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Waterline Set at Holmes Beach amidst Drive on Sustainable Tourism

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 28, 2017 – Realtors who specialize in homes for sale in Anna Maria may soon be engaging potential buyers booked at the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club.

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SW Florida Draws Strength from Retirees, Foreign Buyers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 24, 2017 – In May this year, an industry analysis cited the North Port–Sarasota–Bradenton area as one of the “10 biggest comeback stories” from the 20…

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Palma Sola Trace

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Palma Sola Trace Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34209

Palma Sola Trace is one of the flagship communities of the West Florida Divis…

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Palma Sola Bay Club

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Palma Sola Bay Club Condos for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34209

Palma Sola Bay Club is a Key West-inspired luxury condominium community l…

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Osprey Landing

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Osprey Landing Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34212

Osprey Landing is a small residential development with 30-plus home sites on a …

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North Port Joins the Big League

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22, 2017 – The city of North Port has joined the big league—this is the takeaway that local realtors brought home from their summit early this November.

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Deals on Distressed Homes for Sale

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 21, 2017 – Prospective home buyers hunting for low-priced distressed properties in Florida will have to try a little harder.

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Harbour Isle

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Harbour Isle Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34209

Harbour Isle is a resort-style waterfront community located at 12300 Manatee Av…

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Mirabella

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Mirabella Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34209

Mirabella is a gated, master-planned residential development for age 55-plus residen…

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One Particular Harbour

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One Particular Harbour Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34209

One Particular Harbour is a waterfront development of Minto Communities…

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Del Tierra

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Del Tierra Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34212

Del Tierra is a gated, family-oriented residential development in East Manatee.

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Glen Creek

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Glen Creek Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34208

Glen Creek is a residential property development on the northeast corner of 26th A…

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Hidden Creek

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Hidden Creek Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34202

Hidden Creek is luxury townhouse development neatly tucked just west across Lakew…

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No Alarm Bells Even as September Home Sales Plummet

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 13, 2017 – Combined closed sales of the Manatee and Sarasota home market dropped a hefty 16.

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Sarasota Reaps Good Numbers Anew

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 9, 2017 – The personal-finance website WalletHub has again awarded high marks to Sarasota in its 2017 analysis of the “Best Small Cities in America.

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Cottages at San Lorenzo

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Cottages at San Lorenzo Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34208

Cottages at San Lorenzo is a residential development of Express Homes,…

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Brookside Estates

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Brookside Estates Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34212

Brookside Estates is one of the best-selling residential communities that we…

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Copperlefe

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Copperlefe Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34212

The Copperlefe community, also known in listings of Bradenton homes for sale as Cop…

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Manatee Sets Incentive Program for Affordable Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 6, 2017 – Searching for relatively newer Bradenton homes for sale priced under the $200s would probably limit the choices to just a handful of condos like the…

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New Redevelopment Funding to Spur Growth in SW Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 3, 2017 – Local government funding of as much as $5.

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Parrish Bats to Preserve Rustic Air amidst New Developments

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 30, 2017 – Civic leaders in Parrish are taking steps to ensure that the major real estate developments planned in their community won’t alter the rustic char…

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Braden Woods Neighborhoods Adding a New Park Preserve

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 27, 2017 – Braden Woods, a charming neighborhood in East Manatee, is already favored by prospective buyers of Bradenton homes for sale for its rustic setting…

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Hampton Lakes

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Hampton Lakes Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34240

Hampton Lakes is one of the new developments that has brought about the rapid g…

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The Woods at Sylvan Lea

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The Woods at Sylvan Lea Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34240

The Woods of Sylvan Lea is a community that M/I Homes of Columbus, Oh…

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Wildgrass

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Wildgrass Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34241

Wildgrass is a small, gated community located off Clark Road just about three miles e…

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Lakewood Ranch Goes Greener with Polo Run

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 18, 2017 – Lakewood Ranch further builds up its standing as one of the biggest green master developments in the country, with its first solar-powered communi…

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LBK Poised to Fast-Track Undergrounding Utilities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 17, 2017 – Five years is the projected timeframe for the completion of the undergrounding of utilities in Longboat Key set to start in 2018.

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Covington Place

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Covington Place Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Covington Place is a deed-restricted community on the southwestern corner of As…

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Country Walk

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Country Walk Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Country Walk is a small neighborhood in the Bee Ridge census designated place (CDP…

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Eastlake

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Eastlake Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34241

Eastlake is one of the first communities to be developed on the eastern stretch of Cla…

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Provence

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Provence Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Experience the quintessential suburban living with a pick of Sarasota homes for sale i…

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Sandhill Lake

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Sandhill Lake Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Sandhill Lake is a new residential development launched in early 2017.

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Palmer Lake

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Palmer Lake Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34232

Palmer Lake is a community of just 77 residences tucked on the easternmost stretch …

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Homebuilders Strut Their Wares at Trevesta

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 12, 2017 – Sales efforts have gained momentum at Trevesta, with its four designated builders hyping up their bets in this new residential development in north …

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Grande Condo Project Is Relocating to the Quay

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 11, 2017 – It looks certain that there will be a change of address for the current market listings of the pre-construction Sarasota condos for sale at The Gran…

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North Port Golf Course Redevelopment Looms

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 6, 2017 – A parcel of 207-plus acres in North Port that was formerly home to the Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club may soon be redeveloped and thus bring som…

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Texas Big Gun Sets Foray in North River Ranch Homebuilding

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 5, 2017 – The country’s top builder, D.R.

