Here are your 26 Things to do in SarasotaSarasota can appear to be a quiet town, where locals as well as visitors alike take time to watch the sunset.  When I first started vacationing here years before I became a resident, I was surprised to see what an event the sunset was!  Well, at first that didn’t set a precedent for Sarasota to be an exciting city or have nightlife.  However, I have come to find I can keep myself quite entertained in this city.  There are plenty of things to do in Sarasota! Sarasota is the town the circus built Ringling Circus Museum & Tibbals Learning Center, 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota.  Did you know that Sarasota was the winter home of John Ringling and the Ringling Circus?  Mr. Ringling built a lavish mansion, Ca d’Zan, which is part of the museum grounds... 02/15/2016

The Realtor Team of Judy and Steve Del Viscio has recently joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty in Sarasota, Florida. The announcement was made by Elaine Glandon, Regional Vice President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.  “The Del Viscios are a professional and experienced team offering not only outstanding real estate services to both buyers and sellers but also many years of experience in business management and professional interior design. We are proud to have them on our team!” commented Glandon. “Judy and Steve’s passion and commitment to exceed customer expectations are exactly the type of sales professionals we are seeking, as we continue to grow the company, and increase our presence in the local Sarasota community,” said Rei L. Mesa, president, ... 01/11/2016

Magnolia Point in SarasotaThis is a new community and is being developed by Neal Communities. It is located only about 1.5 miles north of University Parkway which gives it great access to shopping, restaurants, freeway, airport, and the new mall at UTC. Magnolia Point is a small and intimate enclave of homes with only 74 residences. The community is going to be gated community. The homes are going to have preserve and water views. Find all homes for sale at Magnolia Point in Sarasota here. At Magnolia Point you can either purchase one of their move-in ready homes or design your brand-new home. You can search all homes for sale in Sarasota here. Magnolia Point in Sarasota is surrounded by established communities and its close proximity to main roads makes this an ideal community. Shoppin... 12/11/2015

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35 Photos Status: FOR RENT Price: $2,580 Monthly Gorgeous Lido Beach Unit Address: 1001 Ben Franklin Drive Type: Residential Style: Apartment Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Suite: Yes Living Area: 1,400 square feet Year Built: 1970 More Details Virtual Tour View Rooms Request More Info | Email Listing Description Visit www.lido-beach-vacation-rental.com to book your rental...This beautifully decorated, bright and pristine rental apartment is one of the largest corner units in the building. It is situated on the 5th floor in a prime location with easy access to the elevator, laundry room and trash chute. It offers two large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and walk in closets, an entry hall with half bath, a generous eat in kitchen, a spacious great-room with living and dining areas, and a 40... 10/14/2015

If you are a Sarasota Florida first time home owners looking to purchase your first home, you will generally start with one question…. what is the best home financing option available to me?  That answer depends on many variables like -  down payment, location, etc. However, most first time buyers in Sarasota want to purchase a home with a limited or NO down payment loan.  Below we will discuss some options and provide some clarity to the subject. There are basically four different mortgage programs that offer limited to NO money down in Sarasota Florida today. Below we will discuss each program in detail: Down payment assistance (DPA) with the FHA mortgage –  some home buyers choose the available down payment assistance program that may be available through certain Florida county progr... 10/13/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty celebrated their expanded presence in Sarasota County with a new location in the highly trafficked, popular area of Palmer Ranch to better serve our area Sales Professionals and customers in Sarasota, Florida.On Thursday, September 24th, there was a grand opening and ribbon cutting event for the new location at 7231 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231.Congratulations to Elaine Glandon, Regional Vice President, and Mike Holland, Palmer Ranch / Sarasota / Lakewood Ranch, Managing Broker for hosting the celebratory event with over 100 attendees!Read more about the Grand Opening celebration and see more pictures of all the festivities.  09/30/2015

4514 30TH STREET CIR E, BRADENTON, FL 34203Search current inventory of Homes for Sale in Bradenton FLListing DetailsHome For Sale in Bradenton  FL4514 30th Street Cir E Bradenton Florida 34203Price: $235,000MLS number:  T2780090Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2Garage: 2 Square Feet: 1430Year Built: 1988  Call Kimberly Perez at 813-770-5251 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing or for information about how to sell a home in Bradenton FL This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home pool home. This home is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, with no HOA and no CDD fees on a 1/4 acre lot. There is plenty of space for entertaining in the back yard to sit around the pre-built fire pit..At the heart of Bradenton, this family friendly area has parks and restaurants while still close to al... 09/23/2015

