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Ranches’ Preservation Gaining Headway

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 16th, 2016 – Efforts to protect the health of the region’s ecosystem continue to move forward as the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, an Osprey-base…

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New Jewels to Add Glitter at Golden Gate Point

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SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 15th, 2016 – As of early August 2016, the MLS of Sarasota condos for sale lists less than 20 available units at Golden Gate Point Peninsula.

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More Local Cogs of Growth Hum for Florida

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 13th, 2016 – New local hubs of growth continue to emerge as contributors to Florida’s economic growth.

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Realtors and Nonprofits Partner in Attainable Housing

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 12th, 2016 – The Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) is continuing to strengthen its partnership with the two counties’ Habitat for Humanity …

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Braden River Icon Back in Full Harness

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 11th, 2016 – Energizing recreational outdoor activities are now accessible again at Jiggs Landing, an old-school fish camp by the 12-mile long Braden River in E…

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Home Sales Cool Off, But Guess Whose Smiles Remain

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 10th, 2016 – Home sales overall have cooled down in the Sarasota area during the 2016 first half, but players in the high-end condo market segment feel they sti…

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Tara Bridge on the Backburner, But Debate Lingers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 5th, 2016 – The long-proposed bridge across Braden River which would connect Tara Boulevard with Honore Avenue has been excluded from the 5-year Capital Improve…

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Where the More Affordable Homes Are in Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 4th, 2016 – Sales took off at a brisk pace at Willow Walk and Heron Creek, two of the newest communities at Palmetto in north Manatee where homebuilders are off…

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Debate on Renting vs. Owning a Home: Who’s Winning?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 2nd, 2016 – It makes more sense to buy a home rather than rent a residence in Florida, according to GOBankingRates.

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South Gate Ridge: A Standout in Florida’s Top 100

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, August 1st, 2016 – This is one ranking which residents of Beneva Pines, Clark Meadows and Nathaniel Place would surely agree with as they arrived at the same rating be…

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Concessions Pry Open Gulf Gate for Medallion Home Project

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 29th, 2016 – The green light is on for Sarasota-based Medallion Home to convert the public golf course in Gulf Gate into a 108-home neighborhood.

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Hidden Bay Building Out as Sarasota Condo Supply Nears Balance

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 28th, 2016 – Development of its final phase has stepped up in the Hidden Bay condominium in Osprey, and in the past few months, its additional units and resale co…

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Lifestyle-enhancing Greenways: Now a Priority in Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 27th, 2016 – More recreational opportunities revolving around carless trails and pathways may soon add to the perks of living in Bradenton and eastern areas in Ma…

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New Ventures Fast Reshaping Southwest Bradenton Home Market

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 26th, 2016 – Major real estate projects planned in southwest Bradenton are poised to dramatically alter the residential property market in this area largely domin…

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What Drives Sales at Cottages of Curry Creek?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 21st, 2016 – Tivoli Homes has intensified marketing efforts for its newest community—the Cottages of Curry Creek in Nokomis—after its other property developme…

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D.R. Horton Hits the Mark in Osprey

 

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Why Is Anna Maria Sending Folks to the Streets?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 19th, 2016 -Anna Maria Island has a scheme that wants people out of cars and on to the streets.

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Manatee Girds for 3 More Bridge Projects

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 18th, 2016 – With Fort Hammer Bridge in East Manatee nearly one-third complete as of early July 2016, the county is pursuing construction of three more spans whic…

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Bee Ridge Public Works Begins Payoff

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 15th, 2016 – Some relief in vehicular traffic is in sight for residents of Lake Sarasota, Hammocks and the golf communities of Laurel Oaks and Bent Tree.

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Looking for a Job? Try Sarasota or Bradenton for Great Results

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 14th, 2016 – Job seekers who have focused their searches in Sarasota and Bradenton are right on track.

