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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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Arbor Grande

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Arbor Grande Homes for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202

There is no other way to go but for Arbor Grande to put its best foot forward to pro…

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More Homes Coming to Sylvan Lea

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 3, 2017 – The MLS of Sarasota homes for sale would likely have more listings coming soon from the Sylvan Lea community on Porter Road.

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Manatee: A Strong Magnet for Investments

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 30, 2017 – Manatee has developed a strong reputation as a business destination in the South Tampa Bay area which consequently bring tailwinds as well for homes …

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Sarasota Workforce and Business Development Blooms

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 29, 2017 – Opportunities on career development and on growing a business, two factors contributing to the market health of Sarasota homes for sale, appear stron…

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The Strand of Sarasota

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The Strand of Sarasota

The Strand of Sarasota is a condominium complex tucked in the cozy nook on the southern banks of Whitaker Bayou northwe…

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South County Neighborhoods Strut New Amenity Centers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 30th, 2016 – Three communities in South County, two of them new developments, recently announced construction of new amenity centers that should further enha…

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Want Diverse Family-Oriented Activities? The Suncoast Got You Covered

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 29th, 2016 – There will never be a dull weekend or holiday for families living in the Suncoast, with Sarasota county alone having over 160 parks offering som…

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Savanna at LWR: Diverse Choices on Newly Built Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 27th, 2016 – Seeking diversity in a search for newly built Sarasota homes for sale in one stop? Consider the new community of Savanna at Lakewood Ranch as am…

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Where to Go for Smart Sarasota Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 26th, 2016 – Check out Huntington Pointe in Palmer Ranch or Granada Park for Sarasota homes for sale with smart technologies, which some realtors’ reports …

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Home Inventory Pouring in from South Sarasota County

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 23rd, 2016 – South County is contributing a large share to the steady rise in inventory of Sarasota homes for sale that has been on an uptick since February …

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Rise of Millennials Eggs On More Affordable Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 21st, 2016 – Housing they can afford has long been a gripe of millennials in the Bradenton‒Sarasota area.

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Naples Builder Hits the Ground Running at Country Club East

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 20th, 2016 – Stock Signature Homes, the homebuilding unit of Naples-based developer Stock Development, has had a remarkable debut at Country Club East, selli…

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Suncoast Corners a Slice of $27-Billion Chinese Pie

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 19th, 2016 – Chinese home buyers in recent years have significantly grown their presence in the Suncoast where foreign home buying was erstwhile largely domi…

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New Home Building Revs Up in North Venice, Are You Ready?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 16th, 2016 – It looks like a growing number of prospective buyers of Sarasota homes for sale and their agents would be making a bee line to North Venice, par…

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Richer Stock of Single Family Homes Looms in Longboat Key

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 14th, 2016 – Sales listings of newly built single family homes in the Longboat Key real estate market are quite few but more may soon be added to its stock o…

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Welcome The Estuary at Robinson Preserve

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 13th, 2016 – Northwest Bradenton goes one neighborhood richer come spring 2017 with the expected completion of the development of The Estuary which broke gro…

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Corporate America Is Bullish on the Suncoast

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 12th, 2016 – The Sarasota‒Bradenton region now appears more prominent on the radar screen of Corporate America.

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New Satellite Neighborhoods Beef Up Creekwood

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 9th, 2016 – The inventory of available homes for sale has become richer around the well-established Creekwood in East Bradenton, as options have recently sur…

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What Sparks Vigor in Bayou Oaks?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 8th, 2016 – Wonder not if Bayou Oaks is getting an increased share of home buying interest these days.

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Upbeat Downtown Vibe Brings Good Tidings to Bradenton

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 7th, 2016 – The upswing in residential property values in Bradenton for the past 12 months looks sustainable.

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Florida Airports’ Competition Heating Up

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 6th, 2016 – The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) are stepping up efforts to be more competitive with their larger…

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Sarasota‒Bradenton Economic Climate amongst Best for Startups in Business

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 2nd, 2016 – Count the recent decision of Home Depot to open a new store in East Manatee as one smart move.

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Realtors Unfazed by Sales Slump and Here’s Why

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 1st, 2016 – The number of existing single family homes sold in Sarasota and Manatee has slipped by 4.

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Red Rock and Oyster Bay: Old Charm Wins Home Buyers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 30th, 2016 – Two adjacent old neighborhoods south of downtown Sarasota, Red Rock and Oyster Bay, continue to draw market interest, despite the recent proliferat…

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Olympic Caliber BMX Race Track Enriching Sarasota Sports Scene

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 29th, 2016 – Chalk up BMX bike racing as another point for Sarasota as a world-class sports destination, a growing stature good for market visibility particular…

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Home Market Upbeat in High-End Casey Key

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 26th, 2016 – The barrier island of Casey Key, though home to just about 500 residents, shares much of the current upbeat mood of the Sarasota residential proper…

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Del Webb LWR Apace with Market Run in 55-plus Segment

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 24th, 2016 – The Del Webb Lakewood Ranch community for residents 55 years old and over hit the ground running early in 2016, auspiciously at pace with homebuild…

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Buying Mood May Improve as Home Price Spikes Soften

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 23rd, 2016 – Now may be an opportune time to get into the market for those prospective buyers spooked by the double-digit percentage gains in Sarasota homes for…

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You’d Likely Beat a Path to South Charlotte Knowing This

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 22nd, 2016 – Don’t miss out on available properties along the Burnt Store Road corridor in a search of homes for sale in south Charlotte.

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A Hidden Harbor and More for Fort Hamer Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 18th, 2016 – The 30 or so folks who bought homes at Chelsea Oaks and River Plantation off Fort Hamer Road in Parrish early in 2016 must have been elated with th…

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Historic Ware’s Creek Gets Added Market Lift

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 17th, 2016 – The revitalization of the Historic Ware’s Creek Neighborhood just west of downtown Bradenton continues to move forward and help push interest on …

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