Sarasota Real Estate Blog and News

Today the Sarasota Association of Realtors released their MLS Statistics for January 2012.  The total inventory of both homes and condos was 4,711 compared with 6,072 on January 2011.  Unit sales of both homes and condos were 513 compared with 537 for January of 2011.   For homes,  the median sales price was $162,000 compared to $138,700 a year ago.  For condos, the median sales price was $180,000 compared with $142,500 a year ago.

The rise in the median sales prices of homes (17%) and of condos (26%) is fabulous news for the Sarasota real estate market.  These rising prices can be attributed to the increase in demand due to stronger consumer confidence in our economy and lower national unemployment. Coupled with the increase…

464 Golden Gate Pt #302, Sarasota - $2,050,000

I am proud to announce my new listing in La Bellasara.  Built in 2006, this spectacular 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath condo features 3,135 SF of living space in one of the most luxurious condominium complexes in Sarasota. 

Situated on the 22-acre peninsula known as Golden Gate Point, La Bellasara is the epitome of elegant condominium living in Sarasota, Florida.  With world-class amenities and an unrivalled location, La Bellasara offers luxury, elegance and magnificent views of Sarasota Bay.

Learn more about La Bellasara by visiting my La Bellasara Sarasota Condo page. Find all the latest information on unit 302, including photos and financial details, here: 464 Golden Gate Pt…

One of the many attractions to Sarasota, Florida's Gulf Coast gem, is the wide variety of festivals and community events. The gorgeous weather provides the perfect backdrop for many festivals, along with Sarasota's long love for a rich cultural environment.  Below is just a small sampling of Sarasota's many festivals and annual events.  Come and enjoy for yourself, and you'll see why so many love to call Sarasota home.

Ringling International Arts Festival

This 6-day festival celebrates music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Co-sponsored by The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York, the festival is held in the beautiful gardens and grounds of the Ringling Museum, including its 21 galleries and…

That philosophy continues today, fueling the energy and ambition of this highly regarded…

Whether boating is your passion or just a weekend pass time, Bird Key is a boater’s paradise. Situated just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, access to Bird Key is a simple matter of crossing the Ringling Causeway Bridge.  This scenic bridge stretches between Sarasota and three keys—including Bird Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key.  Bird Key sits at the base of the Ringling Bridge and is a lovely neighborhood of 511 single-family homes. Almost 300 of these homes are positioned either on deep-water canals or directly on the bay front, providing easy access to the bay and to the Gulf of Mexico.

Bird Key Yacht Club

The Bird Key Yacht Club, offers a plethora of dining, boating, social, and sporting activities. At the Bird Key Yacht Club,…

Bird Key has a long development history that began when Thomas Worcester bought the island as a retirement paradise for himself and his wife, Davie Lindsay Worcester. They lived in a smaller lodging, the only one on the island, for a number of years, while their dream home was being constructed. Sadly, Davie Worcester died in 1912 before construction was finished. Thomas Worcester lived in the estate home for a while with his sister and her family, but in the early 20s, they sold to John Ringling. Ringling's intentions were to make the home a summer “White House” for his friend, President Warren Harding, but when Harding died in 1923, that dream ended.

Meanwhile, Ringling’s other real estate developments saw nothing but sunshine. Ringling had…

At the western base of the Ringling Bridge, traversed daily by sun loving pedestrians and cyclists, the beautiful community of Bird Key is situated. Fronted by Sarasota Bay, Bird Key is a haven for those who love the outdoors. The key is quiet, but for those who love fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, tennis, swimming, or any of the other enticements that beckon northerners to Florida, Bird Key is ideal. The key is filled with more than 500 homes, many of which have been remodeled or completely rebuilt over time to reflect today’s luxury touches.

For many years, though, Bird Key had only one home—and it was named in honor of an ancient Scottish estate, Edzell Castle, seat of the Lindsay family. In 1910, one of the Lindsay descendants,…

I just listed this magnificent Georgian style home in Bay Point Park, one of Sarasota's most beautiful west-of-the-trail neighborhoods.  The quality of construction, attention to detail and ammenities of this waterfront masterpiece truly make it one-of-a-kind.  This is a rare opportunity to own your dream home in the highly coveted Bay Point Park, just minutes from downtown Sarasota.

1541 Bay Point Dr, Sarasota

Move to Florida to live…downtown?  Believe it or not, in Sarasota, Florida, that’s exactly what a growing number of people are doing because downtown living here is truly unique.  Why?  Three reasons: beach access, downtown lifestyle, and exquisite residences.

Downtown Sarasota is literally minutes from the beach. You could even bike there in no time, so if you are a fan of sun and sand, you have ready access to both from the downtown area. In addition, you’ll find people here who love cycling, golf, tennis, water sports and many other outdoor activities, so perfect for Florida living.

Besides beach and bay access, Sarasota’s downtown lifestyle is a huge draw. Famous for its thriving arts and culture community, Sarasota offers…

344 W Royal Flamingo Dr in Bird Key just sold on 11/1/11 for $2,675,000.  This 4 bd 5 ba bay-front home was built in 1998 and featured 4,344 SF of living space.  This home was originally listed for $3,495,000; thereafter reduced to $3,250,000; and finally reduced to $2,995,000. Is sold for 89% of it listing price at the time of contract.  This home was on the market for 182 days and sold for $616 PSF.

W Royal Flamingo Dr is one of the premier streets 0n Bird Key.  The bay-front homes on that street face west and have views of neighboring St Armands Key and Lido Key.  The western exposure not only ensures sunset views, but also calmer boating waters.

To view all the homes currently available in Bird Key please follow this…