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How a Rebranded Golf Club Lends Shine to Moccasin Wallow

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 12th, 2016 – Future property developments and existing communities on the Moccasin Wallow road corridor in Palmetto just got one strong peg by which to anchor the…

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Indian Beach: Old Meets the New

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 11th, 2016 – Indian Beach may be one of the oldest communities in Sarasota but it still counts amongst our bayfront localities where prospective buyers have a cho…

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More Reasons Why It’s Wise to Choose a Home in Venice

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 8th, 2016 – Add more feathers to the cap of Venice which again boosted its stature as one of the most desirable places to live in Florida.

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Bradenton Downtown Walkability Goes Notches Higher

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 7th, 2016 – A road safety project and a unique art walk have been pipelined for downtown Bradenton, both welcome enhancements to the walkability and connectivity …

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Where Prices Remain Soft for Home Buyers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 6th, 2016 – The median sale price of homes sold in Sarasota in May 2016 notched a 14.

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Urgent: Manasota Key Beach Renourishment

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 5th, 2016 – Charlotte County will have to fast track its 10-year beach renourishment program particularly at the northern end of Manasota Key noted for prime choi…

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Just How Presidential Sapphire Shores Can Be?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 1st, 2016 – The bayfront community of Sapphire Shores gained some media mileage recently as one of its homes hosted a fundraiser of former President Bill Clinton …

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New Urbanism Poised to Resurrect Ringling Shopping Center

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 29th, 2016 – The new urbanism that Sarasota is pursuing via its zoning and land use codes appears as the key in resolving the issues that local residents have rai…

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New UTC Entertainment Hub Sweetens Sarasota Home Picks

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 28th, 2016 – Folks who recently picked Sarasota homes for sale in the Meadows Country Club, Las Palmas at Sarasota, and other communities near the University Town…

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Summer Home Selling Season Looms Hot in Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 27th, 2016 – The stage appears set this summer for a torrid season of buying or selling a home in many U.S.

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Is Central Bradenton Ready to Pop?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 24th, 2016 – Some property developments are warming up for takeoff at Central Bradenton, promising to add some more pep to the residential communities in this are…

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Wawa Synchs in Well with SW Florida Housing Gains

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 22nd, 2016 – The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa is one commercial enterprise definitely upbeat on the prospects of Southwest Florida’s resident…

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Charlotte Lures in Buyers of Starter Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 21st, 2016 – As residential property prices continue to rise in Southwest Florida, many first-time home buyers are now more inclined towards Charlotte and its Pun…

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Why Waterside Is Sweet for Fruitville Communities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 20th, 2016 – Positive ripple effects are expected to be generated soon by the massive Waterside expansion of Lakewood Ranch (LWR) into Sarasota County, benefiting…

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East Bradenton Spawns More Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 17th, 2016 – Mirroring the spike in national home construction of over 3 percent in April 2016, homebuilding continues to pick up pace in East Manatee.

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Priming Up for the Millennials’ Market

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 16th, 2016 – Marketing efforts directly addressing millennials is one slant that prospective sellers of Manatee or Sarasota homes for sale may want to seriously c…

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Arlington Park Transformation Hums South of Downtown

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 15th, 2016 – Development is fast picking up at Arlington Park in 2016, a community just south of Sarasota downtown where some property developers are undertaking …

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Zoning Changes Reshaping Homes for Sale in Venice Island

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 13th, 2016 – Recent emphasis on higher density is paving the way for townhomes as a rising option for housing in the historic Island of Venice.

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Historic Village Adds More Delights in Englewood

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 9th, 2016 – Realtor’s who have picked up a significant number of sales leads in Englewood are gratified that recent efforts to revitalize this town continue to ga…

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Why Demand Is Perking Up for Multigenerational Housing

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 8th, 2016 – The market for multigenerational housing appears a growing niche in 2016, opening opportunities not only to homebuilders.

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The Market Looks Ripe for First-time Homeowners

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 7th, 2016 – Steady job and wage growth coupled with low mortgage rates appears to be setting the stage for more first-time home buyers to engage in the market.

