florida: Lake Club Homes for Sale in Lakewood Ranch - 10/07/12 12:27 AM
If you're interested in a new construction home in a luxury golf course community, the elegant Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch might be perfect. You'll find single family homes for sale as well as maintenance free villa homes in the Lake Club. Prices currently start over $1 million.
The Lake Club feature's some of Sarasota, Florida's most gracious homes. Homesites are over a quarter of an acre, and interiors range from 3,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet.
Highlighting the incredibly designed master planned community of the Lake Club and Lakewood Ranch are outstanding area and community amenities.
Amenities
Architecturally Designed Tuscan Style Club House 3 Challenging … (0 comments)

florida: Two Story Villa Just Listed in Bay Isles on Longboat Key - 06/14/12 12:59 AM

Bay Isles Listing - Villa $692,900.00
Allen Real Estate Services, Inc. just listed a gorgeous two-story villa in the Emerald Pointe South community behind the south gate of Bay Isles on Longboat Key. The villa, in small enclave of  just 16 residences, is listed at $692,900, and from the moment you drive through the guarded gate, past lush tropical planting and massive banyan trees, you’ll be impressed. When you step into the light and bright foyer, you’ll enjoy the openness of this elegant home.
By the foyer on the first level there’s a half bath.  The spacious great room features a … (0 comments)

florida: Lakewood Ranch Real Estate - 04/05/11 06:12 AM
Sit back and relax as you look out over the golf course or maybe a lake or nature preserve.  For owners for Lakewood Ranch real estate, beautiful vistas are the norm. As this is the largest green certified master-planned community in the United States, the structures are built energy efficient and environmentally responsible.  They seamlessly integrate with the unspoiled beauty and tranquility of the surrounding nature.
The location on Sarasota Florida's sun coast is ideal, less than an hour south of Tampa and within 20 minutes of some of the top beaches of the world.  Lakewood Ranch is situated along I-75 for easy access to … (0 comments)

florida: Architectural Elements and Accents in Sarasota Neighborhoods - 04/07/09 01:20 AM
In my Sarasota neighborhood, architectural elements and accents abound by my own definition: "Creative uses of fountains, birdbaths, wrought iron scraps and statuary".  On many of my walks with Snuffy Smith, I snap pictures of the neighbors' fountains for blog articles and decorating ideas.  On rainy days, the "ideas" folder gets a workout.
Surfing Google this morning, the term "architectural elements" was defined as "Architectural elements are the unique details and component parts that together, form the architectural style of houses, building and structures" on Wikipedia.  Surfing right along to "architectural details", the Google results include sites about high-end architectural lighting systems, … (0 comments)

florida: Southside Village Pub – West of the Trail, Sarasota, Florida - 04/03/09 12:45 AM

Sadie and Cooper are regulars at Southside Village Pub. Sandy and I stopped by for a pizza after a long day working on Sarasota real estate last night. We were working with some wonderful customers who are looking for oceanfront property and were reviewing their appointments for tomorrow while sipping a glass of Pino Grigio. We chatted with Bob, Sadie and Cooper’s owners who was at the next table while Snuffy Smith visited with Sadie and Cooper. Later another neighborhood friend, Tony joined us.
Southside Village, West of the Trail, in Sarasota is a great place to meet new people, … (2 comments)