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5 Divine Dining Rooms Perfect for Thanksgiving

The dining room sets the stage for one of the most important family feasts of the year – Thanksgiving dinner. In honor of this special occasion, we rounded up five delectable dining rooms in luxury homes for sale that would provide the perfect venue for turkey day celebrations. Festive Form & Function Magnificent architecture frames the formal dining room of this 1459 Bay Point Drive, where a stunning tray ceiling, handsome wine display and custom, handmade dining table are sure to impress your guests. So impressive is this dining room and home that it has Sold.

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Saunders Commercial Sale & Lease Report for October 18, 2014

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial buyers, leasers and sellers.  For the week ending October 18, 2014:

 

LEASE

Landlord:  North Creek Development, Inc.

Tenant:  Mobile Nerd, Inc.

Address:  8830 Tamiami Trail, Unit #100A, Sarasota, FL  34231

Type of Space:  550 SF Office Space (Relocation)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents Dan Page, CCIM and Tom Farr

 

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Landlord:  The Byron Company

Tenant:  Art of Psychiatry, PA

Address:  950 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit #205, Sarasota, FL  34236

Type of Space:  705 SF Office Space (NEW Business)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents DeLieto & Associates

 

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Landlord:  The Byron Company

Tenant:  Gulf Mechanical Contractors, LLC

Address:  950 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit #206, Sarasota, FL  34236

Type of Space:  750 SF Office Space (NEW Business)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents DeLieto & Associates

 

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Landlord:  Sauder Properties, LLC

Tenant:  KRB Music Companies, Inc.

Address:  7685 Matoaka Road, Sarasota, FL  34243

Type of Space:  9,075 SF Industrial Building (Expansion)

List Side:  MS&C Agents Bob Kolton and Roberta Kolton

Sale Side:  Ian Black Real Estate

 

SALE

Seller:  Idelson Ventures 1, LC

Buyer:  Christensen Family 1, Ltd.

Address:  1324 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL  34236

Type of Space:  6,959 SF Retail Building

Sale Price:  $635,000

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents DeLieto & Associates

 

SALE

Seller:  ORIP Associates

Buyer:  ERT Holdings, LLC

Address:  1250 Ogden Road, Venice, FL  34285

Type of Space:  30,750 SF Industrial Building

Sale Price:  $825,000

List Side:  MS&C Agents DeLieto & Associates

Sale Side:  Forbes Property Group

 

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Landlord:  Fred and Ann Swing

Tenant:  TAMJO, Inc. (Nobile Hearing Aid Center)

Address:  2811 Tamiami Trail, Unit G, Port Charlotte, FL  33952

Type of Space:  1,150 SF Retail Space (Relocation)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Larry Schaper, CCIM

 

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Landlord:  Finergy Main Street, LLC

Tenant:  Sprout Studios, LLC

Address:  2170 Main Street, Unit #203, Sarasota, FL  34237

Type of Space:  1,114 SF Office Space (Relocation)

List Side:  MS&C Agents Massey & Massey

Sale Side:  Kelly Gettel & Company

 

SALE

Seller:  First Federal Bank of Florida

Buyer:  Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, Inc.

Address:  10920 E. SR-70, Lakewood Ranch, FL  34202

Type of Space:  6,696 SF Office Building

Sale Price:  $500,000

List Side:  Exit Realty

Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Susan Goldstein, CCIM

 

SALE

Seller:  Dolphin Street, LLC

Buyer:  DolphinWorks, LLC

Address:  1533 Dolphin Street, Sarasota, FL  34236

Type of Space:  1,055 SF Retail Building

Sale Price:  $470,000

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents DeLieto & Associates

 

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Seller:  Lady Luck, LLC

Tenant:  Your Flooring Warehouse, LLC

Address:  3333 N. Washington Blvd., Suites 1 & 2, Sarasota, FL  34234

Type of Space:  8,535 SF Retail Building (NEW Business)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Ben Bakker

 

SALE

Seller:  Fred & Cindy Mercurio

Buyer:  DDMF, LLC

Address:  747 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL  34236

Type of Space:  3,092 SF Office Building

Sale Price:  $465,000

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents DeLieto & Associates

 

SALE

Seller:  Sarasota Property Group, LLC

Buyer:  James & Christine Kurzydio

Address:  3570 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL  34239

Type of Space:  2,780 SF Office Building

Sale Price:  $350,000

List Side:  MS&C Agents Massey & Massey

Sale Side:  Good Life Realty, LLC

 

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Landlord:  PV-Cortez Village, LLC

Tenant:  Salty Brands, LLC

Address:  6630 W. Cortez Road, Bay 13, Bradenton, FL  34210

Type of Space:  1,154 SF Retail Space (NEW Business)

List Side:  Landqwest Commercial

Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Ben Bakker

 

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Landlord:  3102 53^rd Avenue East

Tenant: Phoenix Tattoo

Address:  3134 E. 53^rd Avenue, Bradenton, FL  34203

Type of Space:  1,550 SF Retail Space (Expansion)

List Side:  ICORR Properties International, LLLP

Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Ben Bakker

 

SALE

Seller:  Ralph Schroer and Daniel Schroer

Buyer:  Finonan, LLC

Address:  1002-1006 W. 12^th Street, Bradenton, FL  34205

Type of Space:  Residential/Multi-Family

Sale Price:  $375,000

List Side:  NAI

Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Ben Bakker

 

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Landlord:  Superior Property, LLC

Tenant:  Birdie Pizza, LLC

Address:  6500 Superior Avenue, Sarasota, FL  34231

Type of Space:  1,500 SF Retail Building

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents Massey & Massey

 

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Landlord:  SunTrust Bank

Tenant:  Robert Hoyle, PA

Address:  1001 W. 3^rd Avenue, Units #250 & #260, Bradenton, FL  34205

Type of Space:  1,947 SF Office Space

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Susan Goldstein, CCIM

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Visioning the Bayfront for Generations to Come

In 1968, the opening of Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall helped the city realize its ambitious vision of becoming Florida’s premier destination for the arts and culture.  Now nearly 50 years later, a group of engaged local citizens and organizations—calling itself Bayfront 20:20—has begun a series of public conversations to articulate a long-term master plan for re-investing in Sarasota’s Bayfront that will help keep that same vision alive for generations to come.