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Why North Port Is a Darling to Realtors

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 6th, 2016 – North Port is one market territory that should keep realtors happy in 2016 and onwards. Recently released U.S.

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More Homes Set at West Villages

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 3rd, 2016 – Property developments in south Sarasota are keeping pace with other hubs of growth in the county as two more neighborhoods are rising at the master-pl…

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Game-changer Looms in Palm Shores

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 2nd, 2016 – A game-changer looms for residents and property owners at Pine Shores as the proposed Siesta Promenade just south of this community is now moving forw…

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Here’s Why Neighborhoods Are Happy on Rye Road

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 1st, 2016 – Communities along Rye Road, which extends for some six miles northeast from SR 64 in Bradenton to Ruthland Road in Parrish, just got a boost recently.

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Southwest Florida Cowboy Culture Lives and Here’s How

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 31st, 2016 – Much of the rangelands and pastures in Manatee and Sarasota have given way to residential and commercial property developments, but cattle ranching an…

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Why Builders Are Bullish on Parrish Twin Rivers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 27th, 2016 – Home building activity sure is picking up at Twin Rivers, a sprawling development in Parrish nestled between the banks of Gamble Creek and the Manatee…

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Harbour Isle Scores a Double on Anna Maria Sound

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 25th, 2016 – The saying that great things come in pairs held true for Harbour Isle at Anna Maria Sound whose win in March in the 2016 Parade of Homes saw an exciti…

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Sarasota Outperforms in Luxury Home Segment

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 24th, 2016 – While the average price of luxury homes stalled in some major U.S.

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Charlotte Housing Picks Up More Steam

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 23rd, 2016 – Residential construction in Charlotte appears to have picked up more steam, and its home market is now beginning to look as vibrant as its northern ne…

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Southern Siesta Key Beach Makeover Complete

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 20th, 2016 – Chalk up another delight to the southern Siesta Key communities of Tortoise Estates, Island Reef Condominium, Fisherman’s Cove, and Fisherman’s Ha…

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Venice Comprehensive Plan: A Cheer for Cyclists and Developers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 19th, 2016 – Further improvements in bike lanes and trails as well as more pedestrian paths and streetscape upgrades for enhanced walkability are high on the list …

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Palmer Ranch Expansion Continues Its Roll

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 18th, 2016 – New homebuilding projects planned for the Palmer Ranch area continue to pour out of the pipeline.

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Eco-friendly Features Push New Home Builds

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 17th, 2016 – The New Homes Month that the building industry marked in April 2016 has resonated strongly in Sarasota with a wide selection of newly constructed resi…

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Inventory Catching Up as More Spec Homes Rise

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 13th, 2016 – The tight supply in the region’s home market appears easing as months supply of inventory has been on the rise both in Sarasota and Manatee since Ja…

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Parks Centennial Fun Shared in Bradenton

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 12th, 2016 – The centennial celebration of the National Park Service (NPS) this year extends to Bradenton with activities centered at the De Soto National Memorial…

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High-end Condos Bounce amidst Pre-selling

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 11th, 2016 – The luxury condo market in Sarasota is one sector that most realtors would want to be specialized in these days as activity is on a strong uptick in t…

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Why Florida Is for Lady Entrepreneurs

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 10th, 2016 – The celebration of Women’s Small Business Month is marked for October yet, but there is reason this early for the lady entrepreneurs in Florida to r…

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Park Master Plan to Further Enliven North Port Communities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 6th, 2016 – Wide-ranging recreational benefits are in store for residential neighborhoods in North Port under a parks master plan that the city commission approved…

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Benderson Pepping Up East County

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 4th, 2016 – Value-added developments for properties in Fruitville Park, Southpointe Meadows, Pine Valley, Fox Creek Acres and other Sarasota homes for sale in East…

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Honore Extension Puts Spotlight on South County Communities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 3rd, 2016 – The opening of the Honore Avenue‒Pinebrook extension in April 2016 not only improved traffic movement and boosted vehicular capacity on Sarasota Coun…

