the homes featured several were designed and built by several much admired architects and builders w... 03/08/2014

Siesta Key Condos For Sale Sarasota Florida Market Update 2014 02 There were 13 condos sold on Siesta Key in Sarasota Florida in February 2014, down from 27 condos sold in January. The average list price was $358,885, down from $573,859 in January, the minimum list price was $135,000 and the maximum list price was $775,000. The average list price per square foot was $320, down from $441 in January, the minimum list price was $60 per square foot and the maximum list price was $524 per square foot. These condos were on the market an average of 122 days, down from 123 in February, with the shortest listing period of 4 days and the longest time on the market of 340 days. How Well Do You Know The Siesta Key Condo Market? Get the compilation of 2013 and 2014 year-to-date sales details, statis... 03/07/2014

Sarasota's Season VII of Season Of Sculpture Runs Through May 30th.  Whether you are driving by Sarasota's downtown bay front or taking a leisurely stroll along the bay front, you will have the pleasure of viewing 18 sculptures by 8 different artists. In past Season of Sculpture exhibitions there were 18 sculptures by 18 different artists.  Fewer artists allows the public to view a variety of sculptures from each artist.  This year's artists include Heinz Aeschlimann, Hans Van de Bovenkamp, Jun Kaneko, Jae Hyo Lee, Boaz Vaadia, Robert Chambers, Richard Herzog and Linda Howard.  The last two are local Sarasota artists. The individual, large-scale sculptures of Season of Sculpture are placed along the ample trail that runs along the bay front and are sited between Marina Jack's to Selby ... 03/04/2014

Affordable Sarasota Florida Beach Condos Have you had enough of winter? Is it time to shake off winter's icy grip? Are you ready for some fun in the sun and beachfront living? I'm sure you are if you live almost anywhere other than in Florida. Then consider investing in a Sarasota Florida beachfront condo. They can be surprisingly affordable. Buyers can find condominiums in all price ranges. But to be on the beach, you may need to spend between $150,000 and $350,000 and sometimes more. Sarasota beachfront condos may be on the beach or within a short distance of the water. The public beach at Siesta Key is ranked one of the finest beaches in the United States. The crystal white sand is like baby power. The gentle waters of Gulf of Mexico sparkle while lapping at the shore. And the sky is... 03/02/2014

Harbor View The Sarasota mid-rise condominium complex of Harbor View was built in 1962 but renovated in 2006 to include all modern amenities. Located in Downtown Sarasota, Harbor View offers residents a prime location in the heart of everything Sarasota has to offer. There is never a shortage of things to do and residents are always sure to enjoy their close proximity to the culture, lifestyle and scenery of Sarasota. Besides the great location, Harbor View offers plenty of amenities on its own. These amenities include elevators, waterfront access, boat slips, ground maintenance and even a spa!  Do you want to learn more about Harbor View or take a tour, just click here: Harbor View 03/02/2014

Sarasota has several areas with Beachfront Condos for Sale including Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key.  With the azure blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop for daily sunsets and white sand that looks like sugar and is always cool to walk barefoot even on the hottest of Sarasota summer days, owning a Beachfront Condo in Sarasota has never made more sense. There are 3 main areas of Sarasota that have beachfront condos and each area has it's own flavor and style.  Visit Beachfront Condos for Sale in Sarasota, Florida to view all three areas. Siesta Key Beach has over 20 different condo complexes that are located directly on the beach.  Condos range in price from the mid $200,000 to over $2 million dollars for a view that you can't imagine until you are sitting there with an... 02/25/2014

Mira Mar of Sarasota The waterfront community of Mira Mar is located on Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Mira Mar means "something that overlooks the sea". This beautiful community is known for their luxury homes, proximity to water and ammenities. Looking for a spacious and quiet neighborhood with easy access to the boating and lifestyle of Sarasota? Take a tour of Mira Mar today! Click here for more about Mira Mar (941) 918-1956   02/24/2014

It is Snowbird Season here in Sarasota, which makes things a little hectic for locals and vacationers alike. We love our snowbirds, so here is a guide on how to survive Snowbird Season...   1. Arrive at the beach EARLY 2. Take the back roads 3. Make reservations   Want more details? See the full article here: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Snowbird Season 02/24/2014