Rick Bechtold has recently joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty as a licensed real estate Sales Professional. The announcement was made by Elaine Glandon, Regional Vice President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.Rick Bechtold, originally from Burlington, North Carolina, earned his undergraduate degree in Business from North Carolina State University and received his MBA in Finance from Loyola University Maryland.  Bechtold has a uniquely strong real estate background that stems from working for several commercial real estate companies where he has leased and / or developed over 2,000,000 square feet of office, warehouse, and retail projects around Baltimore, Maryland.  Bechtold also owned his own real estate development company – Stonebridge Development t... 09/21/2015

New Homes for sale at Woodland Trace in SarasotaAre you looking for a central location? Do you want to be close to everything? Then you might want to take a look at these new homes for sale at Woodland Trace in Sarasota. This new community is within close proximity to downtown Sarasota, downtown Lakewood Ranch, and downtown Bradenton. Community FeaturesWoodland Trace in Sarasota is an intimite community with only 45 homes. 10 home sites have already been sold which indicates that sales are going at a fast pace. Woodland Trace is a gated community and all the ground maintenance and irrigation is included. The fees are $260 per month. When Neal Communities designed this community they felt it was important to preserve nature as much as possible and chose preserve areas instead of a pool a... 08/17/2015

Five Reasons I Love Living In Sarasota, FL! There are many, many reasons why I love living in Sarasota and distilling them down to five is hard, but here are my Top Five in  descending order: 5.  The Climate and Location in Florida. Having been raised in a frigid northern climate and being one who never had any love for cold weather or cold weather related activities, I fled to Florida immediately after graduate school many years ago and have never looked back.  I love the climate here in Florida.  We have mild, sunny winters with temperatures averaging in the 70s and warm, sultry summers with temperatures averaging in the 80s.  I have always loved being near water where I never fail to find peace and serenity.  Here in Sarasota we have water everywhere:  Bays, inlets, rivers, bayous an... 06/29/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty’ President and C.E.O., Rei L. Mesa announced the opening of the company’s third full service branch sales office in the Sarasota Market – Palmer Ranch.  The new office is located at 7231 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231. Mike Holland is the Managing Broker of the Palmer Ranch location as well as our branch sales offices at 3192 Fruitville Road and 8319 Market Street in Lakewood Ranch with the support of Assistant Manager, Cindy Warren. Just south of Stickney Point Road, the new location represents Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty’s ongoing growth strategy in the Sarasota market and is conveniently located in the highly trafficked and visible area of Palmer Ranch – close to world class shopping, trendy restaurants, and beau... 06/29/2015

New Homes On One Acre Lots In Vilano, Sarasota, FL Why Do People Live here?Vilano is a very rare and very sought after neighborhood of new homes on one acre lots close to town.  This gem is located just east of I-75 north of Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, FL.  Tucked away in a quiet area of Sarasota County, Vilano is surprisingly close to major shopping, medical facilities, restaurants, golfing and schools.  The area's famous Siesta Key Beach is just a short drive to the west. What's the Neighborhood Like?Vilano is being built by D R Horton a nationally known builder with a stellar reputation on the site of a former golf course.  In the first phase most of the home sites back onto water, and the community is gated. Single Family homes are offered with six floor plans ranging from 2558 squ... 06/17/2015

Homes for Sale in  Soleil, Sarasota, FL Why Do People Live here?Soleil is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes and condos that is conveniently located just off University Parkway a short distance north of Downtown Sarasota. Soleil  is conveniently located to the Sarasota Airport, the University Town Center, I-75, shopping, restaurants, cultural venues like the Asolo Repertory, fitness centers and much more. It's far enough from the main hustle and bustle of the city that residents don't feel like the urban center of Sarasota is knocking on their door. What's the Neighborhood Like?Soleil offers both condos and single family homes.  There are two condo floor plans.  The Capri is a 1402 square foot 2 bedroom with den, 2 baths, 1 car garage.  The Ravello is a 1661  square foot 3... 06/10/2015

