Sarasota Real Estate News

Are you interested in exploring Longboat Key Homes for sale? Longboat Key homes are found on winding canals or open bayfront as well as the island’s interior. Many of the homes boat docks with water depth sufficient for large boats and sailboats. Boaters love the Longboat Key canals and bayfront because there are no bridges to maneuver to the open waters of Sarasota Bay. It’s tricky to maneuver some Florida bridges and a home for sale advertising “no bridges” to the…

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Luxury homes have lagged in the comeback of Florida real estate, but as we noted in July 2009, Casey Key home sales are on the move. There’s a very nice selection of  Casey Key homes for sale in a variety of price ranges.  Buyers continue to surf and shop for homes that are well priced for the market. [...]

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Luxury homes have lagged in the comeback of Florida real estate, but as we noted in July 2009, Casey Key home sales are on the move. There’s a very nice selection of  Casey Key homes for sale in a variety of price ranges.  Buyers continue to surf and shop for homes that are well priced for the market. [...]

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Behind a guarded gate just off University Parkway in Sarasota, you find homes for sale in University Park Country Club. The dramatic entrance boulevard winds through the tropically landscaped grounds. University Park’s pristine vegetation takes your breath away.  Previously, “Best Community Design in America” was bestowed upon University Park by The National Association of Homeowners. [...]

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Homes for sale on Lido Key are sought after by many Europeans. Walking distance to St. Armands Circle and Lido Key Beach are big draws to buyers. Lido Key is west of downtown Sarasota and is connected to Sarasotas mainland by a bridge to St. Armands. At the north end of Lido Key, a bridge connects to Longboat Key.

At the south end of Lido Key, residents enjoy a nature preserve offering trails and kayak launches as well as picnic facilities. Mid-Key is the public beach and at the northern end of the Key is a quiet and private beach, perfect for long walks.

Lido Key homes for sale include a wide variety of styles. Youll find cottages, old-Florida style as well as the famous Sarasota School of Architecture contemporary style. Home prices range from $429,000 to $10,000,000.

In neighborhoods like Lido Shores, prestigious addresses such as Westway Drive and Washington Drive offer residents convenient locations near the shopping and restaurants of St. Armands Circle as well as Lido Key Beach. A short drive to downtown Sarasota provides venues of the cultural district which offers an opera, the ballet, theater as well as art galleries and specialty shops of Main Street and Palm Avenue.

If you dont want any sand in your shoes and you dont want to tempt your kids with the beach every day, you might consider homes for sale in Palmer Ranch. John Allen regularly shows this neighborhood as well as Lido Key homes for sale. Contact John at 941-544-6467 for an appointment to view Sarasotas mainland and homes for sale on all the barrier islands.

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If you are searching for Palmer Ranch Sarasota homes for sale, you probably want to be close to Siesta Key beach, downtown Sarasota’s cultural activities, showing and restaurants. Palmer Ranch is located within minutes of all!  With over 10,000 square acres, Palmer Ranch is Sarasota, Florida’s largest master planned community. The land formerly was owned [...]

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Are you looking for new things to do in Sarasota? Are you new to the area? Head on over to the new Facebook Page that we just set up - 365 Things to do in Sarasota Florida and Become a Fan. Over the next year we will be posting a total of 365 places to visit, events, place to eat and much more. Feel free to browse our selections, comment or leave a suggestion of your own favorites.

Sarasota is often referred to as the Cultural Coast of Florida and is home to dozens of art galleries, …

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Another Sarasota Home Trolley Tour

A FREE event that helps buyers find the area’s best home values. Leave the driving to the Trolley Tour and enjoy this fun, new way to shop for a home in Sarasota. Enjoy a scenic trolley ride and Open House Tour of homes and condos for sale in The Meadows. Saturday, February 13th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., departing from The Meadows Shopping Village, on Ringwood Meadows Road, Bldg H. For more information contact Chris Moon, Realtor, Allen Real Estate Services at 941-586-0722 or visit the website: http://www.hometrolleytours.com/.

For all your Sarasota real estate needs contact us at Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.

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Located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, the Longboat Key Towers is home to 88 units.  The two buildings were completed in 1970 but recently underwent a $12 million renovation.  Providing its owners excellent on-site management, amenities include:

His and Hers Locker Room
Sauna
Fitness/Exercise Room
Gulf-front Pool/Spa

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 3 condos for sale at Longboat Key [...]

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Built in 2001 and exquisitely appointed, condos at En Provence on Longboat Key offer residents opulent luxury. This 5.8 acre beach site includes 3 buildings with only 21 residences. French Mediterranean style showcases these condos.

En Provences luxurious amenities include:

• Resort-style Pool and Spa
• Athletic Center
• Private Garages
• Club House
• Private Beach

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 3 condos for sale at En Provence on Longboat Key. Prices range from $2,900,000 to $3,725,000. Condos for sale at En Provence provide residents spacious condo living in units that are over 3,000 sq.ft.

A pampered lifestyle awaits you at En Provence on Longboat Key. Contact John Allen for more information. Six units provide private courtyard pools. Beach access is available to owners as well as Longboat Keys fishing, beachcombing and restaurants. St. Armands Circle is a short drive for shopping and additional dining.

For more luxury living information, visit our website and view luxury real estate for sale on Longboat Key including Water Club, Sanctuary, Longboat Key Towers as well as En Provence and many others.

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