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High Hopes for Suncoast Realtors’ Group Debut

 

Enhanced client servicing and better efficiencies can be expected with the realtors’ associations of Manatee and Sarasota counties merging into the Suncoast Realtor Association (SRA), …

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SRQ Wins Airlines’ Nod on Added Seasonal Flights

 

Recent efforts of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to bring in new flights to the region are beginning to bear fruit, thus providing added economic stimulus in the regi…

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Sarasotans Tackle Affordable Housing, Homelessness

 

Exhibiting a heightened sense of social responsibility, the private and government sectors in Sarasota are undertaking various initiatives to address housing affordability and homelessne…

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Smart Ways to Hurdle Foreseen Rise in Mortgage Rates

 

Forecasts of a sustained rise in mortgage rates in 2015, coupled with prevailing tight lending standards, may look as daunting, particularly for prospective first-time home buyers in sea…

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Homebuilders Make Big Moves in Manatee

 

Several major developers served notice that the home construction industry in Manatee could be headed toward a banner year in 2015, following their frenetic land banking activities movin…

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Surge in U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Echoes in SW Florida

 

Echoes from the rising U.S. homebuilder confidence, which hit a record high in September 2014, continue to reverberate across the Southwest Florida housing market.

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WCI Steps on the Gas at Sarasota National

 

WCI Communities, a fully integrated community developer and luxury homebuilder focused solely on the coastal Florida markets, has further accelerated development of Sarasota National, a …

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Sarasota Tackling Reverse Migration Challenges

 

Consider vehicular traffic, pollution and parking as diminishing areas of concern if you’re planning to relocate to downtown Sarasota and its nearby areas.

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Sarasota’s Investor Rating Upgraded; Housing Strength Cited

 

The New York and London-based Fitch Ratings Corporation in August upgraded to “AA+” its rating for the outstanding utility system revenue bonds amounting to nearly $190 million that …

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Volatile Distressed Home Market Underscores Realtors’ Key Role

 

Conditions remain volatile for distressed residential properties in Southwest Florida, although foreclosure cases are falling.

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A Peek at New Homes Shaping Up in Longboat Key

 

By the fall of 2015, delivery is expected for the pre-sold condo units of the Aria, which is but one of the recent property developments reshaping Longboat Key.

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Manatee–Sarasota Schools Reaffirm Academic Excellence

 

Well-guided are those home buyers who put Manatee and Sarasota high on their search list due the high standard of education available in the two counties.

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Lakewood Ranch Looks En Route to Banner 2014

 

Lakewood Ranch (LWR) appears well en route to maintaining its lofty stature among the top 10 best selling master planned communities in the U.S.

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Sarasota Offers More Choices for New Homes

 

Home buyers who prefer new construction will find the choices more plentiful in Sarasota and Manatee.

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Lake Club Luxury Home Sales Pick Up

 

Reflecting the upbeat mood of luxury home market segment, sales activity has picked up in recent months in the upscale Lake Club community at the master-planned Lakewood Ranch developmen…

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Down Payment Assist Opens a Shot at Home Ownership

 

Aspiring home buyers from lower-income households in Sarasota have a reason to cheer these days even as a sharp rebound in residential prices over the past two years and sluggish improve…

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Pockets of Cooling Home Markets Seen Call for Creative Sales Approaches

 

A scenario of softening home prices due to rising mortgage rates appears on the radar screen of some market analysts in 2015.

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Why Bet on Rentals for Baby Boomers

 

Investors eying opportunities for rental properties in Manatee-Sarasota area would appear on the right track if they narrow down their choices to residences which would appeal most to th…

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UTC Mall Expansion Eyed

 

Citing “significant residential growth” expected near the Mall at University Town Center (UTC), its developer is now seeking retail space addition of 600,000 square feet plus another…

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Suncoast Real Estate Agents’ Ranks Rising

 

The accelerated growth of the property market in the Suncoast in recent years has reawakened interest toward a career in real estate.

