John Allen's Blog: Condos

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 views. One condo is priced at $3,600,000 and the larger penthouse is priced at $7,250,000 for almost  6,000 square feet of living space.

Orchid Beach Club is one of Sarasota’s newest and nicest condos. These beachfront condos have world-class amenities including:  heated…

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"Beaches" Longboat Key was built in 1984 and was designed with swap-around balconies for maximizing the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico views. Many condominiums at Beaches also offer golf course views as well as city views of Sarasota. Behind the gates of the prestigious Longboat Key Club, owners enjoy ample amenities at these Longboat Key condos including: 24-hour concierge service, 2 tennis courts, heated pool, spa, and an on-site manager. The building has recently undergone an extensive renovation.

Residents of Beaches Longboat Key enjoy the warm Gulf waters and the white sandy beaches of Longboat Key as well as dining and shopping on St. Armands Circle. Downtown Sarasota’s cultural activities are a short drive from Beaches. Condo in the Sarasota MLS currently…

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The Sanderling Club is a private community located behind a 24 hour guarded gate on Siesta Key. All residents must belong to the Sanderling Club and pay its $20,000 initiation fee in this community. Membership includes use of a private marina with boat slips, tennis courts, beachfront cabanas designed by architect, Paul Rudolph. Walking on the beach, relaxing by your oceanfront pool could be part of your lifestyle at Sanderling Club.

Sanderling Club’s owners drive a short distance to restaurants on Siesta Key such as Turtle’s and Ophelia’s on the south end of the Key. Or just off Siesta Key’s south bridge on the mainland are Carraba’s and Stonewood Grill. We often show the Sanderling Club Siesta Key community to customers desiring the ultimate of luxury…

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Living in a Longboat Key condo affords owners at Water Club a resort lifestyle in one of Florida’s most prestigious condominiums. Joggers, rollerbladers and walkers line were sprinkled along the sidewalks on Longboat Key enjoying the balmy Sarasota weather as we visited Water Club Longboat Key this week. Sarasota had some much needed rain on Monday, and residents, vacationers, as well as plants, are sprouting while enjoying Sarasota’s burst into Spring!

In other parts of the country, home sellers are starting to sell their properties and shopping for Longboat Key condos. Buyers can find amazing prices at Water Club, Promenade and Beaches now. These Longboat Key condos are a few of the most popular on the Key and usually highlight our showing…

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Buyers we represented recently closed on the sale of Penthouse B in Hudson Crossing. This downtown Sarasota condominium was recently built in 2007. There are only 12 residences in the building. Each unit has its own deeded boat dock. The 4 penthouse units each have there own private rooftop terraces that can be finished with outdoor kitchens.

The seller took a significant loss on the property. It was purchased in December of 2007 for just over $2.2 million. Less than 1 year later, our buyers were able to pick it up for $1,500,000.

Buyers have a lot of leverage in the current market. If you are considering a permanent move or investment in Sarasota real estate, contact us today or visit our website - BuySarasota.com.

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The Sarasota Association of Realtors just released the latest market statistics for the Sarasota real estate market. All statistics were compiled on properties listed in the MLS as of November 2008. The stats show higher pending sales as we head into our "season." With the slow economy, we will probably see less visitors in our busy season which runs from January to May. The absorption rate for both condos and homes has reduced significantly from the 2007 data.

Click HERE for a PDF of the press release.

Click HERE for the new stats from the December issue of Sarasota Realtor Magazine.

Sarasota Florida is located 60 miles south of Tampa on the Gulf Coast of Florida. If you have any questions or if you would like to explore the Sarasota area further,…

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Lido Key Florida is a small barrier island located just off of the coast from downtown Sarasota. It is situated just south of Longboat Key and just north of Siesta Key. Residents enjoy quick access to the beach and St Armands Circle, Sarasota's world famous shopping and dining destination.

Lido Key Beach

Lido Key has beautiful beaches for residents and visitors.

Lido Key Condos

There are many condominium options on Lido Key. Current prices start at $210,000 for an older 1 bedroom condo across the street from the beach. The highest priced condo is listed for $7.25 million at the exclusive Orchid Beach Club. This penthouse has 6000 square feet of luxury appointments and sits directly on the beach.

You do not have to spend millions to get nice condo on…

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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.

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