Englewood, Florida, the two county town on the sparkling waters of Lemon Bay. Approximately 32,000 people live here, an unincorporated community northwest of Charlotte County and southwest of Sarasota County. It is a quiet community, especially during the summer months, when the snowbirds are gone. You can often read that Englewood is one of Southwest Florida’s best kept secrets – old Florida charm, laid back, beautiful sandy white beaches, and reasonable real estate prices. Englewood is … (0 comments)
florida: Siesta Key, FL, - one pearl out of a string of beautiful subtropical Barrier Islands in the Gulf of Mexico
- 06/06/11 10:22 AM
Sunny beaches with crystal-white, powdery sand that stretch for miles and miles. You can stroll through shops with all sorts of fashion, beach accessories and souvenirs. You will find Restaurants where you can grab a quick breakfast or lunch in your flip-flops and sandy toes, or where you can relax in style over an extraordinary candlelight dinner while watching the sea birds go to rest. Originally, the place was named "Sarasota Key". In the late 1920’s this 8-mile long, crescent-shaped Gulf Coast barrier island was renamed to "Siesta Key". This does sound more interesting. Furthermore, the new name reflects the … (0 comments)
florida: Questions you need to ask before buying a Condo in Sarasota or Venice FL
- 04/01/11 10:01 AM
Okay, you have found your dream condo in Florida. A cute place nestled into lush landscaping, and the emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico is shimmering through the trees. You are so excited because the price is right, and you can already picture yourself relaxing in a hammock among swaying palm trees. How wonderful can life be?
I don’t want to let it rain on your parade, but hold everything for a minute – you got to do some homework first if you don’t want to get stuck with a lemon for the rest of your lifetime. There … (2 comments)
florida: Does Florida's property tax law penalize Canadians?
- 03/29/11 08:43 AM
The answer to the question is a firm “NO” – although it seems on first glance as if the Canadian Homeowners are getting a “special property tax treatment”. Obviously, they are paying more than the average “Floridian”, right? Well, the fact is that all Foreign National homeowners and all US Snowbirds with a secondary home are treated alike in the Sunshine State - with no exception and no special treatment whatsoever. Nevertheless, one group of homeowners is actually getting the “royal treatment”. There is a section in Florida’s tax law, which is in favor of the people who enjoy year round … (0 comments)
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