sarasota: Virtual Tour - The Landings in Sarasota Real Estate
- 03/07/12 06:08 AM
The Landings, an exclusive gated-community of approx. 700 residences, offers prime luxury real estate in Sarasota, Florida. In this beautifully manicured and private community, real estate ranges from 2-bedroom villas to expansive estate homes for sale.
Community amenities include: swimming pools, fitness facility, and tennis courts.
The Landings is close to Siesta Key Beach, shopping, restaurants, and all that downtown Sarasota has to offer.
If you would like a real tour of The Landings or other luxury real estate in Sarasota, please do not hesitate to contact us. At True Sarasota Real Estate (941-918-1956), we are exclusive buyers agents who … (2 comments)
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sarasota: HERALD-TRIBUNE: "RECESSION OVER IN SARASOTA"
- 03/07/12 01:22 AM
According to the March 3rd Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 2011 was the year Sarasota climbed out of the recession. Sales in Sarasota and Manatee counties -- "metro" Sarasota -- were 7.5% above their 2010 level. The improvement over 2010, when the local economy grew only 1%, raises hope that Sarasota has emerged from the recession. Other positive signs were new and pending home sales, new construction starts, and increased construction spending. The good economic news continues into 2012; the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to 13,000 in February, its highest level in four years.
The 2011 holiday shopping season was the best … (3 comments)
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sarasota: Sarasota Real Estate Draws Sports Fans, too
- 03/06/12 03:17 AM
Some buy Sarasota real estate for the beautiful beaches, the upscale communities, or the incredible arts and culture here, and for others... March is their favorite month in Sarasota, Florida.If you're a baseball fan, Sarasota is the place to be this month. Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium is the Spring home of the Baltimore Orioles; the best place on earth to get a preview of baseball's most exciting division, the American League East. Throughout March, the Orioles will face rivals such as the Rays, Jays, Red Sox, and Yankees, and also receive visits from the Pirates, Braves, Nationals, Twins, Tigers, and Phillies.
During training … (2 comments)
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sarasota: Sarasota Attracts the Stars
- 03/05/12 05:22 AM
In the same week that we announced that Sarasota, Florida has received top honors as the #1 Spring Break Destination by Livability.com, the Bradenton Herald reports that the movie "Spring Breakers" will be shooting on location at Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota this week - the film shoot coincides with the college's spring break.
According to the Bradenton Herald, "Spring Breakers" stars "teen queen" Selena Gomez (Justin Bieber's girlfriend), Oscar nominee James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and Heather Morris. Gomez has alerted her Twitter fans that she's "loving Florida."
This isn't the first time beautiful Sarasota, Florida has appeared in the movies. With … (1 comments)
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sarasota: BUFFETT RECOMMENDS REAL ESTATE FOR INVESTORS
- 03/02/12 08:42 AM
Warren Buffett is very popular at True Sarasota Real Estate at the moment. Why? Because he's recommending buying real estate right now as an investment, and as Exclusive Buyers Agents who help people do just that - buy real estate - this is definitely something we like to hear.
Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is considered the world's most successful investor. When Buffett talks about money, people listen, and Buffett is saying that single-family homes are a very attractive investment right now. Appearing live on CNBC's Squawk Box on February 27, 2012, Buffett told Becky Quick he'd buy up "a couple hundred thousand" single-family … (2 comments)
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sarasota: Sarasota Ranked #1 - Best Spring Break Destination!
- 02/29/12 11:49 PM
At True Sarasota Real Estate, Sarasota is always #1 in our hearts, and so we take great pleasure in announcing that Sarasota has been RANKED #1 by Livability.com as the BEST Spring Break Destination!Livability notes that Sarasota has been awarded this top recognition for many reasons, including:
Family Friendly. Sarasota is deemed more "family-friendly" than other places along Florida's Gulf Coast Beautiful Beaches. Sarasota has many beautiful beach areas, including #1 Ranked Siesta Key Beach Natural Wonders. For nature and water-lovers, Sarasota offers parks and preserves for wildlife watching and outdoor sports - such as boating, water skiing, kite surfing and more. Culture … (2 comments)
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sarasota: GREEN REAL ESTATE - GOING SOLAR
- 02/29/12 04:47 AM
Are Solar Panels Right for Your Property?
Although green real estate is known to reduce energy costs and increase resale value, many homeowners stop at the thought of solar panels, concerned that they're simply too costly an investment. However, a study conducted and published in 2011 by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggests that the installation of solar panels really can pay off.
