Waterfront Condos, Downtown Sarasota Convenience

With the convenience of downtown Sarasota only minutes away, as well as St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach, the condos of Golden Gate Point provide sweeping water and city views. View our top condo picks for other good waterfront properties at Sarasota condos.

Searching the Sarasota MLS for sales of condominiums on Golden Gate Point within the last six months resulted in two condo units sold. The top selling price was $1,995,000 for a direct bay view condo at Majestic Bay, built in 2004.

There are currently 35 condos actively listed on Golden Gate Point. Golden Gate Point condos are offered from $324,900 for approximately 275 sq. ft. to almost $3 million for a new Golden Gate Point condo at LaBellasara or Grande Rivera, Golden Gate Point's newest highrises featuring all the new amenities of a luxury Florida lifestyle.

For more information on downtown Sarasota condos, Golden Gate Point or other Sarasota real estate, email Annette Smith.

Summer Cove, Move-In Ready by Spring!

One of our top condo picks is Summer Cove on Siesta Key. A recent press release announced the "topping off" of the Bayside building and the Garden View building. Several floorplans are "sold out" but three plans are still available. Conveniently located on the key, this new construction is on the site of the old Summerhouse Restaurant, which will be the new Club House.

Searching the Sarasota MLS for sales of condominiums on Siesta Key within the last three months resulted in 29 condo units sold. The top selling price was $3,050,000 for a direct gulf view condo at Seagrove, built in 2003.

There are currently 611 condos actively listed on Siesta Key. Siesta Key condos are offered from $220,000 for approximately 306 sq. ft. to over $3 million for a new Siesta Key condo at Crescent or Summer Cove, Siesta Key's newest highrises featuring all the new amenities of a luxury beach lifestyle.

For more information on Siesta Key condos, the Crescent or other Siesta Key real estate, email Annette Smith.

Water Club is Still a Favorite on Longboat Key

The Beach Wins Again

Want a fabulous sunset, three bedrooms, three baths with great amenities right on the beach? After previewing properties, narrowing the search to a beachfront and a bayfront condo on beautiful Longboat Key, my buyers made an offer, negotiated and finalized a contract in December. On February 27, after the transaction process was complete, these new retirees closed on their Water Club condo. Featuring an incredible sunset, this unit has a spacious kitchen with center island, granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry. Both the Master suites provide walk-in closets and the living area overlooks direct Gulf of Mexico views from 2 balconies.

On the southern end of Longboat Key Florida, Water Club currently has 10 condos for sale in the Sarasota MLS. Prices for units currently available range from $1,495,000 for a 2 bedroom with den unit to $3,875,000 for a 3500 sq.ft., 4 bedroom unit highlighting direct ocean views. Residents enjoy shopping on St. Armands Circle, dining at wonderful restaurants on the Key and the Circle, walking the beach or taking a short ride to mainland cultural venues of Sarasota Florida including the opera, ballet, theater.

Water Club On-Site Resort Amenities include:

17,000 sq.ft. private Club House
Fitness Center
Gulf side pool and spa
Billiards
Tennis
Concierge Services
24-hour security

For more information on Longboat Key condos or other Sarasota real estate, give Annette a call at 941-504-3922 or send an email to annette@annettesellssarasota.com.

Adventure in Vero Beach, Florida

Chilly Weather, Sand, Sand and More Sand

Regular readers of this blog know that sometimes my Sarasota realtor, allows me to make a post. She didn't exactly know how to describe our latest adventure so I volunteered to share our story. My realtor's oldest son, Bill, invited us to camp out in Vero Beach this past weekend at the dirt bike races. At least, I think that's where we were. The entire weekend reminded me of the Andy Griffith record "What it Was Was Football," and if you never heard that record, buy it! I didn't get a big orange drink but my realtor and Bill ate enough barbeque that they certainly could have shared and they didn't.


Bill has childhood friends from West Virginia that we hung out with, and when they played the National Anthem at the start of the races, my realtor got teary eyed because it reminded her of Bill's sporting activities as a child.
All the patriotism and family love in that field was just a bit moving for the old girl.

I had a great perch in the Jeep and met five dashounds, a pit bull, a Lab puppy and a pretty big Great Dane. The races are dog friendly, but the hotels are not.


This is an expensive sport, not only do you need a motor bike or four-wheeler, but then you need extra wheels, chains, tools, tents and other "things." Of course, a motor home is a must! This is a great family sport, girls and boys participate as well as parents, even if they are 40 plus. Can you believe it?


I was very impressed with how the parents supported and encouraged their children, the big kids help the little kids, the overall friendliness of this very competitive sport. My realtor is a spectator sports nut, and she loved hanging out in the sand pit, meeting new friends: Eric & Michelle, with their children Chase & Brice and niece, Jordan. Visiting with Steve, Kelly Jo and their children: Sam and Austin was just wonderful.



West Virginians come to Florida for the sun and sand. There was plenty of sand at this event. I had sand in my feet, mouth, eyes and probably a lot of parts I don't know I have it in. If you are tired of looking at Sarasota real estate in this buyer's market, you might want a little more action.


Until the next time I get to post, your Sarasota pooch is signing off!

Snuffy Smith