Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida Recently Sarasota decided to replace the original Riverview High School that was 50 years old and worn out with a new $105 million facility. This state of the art facility will be able to serve the needs of the Sarasota community for many years to come. Click on Riverview High School to see the complete article written by Sara Leicht about this new high school.  I have added some new pictures from inside the building. 07/17/2014

Prestancia Country Club Home on the Golf Course Welcome to the gated golf course community of Prestancia on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, Florida.  This sunny and bright 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home sits on the 12th tee of the stadium course of TPC Prestancia Country Club overlooking beautiful lake views.   Enjoy relaxing on the large lanai, southerly exposure, built-in dining table and outdoor kitchen area. Both pool and spa refinished with crystal crete in the past 2 years. Lots of kitchen cabinetry for the cook along with a kitchen island. Plenty of rooms for entertaining including the family room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room and living room. Upgrades include new tile roof in 2001, new AC in 2008, newer water heater and new landscaping. Plus a well for irrigation, 3 car g... 07/17/2014

This is a new Prestancia Home for Sale on Estrella Court that is 3,100 sq. ft., 3-4 bedrooms with 3 1/2 bathrooms.    Located at 7851 Estrella Court inside the gated golf course community of Prestancia which is home to the TPC Prestancia, an upscale two championship 18 hole golf course country club in the heart of the very desirable Palmer Ranch area of Sarasota, FL.  Prestancia Homes for Sale This Prestancia Home for Sale features a private back yard with a heated pool and spa in an enclosed lanai area that overlooks a quite lake.  Peaceful and private you will enjoy watching the wildlife while experiencing the sunshine of Sarasota.    This home has 3 bedrooms and an office that could also be used as a 4th bedroom because of the built in closet.  The entrance way is through tall double... 07/16/2014

This Canal Home near Casey Key is for sale and is located at 411 Sabal Lane, Nokomis, FL 34275.  If you have ever dreamed about owning a home on the waters near Casey Key and Sarasota Bay then perhaps this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,767 sq. ft. home for $400,000 would be of interest to you.   This home sits on a canal near Casey Key.  You are one house in from the aqua-blue waters of Casey Key and can actually see Casey Key from the screened in lanai and breakfast nook.  You are very close to the Albee Road draw bridge, marina, and several casual on the water restaurants.  There is a 33 foot boat dock and 2/2000 lb. davits.  A built up sea wall and the home has been recently remodeled with new doors, windows, appliances, tile and carpet.  The Kitchen, Living Room, and Master Bath were re-desi... 07/16/2014

New to the market this Country Club of Sarasota Home for Sale located at 3820 Prairie Dunes Drive.  This is a 2,060 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home with a pool located on the Prestancia Golf Course.  The homes at the Country Club of Sarasota enjoy a 24 hour gated entrance, well maintained neighborhood roads and landscaping, access to the Serendipity Tennis and Pool Club, and views of nature preserves and of the TPC Prestancia Golf Courses.    This home on Prairie Dunes has been very well maintained and has recently gone through extensive remodeling making it a very desirable, move in condition with nothing to do except to enjoy the living at the Country Club of Sarasota.  For Sale for $385,000.   This home has been sold.  To see all the curent homes for sale please visit: Countr... 07/16/2014

Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch is located in Sarasota, Florida and is a gated neighborhood of over 750 homes.  There are 610 single family homes and 148 maintenance free villas inside the walls of Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch. Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch always has a nice selection of homes to choose from, but because Turtle Rock is so desirable homes tend to not stay on the market very long.  Currently prices are ranging from the mid 200's to the 500's.  Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch has 17 lakes and ponds which gives many Turtle Rock Homes have a lake or waterview.  You will love the peacefulness and the nature around the Turtle Rock neighborhood.      To View the current homes for sale Click onto:   Turtle Rock Homes for Sale on Palmer Ranch   The location of Turtle Rock makes it a very de... 07/16/2014

Waterfront Homes for Sale on Bird Key Bird Key has many Waterfront Homes for Sale and has become one of the most exclusive areas to live in Sarasota. Know as a boats paradise, Bird Key has over 300 waterfront homes and is located between downtown Sarasota and St. Armand's circle on the Sarasota By connected by the John Ringling Causeway and Bridge.  Waterfront Homes on Bird Key have exquisite views of the Sarasota Bay, the downtown skyline, and the Intracoastal waterway.  Many waterfront homes on Bird Key feature deep water docks.  There are a total of 510 homes on Bird Key and over 300 of them are waterfront homes either on a canal or directly on the bay of Sarasota. There is currently a total of 34 homes for sale on Bird Key, 23 of those are Bird Key waterfront homes.  The current 34 ... 07/16/2014

