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New Home Builds Set at Longbeach Village

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 27, 2017 – Prices of Sarasota condos for sale showed signs of softening in April, and this trend is likely to persist in the months ahead.

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Funding Eyed for Urgent Manatee Projects

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 27th, 2017 – Manatee County is considering a $1.

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Shoreview Homes Rising Fast at Waterside

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 27, 2017 – Prices of Sarasota condos for sale showed signs of softening in April, and this trend is likely to persist in the months ahead.

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Boca Royale Sales Ramping Up for Neal Communities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 28th, 2017 – Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Englewood looms as one of the best-selling properties of Neal Communities for 2017.

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Margaritaville: A New Excitement at Harbour Isle

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 4th, 2017 – Market interest on the Harbour Isle community in Harbour Isle on Anna Maria Sound could pick up some more after selling 24 residences during the last …

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Sarasota Condo Sale Prices Soften as Inventory Rises

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 27th, 2017 – Prices of Sarasota condos for sale showed signs of softening in April, and this trend is likely to persist in the months ahead.

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More Home Investors Back in Sarasota?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 22nd, 2017 – Sellers of single family homes in Sarasota seeking a fast cash sale now appear to have better chances at sealing a quick deal, recent real estate dat…

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North Port Plans More Amenities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 21st, 2017 – More city services are coming to residents of North Port, the largest and fastest-growing municipality of Sarasota which is again expected to log the…

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Zahrada

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Zahrada Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

Zahrada is mixed-use condominium launched in early 2017 at the Rosemary District that helped b…

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Risdon on 5th

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Risdon on 5th Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

Risdon on 5th is a development in the Rosemary District which brings a new standard to t…

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1500 State Street

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M/I Homes Expands Footprint to Oasis at West Villages

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 20th, 2017 – National builder M/I Homes has announced that it will soon be building at the West Villages, a fast-growing master-planned development straddling the…

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Medallion Girds for 360-home Project off Rye Road

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 1st, 2017 – More roofs loom to be added at the Rye Road corridor that already teems with pre-construction sales listings at the Del Tierra and Rye Wilderness comm…

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Texas Developer’s Payne Park Village Okayed

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 31st, 2017 – Expect a spike on market activity on Sarasota homes for sale around the Alta Vista neighborhood, Ringling Park and Paver Park.

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7 One One Palm

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7 One One Palm Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

A boutique condominium of just 16 residences, 7 One One Palm corners one of the top lo…

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Redevelopment Moves Forward in Southwest Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 30th, 2017 – Market activity could pick up some more at the condominium community of Wildewood Springs in South Bradenton where some 20 units were sold since Janua…

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Beneva Communities Look Upbeat as Area Retailers Mull Expansion

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 25th, 2017 – Readings on the market of Sarasota homes for sale in communities flanking Beneva Road, such as those in Glen Oaks and Fairway Oaks must be upbeat, as …

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Impact of Venice Workforce Housing Weighed

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 24th, 2017 – Residents and developers of communities off East Laurel Road in Venice are keeping a close eye on a planned workforce housing on Knights Trail Road an…

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Orange Club

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Orange Club Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

The Orange Club is a new multifamily home development which broke ground in 2016 and set f…

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Safety Improvements Set at I-75–SR 64 Interchange

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 23rd, 2017 – Bradenton homes for sale around the Interstate 75 interchange at State Road 64 may pick up some steam from the interchange’s long-anticipated safety…

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Concept Drawn for New Anna Maria Span

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 18th, 2017 – The location of Bradenton Beach condos Sunbow Bay, Sandy Pointe and Westbay Cove promises to get even more scenic, judging from the aesthetical design…

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Hunters Point: New Development Set at Cortez

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 17th, 2017 – Prospective buyers of homes for sale in Cortez will find no builds newer than the residences built in the 2000s at Harbour Landings, but this could so…

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Sarasota–Anna Maria Ferry Set for July Opening

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 16th, 2017 – Will daily commuters between Sarasota and Anna Maria Island have ferry and water taxis part of their commuting habits? Two entrepreneurs are convinced…

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Home Demand, Inventory Building Up in South County

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 11th, 2017 – More inventory becoming available is driving the home market higher in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and North Port, according to Peter Rivera, preside…

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Kolter Launches Artistry Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 10th, 2017 – The West Palm Beach-based Kolter Group, after entering The Vue, The Mark and The Grande at the Ritz-Carlton in the derby of Sarasota condos for sale, …

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Q

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Q Townhouses for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236Q is a cluster of townhomes masterfully constructed in contemporary, modern architecture off Ringling …

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“Save Celery Fields” Campaign Gains First Victory