In this study, researchers compared prices of about 2,000 solar homes sold between 2000 and 2009 to the prices of 70,000 similar homes minus solar panels. On average, solar panels added $5.50 per watt to a home's resale … (0 comments)
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sarasota: The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch - Offering a Variety of Elegant Sarasota Real Estate
- 02/29/12 12:17 AM
Whether you're a real estate investor, the head of a family, married or single, working or retired, The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch offers a wide range of real estate options, including luxurious estate homes to elegant two-bedroom homes for sale. No matter where you choose to live in The Hamptons, you'll benefit from being part of prestigious Palmer Ranch.
NATURAL, SERENE, WILDLIFE & PET-FRIENDLYA quiet community with lakes and nature preserves, the Hamptons on Palmer Ranch offers residents opportunities to enjoy wildlife, bird-watching, and fishing. Community amenities include a community swimming pool and sidewalks throughout - making The Hamptons a perfect neighborhood for biking, jogging, walking … (1 comments)
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sarasota: Sarasota Real Estate - Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch
- 02/27/12 12:40 AM
If you're seeking a maintenance-free, luxurious single-family home in a prestigious gated community in the Sarasota real estate market, Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, Florida may be just the place for you.
ELEGANT REAL ESTATE IN A PRIVATE COMMUNITY
Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch is a private and gated community with 181 single-family homes on over 200 acres. Known for fine living, elegance and sophistication, Silver Oak is also a nature-lovers oasis with nature preserves and lakes; walking and biking paths; and beautifully landscaped, tree-lined roadways.
Community amenities include: heated swimming pool, spa, exercise facility, community clubhouse, and a secure gated … (0 comments)
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sarasota: Luxury Real Estate of Siesta Isles on Siesta Key, FL
- 02/25/12 05:45 AM
SIESTA KEY LUXURY REAL ESTATE ON THE WATER
Do you dream of owning luxury real estate near the #1-rated world-renown Siesta Key beach? Then you'll want to take a look at Siesta Isles on Siesta Key, Florida - which offers incredible homes for sale within the $500,000 to $2,000,000 range.
In the enchanting community of Siesta Isles, you'll be able to find both charming historic architecture as well as modern construction and remodeling.
Siesta Isles Real Estate Features:
* Waterfront Views & Waterways - Most of the homes in Siesta Isles offer waterfront views* Lush sub-tropical landscaping* An appealing variety of lot sizes and wide lawns
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sarasota: Reasons to Relocate to Sarasota Florida
- 02/06/12 05:48 AM
Every year, thousands of people relocate to Sarasota, Florida, the most beautiful jewel on Florida's Gulf Coast.
One reason they come is because Sarasota real estate offers big-city amenities while retaining its small-town charm. The city is home to the Sarasota Orchestra, the Asolo Repertory Theatre, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and the world-famous Ringling College of Art and Design, as well as dozens more theaters and art galleries. Downtown Sarasota offers a wide variety of shops and boutiques, restaurants, and nightclubs. Music, arts, and film festivals are sponsored throughout the year.
Dozens of public and private golf courses offer … (0 comments)
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sarasota: The Happiness of Owning Real Estate on Bird Key
- 02/06/12 05:10 AM
If you're looking for a perfect home on Florida's Gulf Coast, don't overlook beautiful Bird Key, one of the most exclusive residential communities anywhere.
It's a majestic barrier island in Sarasota Bay, 250 beautifully-sculpted acres of the most magnificent homes on the coast. Bird Key is a tranquil community connected to downtown Sarasota by the John Ringling Causeway Bridge. And unlike the other nearby islands, high-rise condominiums can't be found on Bird Key. It's all single-family homes.
Bird Key sits in the center of everything, only minutes from beaches and world-class shopping and dining. Yet Bird Key's quiet, tucked-away ambience assures … (0 comments)
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sarasota: Sarasota Real Estate Market - Sarasota Keys are Key
- 02/01/12 07:04 AM
Real Estate in Sarasota has never been more available then it is now!
Sarasota's Keys are a major reason Sarasota remains one of the nation’s top relocation and retirement destinations. The beautiful barrier islands of Sarasota, Florida, offer a variety of desirable single-family homes for sale and condos for sale as well as luxury real estate communities and waterfront properties for sale.