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SMR Firing from All Cylinders in Sarasota, Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 2nd, 2016 – Property development activity is revving up to the max for Lakewood Ranch (LWR) developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR) as it set in motion two major …

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Home Sales Rising in North Manatee and Here’s Why

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 30th, 2016 – Sales activity has significantly picked up at the residential neighborhoods of Copperstone and Harrison Ranch in Parrish, with recent deals in these…

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New Cedar Grove Homes Right on the Money

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 29th, 2016 – Consider Cedar Grove at the Woodlands in North Port if you are searching for a mid-priced single family home.

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Taylor Morrison Signs on Esplanade in Nokomis

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 27th, 2016 – The Esplanade brand which is signature to the active lifestyle communities of Taylor Morrison has found a new territory with the grand opening in Ap…

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East Downtown Revitalization Moves Forward

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 26th, 2016 – Homeowners in communities east of Sarasota’s downtown center got some good cheers recently.

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New Bayfront Homes Set in Osprey

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 25th, 2016 – Expect more zip in market activity of homes for sale in central Sarasota, as construction is set in Osprey for two bayfront communities less than a …

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Choices on Downtown Condos for Sale Broaden Further

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 23rd, 2016 – Selections have just widened further on downtown Sarasota condos for sale priced starting at around the $300s.

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The Islands on the Manatee River Stamps Class in Parrish

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 22nd, 2016 – The Islands on the Manatee River recently served notice of its strength amongst the newer destinations for upscale home buyers in Parrish.

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Is Sarasota the Next Tech Boom Town?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 21st, 2016 – Another sound platform is being laid to help diversify Southwest Florida’s economy, with the University of Florida set to open its first FLEXStati…

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Home, Sweet Home Wooing Families to Anna Maria

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 15th, 2016 – An organization called AMI—Home, Sweet Home has taken several initiatives to help stem the decline of permanent residents in Anna Maria, a drop se…

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Northern Downtown Core Solidifies in Rosemary District

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 14th, 2016 – Urban infill developments are fast reshaping Rosemary District as a northern downtown core richly stocked with Sarasota homes for sale, as another c…

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Housing Development Catches Up in Historic Laurel Park

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 13th, 2016 – Rarely seen in recent years, a historic district vied for market attention along with newer developments in the Manatee and Sarasota counties’ Par…

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Sarasota Townhouse Inventory Growing Healthier

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 12th, 2016 – Several property developments in the Burns and Laurel Park Overlay districts are giving a healthy boost to thin inventory of townhouse condo units a…

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Equestrian Sports at Full Gallop in Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 8th, 2016 – Two local centers for equestrian sports—the Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch (LWR) and the Fox Lea Farm—both had a successful launch of their…

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Hands-on Mangrove Conservation Pushed

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 6th, 2016 – Mangrove forests, like those off Lido Key which add delight to Sarasota homes for sale in its waterfront communities Orchid Beach Club and Lido Harbo…

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Growth Picking Up Momentum in Punta Gorda

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 5th, 2016 – A new era of growth appears looming on the horizon for Charlotte County, as indicated by the recent robust gain in the population of its lone incorpo…

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Anna Maria Rentals Raking It In

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, April 4th, 2016 – Rental properties have grown tremendously in Anna Maria Island as a result of the surge in its popularity as a U.S.

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Sports Tailwinds Are Blowing Stronger

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 31st, 2016 – The sports performance sector appears poised to significantly increase its economic impact in the North Port‒Bradenton‒Sarasota metropolitan are…

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Mirabella Goes Big in Green Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 30th, 2016 – The choices for energy-efficient and environment-friendly homes in Bradenton have widened further with the recent of confirmation that homes of the …

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Two Contrasting Takes on Golf Course Redevelopment

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 29th, 2016 – Bradenton-based Medallion Home and Canadian builder Mattamy Homes face contrasting scenarios as they separately seek to redevelop some golf courses …

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Bradenton Economy Moving to the Next Level

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 28th, 2016 – A strategy launched last year seeking to take the economy of Bradenton to the next level is fast gaining traction as three companies early in 2016 a…

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Add Two More at High-end Golden Gate Point

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 24th, 2016 – Expect a flurry of construction activity soon right close to the gates of Golden Gate Point Peninsula entering from Gulfstream Avenue.

