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Properties to Watch as I-75 Overpass Moves Forward

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 29th, 2016 – Heightened market interest may be expected on attractively priced Sarasota homes for sale off Richardson Road east and west of Interstate 75.

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Lakewood Ranch Flexes Commercial Strength

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 28th, 2016 – Echoes of the current residential construction boom in Lakewood Ranch (LWR) are reverberating in the master development’s commercial real estat…

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Are Buyers Backpedaling on Dream Homes?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 27th, 2016 – Take notice if some realtors say that many first-time home buyers would likely settle for less home in 2017.

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Change Seeping into Sarasota Downtown’s Character

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 26th, 2016 – A new flavor is being injected into the character of downtown Sarasota besides the dramatic change in its skyline courtesy of ongoing major prope…

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Sarasota Downtown Building Bonanza: Plenty of Fizz Left

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 22nd, 2016 – There’s plenty of gas left in the building boom which now reverberates in and around the Sarasota downtown.

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Waterfront Communities Stepping into the Limelight

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 21st, 2016 – A rich collection of waterfront homes in several Suncoast communities are set for completion this 2016, well in time to reap some marketing mile…

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Willow-Ellenton Trail Gains Headway

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 20th, 2016 – Added vigor could be expected on north Manatee homes for sale, particularly to those along the Erie Road stretch of the planned Willow-Ellenton G…

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Lakewood Ranch Sustains North Expansion

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 19th, 2016 – Lakewood Ranch continues to add even more rooftops, as sales move forward on two new communities at its northern edge while a separate project ne…

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Project Revivals Spur North Manatee Development Further

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 15th, 2016 – The primarily agricultural/vacant land off Interstate 75 between Moccasin Wallow and Buckeye Road continues to mold itself as one of the high-gro…

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Shoreview Debuts at LWR Waterside

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 14th, 2016 – National builder Pulte Homes has launched its marketing this December for Shoreview, the first neighborhood of the 3,500-acre Lakewood Ranch at W…

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Esplanade Expands Taylor Morrison’s Palmer Ranch Footprint Further

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 13th, 2016 – Taylor Morrison, one of the nation’s top homebuilders, bought 227 acres in Palmer Ranch in late November.

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Where to Go this Home Selling Season

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 12th, 2016 – There’s been a strong uptick in the inventory homes for sale in Sarasota in recent months, as clearly seen in a 15.

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Luxury Condo Sales Going Strong in Barrier Islands

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 8th, 2016 – Turnover of luxury condominium has been notably strong in the barrier islands of Siesta and Longboat Keys this year, with some new property develo…

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Midtown Sarasota Builds Go Uptempo

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 7th, 2016 – Momentum continues to build up in the transformation of midtown Sarasota as yet more development projects, including a hotel and a townhouse, were…

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State Road 64 Development Project is on a Roll

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 6th, 2016 – Two new communities south of State Road 64 in East Bradenton—Eagle Trace and Serenity Creek— will soon get richer by a few more local amenitie…

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In Focus: Pinecraft’s Unique Amish Community and a Charming Neighbor

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 5th, 2016 – More visitors, and possibly new residents, can soon experience Pinecraft, a unique Sarasota community originally set up by religious Amish and Men…

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Two Knockdowns, But More Longboat Key Projects Pipelined

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 1st, 2016 – In the November elections, voters rejected two projects which would have added new home builds in Longboat Key.

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Who Wants More Thrills from Riverside Park?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 30th, 2016 – Check this out.

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Dolphin Tower

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Dolphin Tower Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

Certificates of occupancy are now being issued for condos in Dolphin Tower.

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Solar Power Shining Brighter in SW Florida Region

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 29th, 2016 – Green home lovers, take note.

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Sarasota Memorial Forges Stronger Health Infrastructure

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 28th, 2016 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to provide a strong boost to the local health care infrastructure, undoubtedly one of the pillars supp…

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Palmetto Takes Strong Strides to the Future

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 23rd, 2016 – Include Palmetto amongst the hubs of future growth in Manatee County.

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Murdock Village Development Takes the Road Anew

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22nd, 2016 – It’s now green and go again for the Murdock Village, a multi-use development that Charlotte County initiated in 2002 but went into hibernation …

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Manatee Takes the Road of Complete Streets

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 21st, 2016 – Residents at Whitfield and Shadybrook Village shall be amongst the first folks to have a sampling of the various benefits of Complete Streets, an…

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Are High-end Homes Poised for a Post-election Rebound?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 17th, 2016 – A more vibrant activity in the home market could be expected, with the contentious U.S.