Ashley is a neighborhood of homes that is East of I-75 in Sarasota, FL.  Ashley has a total of 50 large estate homes that are set back from the road and have been built on 1/2 acre plus lots.  These Ashley Homes are all very unique and are not your typical Florida style home.  To view the current list of homes for sale visit:   Ashley Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL Ashley is a very desirable neighborhood with only 4 houses having sold in the past 2 years with sold prices ranging from $315,000 to $660,000.  There are currently 2 homes for sale and this is including the small neighborhood of 9 homes in Ashley Lakes which is directly next to the entrance for Ashley.  If you like the large estate homes of Ashley than perhaps you would be interested in homes in other East of I-75 neighborhoo... 07/15/2014

   New Luxury Condos For Sale in Downtown Sarasota at The Vue Why Will People Live here? The Vue will be a stunning addition to the already breathtaking skyline of Sarasota.  This new 18-story tower at the corner of Gulfstream Boulevard and North Tamiami Trail will contain 141 luxury condominium residences and a 255-room Westin Hotel & Resort.  Developed by the Kolter Group LLC, site work has already begun and the project will be going vertical before the year is out.  Reservations are now being taken, and buyers will be going to contract as soon as condo docs are registered. Interested In A Home At The Vue? Interested in finding more information on condos for sale at The Vue, Sarasota, FL?  Click that link to find to request more information on The Vue. What's Does The Vue Offer? The v... 07/14/2014

Real Estate Prices The Isles Sarasota FL June 2014 The Isles of Sarasota is located on the South side Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida 34238. The Isles was built by DiVosta, a subsidiary of Pulte Homes, and consists of about 450 single family homes, patio homes and townhomes offing a variety of floor plans with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 baths, and garages. Built around lakes and wild preserves, this master planned community features community pool, tennis courts, bocce ball count, basketball count, tot lot, fitness room, and community center. Lush landscaping, manicured lawns, and attention to common area maintenance are hallmarks of this community.     Real Estate Trends In The Isles There are 13 homes for sale in The Isles (at the time this post was written, there may be more or fewer h... 07/10/2014

Yes there is Sarasota Land for Sale.  Sarasota is such a large area that in the entire Sarasota area there is currently almost 500 parcels of Sarasota Land for Sale.  Prices range from a $15,000 lot in Venice to a $11,000,000 commercial parcel of 148 acres.  There is Land for Sale throughout Sarasota and on her barrier Islands.  Because the options can be staggering we have arranged Sarasota Land for sale by price range.  You can simply click onto the price range of your choice and then scroll down to see all of the available lots and parcels of land.      To view all of the Sarasota Land please click:    SARASOTA LAND FOR SALE     We have also divided up the areas so that if you would like to find land in specific areas of Sarasota you can do that.  Below you will find links to Land fo... 07/09/2014

Fishermens Bay has Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL.  Fishermens Bay is a quiet waterfront neighborhood located on the water West of the Trail in Sarasota, FL.  There are 20 homes in Fishermens Bay that have been built with a Key West flavor with front porches nestled among large southern oak trees.   Residents of Fishermens Bay enjoy a gated access neighborhood of families that have deeded boat docks located at the neighborhood boat basin.  If you enjoy peace and quiet with boating access perhaps you should look at the available homes in Fishermens Bay.  The boating waters of Fishermens Bay are on the Intracoastal Waterway overlooking Siesta Key.  You will enjoy either power boating or kayaking and fishing among the mangroves that surround the coast line and waters of the ICW. There are ... 07/09/2014

There are always 4 bedroom homes for sale in Palmer Ranch which is a very popular area of Sarasota, FL.  Palmer Ranch encompasses over 10,000 acres that has 23 very distinct and desirable neighborhoods. Please click this link to view the current list of 4 bedroom homes for sale in Palmer Ranch:  4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Palmer Ranch Palmer Ranch offers a variety of styles and sizes of homes from maintenance free villas to golf course homes to family neighborhoods to very large prestigious estate style homes. 4 Bedroom homes are popular for families in Palmer Ranch because of the schools in the area, the convenience to shopping, the easy access to the YMCA, the Legacy bike Trail, and the close drive to Siesta Key Beach, which has been rated the #1 Beach in America. There are three maj... 07/09/2014

