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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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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

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 20th, 2016 – D.R.

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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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