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Completed in 1960, Bird Key in Sarasota became a boater’s dream neighborhood. With 511 homes and 291 of them on the water, residents with boats take advantage of the deep water canals and bay front parcels with quick access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Today, Bird Key is a highly exclusive, private and prestigious neighborhood made up of doctors, lawyers, elite professionals and even celebrities. Residents of this exclusive community enjoy their privacy.  With a manned gate house, residents are ensured peace of mind that no one will disturb their tranquil abode.

Impeccably appointed, the Bird Key Yacht Club is a very prestigious private social club. Exclusive members locally and from all over the world are offered a plethora of amenities, including, Har-Tru…

Housing inventories on Casey Key have remained relatively stable. Inventory has declined approximately 12% compared to December of 2006. There are currently 40 properties listed for sale in the Sarasota MLS. Prices range from $849,000 to $20,035,000. In addition, there are currently 14 lots for sale priced from $795k to $6,990,000.

There have been two home sales in the previous two months. Below is information on these properties.

• 1716 Casey Key Rd.  Listed: $4,285,000 Selling Price: $3,800,000 Sold: 7-27-07
• 435 N Casey Key Rd. Listed: $2,475,000 Selling Price: $2,400,000 Sold: 8-10-07

Learn more about this exclusive island paradise at  - Casey Key real estate for sale. Here you can view detailed information, photos and virtual tours of all…

We just sold unit 401 at LaBellasara on Golden Gate Point for $2,250,000 which was 84% of the full asking price of $2,650,000. Our buyers upgraded from a smaller unit they own downtown. This luxury condominium has 3384 square feet and panoramic view of downtown Sarasota, Marina Jacks and Sarasota Bay.  The interior is complete with marble baths, travertine flooring and gorment kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Take a look at the details of this special listing: http://sar.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1484150647&s=SAR&t=SAR

For more information on La Bellasara, visit our Golden Gate Point section where you'll find detailed information and all current active MLS listings.

Are you searching for a lavish lifestyle tucked away from it all?  Do you crave for the chance to play an amazing game of golf every day?  Well, your search is over.  Come and experience the opulence of The Concession.   Enjoy 18 holes of this signature championship golf course on 520 acres of meticulously manicured lawns designed by Jack Nicklaus. 

The Concession encompasses 1200 acres of lush landscapes, radiant lakes, 236 estate homes and is accented by natural wetlands with grand oaks and pristine pines.   With many lots still available, be one of the privileged to custom build an estate home with a select few extraordinary and detail-oriented builders including, Gibraltar Homes, LLC, Anchor Builders, John Cannon Homes Inc., Landmark Development…

For anyone interested in an investment or permanent move, now is a great time to buy a condominium in downtown Sarasota. Savvy investors buy when everyone else is selling and sell when everyone else is buying. The long term fundamentals are strong here with a very solid local economy, fabulous weather and some of the best beaches in the world. There are many motivated sellers and there is an excellent supply of inventory from which to choose.  Not only can you get exactly what you want, but the prices are very reasonable as well.

There is a window of opportunity now that will soon begin to close. Search through all inventory currently available at our downtown Sarasota condos section.

REW Real Estate Agents:  If you have any clients considering the Gulf…

An exquisite view of Sarasota Bay and even the Gulf of Mexico is just the tip of the iceberg for residences of Alinari at Rosemary Place. Besides being located in the center of Sarasota’s arts district and just minutes away from Downtown, St. Armand’s Circle, Lido Beach and many fine restaurants and shops, this condo offers an array of amenities that gives you reason to stay home more often.

With a gorgeous resort-style pool and cabanas, one can get away from it all and still be an elevator ride away from home.  Other amenities include, a billiard room, fitness center, guest suites, wine storage, business center, climate-controlled storage and many more.

Alinari offers 204 units on 17 floors, many with breathtaking views of the Bay.  Just imagine sipping…

There is an interesting article in Florida Trend that confirms what many luxury Realtors already know - the most affluent and wealthy continue to purchase second, third and even fourth residences in Florida.

Take a minute to ready this informative article - http://www.floridatrend.com/article.asp?page=1&aID=57256542.3572593.600015.830547.2438747.691&aID2=46146

If your considering Sarasota luxury properties for sale, contact John Allen to start your search today.

Assist-2-Sell out of Nevada has sent a letter claiming a trademark infringement against the Sarasota Realtor's Time2Buy Slogo. To view both of the slogos side by side visit - Assist-2-Sell Claims Infringement Against Sarasota Realtors

The SAR Time2Buy campaign was launched to help educate consumers about the current opportunities in the Sarasota real estate market.  The SAR strongly believes that it has not infringed on any trademark and will continue to use the slogo in their campaign.