While inventories of existing homes and condominiums remain unusually tight in our much-in-demand market, buyers who fancy new construction currently have several superior options.  From luxury condominiums on the Gulf and bay to exciting new infill neighborhoods near downtown Sarasota and Bradenton, [...]

Top 10 Great Places to Retire 2015

Sarasota Ranked in Kiplinger’s Top 10 Great Places to Retire 2015

Maybe you like the idea of retiring to a town where you’ll never wield a snow shovel again. Or, trading your pricey home in a high-tax area for a more affordable city. Or, ditching the suburban cul-de-sac for an urban neighborhood. Our [...]

Authentic Florida

Discover Secluded Secret Islands Many of Southwest Florida’s barrier islands, spanning the coast from Marco north to Manasota Key, deliver seclusion — without the three-hour tour or that dunderhead Gilligan. The best are those accessible only by boat, chartered ferry excursions and, in some cases, a helicopter or [...]

Population Growth in Sarasota

Sarasota County’s population increased 1.7% to about 390,000 in 2014, while the cities of Venice and North Port continue rapid growth as the economy rebounds from the Great Recession. The city of Sarasota added more than 900 residents and doubled its growth rate to 1.8% last year, echoing the upswing in [...]

Sarasota Tourism

More than 28 million visitors flocked to Florida during the first three months of the year, setting new tourism records while crowding beaches, hotels and those theme parks marked by signature black ears. As the economy mends, tourists are feeling more confident about booking a Sunshine State vacation, staying longer and [...]

Sarasota Home Prices

Home prices jumped 9.1 percent in March over the year in the Sarasota-Manatee region, again outstripping state and national gains.

• Prices increased an even stronger 11.8 percent in Charlotte County, data provider CoreLogic reported Tuesday.
• Single-family home prices climbed 7 percent throughout Florida in March, the seventh-highest rate in the
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Could it be?  Could existing condominiums be priced as low as the mid-$200’s in such premium waterfront neighborhoods on one of our islands? Upon closer examination, it turns out that you can indeed purchase good condominiums near the area’s best beaches for less than one might think.  For not only do amazing buying opportunities [...]

Coastal Living features Sarasota as ‘Dream Town'

Less than one month after TripAdvisor named Siesta Key home to the No. 1 U.S. beach, Sarasota continues to gain national prominence with a nod from Coastal Living Magazine. The lifestyle and travel magazine chose Sarasota as the featured “Dream Town” for March, citing its beaches, [...]

Happiest in America

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, has the highest Well-Being Index score (64.1) across the 100 most populous communities in the U.S., according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Rounding out the top five are Urban Honolulu, Hawaii; Raleigh, North Carolina; Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, [...]

The 100 Best American Restaurants According To OpenTable

OpenTable just announced their list of the Best Restaurants in America for 2014. To find the best dining options, OpenTable pored over more than 5 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for 20,000 restaurants, covering all 50 states and Washington D.C. Two Sarasota area restaurants are ranked in this year’s [...]