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By Rhonda Gustitus, Real Estate's A Dream With Rhonda Gustitus Team!
(The Rhonda Gustitus Team)
Welcome to your new slice of paradise in the exclusive 55+ Strathmore Riverside Villa community! Tucked away along the tranquil Deepwater Canal, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom "CANAL FRONT VILLA" is a true gem, promising an unparalleled lifestyle filled with luxury amenities and captivating views that will steal your heart from the moment you step inside.As you enter this meticulously designed villa, prepare to be enchanted by the serene ambiance and impeccable attention to detail, complete with a brand new roof! Upon crossing the threshold, breathtaking views of the glistening blue canal greet you, setting the stage for the luxurious lifestyle that awaits.Spanning nearly 1500 sq. ft., this home boasts an expansive "OPEN CONCEPT" great room floorplan that seamlessly blends style and comfort...
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Top Places To Live in Sarasota! When considering the top places to live in Sarasota, there is the old saying “Vote with your pocketbook”. Over the years our clients have done just that. Based upon where clients have purchased their Sarasota home in the past, and where they are looking to purchase now, here are some of the favorite places in Sarasota real estate: Sarasota Beach Living:  Lido Shores, Palm Island, Casey Key Sarasota City Living: Laurel Park, Condo on the Bay,  Golden Gate Point, Avondale, Bungalow Hill Sarasota Golf & Country Clubs: University Park, Stoneybrook Sarasota Family Life: Palmer Ranch (Turtle Rock, Hamptons), Three Oaks, Center Gate Sarasota Boating Life: Tropical Shores, Phillippi Creek, Siesta Key Grand Canal Best of All Worlds: Bird Key, St. Armand’s Circle
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
Economists gave Sarasota County commissioners a forecast on the economy Wednesday, offering some hope that things are turning around. Economists laid out their outlook to county commissioners, and the forecast is looking bright. "We are still dealing with obviously some challenging times. However, on the horizon projects 2013-2014 until we see our way back to the good old days," says Jeff Maultsby, business and economic development developer for Sarasota County. Maultsby is noticing a few rays of sunshine, singling out the stabilizing Sarasota FL housing market as one key indicator suggesting that the economy is improving. In Sarasota, new home construction was up 65% in May compared to a year ago. Existing home sales are rising as well. The Sarasota Association of Realtors® is reportin...
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
Sarasota is located in the southeastern area of the United States, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west.If the word Sarasota have had an actual meaning, that would have been translated in the form of "sparkling sand beneath the sun". Let me draw you a picture that defines the amazing world of Sarasota: hot, ivory sands, azure waters, pure tranquility, luscious tropical landscapes and many more.Looking to relocate to Sarasota would be like indulging yourself a tasty ice-cream desert with colorful mini umbrellas after days of unbearable diets. What could be the wrong in spending a few unforgettable days away from the ordinary? Just close your eyes and imagine you're already there: breathe the salty, fresh breeze coming from the Atlantic Ocean, taste it on your lips, feel the white s...
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
Had to share this image of this Sarasota native that was just hanging around the other day near the Sarasota Bridge that connects Downtown Sarasota with Bird Key, St. Armands, Lido Key and Longboat Key.   The wildlife in Sarasota is truly something to cherish and enjoy.  The majesty of this particular bird is something else.  I hope, wherever you are in the country or around the world, that you enjoy this just as much as I did when I took it.And, in case you wondered, the beaches in the Sarasota Area are clean and clear as can be, no oil to be spotted, no tar balls.  The only oil is sun-tan oil being spread on by tourist and those that call Sarasota Home. 
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
After a period of repair and refreshing, the "Unconditional Surrender" Statue or "The Kiss" as it is also known has returned to the Sarasota Bayfront. "Unconditional Surrender" was created by eminent artist, J. Seward Johnson. The first rendering of "Unconditional Surrender" was a life-sized version that appeared in Times Square in 2005 to commemorate the announcement sixty-years before of the end of WWII. Later the 26-foot version was sited at Snug Harbor in New York for a month before being moved to Sarasota where many of the more patriotic residents wanted it to remain. And so far it has, after a brief visit to San Diego a few years back.