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Neal Communities Is All Set for More Offerings

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 23rd, 2016 – Florida’s regional homebuilder Neal Communities is looking sharper than ever and even more driven after having received the coveted 2015 Builder o…

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Sarasota Keeps Grooming as Best Place to Live

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 22nd, 2016 – Folks from Sarasota sure have a broader smile these days as the city pulled ahead of other larger Florida urban centers in the recent U.S.

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Waterline: A Fresh Draw for Holmes Beach

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 21th, 2016 – Relief is in sight for homeowners in Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, who may have been bothered for years by the eyesore of rebar in the ground for…

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Lace Up for the Best Runs in Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 20th, 2016 – Rank distance running amongst the activities that have been contributing to the delights of living in Sarasota which has been recognized as a runner…

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Nature Preserves Add Pep to Bradenton Communities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 19th, 2016 – Upgrade the perks of southwest Bradenton homes for sale a notch higher, especially those at Palma Sola Harbour and the new Villas of Rinascita.

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What’s Making the Downtown Experience Bloom?

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 18th, 2016 – The 2016 International Orchid Show at Marie Selby Gardens is wrapping up a successful run this late March but the added touch of floral color to Sar…

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Condo Shootout at Lakewood Ranch Teasing Market Hunters

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 17th, 2016 – Two upscale condominiums are bidding to share in the upbeat interest that the numerous new condo constructions in downtown Sarasota have been genera…

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Palms Golf Club Revives Fortunes at Forest Lakes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 16th, 2016 – Residents and homeowners of the neighborhoods at Forest Lakes around Beneva Road and Webber Street southeast of Sarasota downtown are cheering their…

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Charlotte Bids for Bigger Slice of Tourism Pie

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 15th, 2016 – Charlotte County is stepping up its tourism marketing efforts to match strides with the more aggressive drive of its neighbors Sarasota, Fort Myers …

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Golden Gate Point Oldies Eyed for Redevelopment

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 14th, 2016 – A spike in redevelopment of aging properties in the Golden Gate Point Peninsula seems in the offing.

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Here’s How Sarasota Tops in Well-Being

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 13th, 2016 – Something great surely must be going on in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area as it again ranked highly in the Gallup-Healthways’ State of A…

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Gateway‒Harbor Walk Is Sprucing Up Charlotte

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 12th, 2016 – Here’s a good lead for residents of Charlotte Harbor or for those eying to expand their home search beyond Sarasota homes for sale.

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Foreclosure Slowdown: A Boon for Home Sellers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 11th, 2016 – Encouraging for homeowners thinking of selling their residences, some industry analysts expect that recent uptick in prices of pre-owned homes for s…

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Babcock Ranch Is Primed for Earth Day

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 10th, 2016 – With Florida having grown as the third most populous state in the nation and the influx of new residents to the Sunshine State expected to continue,…

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Affordable Funding for Starter Homes: Just Ask Your Friendly Realtor

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 9th, 2016 – Don’t think that first-time home buyers are being left out amid the current excitement in the record-breaking pace of the Southwest Florida residen…

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Port Charlotte’s Riverwood Stays in Golf Leader Board

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 7th, 2016 – The master planned development of Riverwood in Port Charlotte, an equally exciting alternative destination for searching Sarasota homes for sale, has…

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Neighborhood Perks Bloom at University Parkway Corridor

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 6th, 2016 – More choices on neighborhood urban amenities promise to add to the perks of Sarasota homes for sale in Longwood Run and other residential communities…

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