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Builders Step Up Home Site Development

 

There appears still much room for growth for the housing industry in Southwest Florida as inventory of finished new homes remain slim, while builders and developers are seeking solutions…

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Why Sarasota Draws the Moneyed Class of Home Buyers

 

Outside prime property markets like New York and London, Sarasota and other smaller cities in America and Europe are likewise providing strong allures for wealthy home buyers, observes t…

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U.S. Homeownership Seen Drawing Strength from Millennials

 

Weighed down by issues on affordability, the rate of home ownership in the U.S. has been on the decline in recent years.

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Manatee Flaunts Affordable Homes

 

Manatee County looks an enticing destination for prospective buyers of affordably priced homes in the Suncoast, based on recent data from the local realtors’ organization.

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Housing Boom Shaping Up in Manatee

 

Developers are upping up their ante in Manatee County in an apparent move to position themselves to grab a significant share of the estimated 300,000 people expected to migrate to Florid…

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Tap Expert Realtors for Luxury Home Choices

 

Upscale home buyers keen on buying opportunities in Sarasota will need to rely on real estate agents specialized on sales of luxury residential properties.

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Incentives for Entrepreneurs: An Added Draw for SW Florida Home Buyers

 

Rising entrepreneurial opportunities in Florida appear as yet another incentive for those eying to relocate in the Sunshine State, particularly for the increasing number of baby boomers …

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Realtor Tips Valuable on Home Down Payment Assistance

 

The recent increases in home prices and mortgage rates currently confront prospective residential property buyers.

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Why Buyers Remain Reliant on Realty Agents

 

There’s no doubt about it.

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Baby Boomers Continue Exodus to Suncoast

 

The growing opportunities in the Suncoast for senior citizens to pursue an active lifestyle continue to draw baby boomers—persons born between 1946 and 1964.

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How to Hurdle the Home Affordability Challenge

 

No, the situation isn’t desperate.

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Mark II

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Mark II Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Mark II is the larger half of a condominium development located in the 12-mile long ba…

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Mark I

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Mark I Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Keeping an eye on Mark I Longboat Key Yacht & Tennis Club would be a smart move in a se…

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Longboat Terrace

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Longboat Terrace Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Longboat Terrace is a small condo community located at 5393 Gulf of Mexico D…

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Longboat Landing

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Longboat Landing Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Available residential properties in the best of neighborhoods move in the mar…

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Longboat Beach House

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Longboat Beach House Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Longboat Beach House is one of the prime examples of properties which hav…

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Longboat Arms

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Longboat Arms Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Location is one major factor working for this small condominium complex as an at…

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New Home Options Shape up in Villages of Milano in Venice

 

Currently, less than 20 residential properties in North Venice are listed in the MLS of Sarasota homes for sale.

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Housing Expansion Steps Up Further in South County

 

Forward-looking home buyers eying opportunities at emerging population centers in Sarasota may very well include South County in their hunting grounds.

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New SCTI Campus Seen Driving South Sarasota Growth

 

Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI) cleared a major hurdle for the establishment of a new campus in South Sarasota County.

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Luxury Home Market Picks Up Pace

 

If recent sales of residences valued at over $1 million are to be the gauge, the luxury home market in Southwest Florida looks on an upward momentum, Sarasota Bay Real reports.

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Florida Home Market Leads Foreign Buyers’ Choices

 

Prospective home sellers would be well on track if they include international buyers among their specific target markets, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Sellers Rule on Tight Inventory, Rising Demand

 

Total home inventory in the Sarasota-Manatee-Charlotte market has begun to creep higher but prospective buyers, nonetheless, will have to contend with a sellers’ market, Sarasota Bay R…

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Mid-priced Homes Getting Harder to Find

 

Prospective home buyers eying properties around the mid-price range are facing a more arduous search due to very limited inventory, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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University Town Center Mall Draws Powerhouse Retailers

 

The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) looks living up to its pre-inaugural billing as a “dominant fashion shopping destination” in Southwest Florida just a few months prior to its…

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Road Extensions Drive North Venice Developments

 

North Venice looms as a hotspot for real estate developments in Sarasota County as public works projects either in the pipeline or recently completed are providing strong growth catalyst…

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Expert Advice an Imperative as Home Market Fluctuates

 

The authoritative advice of a reputable broker is a must in the current property market particularly those coming in for the first time either as a seller or a buyer, Sarasota Bay Real E…

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Sarasota’s New Tourism Initiatives Boost Potential for Vacation Homes

 

Sustained gains in the tourism sector in Sarasota and Bradenton bode well for investing in a vacation home which can double as a rental property in these two popular Southwest Florida tr…

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Moderate Home Price Gains Seen in Charlotte County

 

Here’s a piece of good news for prospective home buyers in Charlotte County.