Fun Places To Take Your Dogs In  Sarasota, FL Sarasota is a very dog friendly town with many places to take your furry friends with you.  Many of our restaurants have outdoor seating areas that are dog friendly, usually offering water and sometimes even treats.  There are lots of parks that allow dogs and even a couple of beaches! 1.  Brohard Beach and Paw Park - One of the few beaches that allows dogs is the Venice dog beach.  There is a small fenced park near the parking lot, but the big draw is the  leash free beach area.  Watching the dogs run free and play with each other is good for the soul.  When you are ready to pack it in, there are wash stations for a quick bath. 2.  Sarasota's Bay Island Park - Located right in downtown Sarasota on the bay front, Bay Island Park is a great p... 05/21/2015

Embracing Our Differences 2015, Sarasota, FLWhere:  Sarasota's Island ParkHours: Daily Sunrise to Sunset through May, 2015What: Outdoor Exhibit Promoting DiversityCost: Free to the publicWebsite:  www.embracingourdifferences.orgOutdoor Art Exhibit Promoting Diversity and ToleranceI first happened upon this amazing exhibit while walking my dogs in 2006 while visiting this magical city called Sarasota.  The message of diversity and tolerance was overwhelming and convinced me I wanted to live here.  This year marks the 12th anniversary of Embracing Our Differences.  In 2014 there were 293,000 visitors, and since 2004 more than 1,900,000.  For  this year's exhibit there were 6454 submissions from 80 countries, 42 states and 118 schools.  Submissions came from other countries far from here ... 05/06/2015

Living West of the Trail in SarasotaSome live out their dreams while others live in them. Dreams perform an important role when considering purchasing a home. Whether your dream is always to have a gourmet kitchen, or even to have a large garden, we can easily help you to find the perfect home that will make your dreams possible. We want to make your dreams our commitment.We developed our business on referrals. Our reputation is one thing we take great pride in. working with our customers with honest and fair is how we have built our business enterprise. Not surprising, most of our customers are repeat clients and always refer family and friends.West of the Trail means all the properties which are west of Tamiami Trail. All houses in this area are within 6 to 10 minutes of the water, ma... 04/27/2015

Osprey, a small town situated between Sophisticated Sarasota and Charming Venice is home to Pine Run, a lovely and distinctively designed condo complex. Frank Folsom Smith, an architect who studied with Victor Lundy of the renowned “Sarasota School of Architecture” Architects designed the first phase on this 27 acre community just off Blackburn Point Road in 1973. The acreage is naturally curated with a variety of trees such as palms, cedars, pines and oaks. Privacy is insured with dense saw palmettos.   The Clubhouse is joined to three phases of the community by shady trails. Here you will find an elevated swimming pool overlooking a beautiful lagoon. There are several wood bridges crossing swales which accommodate summer rain overflow. Night lighting is provided along paths in a knee-... 03/03/2015

Lido Beach real estate is one more of the more sought after areas of Sarasota, Florida. Lido Key is a small island so the number of condos and homes are limited. The area has a lot of appeal and draws not only a lot of tourists, but folks who are looking to call Lido Beach their new home. DWELL Real Estate agents are well versed with real estate on Lido Key. Our downtown offices are located within a very short drive of this island paradise......lucky us. ;-) Lido Beach is known for having lovely weather and a variety of fun in the sun activities that everyone can enjoy. Golfers and tennis players will love the fact that there are numerous courses and courts to take advantage of. Folks who love boating will be thrilled to learn of the low boat rental fees and docking fees that the harbo... 12/21/2014

Sarasota and her six gulf coast islands represent the very essence of an impeccable waterfront lifestyle. The peaceful communities and sun-drenched beaches of South Florida have never been more affordable. Anyone who has ever dreamed of owning a part of paradise can now take advantage of innumerable foreclosure and short sale opportunities. Whatever price level you may have in mind, ranging from luxury estates to downtown Sarasota residential properties, the siren call of opportunity is loud and clear. The Sarasota area offers a satisfying blend of shopping, cultural and recreational venues for the enjoyment of its pampered residents. Whether you look forward to hanging out at a local oyster bar or swinging the days away on a manicured golf course, Sarasota real estate is the answer yo... 12/15/2014