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 9th, 2017 – No warehouse will be built near Celery Fields, a piece of good news for residential property owners with recent market listings close to this popular w…

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Harborside El Jobean: New Waterfront Community in Port Charlotte

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 4th, 2017 – Selling has stepped up at the new waterfront development of Harborside El Jobean Beach & Yacht Club in Port Charlotte, a move well in synch with the re…

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Babcock Ranch Marketing Shifts to Overdrive

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 3rd, 2017 – Marketing for the solar-powered town Babcock Ranch in Charlotte County has shifted to overdrive with event after event being held to promote this new d…

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The Mark

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The Mark Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

The Mark is a mixed-use condominium which has walkability as one of its strongest draws for p…

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Home Selling Season Peaks But Sellers Remain Active

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 2nd, 2017 – The active listings inventory of single family homes continues to grow in the Sarasota region even as the peak spring selling season is now on its tail…

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Homebuilding Steps Up at Esplanade at LWR

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 27th, 2017 – Construction of new homes has stepped up at Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch, with its builder-developer Taylor Morrison apparently e…

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What’s New in Waterfront Communities?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 26th, 2017 – Construction of waterfront homes for sale in Sarasota and Manatee is on an upward trajectory, with new builds rising at several existing neighborhoo…

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The Courtyard at Citrus

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The Courtyard at Citrus Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

The Courtyard at Citrus is the phase II of the mixed-use development Citrus Sq…

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Bradenton Recasts Its Downtown

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 25th, 2017 – The city center of Bradenton is fast shaping up as the downtown that the locals no longer used to know. This marked shift is for the better though.

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Manatee Sets Affordable Housing Incentives

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 20th, 2017 – An advisory committee tasked to draft incentives for affordable housing in Manatee County has come up with a four-point plan which could soon help e…

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Check Out This Housing Hotspot in Parrish

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 19th, 2017 – Golf Course Road, host to new and thriving neighborhoods in Parrish like Twin Rivers and Gamble Creek Estates, is poised to add another exciting com…

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Citrus Square

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Citrus Square Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

Citrus Square is a small community of townhouses on 445 North Orange Avenue, Rosemary Di…

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Townhouse Market Revving Up

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 18th, 2017 – Include townhouses amongst the residential types in the Manatee‒Sarasota real estate market where activity has recently shifted to high gear, matc…

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Sanctuary Cove Girds for First Home Builds

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 13th, 2017 – Picks on homes for sale are quite few in South Oak and Plantation Bay Estates, neighboring communities of Feld Entertainment Studios at the border o…

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New Public Parks Eyed in Northeast Venice

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 12th, 2017 – Public park facilities, long in the wish list of folks in northeast Venice, is a need soon to be filled and, in the process, also help spur market i…

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The Grande at the Ritz-Carlton Residences

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The Grande at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

The Grande at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota, builds …

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More Condo Choices Unveiled at Rosemary District

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 11th, 2017 – The current building boom at the Rosemary District continues to provide enticing alternatives to downtown Sarasota condos for sale with the recent m…

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Longboat Art Center Move: A New Inspiration to Bay Isles

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 6th, 2017 – An inspiring cultural dimension will soon be added to the communities and neighborhoods of Bay Isles as plans are being firmed up for a new facility …

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Sarasota Condo Market Rises into Buyers’ Territory

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 5th, 2017 – Pricing advantage for Sarasota condos for sale has tilted in favor of buyers and has grown more attractive particularly to investors and snowbirds in…

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The Pearl

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The Pearl Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

The Pearl is a new condominium at the 22-acre Golden Gate Point Peninsula that revives the i…

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The Meadows Country Club Projects OK’d

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 4th, 2017 – Initiatives at updating and modernizing key areas in The Meadows Country Club, a prime destination for Sarasota homes for sale for over 40 years, hav…

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Honore Sweetens Picks for New DiVosta Builds

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 30th, 2017 – Count builder DiVosta Homes amongst those reaping positive vibes from the extension of Honore Avenue to Pinebrook and Laurel roads in South County, …

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Riviera Dunes: A Market to Watch as Palmetto Steps Up to the Plate

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 29th, 2017 – Riviera Dunes in Palmetto is likely to draw more market attention moving forward this 2017.