Business Insider's "The 10 Most Exciting Small Citites in America" Featured Sarasota as a Most Exciting Small City!   This article priased Sarasota's nightlife (ranked #1), active living (ranked #7) and non-fastfood eateries (ranked #9) landing Sarasota at the #10 spot overall.    Interested in the rest of the article? Read it here: Sarasota Named Most Exciting Small City 02/24/2014

Recently, MarketWatch.com named Sarasota a Top Place to Retire in the USA!   What are the main reasons why Sarasota snagged the #2 spot? The people of Market Watch loved the culture, cultural facilities and, of course, award-winning beach Siesta!  Read the full article here: Sarasota Named Top Place to Retire in the USA 02/20/2014

These new home communities aren’t your grandfather’s new homes! No these fresh new and some re-engineered plans will delight you. Nationally acclaimed New Home Builder, D.R. Horton has exploded with grown and expanding not only into new geographical areas but also into new lifestyle plans. It’s exciting to see what’s transformed within the Manatee and Sarasota market for this builder. One such Horton new home community called Soleil is on the horizon in Sarasota and will now be amenity rich which is a first for the builder. In addition, D.R. Horton Homes has just recently expanded their partnership with Emerald Homes to the Tampa and Sarasota market. Emerald Homes is the luxury brand of D.R. Horton. Now luxury new home buyers will have more high end options to choose from on larger home... 02/20/2014

  Mega Expo at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium – Sarasota, FL   West Coast Woman (WCW) invites you – men and women to attend a Mega Expo at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium for a fun, entertaining, social and relaxing evening in Sarasota FL.   When: February 19, 2014 WednesdayHours: 5:00pm – 7:00pmWhere: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL  34236Tickets: Free Admission, all men and women are welcomeWho to Contact: WCW at 941-954-3300941-954-3300 register to attend please     Enjoy the Mega Expo at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium There are free food samples; exhibitors will provide valuable health care information and health screenings at no charge. A total of more than 65 exhibitors from a variety of professions and organizations – profit and nonprofit will provi... 02/17/2014

Real Estate Market Report Sarasota Florida 34238 for January 2014     I review in this video the leading real estate market indicators (pending sales, average sales price, average days on market, and average sold price to original list price) for the 34238 zip code in Sarasota Florida for January 2013. The number of new listings in the 34238 zip code in Sarasota in January of 2014 was 103. This is up 114.6% from 48 in December 2013 and up 4.0% from 99 in January 2013. The number of new pendings in January was 64. This is up 42.2% from 45 in December but down 17.9% from 78 in January 2013. The number of closed sales in January was 37. This is down 30.2% from 53 in December and down 27.5% from 51 in January 2013. The median sales price in January was $270,000. This is down 1.8% from $275,... 02/17/2014

2013 Year In Review Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 There have been local market shifts on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida from 2012 to 2013. Real estate trends are dynamic and market shifts occur each year-to-year as buyers and sellers enter and exit the market. It is not uncommon to find that a subdivision popular last year with buyers is now passed over in favor of different subdivision this year. When supply is limited prices will climb and buyers will have to compete. If prices increase too much they could exceed buyers' tolerances and they may look elsewhere for their next home. When supply exceeds demand prices often fall and sellers will have to complete. If prices decrease too much seller may not want to or be able to sell. As you review the information below, you may find... 02/13/2014

2013 Year In Review Stoneybrook Golf And Country Club Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall this year was about the same as last year for sales in the Stoneybrook Golf And Country Club. The average sold price declined insignificantly by 0.22% from 2012 to 2013 while the average days on market declined dramatically by 43.06%. At the close of 2013 there were 29 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Stoneybrook Golf And Country Club at Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $270,145 and the average sold price was $258,217. The minimum asking price for the same period was $134,900 and the minimum sold price was $130,000. The maximum asking price was $499,000 and the maximum sold price was $495,000. The average asking p... 02/11/2014

2013 Year In Review Wellington Chase Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a modest year for Wellington Chase. The average sold price increased by 1.35% from 2012 to 2013 while the average days on market declined by 43.55%. At the close of 2013 there were 12 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $271,358 and the average sold price was $259,993. The minimum asking price for the same period was $204,000 and the minimum sold price was $195,000. The maximum asking price was $365,000 and the maximum sold price was $340,000. The average asking price per square foot was $159 while the average sold price per square foot was $152. The average list price to ... 02/10/2014