Sarasota Real Estate News

The Sarasota Opera House’s  stage was the scene for Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ “Let Us Entertain You” production on Saturday night, October 3, 2010 in downtown Sarasota, FL.  If you missed it this year, make plans to be in Sarasota for this event next season.  The musical dance revue spotlighted some of the studio’s dance students as [...]

Siesta Key will be busy this weekend as spectators of the this weekend’s Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition on Siesta Beach will be out to see master sculptors and local sculptors shape fabulous creations.  The featured centerpiece is a 6-foot-tall, 300-ton sand masterpiece with the logos of the event sponsors. Today, Thursday, [...]

Several members of the Kappa Delta Alumni Association of Sarasota attended a holiday luncheon held at TPC at Prestancia Country Club on Saturday, December 11. The event was hosted by Polly Boegel. Guests were seated at a lovely long table in the Club’s grill room. The Kappa Delta blessing was sung by KD sisters, and [...]

Are you looking for an active adult community in Sarasota Florida?  The Cascades of Sarasota FL may be the perfect adult community to fit your active lifestyle. The community is located just north of University Parkway in in Manatee County. There is a full-time social director and plenty of activities to keep you very busy. [...]

Keep on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and by all means don’t forget to attend the 14th Annual Pug Parade this Saturday! This is one of Sarasota’s most enjoyable events. This year’s Pug Parade is at word-famous St. Armands Circle and has a St. Patrick’s Day theme. There will be costume contests, demonstrations and games. Pre-registration ended March [...]

The housing industry has been showing many signs that it is starting the road to recovery and Lakewood Ranch real estate’s improving results are more dramatic than most other places.  Across the State Existing home sales in Florida are off to a great start this spring. The numbers for March 2011 show a 12% increase [...]

Beach lovers, rejoice! Florida International University professor Steven Leatherman has finally confirmed the secret that so many of our Sarasota residents have already known: Siesta Beach has been named the #1 Beach in the United States in the annual 2011 “Dr. Beach” survey. Siesta Beach, which is located on over 40 acres of the Siesta [...]

Its official! “Dr. Beach” has confirmed what weve known all along: Siesta Beach was just named the #1 beach in the United States for 2011. Dr. Stephen Leatherman ("Dr. Beach") is the director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University. He considers 50 different criteria including sand, water quality, facilities and crowds to rank the nations beaches in his annual survey. For the past two years, Siesta Key held the #2 ranking. Dr. Beach cited several factors that helped Siesta Key Beach win the top spot for 2011: Siesta Key's sugar white quartz crystal sand is considered by many to be the finest and whitest sand in the world. Siesta Key blue and turquoise water is clean and clear. The waves are small and currents are gentle making it a very safe area for children. Siesta Keys expansive sand is hundreds of yards wide with plenty of room for volleyball players, sunbathers and beachcombers. Looking for something to do on the beach besides the usual? There are daily yoga classes, weekly beach runs, and of course the weekly staple drum circle. Residents and tourists alike gather at sunset on Sunday evenings to enjoy the rhythm of hand drums and the colorful antics they inspire. Heres a link to a slide show by the Herald Tribune: Heres a link to a slide show by the Herald Tribune: Siesta Key Drum Circle Search Siesta Key Real Estate Listings Siesta Key Condos | Siesta Key Homes | Siesta Key Neighborhoods Siesta Key Beach - America's Best Beach Siesta Key's Calm Waters Siesta Key's World Famous White Sand Siesta Keys Unforgettable Sunsets Paradise is waiting for you here on beautiful Siesta Key Florida. Contact us today by email or call direct at 941-544-6467 if you are interested in learning more about the Siesta Key real estate market.