Archive for the ‘Sarasota Golf’ Category
Posted by John Butzko on December 15, 2011
Pictured: 1763 Cartina Way
A prestigious, gated golf course community of 640 homes with welcoming neighbors, Waterford is located just moments from downtown Venice and beautiful area beaches. Waterford offers a variety of residential, deed restricted options, from homes of over 4,400 square feet to villas in the 1,300-square-foot range. It is composed of 10 smaller communities with individual homeowners associations, and a master homeowners association with architectural and property maintenance responsibility and oversight. The association fees are very reasonable. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on October 5, 2011
A number of impressive, gorgeous homes are found in The Oaks. Pictured: 67 Osprey Pt Drive.
An opulent, private member-owned golf and country club community in Osprey, The Oaks is known for its celebrated social calendar and gorgeous lifestyle options. Once the estate of Mrs. Potter Palmer, The Oaks is set on 1,000 acres both east and west of North Tamiami Trail, and includes three distinct neighborhoods—Oaks Bayside, The Preserve, and Oaks Clubside. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on January 25, 2011
The Masterworks of Luxury Homes tour is your exclusive opportunity to view some of the area's most impressive homes. Pictured: 712 N. Casey Key Dr.
Residents and visitors of Florida’s Gulf Coast now have a new, fun way to spend to experience luxury lifestyles this March.
Michael Saunders & Company, in conjunction with Christie’s International Real Estate and Sarasota Magazine, is pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind, two-day showcase tour of ultra-luxury coastal homes.
The three-day event is a reflection of the collective efforts of the participating homeowners, businesses, volunteers and arts groups, who are working together for the future of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra. Spanning March 2, 4 and 5, ten gorgeous properties actively listed in highly sought-after areas—namely The Oaks, Casey Key, Bird Key and St. Armands—will be included in exclusive daily tours running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on December 21, 2010
PAL Sailor Circus offers family friendly entertainment during the holidays.
To complement the festive spirit of the holidays, many of us find ourselves with a little extra time away from the office to spend with family and friends. While utilizing this time in the comforts of your beautifully decorated home—courtesy of our helpful decorating tips HERE—can be both fulfilling and delightful, some folks may be interested in getting away for a pleasant distraction. Luckily, the Sarasota area plays host to a number of different shows and events, which can provide a chance for all to experience the season in a unique way.
From acrobats to the arts, these top Sarasota area holiday happenings are sure to entertain while filling you with holiday spirit:
Van Wezel – A Christmas Carol – Produced by the famed Nebraska Theatre Caravan & authored by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol is a timeless holiday classic featuring a spirited ensemble of performers, elaborate costumes and a magical set that feels like a Christmas card come-to-life. Show runs on Wednesday, December 22 at 7PM. Click HERE for more info. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on July 1, 2010
Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle among perfectly manicured fairways and greens. Photo courtesy of golfcoursehome.net.
Nothing compares to the Heron Creek Country Club lifestyle. With 27 holes of Arthur Hills designed championship golf, elegant clubhouse, beautiful homes, and wondrous views, Heron Creek Country Club has the best of everything.
Exceptional Location and Amenities – Heron Creek
Located in southern Sarasota County in the city of North Port, this gated community is surrounded by natural tranquility. Heron Creek strives to preserve and enhance the natural habitat for the enjoyment of its residents, which is evident in its endless natural beauty. Imagine a community so environmentally sensitive, the surrounding wildlife habitat has not only been preserved, it has been improved. More than 430 acres of the 676-acre community have been set aside as the golf course or as permanent, environmentally protected nature preserves, creating lakes and green space for residents and providing natural habitat to a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. The neighborhood homes and the Arthur Hills golf course wind lazily through the native landscape, bordered by natural buffers, stands of native trees, and sparkling lakes, all of which serve as quiet retreats for the native wildlife. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on May 13, 2010
A number of fine homes are available in Venice Golf and Country Club. Pictured: 206 Vestavia Drive.
Nestled in 460 tropical acres, The Venice Golf and Country Club is a member-owned, quality equity club community of 587 single-family homes. Residents of this gorgeous community enjoy championship golf, superb tennis, contemporary fitness facilities, a beautiful full-service clubhouse and gracious Florida living amid nature’s splendor. They also take pride in being a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary with 26 lakes and 13 preserves dotted throughout.
Market Activity – Venice Golf and Country Club
Venice Golf and Country Club is fully built-out with the exception of one or two privately owned lots. Available re-sale homes number under 10 percent of the community with the 2010 market activity well in-line with the history of sales. Pricing of the homes is competitive with area golf communities that do not offer the same world-class amenities of Venice Golf and Country Club. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on February 2, 2010
Tranquility awaits in The Meadows in Sarasota. Discover a range of available properties.
The Meadows is a country club community that was the original planned urban development in Sarasota. Along with an assortment of real estate styles from single-family homes to villas and townhouses, The Meadows features 54 holes of challenging golf and a dynamic tennis club. This is a very active time in The Meadows, as many of its residents are seasonal, and everyone is here now to enjoy the beautiful winter weather.
Market Activity – The Meadows
At this time, there are approximately 40 properties for sale in The Meadows with prices ranging from $125k to $1,150,000, so opportunities for all types of homes are present. Our Main Street office represents a number of available properties for sale in The Meadows, and our most recently completed transactions have been accomplished by Judy Nimz. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on January 5, 2010
Our Plantation office is ready to assist homebuyers and sellers throughout the area.
Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice was open for business with the completion of the Bobcat golf course in 1981. The Plantation added the second 18-hole Panther golf course in 1991 to complete the Ron Garl-designed 36 holes of championship golf. The courses feature two distinctively different layouts, providing challenging play and a rewarding golf experience at every level.
The Plantation community consists of 1,300 acres and is approaching its build-out plan of 2,800 homes. Club membership is not restricted to residents of the community. Plantation offers a friendly yet refined atmosphere of comfortable elegance and first-class amenities, which include 13 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, a heated junior-Olympic size swimming pool, a spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a grand clubhouse with the ambiance and charm of “Old Florida.” Plantation was voted “Best Private Country Club,” “Best Banquet Facilities” and “Best Tennis Facilities” by the Herald Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Plantation Golf & Country Club is very proud to have been selected to host the LPGA Annual Tour Qualifying School since 1987, one of only two qualifying schools in the nation. And, the Bobcat and Panther courses are included in the Golf Digest’s Places to Play Directory. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on November 24, 2009
The villas in Stoneybrook offer a unique lifestyle surrounded by lush landscaping.
Palmer Ranch is brimming with beautiful neighborhoods and lifestyle options offering the best in country club living and resort-style amenities. Designed around a gorgeous 18-hole golf course, Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club is a gated community of over 850 single-family homes, attached villas and maintenance-free condominiums enveloped by well-manicured landscaping and grounds.
As specialists in Palmer Ranch properties, the agents of our Palmer Ranch office provide the most in-depth market experience in the area. Palmer Ranch office manager Darla Furst keeps a close watch on the market throughout Sarasota, where she notices strong activity in the Stoneybrook community, which currently has 56 active listings. Of these available properties, 10 are single-family homes and the rest are balanced between condominiums and villas. (more…)