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Magnolia Pond

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Magnolia Pond Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Magnolia Pond is a small but well-established community off north the eastern str…

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Luna Bay

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Luna Bay Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Luna Bay is an infill residential property development that national builder …

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Palmer Park

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Palmer Park Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34232

A residence in Palmer Park available on the market is one buying opportuni…

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Parkside Neighborhood Set at Babcock Ranch

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 27, 2017 – The Palm Beach Gardens-based Kitson & Partners has recently added Parkside as another neighborhood in its 17,000-acre Babcock Ranch project in Cha…

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Ashton Oaks

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Ashton Oaks Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Ashton Oaks is a close-knit community of just 20 single family residences …

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Ashton Pointe

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Ashton Palms Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Ashton Pointe is one of several residential property developments that D.

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Ashton Cove

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Ashton Cove Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Ashton Cove is a small neighborhood of just 19 home sites in South County …

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Post-Irma: Consumer Preference May Drift More towards New Builds

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 25, 2017 – There could be a marked shift in buyers’ preference from older pre-owned Florida homes for sale to newer builds or brand new construction in the…

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Palmer Reserve

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Palmer Reserve Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34240

Palmer Reserve is an infill residential development on the flanks of we…

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Ashton Palms

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Ashton Palms Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Ashton Palms is a small community of some 30 home sites which the post-re…

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University Village

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University Village Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34243

University Village is a gated community consisting of some 200 cour…

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New School, Road Extension Boost North Parrish Homes for Sale

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 18, 2017 – Market interest on homes for sale in Parrish is poised to step up further particularly those in its northern communities like Copperstone, Lakesid…

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Pulte Unveils VR Tours of Model Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 18, 2017 – Virtual reality (VR) tours of unbuilt model homes are now part of the marketing tools of the PulteGroup and its subsidiaries in the Sarasota real …

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The Enclave at Forest Lakes

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The Enclave at Forest Lakes Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34232

The Enclave at Forest Lakes is a new neighborhood on the w…

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Valencia at Rosemary Place

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Valencia at Rosemary Place Sarasota Townhomes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236

Valencia at Rosemary Place is a 30-unit townhouse devel…

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The Artisan on Main

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The Artisan on Main Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34237

The Artisan on Main is a development of boutique townhouses which …

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CORE Business Park: A Boon for Summerfield

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 12, 2017 – Much could still be expected from the market activity in Summerfield, the first community to be established in Lakewood Ranch in 1995.

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Hurricane Irma: A Stress Test for Florida Home Insurance

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 12, 2017 – Insurers’ financial strength particularly in Florida will be put to a stress test, industry analysts say, as a result of damage from Hurricane I…

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Market Ripples to Watch as Bayfront Connectivity Rolls

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 5, 2017 – It looks like we’re going to see home construction and market activity rising a notch higher north of Rosemary District as a ripple effect of the…

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Neal Steps on the Gas at Grand Palm

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 5, 2017 – Neal Communities, reaping continued strong sales in its Grand Palm development, has further stepped up its efforts to draw more prospective buyers …

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Villa Amalfi

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Villa Amalfi Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34243

Villa Amalfi is a gated neighborhood that Neal Communities started develo…

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Woodbrook

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Woodbrook Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34243

Woodbrook is a popular development which Neal Communities opened November 20…

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Hammock Park

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Hammock Park Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34232

Hammock Park is a multifamily home development of Atlanta, Georgia-based …

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DR Horton, Medallion Home Face Off in East Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 30, 2017 – National homebuilding giant DR Horton appears meeting head on the overtures of Bradenton-based Medallion Home to woo prospective buyers of Sarasota h…

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Fort Hamer Bridge: A Spur to Parrish Homes for Sale

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 28, 2017 – The newly built Fort Hamer Bridge in Parrish is yet to open to traffic on September 23.

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Waverley

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Waverley Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34241

The community of Waverley is a development of Bradenton-based Medallion Homes.

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Artistry Sarasota

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Artistry Sarasota Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34240

Expect builds of the finest quality in a tour of available residences at Arti…

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Magnolia Point

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Magnolia Point Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34243

Magnolia Point is one of the best-selling developments of Neal Communities, a pr…

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Ashton Woods Steps Up Sarasota Homebuilding

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 23, 2017 – Atlanta, Georgia-based builder Ashton Woods is definitely upbeat after having sold out its communities of Whitaker Park in Sarasota and Palma Vista i…

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New Watercrest Community Makes Waves in Venice

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 21, 2017 – Sales and marketing is in full swing at the new community of Watercrest in Venice, with this development’s clubhouse unveiled in late July and two …

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Woodland Trace

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Woodland Trace Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34243

Woodland Trace is a centrally located community convenient not only to points of…

