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Known for its "Old Florida" charm, Casey Key is one of Sarasota's simpler islands consisting of single family beach homes and just a few inns and cottages. There are no towering hotel chains or beach resorts here, only charming and luxurious estate homes. Casey Key homes for sale range from simple beach villas to sprawling Gulf front estates. Many homes have their own private beach. With less than 400 homes, both full-time and part-time residents enjoy their private and quiet sanctuary away f... Read Full Post

What a difference a few years makes in the Sarasota real estate market. We just listed for sale a Siesta Key condo at 6008 Peppertree Way. Back in 2005, this property was listed for $965,000. For 2008, We have priced the property at $599,000. We will be posting more information on our website and the MLS. Call or email us for more details. To learn more about this community, visit the Peppertree section of our website. Read Full Post

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 en... Read Full Post

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: $3,800,00... Read Full Post

We just sold unit 401 at La Bellasara 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... Read Full Post

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 prist... Read Full Post

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 th... Read Full Post

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 the arts district and just minutes away from Downtown Sarasota, 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 elevat... Read Full Post

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 an investment in luxury Sarasota real estate for sale, contact John Allen to start your search today. Read Full Post

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. Read Full Post