University Park Golf & Country Club This stunning home in University Park sells for $1,250,000. This lovely property sits behind the gated golf course community known as University Park. There you will find lush landscaping throughout this amazing neighborhood. Gorgeous trees and an array of beautiful flowers. Built in 2006, it offers four bedrooms, five and a half baths along with a pool. 4,402 Sq. Ft. of living space. This property sold between the dates of August 18th and August 22nd, 2014.  Call us for more details:  TheSodaGroup.com  09/19/2014

New homes for sale at Muirfield Village in Sarasota. Muirfield Village is a beautiful new community being developed and built just south of the desirable University Parkway corridor. The community is within minutes to the new Mall at University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, and downtown Lakewood Ranch. Great restaurants and shopping are just minutes away. This community is being build by M/I Homes. Sarasota Sarasota is an established city that offers beautiful nearby beaches, upscale shopping and dining, galleries - everything one could want to do while living in this great town. Sarasota has many different established neighborhoods and communities. Recently however, new communities, such as Muirfield Village, are being built and are selling at a fast pace. Muirfield Village Muirfiel... 09/15/2014

National Drive Electric Week of September, 2014 in Sarasota Florida   Sarasota Florida has an Electric Vehicle Expo Celebration to acknowledge the National Drive Electric Week from September 15 – 21, 2014 along with Canada, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands and other states in our country USA.         When        : September 20, 2014 Saturday Time          : 10:00am – 3:00pm Admission: FREE Where       : Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota FL 34236 Contact     : 941-915-6003 or 941-357-6224 for more information Sponsors  : Plug in America, Sierra Club, Electric Auto Association, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Gettel Nissan, Sunset GMC, Apollo Sunguard, Brilliant Harvest, Eco-Smart, FPL, Region Solar, City of Sarasota and Sarasota County.         All are... 09/13/2014

Jack Fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) for your Edible Garden in Florida   Common name is Jackfruit and the scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus. It is the national fruit for the countries of Bangladesh and Indonesia. Many Asians in Florida plant the tree in their edible garden.     We met a Vietnamese friend living in Sarasota Florida that has this ten year old jack fruit tree which he planted when he bought the house.  The biggest fruit he had harvested weighed 50 pounds, and the smallest weighed 30.   He also showed us several about twenty feet of the ground, but the branches made it hard to get a good pictureof them.       Jackfruit Tree   In Malaysia and Indonesia they call it Nangka. Jackfruit trees like tropical temperature and will damaged by cold weather when the tree is ... 09/06/2014

There are new homes for sale at Soleil in Sarasota. Soleil is a brand new D.R. Horton community. What makes this community so special? It's convient location and close proximity to the upcoming Mall at University Town Center, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the new Nathan Benderson Park and last but not least, the close proximity to the beautiful beaches on Siesta Key and Lido Key. Downtown Sarasota and its fine dining and shops is also only a short drive away.  You can watch our short video of this great community here: http://youtu.be/WuZD90NZkSU Location, Location, Location In my opinion, D.R. Horton hit the jackpot with this new community: Its central location and close proximity to shopping and dining makes this community very attractive to anybody looking to buy a new ho... 08/25/2014

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Ranked In Top 50 In The Country! Where: 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL  34239Hours: 24/7, 365 days a yearWhat:  Non-Profit Community Hospital Phone: 941-917-9000 U.S. News & World Reports Ranks Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Top 50 In America   Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL has been named one of the top 50 hospitals in America by U.S. News and World Report.  Sarasota Memorial Hospital was described as "high performing" in eight specialties: cancer, diabetes, gastrointerology and GI surgery, geriatrics, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology and urology. U.S. News and World Report is not any part of the health care industry so it's rankings are considered more respected than other annual rankings.  The latest news just reinforces what Sarasotans ... 08/25/2014

  Artsy: a Community Event at Hotel Indigo, Sarasota FL    Calling all art lovers, this Artsy: a community event at Hotel Indigo, Sarasota FL is especially for you to sneak preview what the top 20 arts organizations have to offer in the coming season.        What:           Artsy When:          August 27, 2014 Wednesday Time:            5:00pm – 7:00pm Where:        Hotel Indigo, 1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota FL 34236 Admission:  Free to publicSponsors:    West Coast Woman and Hotel Indigo Contact:       941-954-3300 or                      email westcoastwoman@comcast.net for RSVP      You are invited to attend the Artsy: a community event, which  is held at the fabulous Hotel Indigo. Come and enjoy refreshments, networking, visiting and talking to representatives from more than 20 t... 08/15/2014