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Allure

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Allure Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

Allure is a boutique condominium which brings a new dimension to the Golden Gate Point Peninsu…

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New Builds on Parade at Trevesta, Willow Walk

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 28th, 2017 – Prospective home buyers who missed out on affordable choices at Palmetto in North Manatee now has another chance at two nearby new communities—Tre…

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Home Sales Gain Steam at Rosedale Corridor

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 27th, 2017 – Recent market activity has picked up significantly at Rosedale Golf & Country Club where some 16 sales have been posted since January and five newly…

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Lakewood Ranch Sets 4 New Parks with Trail Interlink

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 23rd, 2017 – The lifestyle looms to turn even much more fun and cooler at Greenbrook Village and Bridgewater as a new park will soon rise near these two communit…

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Spice Bay: Hotspot for Siesta Key Homes for Sale

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 22nd, 2017 – Spice Bay is poised for an even larger presence in the upbeat luxury home market in Siesta Key this year after a record sale was closed in this gate…

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Venice Home Market Is Sizzling Hot

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 21st, 2017 – Growth momentum appears rapidly building up in the residential property market of Venice as recent home sales have been consistently strong in this …

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Which Neighborhoods Are Hot in East Downtown Sarasota?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 20th, 2017 – Residential properties in older communities east of downtown Sarasota, like Paver Park and Alta Vista, are getting increased market attention these …

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Lennar Steps Up Selling at Lakewood National

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 16th, 2017 – Marketing of residences has stepped up notches higher at Lakewood National shortly after its developer, Lennar Corp.

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Manatee Beefing Up Park Amenities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 15th, 2017 – Manatee is expected to complete a 15-year parks master plan this spring, but this early, local officials have already launched several initiatives t…

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Sarasota Communities Rally for Celery Fields

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 14th, 2017 – Meadow Walk may have preceded the Vilano in developing Sarasota homes for sale by over a decade.

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Commercial Projects Hot on the Track of New Communities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 13th, 2017 – Where residential construction goes, commercial projects follow.

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Neal Sets Grand Lakes in South Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 9th, 2017 – Residents of Serenoa Golf Club may soon find themselves having new neighbors, with Neal Communities’ pursuit of a new development adjacent to their…

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Rosy Prospects Seen for Luxury Real Estate in 2017

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 8th, 2017 – Closed deals on luxury Sarasota homes for sale dropped 7.

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Multifamily Home Market Off to a Hot Start

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 7th, 2017 – The condominium‒townhome market in Sarasota and Manatee is off to a strong start this year, with the pool of buyers apparently growing larger and t…

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Sarasota Building Boom to Spill Over the 2020s

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 6th, 2017 – Builders will be busy in northwest of downtown Sarasota well after year 2020 as pre-planning has formally started for the redevelopment of the city-o…

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Harvest Comes Richer for Mid-priced New Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 2nd, 2017 – Prospective buyers of new home builds priced just around the mid-$200s will find more plentiful picks in Southwest Florida this year, a new research …

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West Palmetto Makeover Kick-starts Urban Core Revitalization

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 1st, 2017 – Residents of Regatta Pointe, Ardmore subdivision and other communities in West Palmetto can expect yet better things to come in their neighborhoods.

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Perfect for Island Homecoming: New Beach and Park Upgrades

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 28th, 2017 – Seasonal residents of Longboat Key coming home this spring and summer will find themselves practically having a new beach as well as upgraded fac…

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Sports Tourism: New Growth Driver for Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 27th 2017 – The economic impact of sports tourism in Sarasota and the tailwinds it provide to the property market promises to get bigger this year and further…

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As a Home Pick, What Makes Sarasota Tick?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 23rd 2017 – Recent data from U.S.

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BIA Struts Grander 2017 Parade of Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 22nd 2017 – The Manatee‒Sarasota Building Industry Association (BIA) has again raised the excitement in this year’s edition of its Parade of Homes set Feb…

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Why Not Sell to Downsize in 2017?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 21st 2017 – More folks could be convinced on the merits of downsizing to smaller homes in 2017 and the years ahead.

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Manasota Key Coastline Rehab Moving Forward

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 20th 2017 – The long-delayed Stump Pass Dredging Project, which would set in motion shoreline protection and the sand replenishment of the beaches of Manasota…

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Millennials Warming Up to Lakewood Ranch

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 16th 2017 – Purposive efforts are being taken at Lakewood Ranch (LWR) to attract more millennial home buyers, a demographic that showed rising market activity…

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Where the Going Gets Tough for Some Developers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 15th 2017 – Property development in the Florida Suncoast has definitely shifted to high gear.

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Florida Poised to Outshine Other U.S. Real Estate Markets in 2017

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 14th 2017 – There’s a consensus among industry analysts that Florida could outperform the projections of a 4 percent increase in home values nationwide in 2…

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Neighborhood Priority Upgrades Eyed on Booming Rosemary District

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 13th 2017 – Property owners and developers in Sarasota’s Rosemary District are poised to tackle priorities in revitalizing their locality this year in advan…

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Expect Less Fence-Sitting Home Sellers in 2017

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 9th 2017 – It appears that there’d be not much fence-sitting this year for prospective sellers of Sarasota homes for sale.