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Sandhill Preserve

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Sandhill Preserve Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34238

Sandhill Preserve is a community in Palmer Ranch developed by Di…

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Legacy Estates

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Legacy Estates Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34238

Legacy Estates is an upscale satellite neighborhood of Esplanade on…

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Arbor Lakes

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Arbor Lakes Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34238

Arbor Lakes is a family-oriented, 254-acre community in Palmer Ranch l…

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New Amenities for Aquarius Club Condos Coming?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 17, 2017 – Some perks may be added to condos for sale at Aquarius Club in Longboat Key if the revival proposed for its neighboring Colony Beach & Tennis Res…

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Esplanade on Palmer Ranch

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Esplanade on Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34238

Esplanade on Palmer Ranch is the flagship to the resort-inspired comm…

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Cobblestone on Palmer Ranch

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Cobblestone on Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34238

Cobblestone is an active lifestyle community developed in Palmer Ra…

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Strong Equity Gain Prods Move-up Home Buying

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 16, 2017 – The ranks of move-up home buyers in the months ahead are likely to grow larger in Manatee and Sarasota, thus requiring the services of real estate ag…

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Farmhouse-Style Homes, Anyone?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 10, 2017 – Historic Laurel Park and the new community of the Reserve at Honore are coming up with farmhouse-style residences courtesy of David Weekley Homes.

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What Drives New-Home Communities in Lakewood Ranch?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 9, 2017 – More than 10,000 residences sold as of January 2017, and the counting still mounts.

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West Villages Sales Upbeat as Braves Training Center Gains Headway

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 8, 2017 – More home sales could be expected in West Villages even as this master development in North Port, south Sarasota County already reported 526 residen…

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Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch

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Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34238

Hammock Preserve is a resort-style residential development set…

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Waterfront at Main Street

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Waterfront at Main Street Lakewood Ranch Condos for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Condominium living right within the town ce…

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It’s Open Season for Condo Hunters

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 2, 2017 – The timing looks right for folks hunting for condominium units and townhouses in Sarasota, as the median sales price for these residential types eas…

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Lakewood National

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Lakewood National Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Lakewood National is one of several golf communities in …

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Savanna at Lakewood Ranch

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Savanna at Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Savanna is a residential community in a fast-growing location f…

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Mallory Park

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Mallory Park Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Mallory Park is a family-oriented community in Lakewood R…

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Custom-Built Homes Gaining Traction in Sarasota-Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 31, 2017 – Personalized luxury custom homes now appear among the strongest segments of the Sarasota-Manatee real estate market.

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What Makes the Market Tick in East Sarasota?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 28, 2017 – East Sarasota communities on the flanks of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, such as Glen Oaks and Eastwood, are getting a generous share of the recent upti…

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Shoreview Models Open at Lakewood Ranch Waterside

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 26, 2017 – Home buyers who have focused their searches on existing Lakewood Ranch communities off University Parkway now have choices other than those at Mirama…

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Commercial Developments Perk Up in Charlotte

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 24, 2017 – Commercial development has stepped up in Charlotte County in the wake of significant gains of its residential sector in recent years.

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Indigo

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Indigo Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Indigo is a well-planned residential development in Lakewood Ra…

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First Bradenton Entertainment District Shaping Up Quick

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 20, 2017 – The drive to create the first entertainment district in Bradenton has gained immediate traction less than a week after city officials unanimously app…

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Mixed-use Complex Eyed in Venice Island

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 18, 2017 – The residential community of Bellagio on Venice Island may soon be neighbors with a new area amenity.

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Harmony at Lakewood Ranch

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Harmony at Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Harmony at Lakewood Ranch is a community planned for a total of…

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St. Armands Parking Garage Opens 2018

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 17, 2017 – A parking garage is set to begin construction in spring 2018 at St.

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Parrish Neighborhoods Heat Up with New Builds, Resale Listings

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 14, 2017 – River Plantation in Parrish has become many a realtor’s delight these days, with some 14 pre-owned residences sold since the start of this year, ML…

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Sarasota Region Bats for 100% Green Energy Use

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 12, 2017 – Expect green standards to become a weightier factor amongst Sarasota homes for sale in the years ahead.

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Flood Mitigation Set on Harbor Acres

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 10th, 2017 – Residents of Harbor Acres may soon get some relief from floods which have been a constant concern in their area especially during the hurricane s…

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Del Webb Lakewood Ranch

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Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202

Del Webb Lakewood Ranch is a community exclusively for age 55-plus resi…

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Strong Market Desire Noted for Sarasota–Manatee Homes for Sale

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 7th, 2017 – The draw of homeownership in Sarasota and Manatee continued to show strength in recent months, with earlier gains in single family home sales sustai…

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KB Homes Adds More Roofs in Punta Gorda

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 6, 2017 – KB Homes has stepped up its building activity in its Southwest Florida communities, three of which are in the Punta Gorda area of Charlotte County.

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Sarasota Flexes Economic Strength from Arts and Culture

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 5th, 2017 – Sarasota has reinforced its claim as Florida’s Cultural Coast, one of the key factors boosting marketability of Sarasota homes for sale.

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