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More Housing Choices Roll Out East of Downtown Bradenton

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 16th, 2016 – New residential choices continue to sprout east of downtown Bradenton, with the recent market introduction of carriage homes and penthouses at Ti…

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Coral Caye: A New Market Hotspot in Charlotte County

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 15th, 2016 – Thanks to the recent uptick of the housing market in Charlotte County, Coral Caye, a new community in Cape Haze just south of the old Rotonda Wes…

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Braden Woods Neighborhoods Keep Old Florida Charm

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 14th, 2016 – The natural beauty and wide-open spaces iconic of an Old Florida community are no longer in jeopardy at the Braden Woods neighborhoods of East Ma…

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At 100—The Story Continues at McClellan Park Community

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 10th, 2016 – Established in 1916 only a year after Sarasota was incorporated as a city, McClellan Park continues to make history and reshape itself as an exci…

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A Gamut of Choices Runs in Lakewood Ranch Home Tour

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 9th, 2016 – Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR) got all bases covered in its 2016 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes with this annual showcase of the master development 

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Leads Are Heating Up at Jacaranda Corridor

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 8th, 2016 – Realtors are keeping an eye on the Jacaranda Blvd. corridor in Venice for an expected uptick in home buying interest.

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A Tax Break Boosts Manatee’s Historic Homes and Neighborhoods

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 7th, 2016 – Here’s one boost to preserving the charm and character of vintage neighborhoods in Bradenton, such as those in Warner’s Bayou; the Manatee Cou…

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Sarasota Stamps Its Class in Higher Learning

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 3rd, 2016 – Two institutions for higher learning in Sarasota continue to grow their prestige, thus adding to the market strength of residential properties in …

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Osprey School Guards Crown as Top Florida High

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 2nd, 2016 – Pursuit of excellence continues this school year for Pine View High School in Osprey after regaining its top 10 national ranking and leader of the…

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Free Trolley Service Coming to Siesta Key

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 1st, 2016 – An open-air free trolley service to and from Siesta Key is expected to start operating between this December and February 2017.

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Benderson Eyes More Homes Off University Place

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 31st, 2016 – Options for new builds will soon boost the stock of existing homes at University Place and in its neighborhoods Savannah Preserve and Carolina Lan…

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What’s the Buzz in East Downtown Sarasota?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 27th, 2016 – Development is fast catching up in east downtown Sarasota along the flanks of U.S. 301 (Washington Blvd).

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Two More Join West Manatee Homebuilding Queue

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 26th, 2016 – It’s green and go for two property development projects in West Manatee—Peninsula Bay and Tides End—with their final approval of the Manatee…

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Realtors Ponder Impact of Climate Change

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 25th, 2016 – The Realtors Association of Manatee and Sarasota (RAMS) has taken steps to be on top of the issue of climate change and its impact on the real est…

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Lakeside Plantation Homes Get a Sales Push

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 24th, 2016 – Increased buying interest looms for Sarasota homes for sale in Lakeside Plantation.

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Lake Timber Fires Off Home Sales in Babcock Ranch

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 23rd, 2016 – Prospective buyers of homes for sale in Charlotte County, barring any major hitch, will be touring builder models starting early next year in Lake…

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Housing Industry Girds for a Builders’ Shakeup

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 23rd, 2016 – Much remains to be seen from the housing sector’s post-Great Recession recovery with the recent power play amongst Lennar Homes, WCI Communities…

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Why This Banker Is Bullish on Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 22nd, 2016 – Stonegate Bank is one financial institution which sure has a positive outlook on the Southwest Florida economy, particularly the region’s proper…

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Risdon Condo Rising Amidst Growth in Rosemary‒Fruitville

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 22nd, 2016 – Future residents of Risdon on 5th, a mixed-use condo project at the Rosemary district, will find a bountiful line up of nearby attractions matchin…

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Preserving the Charm of Palma Sola Scenic Highway

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 21st, 2016 – The first phase of the resource protection, preservation, and enhancement project for Palma Sola Scenic Highway successfully kicked off in Septemb…

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How Realtors Advocate for Affordable Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 21st, 2016 – The Realtors Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) continues to champion affordable housing.

