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Located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, L'Ambiance is a paragon of luxurious beachfront living. There are two, 10 story buildings and a total of 136 residences. Many of the condos here have stunning views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico. Residents on the top floors also enjoy vistas of the downtown Sarasota skyline and Bay. Amenities of this guarded gate condominium include: Lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts, Clubroom, Elevators, Fitness Center, 175,000 gallon Community Heat... Read Full Post

West of the Trail is the area in Sarasota, Florida that is West of U.S. Highway 41 or the Tamiami Trail. Often homes for sale in Sarasota West of the Trail are preferred by affluent buyers who want to be near the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, local shops and restaurants or a quick drive to downtown Sarasota. Convenience is the desirability of this neighborhood. Harbor Acres, Paradise Shores and McCellallan Park are popular subdivisions near Sarasota Memorial Hospital. This neighborhood shows pr... Read Full Post

Sarasota Florida’s luxury real estate market of high-end properties has suffered just as other parts of the country, however we've found 11 sales in the $3,000,000+ range so far for 2009. From a high-rise condo on Longboat Key, an Indian Beach estate, to a gated mansion on the waterfront of New Pass, the high-end real estate market in Sarasota continues to post some impressive sales. On the pristinely manicured island of Longboat Key, Florida, an elegant penthouse at the Water Club Longboat... Read Full Post

The Longboat Key condo market stats in the Sarasota MLS system are continuing to show improvement. 417 condos on Longboat Key are currently listed as active, 48 condos, townhouses and villas are under contract and the sales for the last six months total 132. Longboat Key condo sales for the last six months outnumbered famous Siesta Key even after Dr. Beach named Siesta Key Beach No. 2 on his 10 Best Beaches in America list in May. Siesta Key sales stats for condos sold in the last six months ... Read Full Post

Once again the Sarasota FL MLS has released the July 2009 stats showing positive signs for the Sarasota real estate market. Sales are up 29% from July 2008 indicating a recovery could possibly be in the works for this popular coastal destination. You can read the entire pdf file and statistics here. Inventory levels are continuing downward and best selections of property on the barrier islands: Siesta Key, Casey Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key will dwindle as the real estate/condo ma... Read Full Post

Sarasota neighborhoods proudly and creatively present architectural detailing and elegance in their Sarasota homes. Elaborate fountains, iron gates and statuary are often found whether it’s an affluent neighborhood with magnificent homes on Lido Key or a neighborhood filled with mostly ranch style homes such as South Gate and Gulf Gate. Google search results for architectural details include websites with information regarding high-end architectural lighting systems. If you want to learn ab... Read Full Post

Searching the Sarasota MLS for homes in a particular Sarasota neighborhood is easy. Our REW website's high powered search engine takes you right to the doors of houses in Harbor Acres, Oyster Bay Estates and other West of the Trail, Sarasota neighborhoods. You can view addresses, descriptions, photos and virtual tours. Enter your Sarasota neighborhood, add a price range, let us know the number of bedrooms and baths, provide us with some square footage details and a construction date. Save you... Read Full Post

The designers of Orchid Beach Club didn’t spare anything on amenities when they designed this building. This Lido Key condominium is the epitome of luxury. Completely in 2005, Orchid Beach Club is directly on Lido Key Beach. Add these condos to your search list if you are searching beach properties over $1,000,000. The Sarasota MLS currently reports 11 condos for sale at Orchid Beach Club Sarasota. Prices range from $1,475,000 to $7,250,000. Two penthouses are available with direct Gulf vie... Read Full Post

Siesta Key is an 8 mile long barrier islands located just off the coast from Sarasota. This tropical island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Crescent Beach on Siesta Key is consistently on many of the Top 10 beach lists. Homes on Siesta Key range from simple to extravagant. Waterfront options include beach front, bay front and canal front homes. Boat lovers enjoy the use of the island's 50 miles of canals. The Sarasota MLS system currently has 251 homes listed for s... Read Full Post

Residents of Laurel Oak Estates in Sarasota Florida enjoy a active lifestyle in this golf course community featuring 36 holes of Gary Player and Rees Jones designed golf courses. Prices begin at $399,000 for a two bedroom, two bath maintenance-free Club home with 2,248 sq.ft. The Sarasota MLS data currently shows 47 homes and villas for sale currently in Laurel Oak Estates. Single family homes in Laurel Oak Estates with over 3000 sq.ft. range in price from $575,000 to $1,750,000. If you are l... Read Full Post