Monday, December 31, 2007

Venetian Golf & River Club Home for Sale

Venetian Golf & River Club Home

Posting no longer available. Email Annette with your questions or to ask for showings of Sarasota real estate.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Longboat Key Luxury Condos Update

Longboat Key Beach Condos Report


Longboat Key's real estate market has adjusted along with Sarasota. Inventory levels for condos on Longboat Key now total over 400 according to the Sarasota MLS data. Longboat Key's manicured landscaping is still a big draw for our customers who want a luxury waterfront lifestyle. Some of our favorite buildings are listed:

New Condos Longboat Key Florida

Bleu Claire
Positano

Established Condominium Buildings

Water Club
En Provence
Vizcaya
Promenade
Sanctuary
Westchester

Amenities lure the buyers as our customers want the best of luxury services. Beach residents in these buildings enjoy resort style pools and top of the line services provided in the newer buildings: 24 hour concierge, heated pools and spa, club/billiard/library/media rooms, fitness/yoga rooms and more for your resort living enjoyment.

The MLS listing database currently reports over 400 condos in the Longboat Key area. Longboat Key waterfront condos are priced from the $300,000s for approximately 500 sq.ft. to the high millions for additional square footage, top amenities, extraordinary Bay and Gulf views.

Annette Smith offers the highest of Internet exposure for selling your Longboat Key luxury condo with multiple websites and a creative marketing strategy for the changing Sarasota real estate market. Email Annette with your questions or to ask for a buying or listing appointment.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

West of the Trail - Sarasota Neighborhood Report

Homes West of the Trail, Sarasota Florida
West of the Trail are the Sarasota neighborhoods "west" of Hwy 41 or the Tamiami Trail. Morton's Plaza area continues to be the most popular community in this area since it is centrally located around the Morton's Plaza anchored by Morton's Gourmet Market. Stroll to the Market from your home or lunch at the "new" Fred's Restaurant, Sam Sneed's and Knick's Tavern. Single-family homes are of mixed architectural styles in this Sarasota subdivision. Many old Florida homes and the properties are exquisite with tropical landscaping and huge banyan trees. Older homes are still being updated with designer touches in kitchens, bathrooms. New homes are replacing some of the older homes to make way for a new look for this Sarasota area. This beautiful community is a "must see" for location, location, location.
Tis the season for holiday lights and you will see unusual displays in this area as well as traditional adornment. Since we don't get much snow in our area, residents go all out for lighting display during the holidays. Shop or dine in this area from Thanksgiving through New Year's and enjoy the clever arrangements presented by the shops, restaurants, and be sure to stop by and have your hair done at Snuffy's favorite hairdresser, Salon Posh on Hillview. Ask for Laurie Tiner, owner, 941-350-0384 for appointments.
On weekends, Snuffy and I make time for a visit to Morton's, stroll through the quiet streets to view new Sarasota real estate, walk around the Plaza and indulge in yummy pastries or a warm cup of flavored coffee.

Evening dining at Knick's is Snuffy's favorite or Sam Snead's, both allow doggies on their patios. We respect their rules though. All West of the Trail restaurants, Hillview Grille, or Chutney's are often on our calendar.
Searching area 41 in the Sarasota MLS data, 144 homes are currently available for sale. Prices range from $236,050 to over $11 million to enjoy this Sarasota lifestyle.

Saturday, December 08, 2007

Siesta Key Waterfront Condos for Sale


Gulf Front Condos with Views on Siesta Key

It's often said that Sarasota is all about the water. Currently there are over 100 Siesta Key condos on the Sarasota real estate market with waterfront views of the Gulf of Mexico. In the recent real estate boom, condos on Siesta Key skyrocketed in price as Sarasota and Siesta Key made very destination list on the Internet. Prices have dropped, inventory is up and interest rates are down. The Sarasota MLS data when searching Siesta Key FL condos, full Gulf view, reports condos available for sale in these popular Siesta Key beachfront condominiums:

Sandy Cove
Our House at the Beach
Crescent
Casarina
Crystal Sands
Gulf and Bay Club
Sarasota Surf & Racquet
Siesta Dunes
Crescent Arms
Jamaica Royale

Prices start at $489,000 for a two bedroom and two bath unit. For best views, expect to pay over $1 million. Click the highlighted link for the more information about the area amenities and search for Siesta Key luxury condos homes, villas and waterfront properties.

Annette Smith offers the highest of Internet exposure for properties on Siesta Key with multiple websites and a creative marketing strategy for the changing Sarasota real estate market. Email Annette with your questions or to ask for a buying or listing appointment.