There are around 150 to 200 Downtown Sarasota condos for sale at any given time in the area, if you combine those along John Ringling Blvd, going out onto Lido Key. There are nearly 200 condos available for sale in the 34236 zip code currently. Using the link, you will have access to all the active Downtown Sarasota condos for sale in the MLS and can begin searching right now.  Looking for an agent to help you get started with a purchase? Call our team.   Ready to sell your condo right now? Contact the Sarasota Suncoast Team at 941-894-4063. or get your market valuation of your condo here.  What Do You Get For The Money? The prices for condos in the area range from about $5,000,000 to just under $129,000. So what do you get for your money? Location, location, location is going to dictat... 08/12/2014

New construction homes for sale at Esplanade by Siesta Key. Esplanade by Siesta Key is a beautiful new community being developed and built in Sarasota. The community is centrally located: just east of Tamiami Trail and within minutes to the beautiful beaches of Siesta Key. Downtown Sarasota and its shops and restaurants are also close by. The builder of this community is Taylor Morrison.  Sarasota Sarasota is an established city that offers beautiful beaches, upscale shopping and dining, galleries, opera, ballet - everything one could want to do while living in this great town. Sarasota has many many different established neighborhoods and communities. Recently however, new communities, such as Esplanade by Siesta Key by Taylor Morrison, are being built and are selling at a fast pace. W... 08/11/2014

Friday Fest at Van Wezel , Sarasota FL   Attention music lovers, Friday Fest  is back. Come and join us to welcome the band SoulRcoaster  to Van Wezel at Sarasota FL        When: August 22, 2014 Time: 5:00pm Where: 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 Admission: Free to people of all ages Parking: Free Contact: 941-953-3368 for more information or visit www.vanwezel.org        Friday Fest  - SoulRcoaster SoulRcoaster is a band make up of five members: the lead vocals, guitar is Sheri Nadelman, lead guitar, vocals is Tony Rizzo, keyboards is Mike Poncelet, bass, backing vocals is Jim Klein, drums, vocals is Joe Hornberger. They are dynamic and energetic with a diversity of live music from ballads , country,  disco, jazz, rock and more to entertain you on Friday evening. 709 Van Wezel... 08/11/2014

Real Estate Boot Camp: BOLD Begins August 20th in Sarasota, FL and you don't need to be a Keller Williams agent to enroll! The first day and "First Step To BOLD" is entirely free. Contact John Buetergerds of Keller Williams Realty Select in Lakewood Ranch to find out about attending the First Step to BOLD at 941-894-4063 or email jbsellshomes@kw.com. Agents from Michael Saunders, REMAX, Exit Realty, Coldwell Banker and many more have taken this 7 week course and have boosted their production.  It has been several years since BOLD has been offered in the Sarasota / Manatee County areas, and this opportunity may not come again for years to come. Since the first day is free, so it only makes sense to come find out what the nation's largest  real estate franchise is teaching to it's agents.... 08/10/2014

DON T WORRY - BE HAPPY!   Sarasota, FL, Sarasota County, Real Estate, Homes, For Sale   OverviewMapsPhotosDescription Bradenton, Sarasota, Videos, for Relocation, Community, Area, Local, Information! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Construction Homes for Sale!Neighborhood $295,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,916 sqftLot: 0.23 acre(s) Location 201 Londonderry DrSarasota, FL 34240USA The Serena Group Keller Williams Realty of Manatee(941) 757-5377info@TheSerenaGroup.comhttp://www.TheSerenaGroup.com         Listed by: Keller Williams Realty of Manatee Our recent listings BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH a FABULOUS VIEW, and many UPGRADES!INDOOR & OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS FINEST!BUY A GLORIOUS LIFESTYLE!DON'T WORRY - BE HAPPY!CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU! Subscribe to our listin... 08/08/2014

