sarasota: Aquarius Club on Longboat Key - 05/27/15 10:05 PM
The white sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico are just steps away from the 58-unit condo complex at Aquarius Club. Conveniently located on the south end of Longboat Key, residents are within minutes of Saint Armands Circle's shops, restaurants and spas. Downtown Sarasota's fabulous cultural attractions are a short drive. Beachlovers, boaters and golfers are all drawn to this area.
 
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sarasota: Le Chateau Condo Sells on Sarasota Bay - 02/21/13 10:16 PM
Judi Kerzner, Realtor with Allen Real Estate, just sold a condo at Le Chateau on Sarasota Bay. The condo's list price was $439,000 and sold for $415,000. Offering beautiful waterfront views, sunsets and a great location, the new owners are delighted with the property which features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths in over 1500 square feet of living space.
Built in 1971, this condominium community is located on Sunset Drive just off Gulfstream at the Golden Gate Point traffic light in Sarasota, Florida. Residents enjoy walking to Marina Jack's, shopping on nearby St Armands Circle and all of our city's cultural venues … (0 comments)

sarasota: Potential Income at Jamaica Royale Condos on Siesta Key - 05/17/12 09:36 PM
Located mid-island on Siesta Key and adjacent to Gulf and Bay Club and Beach Haven, Jamaica Royale was built from 1960-1976. These popular condominiums are within a short way to Siesta Key Public Beach, No. 1 on Dr. Beach’s 2011 Top Beach in the USA list. Investors keep an eye on these units for potential rental income. The rental program is on-site and owners can rent their condos weekly.
In addition to beach activities available at Siesta Key Beach, residents at Jamaica Royale enjoy 3 swimming pools, private beach with Tiki hut, and shuffleboard. Owners are also allowed to own 2 pets. Siesta Key … (0 comments)

sarasota: Excelsior Beach to Bay Condos on Siesta Key - 05/09/12 11:00 PM
You'll find Excelsior Beach condos a little north of Crystal Sands on Siesta Key. These condos are right on one of the top beaches in the world, Siesta Key Beach, as well as on Sarasota Bay. Amenities include a club house, fitness center, 3 lighted tennis courts, BBQ area and two heated swimming pools. Stick your toes in the beautiful white quartz sand and relax. The sand on Siesta Key Beach is cool to the touch due to the quartz.
Currently there are four Excelsior Beach condos for sale in the Sarasota MLS with prices ranging from $365,000 to $569,000. Recent sales … (2 comments)

sarasota: Edgewater Village on Lakewood Ranch Florida - 11/18/11 01:18 AM
Edgewater Village on Lakewood Ranch is a beautiful gated community located just east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. This Lakewood Ranch neighborhood consists of single family homes and condominiums. Most homes in this quiet community border Lake Uihlein, providing extraordinary vistas of this 160 acre lake. Take your kayak or your canoe to your new home. Wharf Park is a great spot for fishing and launching your non-power boat.
Amenities enjoyed by residents of Edgewater Village include a clubhouse, community pool and tennis courts. You can walk to the back gate at Edgewater and access Main Street Lakewood Ranch in just minutes. … (0 comments)

sarasota: 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)

sarasota: 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)

sarasota: 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)