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Casey Key is an 8-mile-long barrier island off the coast of Sarasota. This little gem is a secluded paradise, offering immaculate, snowy-white beaches, breath-taking sunsets and quick access to the mainland. Careful planning and restrictions have prevented Casey Key from becoming home to high-rise hotels. Some areas of the island are so narrow that you can watch the sunrise from one side of your home and then watch it set from the other side. People who live here seek retreat from a manic pac... Read Full Post

If you enjoy the beauty of nature and the peacefulness of a close-nit community, Lakewood Ranch is the place for you. This area was designed with families and real neighborhoods in mind. When you own a piece of Lakewood Ranch real estate, you can take advantage of everything this picturesque community has to offer, including several country clubs, sports and athletic venues, houses of worship, and outdoor activities. The area is brimming with walking and biking trails, parks, and plenty of la... Read Full Post

Casey Key real estate is where tropical paradise meets celebrity hideaway. Connected to the mainland by one of America’s few remaining swing bridges, Casey Key is a preferred destination of celebrities and the wealthy. The Key takes its name from U.S. Army Captain John Charles Casey, who was sent in the mid-1800s to survey the land. Once home to the Seminole tribe, now this peaceful retreat is populated almost exclusively by single family waterfront estates and old Florida style bungalows. ... Read Full Post

Bird Key is a private waterfront community located just minutes away from downtown Sarasota, Florida. To access Bird Key just head across the beautiful John Ringling Bridge, a structure that has become an iconic image of this tropic paradise. Bird Key is an exclusive community filled with high-end homes, many located directly on the bay-front, while others are situated along deep-water canals, and some are land-bound. Many homes offer stunning views of the bay or of the picturesque Sarasota s... Read Full Post

Just over a century ago, Thomas Worcester, VP of Bromwell Brush and Wire company in Cincinnati, bought his wife an island. “Davie” Worcestor had boated to an island just off the Sarasota, Florida mainland while she was on holiday with friends. She was so enthralled with the island that she wrote her husband, her complete enchantment spilling into every word. Apparently, Mr. Worcestor was smitten enough with his wife and her words that he made arrangements to purchase the island and build ... Read Full Post

When you’re searching for a dazzling home nestled between pristine beaches, yacht clubs with plenty of boat storage, sailing opportunities and a downtown arts and culture lifestyle, look no further than Bird Key. The 500+ lots on this beautiful key started as nothing more than 21 acres, owned by a cousin of circus baron John Ringling, John Ringling North. In 1959 Arvida Realty purchased and filled the land with over 30,000 cubic yards of sand dredged from the bay, creating the current devel... Read Full Post

Bird Key Homes for Sale as of Nov 22, 2011: Homes for Sale: 29 Highest List Price: $8,800,000 Lowest List Price: $559,000 Median List Price: $1,595,000 Distressed Homes for Sale: 0 Bird Key Homes Sold in 2011 (through Nov 22): Total Homes Sold: 34 Highest Sale Price: $4,950,000 Lowest Sale Price: $407,000 Median Sale Price: $1,150,000 Distressed Homes Sold: 4 Bird Key Homes Sold in 2010 (through Nov 22): Total Homes Sold: 23 Highest Sale Price: $4,200,000 Lowest Sale Price: $410,000 Median Sa... Read Full Post

568 Bird Key Dr in Bird Key was just listed for $549,000! This 2,262 SF, 3 bedroom 2 bath home, originally built in 1965, features new paint and new AC. The $549,000 list price is equivalent to $243 PSF of living space. To see all the details of this home please follow the link: 568 Bird Key Dr To view all the homes currently available in Bird Key please follow this link: Bird Key Real Estate . There are currently some great values in Bird Key as prices have been reduced dramatically over the... Read Full Post

Lido Key Condos for Sale as of Oct 18, 2011: Condos for Sale: 57 Highest List Price: $6,495,000 Lowest List Price: $259,900 Median List Price: $785,000 Lido Key Condos Sold in 2011 (through Sept): Total Condos Sold: 40 Highest Sale Price: $2,875,000 Lowest Sale Price: $76,000 Median Sale Price: $507,813 Lido Key Condos Sold in 2010 (through Sept): Total Homes & Condos Sold: 52 Highest Sale Price: $3,850,000 Lowest Sale Price: $61,500 Median Sale Price: $515,000 The Lido Key Condo market h... Read Full Post

Aqualane Estates is scenic "West of the Trail" waterfront neighborhood located just north of Stickney Point Road in Sarasota, Florida. This community has an unrivalled location, just minutes from Siesta Beach and bordering Tamiami Trail. (US 41) and is the perfect choice for those seeking a mainland waterfront community with easy access to Siesta Key. Aqualane Estates Homes for Sale as of Oct 17, 2011: Homes for Sale: 8 Highest List Price: $2,695,000 Lowest List Price: $390,000 Median List Pr... Read Full Post