Real Estate Prices Deer Creek Sarasota FL June 2014 Deer Creek is located on the famous Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida 34238. It is a community of 378 custom built homes offering a variety of custom floor plans. The 106 villas – both single and duplex – at Deer Creek are maintenance-free. Built around lakes and natural preserves, the community is deed restricted and a secured gated community (24 hour guard service). The villa residents enjoy access a community pool, while many single family homes have private caged pools.     Real Estate Trends In Deer Creek There are 9 homes for sale in Deer Creek (at the time this post was written, there may be more or fewer homes on the market when you're reading this). The average asking price is $508,988, the minimum is $409,000 and the maximum i... 07/08/2014

Real Estate Prices Prestancia Sarasota FL June 2014 Prestancia is a guard gated, deed restricted golf course community located on the famous Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida 34238. Wrapped around the private TPC Prestanica Golf Club, the community consists of over 500 single family homes, villas and multi-level condominium residences and includes 12 individual communites offering a variety of home styles and sizes. The communities of The Enclave, The Estates, La Vista, The Manors, Mara Vila, Monte Verde, Palacio, Valencia, Villa D'Este, Villa Mirada and Villa Palmeras surround the two 18-hole golf courses and facilities. Each Prestancia community offers unique amenities for residents' enjoyment.     Real Estate Trends In Prestancia There are 14 homes for sale in Prestancia (at the time ... 07/07/2014

Real Estate Prices Turtle Rock Sarasota FL June 2014 Turtle Rock is a guard gated, deed restricted community located on the famous Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida 34238. The community consists of 757 single family homes and villas built between 1994 and 2006 including the neighborhoods of Savannah and Somerset. Located on about 500 acres built around 17 lakes and lush natural preserves, the community amenities include pool, tennis courts, basketball court and club house for residents’ enjoyment.     Real Estate Trends In Turtle Rock There are 10 homes for sale in Turtle Rock (at the time this post was written, there may be more or fewer homes on the market when you're reading this). The average asking price is $457,060, the minimum is $289,900 and the maximum is $670,000. The average a... 07/05/2014

Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores is a terrific neighborhood within the city of Sarasota. The recent settlement is understood to have began when Westerners moved into the area in 1891. The neighborhood has long since developed and continues to evolve. It is currently made up of many smaller subdivisions that are collectively called, The Indian Beach - Sapphire Shores Neighborhood. (Looking to find homes for sale in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores? Look Here)   Neighbors also refer to the area as The Museum Area, The Ringling Area, The College Area, The North Trail and IBSS. Living here is such a pleasure because it is close to all the best things Sarasota has to offer. Where is it located?  Sitting on the center of the Suncoast, just south of Tampa Bay and the Manatee County line, you'll fi... 07/01/2014

Real Estate Market Report Sarasota Florida 34238 for May 2014     I review in this video the leading real estate market indicators (pending sales, average sales price, average days on market, and average sold price to original list price) for the 34238 zip code in Sarasota Florida for May 2014. The number of new listings in the 34238 zip code in Sarasota in May of 2014 was 57. This is down 20.8% from 72 in April 2014 and down 3.4% from 59 in May 2013. The number of new pendings in May was 76. This is down 7.3% from 82 in April and down 9.5% from 84 in May 2013. The number of closed sales in May was 74. This is up 8.8% from 68 in April and down 3.9% from 77 in May 2013. The median sales price in May was $289,750. This is down 3.8% from $301,250 in April and up 5.4% from $275,000 in May 2... 06/15/2014

Real Estate Market Report Sarasota Florida for May 2014     I review in this video the leading real estate market indicators (pending sales, average sales price, average days on market, and average sold price to original list price) for Sarasota Florida for May 2014. The number of new listings in Sarasota in May of 2014 was 1,210. This is down 11.4% from 1,366 in April 2014 and up 6.5% from 1,136 in May 2013. The number of new pendings in May was 1,334. This is down 0.3% from 1,338 in May and down 0.1% from 1,333 in May 2013. The number of closed sales in May was 1,134.  This is down 9.0% from 1,246 in April and down 4.2% from 1,184 in May 2013. The median sales price in May was $183,500. This down from $187,000 in April and up from $175,000 in May 2013. The number of active listings in... 06/15/2014

Since the "Florida G.I. Bill" passed, many are now saying that Florida is the most military-friendly state in the U.S.A! There are many reasons why Florida is now considered the most military-friendly state since the passing of the bill. Among these reasons are the benefits regarding: 1. Education 2. Employment 3. Property Taxes Read more about these benefits (and more) here: Florida Military Benefits    If you are a veteran or are currently in the military, and you are looking to purchase a home in the Sarasota, Florida area, it is important to work with someone who is qualified to represent you and your needs in this very important transaction.    How do you know if they are qualified?   One way to know is to look at their certifications and designations. If a REALTOR is certified as ... 06/12/2014