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SE Bradenton Warms Up for New Housing Project

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 20th, 2016 – A long-pending plan for a townhouse development called the Preserve at Walden Lake off 33rd Street East in southeast Bradenton appears gaining ste…

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North Port Says Let’s Play to Woo Residents

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 20th, 2016 – Plans that the city of North Port adopted earlier to help retain and attract residents through more and better equipped places to play have begun …

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New Business Players Add Verve to North Port Homes for Sale

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 19th, 2016 – A flurry of new businesses coming into the city of North Port promises to lend further excitement to its residential property market in the months…

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Why More Home Buyers Are Flocking to Charlotte

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 19th, 2016 – More home buyers appear gravitating towards properties in Charlotte County, recent monthly data from Florida Realtors© show.

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Buying Competition from Home Flippers Ease

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 18th, 2016 – Here’s encouraging news for aspiring buyers of distressed Suncoast residential properties for rehabbing and keeping them for their own use.

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Manatee Mulls Infill Developments in Bradenton

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 17th, 2016 – If plans do not miscarry, development of surplus Manatee county lands for housing, including those in Bradenton’s urban corridors, could be unde…

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

 If you have spent time wandering on Siesta Key, you probably have traveled down Higel Avenue at some point in your exploration of this magnificent island and its crystal sand beaches.

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Hibernate on Siesta Key

 People who get used to the everyday busy and hectic scenes of the professional world, tend to dream of retirement that is near serenity and distant to all the pressures of the world.

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The Main Event: Top Beaches

 The main attraction on Siesta Key and the island’s claim to fame is its 40-acre crystal beach, which was verified by Harvard University’s geology department as being 99 percent pure quartz.

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The Big Debate: Midnight Pass

 Through Palmer Point Beach, Siesta Key now connects to Casey Key over Midnight Pass, which was closed off by human intervention in 1984.

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The Architectural Flavor: Paul Rudolph

 In addition to its beautiful beaches and natural habitats, Siesta Key also stands out for its unique residences.

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The Word: Siesta Key Authors

 After you’ve had a behind the scenes look at Siesta Key and the island’s tropical habitat first hand, take time to kick back and enjoy the literary legacy of the island’s renowned writers of day…

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Sarasota Beach

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The land and developments just north and north west of Siesta Key Beach are all part of the Sarasota Beach subdivision.

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Siesta Isles

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 Siesta Isles is a waterfront development made up of two small man made islands in the center of Siesta Key just north of Siesta Key Beach.

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Siesta Rev

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 Siesta Rev is part of a 1913 re-plat of Siesta Key. Siesta Rev is the further most northern development on the island.

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Siesta Cove

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 Siesta Cove is the Siesta Key development located just south of Hidden Harbor.

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Sandy Hook

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 Mary Rockwell Hook was a pioneer in the history of architecture.

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The Sanderling Club

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 The Sanderling Club of Siesta Key is the most exclusive neighborhood on Siesta Key.

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Riegels Landing

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 The gated community of Riegels landing is located just north of the Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road intersection on the bay side of Siesta Ke…

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Roberts Point

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 Siesta Key is an 8 mile long barrier island located offshore from Sarasota Florida.

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Polynesian Gardens

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 Polynesian Gardens is a Siesta Key resort community of 74 villa residences.

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Point Crisp

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If you are in the market for an extremely exclusive Siesta Key Community, Point Crisp is certainly a neighborhood that should be on your sh…

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Point of Rocks

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 Point of Rocks is a residential neighborhood located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Hidden Harbor

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 Once you have arrived in Hidden Harbor you will be welcomed by tropical island foliage and winding cobblestone streets.

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Hamilton Club

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 Just north of Cocoanut Bayou and south of the Siesta Rev re-plat lies the small townhouse enclave known as Hamilton Club.

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Gulfmead Estates

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One of Siesta Keys smallest and most historic developments is Gulfmead estates.

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Cocoanut Bayou

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 Large lot sizes are a prime feature of the estates located in Cocoanut Bayou on Siesta Key.

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Bayou Louise

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 If you are looking for some very unique residences with Gulf of Mexico frontage, one of the most unique and most historic developments on Siest…

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Bay Island

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Siesta Key offers a myriad of neighborhoods that offer the many architectural styles that define island living.

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