lakewood ranch: Sizzling Summer August Events & Things to Do in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch & Sarasota Florida - 08/01/10 06:34 AM

2010 - 2011 MANATTEE COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDAR!
Tuesday August 3rd
National Night Out to Prevent Crime and Drug Abuse
Friday August 6th
Music on Main - Lakewood Ranch
Friday August 6th
A Photo Safari at Urfer Family Park
Saturday August 7th
Ready, Set, Grow! Infant to Kindergarten Family Fair
Sunday August 8th
3rd Annual Craft Fair & Food Drive at the Robarts Arena
Wednesday August 11th
Oil Disaster Discussion at Mote Marine
Monday August 16th
Gandhi - Monday Night Movies at the Ringling
Saturday August 21st
Bay Life Exploration on Longboat Key
Monday August 23rd
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lakewood ranch: CENTRAL PARK at Lakewood Ranch, to Open in July - Neal Communities Latest Addition to the Ranch - 06/28/10 04:00 AM
As reported this month in the Lakewood Ranch Spotlight, Lakewood Ranch's newest community (Central Park) is moving ahead quickly and Central Park is scheduled to open in JULY!
The grand opening will feature 8 new home models to browse through and just like its famous namesake, this beautiful gated community surrounds an amazing park full of amenities. Residents will enjoy a kid's splash park, walking and jogging trails, a recreation center and much more. For more information on Central Park, click here.

Gated Living in Central Park - Lakewood Ranch, FL
Home prices from the mid 100's
Amenities include:
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lakewood ranch: Townhouse for Sale in Greenbrook - Lakewood Ranch - Florida - Search for Listings - 06/28/10 03:23 AM

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lakewood ranch: Did You Hear?! First Quarter Residential Home Sales UP from a Year Ago in Sarasota - Bradenton Market! - 05/18/10 05:46 AM

The Bradenton Herald reported last week that first quarter sales of existing single-family homes and condos in Manatee/Sarasota market were HIGHER than last year!
Some stats:
Statewide, home resales rose by 24% Statewide, condo sales soared up 67%, while the median price dropped from $110,00 to $95,800 Locally, Condo sales up 71% from 516 sales in 2009 first quarter to 883 in 2010. Median sales prices grew 6%, up to $142,100 Local Median Sales Price - the point where half sold for more and half for less was $159,000 this past quarter,  up 8% from $146,500 a year ago There … (0 comments)

lakewood ranch: INTERNATIONAL Buyers,Sellers and/or Realtors Interested in Purchasing,Selling or Referring Real Estate In Florida - Must Read - 04/19/10 07:10 AM
Looking to Buy or Sell Property Internationally?
Are you an iternational buyer or seller looking for a realtor with the experience and education it takes to close a transnational real estate deal? Are you an agent looking to refer a client to a REALTOR in the United States?
Roberta Burish, a successful Manatee County Florida REALTOR, is certified in legally binding agreements, standardized referral procedures and dispute resolution forums.This certification concentrates on key parts of successful transnational/international real estate referrals and transactions, including international:
Business practices Customs Laws Standardized referral procedures Whether your looking for the perfect vacation home … (0 comments)

lakewood ranch: Amazing Value in GREENBROOK VILLAGE - For Sale in LAKEWOOD RANCH - From Bradenton's Trusted Listing Experts - 04/13/10 08:38 AM

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lakewood ranch: April 2010 Events - Things To Do in Bradenton, Sarasota & Lakewood Ranch Florida - 04/05/10 08:34 AM

APRIL EVENTS IN THE GREATER BRADENTON, SARASOTA & LAKEWOOD RANCH AREA
Meet the Pirates & Marauders at the YMCA!
Tuesday, April 6th from 5 - 7 pm

Have you ever seen an Earth Star?
04/06/10  9:00 AM
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL
April 9th - 18th
ISLAND GALLERY WEST 20th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Apr 17 2:00p Island Gallery West, Holmes Beach
Community yard sale
Saturday, Apr 10 9:00a Quality Self Storage, Bradenton
Joseph / Dreamcoat
Saturday, Apr 10 2:00p Manatee Players Riverfront Theater, Bradenton
 Jazz in the Park
Saturday, Apr 10 11:00a Manatee Village Historical Park, Bradenton
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lakewood ranch: Short Sale Changes Announced - What Is HAFA... - 04/03/10 05:19 AM
The U.S. Treasury department recently announced a program that may help a lot of people trying to short sale thier home and avoid foreclosue!
The program's official name is the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA), and it's part of an existing initiative, the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). HAFA applies to loans not owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, which cover over half of all U.S. mortgages; however, Fannie and Freddie will issue their own versions of HAFA in coming weeks.
While HAFA's goal is simple - increase the number of short sales and "deeds in lieu … (3 comments)

lakewood ranch: HOME FOR SALE in Bradenton, FL - Former Model Home in Oack Trace - From Your Lakewood Ranch & East Manatee County Listing Experts - 03/22/10 04:49 AM

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lakewood ranch: Home For Sale in Cypress Creek Estates-Bradenton Florida-Rated Top Ten Neighborhood by HGTV-From Your Expert Bradenton Listing Agents! - 03/08/10 06:15 AM
 


