west of the trail: Avondale Sarasota West of the Trail Neighborhood - 01/27/12 06:07 AM
If you love family style neighborhoods, you’ll love Avondale in Sarasota. This West of the Trail neighborhood in Sarasota, Florida offers wide streets and sidewalks on both sides. You can walk to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Southside Village, Selby Gardens and downtown Sarasota. Palm Avenues galleries are a delight and dining in this area offers incredible choices. Beaches are minutes away from Avondale.
Known as a popular walking community, the homes near Southside Village vary in style since the historic neighborhood was developed in the 1920s. You’ll find beautiful Spanish style cottages, ranch homes, Colonials and newer luxury homes constructed on an … (0 comments)

west of the trail: Harbor Acres Update - West of the Trail Sarasota - 04/24/09 01:03 AM
The West of the Trail neighborhood of Harbor Acres is seeing increased showing activity.  Located off Osprey Avenue near downtown Sarasota, this close-in community near Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been a hot Sarasota neighborhood for many years.  One of the homes listed in the Sarasota MLS was built in the 1940s.  Many other homes have dates of the 1950s and up.  Some of these older homes have been gutted and brought up to standards sought after by luxury real estate buyers.  Many other homes in Harbor Acres have been torn down to make way for newer, sophisticated waterfront mansions.

Currently … (2 comments)

west of the trail: 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)

west of the trail: Cherokee Park - West of the Trail Neighborhood in Sarasota - 11/09/08 10:08 PM
If you are looking for "gracious old charm" in your neighborhood, take a look at Cherokee Park in the West of the Trail area of Sarasota, FL.  Many of the homes for sale in Cherokee Park have been lovings updated.  These homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s.  Some homes have even been raised making way for a "new style" for this well established Sarasota neighborhood. 
Residents in Cherokee Park take care of their properties and pride of ownership is displayed in this community.  Streets like Cherokee Terrace, Cherokee Drive, South and North Drives are worth a look.  At the Western tip of … (0 comments)

west of the trail: Forest Lakes Country Club Annual Garage Sale - 04/12/08 02:32 AM
Forest Lakes Country Club Annual Garage Sale
Spring Cleaning in Forest Lakes
        
Sarasota Florida - Annual Garage Sale at Forest Lakes
From Trash to Treasure or "Junk to Jazz up you home", Forest Lakes Country Club residents are out in full force this morning cleaning out their closets and garages.  Furniture, light fixtures, orchids, plants, glassware are among the items I spotted while Snuffy and I strolled the neighborhood early this morning.
Every year I forget or conveniently forget to get my wares on the street.  I always remember on the way to Starbuck's when I see this neighborhood bustling … (2 comments)

west of the trail: Sarasota FL Real Estate, West of the Trail - 03/21/08 04:29 AM
Hot Neighborhoods:  Cherokee Park, Harbor Acres, San Remo Estates
   
Sarasota Florida Community Near Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Posted on Sarasota Real Estate News Blog.
West of the Trail homes close to Sarasota Memorial Hospital are convenient to downtown area attractions as well as the Southside Village neighborhood restaurants, shops and businesses. Morton's Gourmet Market is popular and visitors to Sarasota along with residents shop for wine, cheese, delicacies.
Sam Snead's is in the neighborhood as well as Knick's Tavern, one of Snuffy SMith's favorite spots. Knick's has great burgers and Michelle, Bella or Jennifer will bring you a glass of … (0 comments)