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Housing Starts Robust but Lag at Lower Price Points

 

Residential construction in Sarasota and Manatee remained on its robust track during the 2014 first quarter, following a surge in 2013 which went on record as the strongest performance s…

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Reliable Agents a Must, as Cash Buyers Rule Home Market

 

Financing-dependent home buyers need to take some crucial steps in order to successfully compete with the cash buyers who currently dominate in the U. S. residential market.

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West of the Trail Homes Are Market Sizzlers

 

Market activity for residential properties in the area dubbed as ”West of the Trail” in Sarasota can be expected to pick up.

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Strong Job Growth Driving SW Florida Economy Ahead of National Pace

 

The rising employment opportunities in Southwest Florida, which indicate an economic recovery stronger than the national pace, make markets like Sarasota a looming hotspot for potential …

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Real Estate Bonanza Looks Underway in Sarasota CRA

 

The Sarasota property market has been exhibiting vigor which is likely to intensify further.

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SanSara Condo to Break Ground at Burns Court

 

Burns Court, a historic downtown Sarasota neighborhood, is getting a piece of the action in the recent resurgence of developer interest in and around the city center.

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Robust Banking Sector Augur Well for Home Market Growth

 

The robust banking and financial institutions operating locally, statewide, and nationally should help keep the home market in Sarasota on its healthy track.

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Sarasota Artists’ Hub Eyed in North Trail

 

An initiative is underway which can be expected to further bolster the reputation of Sarasota as the Cultural Coast, a trait which has attracted many creative hands, hearts and minds to …

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More Sarasota Roundabouts Set

 

Sarasota marks its 100 years of cityhood in 2014 without much fanfare save for an “On the Street Where You Live” presentation by the Historical Society of Sarasota County in January whic…

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Lingering Investor Competition Haunts Florida Housing Market

 

Competition from moneyed investors appears as a continuing concern for prospective home buyers in Florida, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Home Hunting Hints as Short Sales Thins

 

Realtors will need to do some diligent work for their clients in search of distressed residential properties for sale in Manatee, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Sarasota Grows as Millionaires’ Hub

 

Another distinction is shaping for Sarasota which has established itself as Florida’s Cultural Coast with its enriching arts and culture legacy.

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Florida Home Market Healing at a Faster Clip

 

The local home market in Florida looks getting back to normal at a pace quicker than the national level, recent industry data indicates.

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The Crossroads Reshaping West Bradenton

 

Sales of available properties at Coral Shores, one of the popular boating communities in West Bradenton, appear going on a brisk pace.

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More High-End Shops Loom as New Siesta Key Lure

 

The appeal of Siesta Key as a leading beach destination in the U.S. looks en route to getting an added boost from high-end shopping establishments, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Realtors Tooling Up as Sarasota Home Market Jump Starts

 

The recent upturn of the residential property market in Sarasota can be expected to notch up even higher.

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Parade of Homes: A Showcase of Diverse Choices

 

Builders in Sarasota and Manatee have the residential property market in these two counties pretty well covered with their current model offerings cutting across various price segments.

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North Port Is Choice Destination for More Affordable Homes

 

The city of North Port looks well en route toward fortifying its standing as one of the favored buying destinations in Southwest Florida for affordably priced homes, Sarasota Bay Real Es…

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New Picks Ready on Bradenton-Sarasota Homes for Sale

 

Prospective home buyers more inclined on searching for new construction are likely to find Sarasota-Bradenton as richer a hunting ground among the metro areas in Southwest Florida, Saras…

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Home Builds Tilt Toward Bigger Floor Plans

 

The demand for new home construction in the U.S. appears shifting toward bigger homes, Sarasota Bay Real Estate (SBRE) reports.

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Manatee Home Market Sets Tone for Realtors’ 100th Year

 

The Manatee Association of Realtors (MAR) marks its centennial in 2014 with a vibrant residential property market contributing much to the upbeat mood in its celebration of this mileston…

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Handling Infatuation in Home Buying

 

Emotional thinking appears significantly at play in home buying in major U.S.

