When I have a client come to town, I try to make sure they understand the diversity in Sarasota. After all, many people realize that there is a beach - but maybe they aren't aware of our thriving downtown arts community...the fact that there is a golf course on nearly every corner...or that we have horse farms and equestrian estates.

I like to show people around so that they see all the many amazing lifestyle choices that are only 5 to 15 minutes from the beach - let's face it - it IS the main attraction!

So many times, after people have seen everything, they buy a very different property than they originally thought they would. So where HAVE my buyers been buying?

$1 million plus: Lido Shores - Upscale and private homes  with their own deeded beach

$750K: Lido Towers - Full gulf views from every room, nightly sunsets

$500-$750K: Laurel Park, Downtown - Walk to art galleries, fine dining, theaters, botanical gardens and  the Bay

Condo on the Bay: Expansive Bay views right downtown

 $400-$600K: University Park Country Club - consistently rated the best golf course community in town, with tons of social clubs beyond golf to choose from

$250-$400K: The Isles, Turtle Rock, Village Walk - Palmer Ranch - there is no denying the appeal of nature trails, wide sidewalks along grassy fields and beautifully landscaped communities

$100-$200K: Oak Forest Condos - shaded, private and well maintained villas
                   Plaza de Flores - Mediterranean style condos that feel more like a house, close to all