Archive for the ‘Sarasota Waterfront’ Category
Posted by John Butzko on May 17, 2012
Pictured: 3616 Fair Oaks Place
Queens Harbour on Longboat Key offers the ease of a maintenance-free lifestyle embellished with the convenience of living behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club Harbourside.
The lovely homes of Queens Harbour are designed to embrace the casual Florida lifestyle. From courtyard to bayfront homes, each residence includes its own private swimming pool, and every waterfront estate has its own dock with direct access to the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. Ownership in Queens Harbour provides private beach access, golf, tennis and all the cultural opportunities that Sarasota has to offer. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on May 15, 2012
Discover this unique opportunity to own an expansive Gulf-front estate property with approximately 200′ of prime Longboat Key Beach frontage. The exceptional size and two-lot configuration provide the new owner many options for future development and enjoyment, including building a sizeable Gulf-front residence and guest home, or constructing a home on one lot and retaining the other for its investment potential. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on April 12, 2012
Perfectly set along the gorgeous Crescent Beach on Siesta Key, the Casarina condominium community offers a carefree, resort-style sanctuary with exclusivity to one of the world’s most celebrated beaches. Delight in a lavish lifestyle enveloped by lush gardens and embellished by a host of fine amenities in this Gulf-front building, where many units boast full water views. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on February 23, 2012
Enjoy proximity to America's #1 beach at Island Reef on Siesta Key.
Located on the private south end of beautiful Siesta Key and an easy drive to the vibrant Siesta Key Village, Island Reef is a remarkable Gulf-to-bay community nestled in a tranquil beach setting. The resort-style mid-rise condominium complex has been specially designed to cater to the living, recreational and social needs of active individuals and families. Its casual, friendly atmosphere complements its amenity-rich environment, which includes a gorgeous beach, boat docks, two heated pools, three lighted tennis courts, billiards, a fitness room, gas grills, kayak racks, a clubhouse and free WiFi. Restaurants, shopping and professional services on the mainland are all within a short drive. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on November 17, 2011
Enjoy waterfront living just moments from the excitement of downtown Sarasota.
Just minutes from downtown Sarasota, Golden Gate Point is a 22-acre peninsula with envious water views and some of the most luxurious condominiums in Sarasota. Originally owned by circus magnate John Ringling, the property—known then as Cedar Point—has gone through several evolutions to reach its current state as a luxury residential community.
Market Activity – Golden Gate Point
To date, there are 23 active listings. These range from interior units beginning at $139K to a lavish, 6,000-square-foot bayfront front home with unprecedented views of the Marina Jack harbor and downtown available for $6 million. In between are two- and three-bedroom units with great views of Ringling Bridge starting at $500K. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on October 27, 2011
This incredible custom residence is set at the tip of Point Crisp. Pictured: 1456 Point Crisp Rd.
Named after a robber-baron and an exquisite and historic part of Siesta Key’s past, the peninsula of Point Crisp extends into the Intracoastal Waterway and Little Sarasota Bay on the east side of Siesta Key—just south of the Stickney Point Bridge. This exclusive enclave of 16 properties lines a lush, tropical, meandering road. Of these, nine properties are set on a point of land that juts out into Little Sarasota Bay, affording beautiful water views from both the front and rear of the homes. One special property even boasts its own private island. In addition to its proximity to one of the world’s most gorgeous beaches, this prized location offers exceptional boating water. Point Crisp is truly a unique tropical paradise and a pleasure to call home. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on June 22, 2011
Discover the remarkable lifestyles available in Oyster Bay Estates. Pictured: 1414 N Lakeshore Drive.
Located West of the Trail and along Sarasota Bay, Oyster Bay Estates began as residential community after developer Robert W. Newman purchased the real estate in 1951 from the Woolley family, who previously used the land as a dairy farm. Many of the 168 homes in the community area were built at that time.
Market Activity – Oyster Bay Estates
Recent activity in Oyster Bay has been very positive, as four properties priced between $369,000 – $2,150,000 sold in the last 30 days and four are pending. This leaves only seven active properties priced between $489,000 and $3,750,000 available at this time, which once again reinforces the desirability of Oyster Bay. Other positive activity includes the multiple offers Kim & Michael Ogilvie received on a listing at 4475 Camino Real, closing it at $925,000—$26,000 higher than the asking price. (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…)
Posted by John Butzko on December 28, 2010
A number of luxuriuos lifestyles are available on Bird Key. Pictured: 566 S Spoonbill Dr.
Those who call Bird Key home are fortunate to live in one of Sarasota County’s most desirable neighborhoods. Situated between St. Armands Circle/Lido Beach and downtown Sarasota, Bird Key is convenient to everything that Sarasota has to offer.
Bird Key is an island with a combination of garden homes, canal-front homes and impressive bayfront homes. A boater’s dream with deepwater canals in addition to sparkling bay views, most waterfront residences on Bird Key have their own boat dockage with easy access to Sarasota Bay. The neighborhood is complete with the Bird Key Yacht Club, which provides for an active lifestyle with tennis, swimming and elegant dining.
Market Activity – Bird Key (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on August 12, 2010
The homes of Country Club Shores offer a quaint "Old Florida" style. Pictured: 621 Ranger Lane.
Originally developed in five phases in the early 1960s, Country Club Shores has become one of the most sought-after locations on Longboat Key. With its convenient site at the southern end of Longboat Key, the neighborhood is popular with boaters as most homes are set on the open bay or deepwater canals with direct access to Sarasota Bay. Residents also enjoy beach access, just across Gulf of Mexico Drive.
Market Activity – Country Club Shores
There are currently 43 active listings in Country Club Shores ranging in price from $499,000 for a 1,600-square foot home built in 1968 to $3.7 million for a 2010-built bayfront estate. So far year-to-date, 12 properties have sold with prices ranging from $330,000 to $1.7 million. Of these 12 closed properties, four took place in July.
Agents from the Michael Saunders & Company Longboat Key office sold 2 lots on Ranger Lane recently. One was listed by Cathy Meldahl from the company’s mid-Longboat Key office, and sold 53 days later by Susan and Jonathan Fox from the company’s South Longboat Key office. The other was listed by Gail Wittig and Ian Addy and sold by Barbara Dumbaugh, also from Michael Saunders & Company. (more…)
