Dan Jasmer's Sarasota Blog

I still run into a number of buyers who are unaware of what deed restricted and non-deed restricted neighborhoods are, so I thought I would touch on a few of the main differences.  Deed-restricted neighborhoods and non-deed restricted neighborhoods differ in terms of the rules and limitations pla...

Officially, the Florida state bird is the Northern Mockingbird.   It is known for its remarkable ability to mimic the songs of other birds and even sounds from the environment. The Northern Mockingbird is highly adaptable and commonly found throughout Florida and other parts of the United States....

The short and sweet answer is, YES!  Figuring out your purchasing power, determining which loan option is best and budgeting are crucial steps in the home buying process.Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is an important and easy  step in the home-buying process. Here's a brief overview:1. Gathe...

Skye Ranch is an upcoming development located in Sarasota, Florida just minutes east of I-75.  It aims to be a master-planned community offering a variety of neighborhoods and exceptional amenities for residents.  However, please note that specific details about Skye Ranch's progress, neighborhoo...

Siesta Key, located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful beaches that captivate visitors from around the world. With its powdery white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters, Siesta Key offers a paradise-like setting that is truly awe-inspiring. The main at...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk your children to school in the morning rather than waiting in the long drop off lines and navigating the busy school parking lot?  This house for sale within walking distance to Ashton Elementary School allows just that!  This home offers 3 bed...

Sarasota County Schools will begin having their Kindergarten Round-ups as early as next week.  Please take a look at the list of schools and corresponding dates below.  If you are new to the area and need information on registering for school, please visit the Sarasota County Schools registration...

This is an update to a previous post I wrote about the upcoming road enhancements for a roundabout at Ashton Road and Honore Avenue.   Construction has finally commenced on the much anticipated Roundabout at Ashton Road and Honore Avenue which should alleviate congestion at what is now a 4-way st...

Summer is flying by and it will soon be time for parents and incoming students to attend the Ashton Elementary Meet Your Teacher Day on August 9th 2018.  This is when parents and their children get to meet their new teacher, tour their new classroom and ask any questions they might have.  My wife...

UPDATE FEBRUARY 2019 READ HERE!!! As a neighbor to the upcoming project for a roundabout at Ashton and Honore Avenue, and parent of a child preparing to attend Ashton Elementary, I've been curious about the start date and projected completion schedule.  I have included a link below to the Sarasot...