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The Sarasota condo market appears headed for a breakout, Here’s Why

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 8th 2017 – The Sarasota condo market appears headed for a breakout, November‒December realtor figures indicate.

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Whitaker Bayou Welcomes New Neighborhood: The Strand

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th 2017 – Neighborhoods around Whitaker Bayou off North Tamiami Trail near the Museum Area will soon have a new addition.

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CORE Project: A New Perk for Harmony at Lakewood Ranch

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 6th 2017 – Home sales in 2016 were logged at just about one per month in the new community of Harmony at Lakewood Ranch, but this pace could pick up moving fo…

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Lakewood Ranch Spawns More Special Events

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 2nd 2017 – The growing popularity of Lakewood Ranch (LWR) as a hub of community activities bodes well for maintaining its ranking amongst the top master-plann…

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Pump Up Begins for Spring Home Selling

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 1st 2017 – The spring home selling season in the Manatee/Sarasota region promises to be as vibrant as ever, with several major real estate events set starting…

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Why the Mood Is Upbeat on South Sarasota Homes for Sale This Year

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 31st 2017 – Residents of The Landings in South Sarasota have one good reason to be cheery in 2017.

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Prospects Bright for Manatee‒Sarasota Housing

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 30th 2017 – Prospects for the housing sector in the Manatee‒Sarasota area loom bright this 2017, with the strong economic indicators and sound economic polic…

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Foreclosure Market Appears Tightening

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 26th 2017 – Brace for some diligent searching and pencil-pushing if your home buying in Sarasota or Manatee in 2017 is focused on foreclosure, REOs or short sa…

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Sarasota Luxury Condo Sales Off to a Sizzling Start

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 25th 2017 – Sales of luxury condos in Sarasota appears off to a sizzling start in 2017 with nine units priced over the $1 million mark already recorded sold in…

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New Urban Downtown Core Shaping Up in East Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 24th 2017 – Residents of existing communities in east Sarasota shall have their first glimpse this 2017 of a new urban downtown core to be developed in the mam…

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Communities to Pick as Trail Extension Gathers More Steam

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 23rd 2017 – Residential communities like Arielle on Palmer Ranch, McIntosh Lake, and Meadowland Circle are well-positioned to draw benefits from the planned no…

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GreyHawk Landing West Is on Track for More Builds

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 19th 2017 – The homebuilding pace could be expected to pick up in 2017 at GreyHawk Landing West where just four newly built residences are listed amongst Brade…

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Legends Bay Poised for Build Out

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 18th 2017 – Market activity could be expected to pick up soon at Legends Bay, a bayfront community in West Bradenton, as its last 82 vacant lots have been rece…

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West Villages Development at Full Throttle

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 17th 2017 – Home construction is going full throttle at the West Villages which appears poised to further improve the fourth place ranking it achieved in 2016 …

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New Year, New Home for Expanding Business Incubator

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 16th 2017 – The Sarasota business incubator HuB is moving this early 2017 to a more central location downtown, a move geared at further cultivating creative en…

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Lake Timber Home Models Open Soon at Babcock Ranch

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 12th 2017 – State Road 31 in east Punta Gorda, erstwhile traversed mainly by ranchers and farmers, would soon be familiar ground for prospective buyers of home…

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South Bradenton Revival Gains Traction

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 11th 2017 – Residents at Hill Park, Oakwood and other subdivisions in Samoset south of downtown Bradenton are pushing for the revitalization of their community…

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Urban Corridor Plan Rolls in South Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 10th 2017 – The redevelopment plan along some of the dormant corridors in Manatee is starting to gain ground in the southern part of the county near the existi…

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Manatee School Gardens: Feeding More than the Mind

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 9th 2017 – The excellent academic training provided in the schools in Manatee is not the only reason why the county suits growing families.

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New Nature Preserve Rises in West Charlotte County

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 5th, 2017 – Consider Cape Haze or Placida if in a search of communities most likely to maintain for a long time their old Florida charm.

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Siesta Key Struts Luxury Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 4th, 2017 – Siesta Key reaffirmed its stature recently as one of the top destinations of luxury homes for sale in the Suncoast with the market listing in Decem…

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Sarasota Girds for Vibrant Condo Market in 2017

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 3rd, 2017 – The Sarasota condo market in November posted robust inventory gains, exerting downward pressure on prices which should help entice more buyers to e…

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Rye Road‒SR 64 Plans Boost New Homes of River Reach

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 2nd, 2017 – Major infrastructure projects brewing on the southern end of Rye Road would soon bring positive vibes on Manatee homes for sale in the new communit…

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