Gated Community Executive Home Waterfront - Manatee River Private Boat Dock Option Over 1 Acre of Land Floorplans & Drawings for Planned Modifications Available … (0 comments)

lakewood ranch: Save the Dates-Things to Do-February Events in Bradenton, Sarasota & Lakewood Ranch- - 02/08/10 03:01 AM
Things To Do in Bradenton, Sarasota & Lakewood Ranch - February Events

Click the links for event information and directions-
Monday February 8th SARASOTA OPEN BALLROOM DANCE COMPETITION
Friday February 12th 2010 Sarasota Exotic Carfest Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday event)
Sunday February 14th 47th Annual Shell Show
Tuesday February 16th Goodwill Fat Tuesday Street Party
Tuesday February 16th Masquerade-Mardi Gras St. Armands Style
Saturday February 20th 22nd Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts (Saturday & Sunday event)
Saturday February 20th 6th Annual Discover Lake Manatee
Saturday February 20th Historic Downtown Sarasota Trolly Tours
Saturday February 27th Charity Cornhole Tournament
Sunday February … (0 comments)

lakewood ranch: Walker's Cover at River Place-New Construction Homes-Bradenton-Sarasota-Floor Plans and Community Information - 02/03/10 02:29 AM
Walker's Cove at River Place
Located only 2 miles from I-75, Walker's Cove is an exclusive enclave of 17 lots with direct access to the Braden River in popular River Place. View Floor Plans below!

2 miles from I75 Gated community Pool overlooking a large pond with a fountain Clubhouse with fitness center Nature trails Tot lotView NEW CONSTUCTION Homes in Manatee and East Manatee County in a larger map Single family homes Sqft: 2151 - 3816 | Price Range: $239,990 - $369,990
 
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lakewood ranch: Extra Extra...Read all about CENTRAL PARK coming soon in Lakewood Ranch-Neal Communities-New Construction-Florida Green Building Standards - 01/11/10 06:08 AM
Inspired by New York City's Central Park, Neal Communities announces their new residential village in Lakewood Ranch, fittingly named CENTRAL PARK!

The 372 acres north of SR70, and east of Lakewood Ranch Blvd in Manatee County, FL will be the site for over 800 homes and more than 150,000 sq ft of commercial office space.
The village will be a seamless extension of the existing master planned community, Lakewood Ranch, and have similar features as the already popular Greenbrook Village.
Central Park will offer something for everyone with five separate neighborhoods all inspired by areas within New York City's Central Park, 29 different … (0 comments)

lakewood ranch: Condo For Sale in Lakewood Ranch Florida - Short Sale - Search For Homes - 01/04/10 04:11 AM

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lakewood ranch: Are You Looking to LIST a Home For Sale in Bradenton?Suggested Questions You Should Ask from Experienced Manatee & Sarasota County LISTING AGENTS - 11/30/09 06:46 AM


Real Estate Market Statistics for Manatee & Sarasota County 

Listing a home, property or business is a serious decision! There are so many questions to answer before the actual process begins:
Is now the right time to sell? Is now the right time to invest, buy ANOTHER home, or move up? Should I hire a real estate agent or list the home for sale by owner? How much is my home worth? Should I list with a single agent, or hire a real estate TEAM? What improvements should be made to my home or property before it is listed for … (1 comments)

lakewood ranch: Changes to Facebook - Why? And do we like it? - 11/05/09 07:07 AM

So Facebook has made some changes! For religious Facebook users, this has caused some irritation. My comment on this....change is never comfortable.
Perhaps some of you are asking, "What did Facebook change?".
Facebook added Homepage interface options - Newsfeed and Livefeed.
Why did this upset people?
Well....Facebook defaults to the Newsfeed option (unless you change your options) leaving some posts from our friends out of our view! If you want to see posts in real time, you must select the 'Livefeed' option.
What is a Newsfeed on Facebook?
When you first log into Facebook, you'll see the the News Feed.  The News … (4 comments)

lakewood ranch: Homes For Sale In Cypress Creek Estates - East Manatee County - 08/10/09 04:53 AM

Cypress Creek Estates - Manatee County's Hidden Treasure
The Burish and Serena Team have expert knowledge of Manatee County's most prescious gem. Hidden away along the banks of the Manatee River lies Cypress Creek Estates, a gated executive community offering large 1 acre parcel lots, individual boat docks and waterways direct to the Gulf via the Manatee River with no obstructions.
WE ARE Cypress Creek's Real Estate Professionals of Choice.
Search for Homes in East Manatee County
Our Listings in Cypress Creek Estates:
6144 9th Ave NE - $765,000
6163 9th Ave NE - $980,000
6147 9th Ave NE - $525,000
6104 … (0 comments)

lakewood ranch: Beautiful Views-Exclusive Lifestyles in Watercrest at Lakewood Ranch, FL - 07/27/09 08:33 AM
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lakewood ranch: Home For Sale - Lakewood Ranch - GreenBrook Village - Manatee County FL - 07/27/09 08:11 AM
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