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Monthly Archive for November, 2009

Islander ClubIf you are looking for a very special retreat on the beautiful beaches of Longboat Key Florida, the Islander Club should be on your list of properties to consider. The complex is made up of two, 12 story buildings located directly on the beach.

The Islander Club features truly outstanding amenities including Olympic sized heated pool, Har-tru tennis courts, library, fitness center, social room, covered parking, on-site staff/management and of course, 400 feet of private white-sand beach. In addition, all of the common areas were recently renovated. It is perfectly located at the southern end of Longboat Key, close to Publix, shopping, dining and St Armands Circle.

Islander Club- Current Listings Data

Below is information on recent listing and sales activity. Visit our Islander Club page to view photos and information on all active condos for sale.

  • Active Listings: 8
  • Highest Priced Condo: $1,750,000
  • Lowest priced Condo: $419,000 (Short Sale)
  • 2009 Sales: 3
  • 2009 Sales Price Range: $470,000 to $700,000

If you have been considering an permanent move, investment property or second home, give the John Allen Team a call at 941-544-6467 to explore all of the Longboat Key real estate options currently available.

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Bird Key Real Estate

Bird Key, Florida is located just West of Sarasota across the Ringling Bridge.  Bird Key real estate consists of many canal homes as well as magnificent homes with slips for large yachts.  This is a premier boating community of Sarasota and home to the Bird Key Yacht Club.  Within seconds to the shopping mecca of St. Armands [...]

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Bird Key Florida Entrance

Bird Key is one of Sarasota’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Pictured above is the entrance, located just off of the John Ringling Causeway. Bird Key Park is located just across the street from Bird Key.  This Park is a popular location with residents and visitors who want to bring their dog to the beach.  Most beaches [...]

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History of Bird Key

Bird Key Florida was originally a narrow strip of land connected to downtown Sarasota and St Armands Key by a tree-lined a Causeway. The island was named Bird Key because of a very large population of birds that flocked there regularly.  In the early 1920′s, circus magnate John Ringling purchased the island. John Ringling’s sister, Ida Ringling [...]

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Last month, Barbara Corcoran announced on the Today Show that Sarasota, Florida is the number one spot in the United States to buy a home. According to Corcoran, Sarasota prices have stabilized and will be headed back up. She also spoke about Sarasota’s world famous beaches (Siesta Key Beach is #2 beach in U.S. according [...]

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Watch the sun come up from your balcony at Tangerine Bay.  These southern most condos on Longboat Key have incredible view of Sarasota Bay.  Within an easy drive to famous St. Armands Circle for shopping and dining, Tangerine Bay should be your first stop on Longboat Key if you are looking for a waterfront condo.

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Walking on Casey Key Beach

Walking on Casey Key Beach is wonderful and even the dogs get to enjoy the Gulf air.  Casey Key is a private beach and owners are very careful to pick up after their dogs to maintain a clean beach for everyone.  Let’s keep our Florida beaches beautiful!

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If you were in Sarasota, Florida today, you know how wonderful the weather was — residents and visitors of Sarasota were out enjoying the cool balmy day. The downtown Sarasota bayfront was active with walkers, bikers, fishermen, boaters, wildlife, new scuptures and waverunners. Enjoy our great day!

What a perfect way to spend a perfect day!

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Fishing on Casey Key Beach

Fishing is very popular on Casey Key Beach.  Just walk steps from your Casey Key home, dip in your rod and take in the breeze of the Gulf of Mexico.  Relax on Casey Key Beach and enjoy your fishing hole!

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The majestic Ritz Carlton is one of Sarasota’s premier resorts providing outstanding services to its permanent residents and guests.  This photograph was taken from the downtown Sarasota bayfront next to the statute of the soldier kissing a nurse upon his return from World War II – “Unconditional Surrender.” If you are searching for outstanding real [...]

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