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By Regina Brassil, ABR, AHWD, e-Pro
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
As local buyers' agents, we are often asked "where would you live?" Siesta Key remains my favorite, but over the years, our customes have voted with their checkbook for other awesome places to call home - are there any places you would add to the list? Sarasota City Living: Laurel Park, Condo on the Bay,  Golden Gate Point, Avondale, Bungalow Hill Sarasota Family Life: Palmer Ranch (Turtle Rock, Hamptons), Three Oaks, Center Gate Sarasota Beach Living:  Casey Key, Lido Shores, Palm Island (Siesta Key) Sarasota Golf & Country Clubs: University Park, Stoneybrook Sarasota Boating Life: Tropical Shores, Phillippi Creek, Siesta Key Grand Canal Best of All Worlds: Bird Key, St. Armand's Circle
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Sarasota Home Ownership Sarasota home ownership has several benefits: 1) Florida Homestead Exemption- To qualify, your home must be your primary residence more than six months per year.  You will be asked to prove residency with a valid Florida drivers license and/or voters registration card. This exemption allows for the deduction of $50,000 from the assessed value of your home before taxes are calculated. Once homesteaded, the property also qualifies for the Save our Homes Cap, which may save you thousands over the years as the market recovers. 2) Home Mortgage Interest Deduction- In most cases you can deduct the interest you pay on a loan secured by your home, regardless of if it is a first, second or even third mortgage. Home equity lines and lines of credit are also eligible. 3) De...
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By Regina Brassil, ABR, AHWD, e-Pro
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Ok, maybe not in the galaxy...yet. In October the Today Show proclaimed that Sarasota was the #1 real estate value in the United States. Recently, the International Property Journal reported that Sarasota was the #1 real estate value in the Western World. The Western World? That should get someone's attention. Sarasota is internationally known as a beautiful, cultural and sophisticated. Siesta Key Beach was recently named the #2 beach in the country for the second year in a row. Our waterfront property, beachfront property, golf course property, equestrian property...all are an excellent value right now. The best value in the known universe, I suspect.         
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Assisted Living Communities in Sarasota, Florida There are many choices available to those in their golden years who require some degree of assistance or care. Below is a sampling of what the Sarasota real estate market has to offer. For a more complete list and contact info, please visit Assisted Living Communities in Sarasota. Palmer Club At Prestancia – designed for gracious living and utmost comfort.Variety of activities include card games, live entertainment, dancing and discussion groups. Concierge service, and dining options at the Palmer Club dining room. Located across from Sarasota Square Mall and movie theaters. Pines of Sarasota is a charitable non-profit community dedicated to providing to adults with limited resources excellent care encompassing health, social, and support...
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
This year, Sarasota recognizes the arrival of Bertha Palmer in Sarasota. During the spring of 1910, this dynamic woman of great wealth and international business renown showed up in the little known Sarasota and immediately fell in love. She built not only her own home, but Sarasota homes for many of her friends and relatives to join her in the little jewel on the Gulf she had discovered. She knew it was special. Now, one hundred years later, we see she was absolutely correct! Sarasota is known world wide as a cultural haven, a sophisticated Gulf Coast city, and home to one of the planet’s top beaches. Who wouldn’t want to purchase Sarasota real estate or live here? Click here for more information on today's Palmer Ranch!  
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
Search Longboat Key FL Condos for Sale by Community: Select a community name to view a list of active condos for sale. Aquarius Beaches Beachplace Bleu Claire Castillian En Provence Fairway Bay Grand Bay Grand Mariner Inn on the Beach Islands West L'Ambiance La Firenza Longboat Key Towers Players Club Pierre Positano Promenade Regent Place Sanctuary Sea Gate Club Seaplace Sunset Beach Tangerine Bay Vizcaya Water Club Longboat Key is a barrier key / island located just west of Sarasota Florida.  Some of the condo communities are on the gulf side of Longboat Key, while others face Sarasota Bay and the skyline of Downtown Sarasota.  Each has its own character and amenities.  That is why Sarasota Choice Homes has dedicated a section of its website to Longboat Key FL Condos for Sale with ind...
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
Some information about Keller Williams: Keller Williams Realty is a real estate franchise company with over 78,000 real estate agents, operating in more than 695 market centers (offices) across the United States and Canada. Keller Williams Realty is currently the third-largest residential real estate company in the United States.Sarasota Choice Homes is with Sarasota FL Keller Williams because Keller Williams allows us to work within the best brokerage structure to ultimately serve you, the buyers and seller of Sarasota Florida real estate.  Sarasota FL Keller Williams has a belief system that Sarasota Choice Homes backs, supports and strives to implement on a daily basis when working with Sarasota Florida buyers and sellers.  It is called the  WI4C2TS (pronounced - Why Four Cee Two Tee...
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
Imagine living in a 6000 sq. foot waterfront Sarasota Penthouse condo overlooking the crystal blue waters of the gulf, surrounded by all of the luxurious ambiance that you could want for or desire.  This is just an example of the current Sarasota FL Condos for Sale that are located on the Sarasota Choice Homes website for your viewing, purchasing and living pleasures.While not all of the Sarasota FL Condos for Sale on the website feature wine cellars or gourmet kitchens, the selection is impressive none the less.By grouping together the Sarasota FL Condos for Sale into one location, potential condo buyers are empowered to search at their own pace.  Listings include number of bedrooms and number of bathrooms for the unit, along with the total square footage.  Each detailed property page ...