Siesta Key Real Estate
Siesta Key, which is 8 miles long, is one of these beautiful barrier islands, surrounded by Sarasota Bay and Florida's Intracoastal Waterway. While Siesta Key is only minutes away from downtown Sarasota shopping, dining, … (0 comments)
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sarasota: Dear Sarasota Home Buyers & Real Estate Investors... Sarasota Has a Sense of Humor
- 02/01/12 06:55 AM
We love to show Sarasota's beautiful beaches and luxurious real estate to home buyers and investors interested in real estate in Sarasota, Florida.
However, it's also fun when we have a chance to expose Sarasota's marvelous personality, too.
An excellent example of Sarasota's sense of humor has been the ongoing Lego Man saga. Ego Leonard, an 8-foot tall fiberglass creation, washed ashore on Siesta Key Beach last October, and ever since he's been "doing time" at Sarasota's South County Jail in Venice, FL, waiting to be claimed.
On January 26, 2012, after three months in custody, Lego Man has … (0 comments)
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sarasota: Will this be a Happy New Year for Home Buyers & Real Estate Investors in Sarasota, FL?
- 01/03/12 05:17 AM
If you don't wait too long... YES.
Sarasota real estate prices continue to drop, but the competition is growing, too. As this new dynamic emerges in the Sarasota real estate market, we're actually seeing bidding wars with real estate investors vying with first-time home buyers, snowbirds, down-sizers, and other residential real estate buyers to nab the Sarasota's best real estate bargains.
At True Sarasota Real Estate, we have seen a big uptick in activity during the past quarter. While most of our clients are successfully closing on their homes, there are fewer homes on the market and those priced competitively or through … (0 comments)
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sarasota: Brand New - Bird Key, Sarasota Live Webcam!
- 03/25/11 07:35 AM
Bird Key Sarasota Web Cam
Check out the all new web cam on Bird Key, located in Sarasota Bay. The small island, positioned between mainland Sarasota and St. Armands Circle, is renowned as one of the most exquisite real estate locations on the West coast. On Bird Key, the activities are endless and range from boating, jet skiing, fishing, or simply relaxing by the beautiful waters of the bay! If you love this view, be sure to learn more about the Sarasota area and all it has to offer.
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sarasota: NEW! St. Armands Circle Webcam - Live & Streaming!
- 03/20/11 12:30 AM
NEW! St. Armands Circle Webcam - Live & Streaming!
Check out this brand new webcam on St. Armands Circle, a wildly popular shopping and dining mecca on St. Armands Key, a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota. St. Armands Circle is frequented by both tourists and locals alike because of all the action - including a plethora of shops, restaurants, festivals and events.
St. Armands Circle is also only two blocks east of world famous Lido Beach, on Lido Key, home to the Suncoast Offshore powerboat races just before the 4th of July.
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sarasota: Bent Tree, Sarasota, Fl HD Video
- 03/19/11 03:21 AM
Bent Tree, Sarasota, Fl HD Video
Visit the above link, for a high definition video of Bent Tree, a popular resort community in Sarasota, Florida. Popular among locals as well as seasonal residents, Bent Tree is a wonderful neighborhood in which to work and play. For more information on Bent tree visit Sarasota real estate or check out more Sarasota videos.
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sarasota: It's Movie Time! Beneva Woods High Def Video
- 02/01/11 01:37 AM
Beneva Woods, Sarasota, Fl HD Community Video
Click the link above for a High Definition Video of Sarasota's Beneva Woods, a lush, tropical and wooded neighborhood complete with tree lined streets. Enjoy peace and tranquility in this centrally located, gated community. Only minutes from downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key, Beneva Woods is a great place to call home. Check out all of the Sarasota Videos or visit Sarasota Real Estate!
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sarasota: Laurel Oak Estates, Sarasota, Fl High Definition Neighborhood Movie
- 01/22/11 11:16 PM
Laurel Oak Estates, Sarasota, Fl High Definition Neighborhood Movie
Visit the above link to watch an HD neighborhood video of Laurel Oak Estates, located in Sarasota, Florida. Laurel Oaks is an upscale, gated community providing residents with resort like features including two golf courses, a club house, 12 Har-Tru tennis courts and an aquatic center. Large home sites offer direct lake and golf course views. Check out all the Sarasota Videos, explore Sarasota Neighborhoods or visit Sarasota Real Estate!
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The Landings, an exclusive gated-community of approx. 700 residences, offers prime luxury real estate in Sarasota, Florida. In this beautifully manicured and private community, real estate ranges from 2-bedroom villas to expansive estate homes for sale.
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