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Manatee, Sarasota Vie for New Communities

 

There’s some thinking in the Southwest Florida real estate circle that Manatee looms as the region’s epicenter of the market for new homes as more land is becoming more available for…

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Builders Address Home Affordability Concern

 

Recent indications of declining home affordability and rising mortgage rates need not discourage first-time buyers or homeowners eying to sell their residences and scale down to a smalle…

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Harbour Villa Club

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Harbour Villa Club Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228A dream bayside condominium home can’t get any better than a unit at Harb…

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Whitney Beach

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Whitney Beach Real Estate for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228The Whitney Beach neighborhood on Longboat Key is drawing increased home bu…

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The Beach Walk

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The Beach Walk Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Further value appreciation looks likely for Sarasota condos for sale at the Bea…

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Longbeach Condominium

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Longbeach Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Check out Longbeach Village for Longboat Key condos for sale which flaunt that milli…

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Firehouse Lane at Conrad Beach

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Firehouse Lane at Conrad Beach Real Estate for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Aspiring home buyers passionate about purchase opportuniti…

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Emerald Harbor

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Emerald Harbor Real Estate for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Smart home buyers searching for waterfront Sarasota homes for sale would t…

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Covert II

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Covert II Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Give Covert II condominium high priority in a search for Longboat Key condos for sal…

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Covert I

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Covert I Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228Prime values sure are characteristic of Longboat Key real estate for sale as can be r…

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Casa Del Mar

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Casa Del Mar Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228A buying opportunity at the award-winning Casa Del Mar condominium is one rare ch…

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Esplanade Golf & Country Club

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Esplanade Golf & Country Club Real Estate for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211Esplanade Golf & Country Club is an active lifestyle community embl…

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Esplanade Golf & Country Club

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Esplanade Golf & Country Club Real Estate for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211Esplanade Golf & Country Club is one of the highly successful real …

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The Vue

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The Vue Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236
The construction of Vue Sarasota Bay condo is one of the opening salvos in the strong resurgence o…

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Sanderling Club

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Sanderling Club Real Estate for Sale – Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242The Sanderling Club on Siesta Key is one of the pioneer communities south o…

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Cocoanut Bayou

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Cocoanut Bayou Real Estate for Sale – Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242Cocoanut Bayou is a community established in the 1950s that strongly manifes…

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Bird Key Real Estate

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Bird Key Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236
Bird Key is one of the smallest habitable barrier islands within the beautiful waters of Sar…

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Bay Island

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Bay Island Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34242Superlatives characterize Bay Island which is among the largest real estate developments on …

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Harbor Acres

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Harbor Acres Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34239Consider Harbor Acres as a strong contender should players in the Southwest Florida real e…

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Lido Shores

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Lido Shores Real Estate for Sale – Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida 34236Lido Shores is one of the more established and prestigious communities in Sarasot…

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McClellan Park

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McClellan Park Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34239McClellan Park is a 56-acre community located just a few miles south of the Sarasota dow…

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Paradise Shores

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Paradise Shores Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34239Just go where the doctors are.

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Point of Rocks

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Point of Rocks Real Estate for Sale – Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242Imagine yourself being lulled into sleep by the ripple of waves gently cares…

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Sandy Hook

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Sandy Hook Real Estate for Sale – Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242The Sandy Hook community is a private enclave composed of 42 single family homes…

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Sarasota Ranch Club

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Sarasota Ranch Club Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34240

The old-Florida ranching days remain alive and kicking (pardon the pun) in the we…

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St. Armands

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St. Armands Real Estate for Sale – Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida 34236St.

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Communities Gain on McCall Ranch Preservation

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 29th, 2014 – It isn’t only Orange Hammock Ranch LLC which won in the recent auction of the 5,774-acre McCall Ranch in North Port, Sarasota Bay Real Estate …

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A New Venice Florida Soon to Shape Up

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 29th, 2014 – Some profound changes appear looming ahead in Venice, Florida, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Saving Lido Key’s Beercan Island Beach

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 29th, 2014 – Preservation of a quaint beach area in Long Boat Key, locally known as Beercan Island, has taken priority over a coastal protection project in i…

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