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Owning a home is one thing, owning a home on the water takes it to a whole new level of enjoyment and pride.  Living on the water is not just owning, it is a lifestyle, embodied by the opportunities that the water provides for recreation and relaxation.  A waterfront home take this experience to the upper echelons of enjoyment.  An area that embodies these principles is Sarasota Florida.  You can click here to view a presentation of Sarasota FL Waterfront Homes for Sale.Of the Waterfront Homes for Sale in Sarasota Florida, you will find a couple of main categories of homes and condos, based upon the location of the properties lot in relation to the water.  These include Beachfront, Bay Front, Gulf to Bay homes and those properties located along various inlets and waterways throughout th...
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
As of this writing - there are 68 Sarasota FL Foreclosed Homes and Short Sales listed for sale in Sarasota Florida and the surrounding areas.These homes and condos range in price from a $2,875,000 short sale waterfront home in prestigious Harbor Acres - 1392 HARBOR DR SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34239 that was listed for $5.5 million down to a 1877 sq foot condo listed for $575,000 with "expansive views of the gulf" located at 4822 OCEAN BLVD PH-C SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34242.Each and every property provides buyers and investors it own unique opportunity to take advantage of the current market conditions that have fallen upon these Sarasota FL Foreclosed Homes and Short Sales for sale.One thing that Sarasota Choice Homes has done is create a special page that only list the Sarasota FL Foreclosed Homes...
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By Charlottesville Choice Homes
(Keller Williams Realty)
Sarasota Florida is located on the gulf coast of Florida, just south of Tampa Bay and North of Fort Myers and Naples.The Sarasota FL Real Estate market has seen it's share of ups and downs over the past few years, as has the entire country.  Sarasota is unique in that it has such a diverse array of real estate offerings.  From multi million dollar Luxury estates, golf course communities and waterfront homes to well manicured communities with single family homes and condo complexes.The average annual temperature for Sarasota Florida is 83 degrees, making it a great destination for those looking to escape the colder climates in the northern part of the United States, Canada and Overseas. Overseas buyers can take advantage of the fluctuations in the Sarasota FL Real Estate as compared to o...
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Sarasota's Bayfront Park One of the amazing perks of living downtown is the proximity to one of the hubs of activity in Sarasota – the beautiful Bayfront Park, also known as Island Park. The park juts out into Sarasota Bay from its location at Gulfstream and Ringling Boulevards. The park is surrounded by water, and is flanked by the marina on one side, and private boats anchored in open water to the south. Views of Siesta Key; Lido, Longboat and Bird Key; and the John Ringling Bridge are all around you. Simply turn around to view the clean and sparkling Sarasota skyline.  Benches under huge banyan trees offer old Florida style shade, many even swing under the trees branches – bring your lemonade! A huge expanse of grass in the center of the park is great for sunning or reading while wor...
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Federal Tax Credit Deadline aids Sarasota Real Estate Market The Senate last passed HR 5623, which extends the closing date to qualify for the home buyer tax credit. Home buyers must still have had a contract signed by April 30, 2010, but the previous closing deadline of June 30, 2010, has been extended to Sept. 30, 2010.  The National Association of Realtors estimates that if the bill is approved by President Obama, it will benefit more than 14,000 contracts in Florida, benefiting the Sarasota real estate market as well. For more info, visit Sarasota real estate!
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
  All about Federal Housing Administraion Loans FHA loans are mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and issued by lenders who qualify. However, as a popular financing option, FHA loans are still largely misunderstood. The facts regarding FHA loans were provided in part by FHA Pros, LLC, a national FHA condo approval service. * FHA Loans Are Not Only For Low Income Borrowers. FHA loans are available to everyone, with no maximum income restriction. Borrowers do need to submit income and asset verification documentation. * FHA Loans Are Not Only For First-Time Buyers. For more information, visit Sarasota real estate FHA. * FHA Loans Are Available for Large Loans. The government recently raised the maximum loan amount from its original cap of $362,790 to $793,750 as...
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Kayaking Lido Key's mangrove tunnels, Sarasota style! Last weekend we went for a great paddle through the famous mangrove tunnels on the bay side of Lido Key, just off Sarasota, Florida. Wildlife is abundant, with fish practically jumping in the boat and many species of birds including herons, osprey, and bald eagle. There are five main tunnels that are some heavily canopies by mangroves, it is almost dark inside! After that, we went to Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.
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