The Siesta Key Crystal Classic - Siesta Key Beach - 10/29/10 12:09 PM
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic - Siesta Key Beach Sand Sculpting Competition with $25,000 in prize money. The first annual Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition with proceeds going to the Mote Marine's  Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program will take place on November 18th - 21st on Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida. Siesta Key Beach sand has been described as the whitest and finest beach sand in the world.  Made of 99% quartz you must walk on this sand to believe it.  Cool and sugary there is nothing like the beach at Siesta Key. 
This event promises to be an exciting … (1 comments)

Turtle Rock Home Sells in Palmer Ranch - 10/21/10 11:01 PM
Turtle Rock Homes Sells in Palmer Ranch.  This home located at 4919 Sabal Lake Circle sold this week for $497,000.  This home was not even officially on the market when another Michael Saunders agent called me asking about my listings in Turtle Rock.  I described this home to him and before we could even have the photos up on line the offer was made and accepted.  This is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom pool home on a lake with a gorgeous gourmet kitchen.To view the complete details of this home go to Turtle Rock Home Sells Fast If you would be interested … (0 comments)

Sarasota Neighborhood List in Sarasota, FL - 10/08/10 05:38 PM
Sarasota Neighborhood List in Sarasota, Fl.  People come from all over the world to Sarasota, Florida because of our great weather, cultural activities, solid business environment, strong performing schools, and of course the great outdoor living including our world famous Siesta Key Beach.  The question is not "Do you want to live in Sarasota?" The question that I always am asking is, "Where in Sarasota do you want to live?"  With so many great areas within and around Sarasota, the choices can be overwhelming at first. 
That is primarily why we developed a Neighborhoods of Sarasota page on our web … (0 comments)

Home Sales in Prestancia on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, FL - 10/01/10 02:48 PM
Home Sales in Prestancia on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, Fl 
Just Sold, This Beautiful Villa located at 7270 Alicante Blvd. in the Valencia neighborhood of PrestanciaThis home that was for sale in Prestancia on Palmer Ranch closed  May 20, 2010 for $320,000.  A beautiful court yard style villa that was originally on the market for $385,000.  As you can see from the pictures this is a unique style of home over here in Sarasota.  You usually tend to find this style over on the east coast of Florida in the West Palm Beach and Boca Raton areas.  This home was a pleasure … (1 comments)

Casey Key Home Sale - 10/01/10 01:00 PM
This Casey Key Home Sale closed on September 28, 2010.  This home located at 507 Casey Key Road the list price was $6,890,000 it closed this week for $5,127,000.
This is the description of the home as it had appeared in the MLS listing.
"A Gulf front classic Mediterranean style home completed in 2008 with every luxury. Marble columns and fireplace surround, Venetian plaster, custom iron railings, gourmet kitchen, paneled library office, 2 master suites, luxury baths with marble and onyx. 10 flat screen TVs, 2 laundry centers, numerous patios and terraces, Gulf side pool and spa. Views from every room, … (0 comments)