 Beautiful Sarasota Bayfront Park, Sarasota FL Sarasota Bayfront Park is a unique, rare and beautiful find. This pet friendly nature park has many activities for all ages. It is surrounded with water, and is located in the downtown of Sarasota, Florida.     Features of Sarasota Bayfront Park The Arch shape designed entrance welcomes you to the Sarasota Bayfront Park where admission and parking are free. Families with children love this playground, besides having fun playing on the bridges and slides, they also see birds flying in the sky or walking on the ground.  You can also watch dolphins dancing above the water or boats on the bay.  Bayfront Park is also a great place for a family picnic.   Many residents and visitors enjoy biking, boating, fishing, kayaking, meeting friends, roller... 08/04/2014

  2014 Back to School Tax Free Shopping in Sarasota County, Florida   Summer will be over soon, and starting tomorrow August 1 – 3, 2014, Sarasota County Florida, is offering a Back to School Tax Free Shopping weekend. This is a great opportunity for back to school shoppers to save money.       The following are some of the different Tax Free items:     Back to School Clothing and Accessories   Each blouse, dress, graduation cap and gown, gym suit, jacket, martial art attire, pant, raincoat,  shirt,  short, skirt , slack, suit, sweater, underclothes, uniform, socks and shoes,  scarves,  belt, bow tie and  tie, hairclip, hairband and ponytail holder, backpack, handbag, purse , wallet and many other items which sell for $100 or less. Click here for the detailed tax free list   Back to Sch... 07/31/2014

New construction homes for sale at Sandhill Preserve on Palmer Ranch are selling quickly. Sandhill Preserve on Palmer Ranch is a beautiful new community being developed and built in Sarasota. Palmer Ranch is located south of Clark and west of the freeway. The central location makes this community desirable. The builder of this community is DiVosta. Here is a link to our community video: http://youtu.be/iaPIh_8dGsE Palmer Ranch in Sarasota has been developed over the last 30 years and has a variety of different communities and neighborhoods. Recently, new communities, such as Sandhill Preserve by DiVosta, are being built and are selling at a fast pace. 85 Homes Sold In 4 Months Sandhill Preserve opened in the Spring of 2014 and in only 4 months 85 homes were sold. The community will have... 07/30/2014

Real Estate Market Report Sarasota Florida 34238 for June 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 June 2014. The number of new listings in the 34238 zip code in Sarasota in June of 2014 was 61. This is up 7.0% from 57 in May 2014 and down 1.6% from 62 in June 2013. The number of new pendings in June was 57. This is down 25.0% from 76 in May and down 24.0% from 75 in June 2013. The number of closed sales in June was 67. This is down 9.5% from 74 in May and up 6.3% from 63 in June 2013. The median sales price in May was $260,000. This is down 10.3% from $289,750 in May and up 5.7% from $246,000 in June ... 07/21/2014

Real Estate Market Report Sarasota Florida for June 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 Sarasota Florida for June 2014. The number of new listings in Sarasota in June of 2014 was 1,047. This is down 13.5% from 1,210 in May 2014 and up 1.7% from 1.029 in June 2013. The number of new pendings in June was 1,223. This is down 8.3% from 1,334 in May and down 0.3% from 1,227 in June 2013. The number of closed sales in June was 1,053. This is down 7.1% from 1,134 in May and up 5.4% from 999 in June 2013. The median sales price in June was $194,000. This up from $183,500 in May and up from $172,000 in June 2013. The number of active listings in Ju... 07/21/2014

Coral, sponges, jelly fish and more are to be found at Mote Marine Laboratories in Sarasota Florida. This is the best possible location to begin educating yourself and your children about the diverse populations that live just off shore here in Florida. There is so much to do and learn that you can easily spend two days at Mote Marine Laboratories and Aquarium in Sarasota Florida. 07/21/2014

Lobster anyone? This lobster is at home in the tank at the aquarium in Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratories in Sarasota Florida.   A visit to Mote Marine Aquarium and  Laboratories in Sarasota Florida means an educational day learning about the marine life that resides just off the coast here in our beautiful Sunshine State. 07/21/2014

Here come the clowns.......fish that is. I though everyone would enjoy the video I made at Mote Marine Labs down in Sarasota Florida of the clown fish. Be sure to continue viewing so that you also see the little squid change colors. There are so many wonderful residents of our oceans and most of us are pretty clueless as to how beautiful they area. Mote Marine Labs in Sarasota Florida is one place for an education. 07/21/2014