Keeping the Vision Alive
Bayfront 20:20’s self-imposed mandate is to make the absolute best use of the Bayfront with an eye toward establishing a cultural and economic legacy for the region while continuing to ensure open and public access to the waterfront.  Such ease of access to our Bayfront, cultural institutions and open spaces is a significant point of differentiation that distinguishes Sarasota from other Florida communities. (more…)

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10 Sure Ways to Kick-Off Season in Boca Grande

With the beginning of season upon us, Boca Grande residents know how to celebrate their surroundings in style. Here is a list of the upcoming must-do moments: Sunday Shrimp-day: Visit Whidden’s Marina and purchase shrimp right off the boat! You can enjoy a fresh helping of the crustaceans on most Sundays. Annual Blessing of the Animals: On November 9^th, the general public is invited to an ecumenical Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Bring your pets at 4:00pm to the croquet courts of the Gasparilla Inn & Club. Royal Palm Players: Get your season tickets for the Royal Palm Players, the favorite island theater now celebrating their 25^th anniversary! The season opens with “12 Angry Jurors” November 13 – 16. (more…)

Title Talk: September News from MSC Title

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Saunders Luxury Sales Report for August 23, 2014

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending August 23, 2014 the properties below sold for over $1 million. Property Address: 941 Inlet Circle Sale Price: $1,535,000 Sale Date: 8.11.2014 Listing Company: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Selling Agent: Michelle Hupp, Michael Saunders & Company     Property Address: 2704 Bay Shore Road Sale Price: $1,510,000 Sale Date: 8.14.2014 Listing Company: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Selling Agent: Jeff Weller, Michael Saunders & Company Property Address: 401 South Palm Avenue #301 Sale Price: $1,700,000 Sale Date: 8.14.2014 Listing Agent: Lenore Treiman, Michael Saunders & Company Selling Agents: Bibi-Ann Allard and Kevin Moran, Michael Saunders & Company     Property Address: 1686 North Drive Sale Price: $1,040,000 Sale Date: 8.15.2014 Listing Agents: Jennifer Thompson and Christine Kramer, Michael Saunders & Company Selling Company: Key Solutions Real Estate Group     Property Address: 293 Cedar Park Circle Sale Price: $1,500,000 Sale Date: 8.15.2014 Listing Company: Kelly Gettel & Company LLC Selling Agent: Stephanie Kitsemble, Michael Saunders & Company Property Address: 1040 Seagrove Lane #4 Sale Price: $2,369,000 Sale Date: 8.15.2014 Listing Agent: Nicole Hammons-Dovgopolyi, Michael Saunders & Company Selling Company: ERA Waterside Realty     Property Address: 707 Norsota Way Sale Price: $2,400,000 Sale Date: 8.20.2014 Listing Company: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Selling Agent: Connie Lyke Brown, Michael Saunders & Company     Property Address: 3007 Avenue F, #1 &2 Sale Price: $1,400,000 Sale Date: 8.22.2014 Listing Company: Island Real Estate-Anna Maria Selling Agent: Patty Brooks, Michael Saunders & Company

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1 Boat and 4 Islands in 8 Hours: Part Two – Boca Grande to Little Gasparilla

In my last blog post, you read about the start of my island hopping adventure with the Freedom Boat Club. We began our day at the Cape Haze Marina and voyaged to a very enchanting Useppa Island. Now, we continue the journey on to two nearby barrier islands.

Beloved Boca Grande
Within fifteen minutes of our departure from Useppa, we were floating through the captivating canals of Boca Grande, the charming community on Gasparilla Island. (more…)

Saunders Commercial Sale and Lease Report for June 28, 2014

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial buyers, leasers and sellers.  For the week ending June 28, 2014:

 

SALE

Seller:  Marjan & Donna Kmiec

Buyer:  Caroline Clark

Address:  2750 & 2760 Worth Avenue, Englewood, FL  34224

Type of Space:  9,600 SF Industrial Building

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Larry Schaper, CCIM

 

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Landlord:  North Shore Business Center

Tenant:  Pallegar Law Firm

Address:  7910 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite #205, Sarasota, FL  34243

Type of Space:  600 SF Office Space (Expansion)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Ben Bakker, CCIM

 

SALE

Seller:  AAA Architectural Elements & Coatings

Buyer:  CEC Controls Company, Inc.

Address:  1751 12th Street East, Palmetto, FL  34221

Type of Space:  19,800 SF Industrial Building

List Side:  Richardson, Kleiber, Walter, Kleiber, Button, Inc.

Sale Side:  MS&C Agents Bob and Roberta Kolton and Susan Goldstein, CCIM

 

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Landlord:  The Byron Company

Tenant:  Equinox Physical Therapy

Address:  950 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit #101, Sarasota, FL  34236

Type of Space:  670 SF Office Space (Relocation)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents DeLieto & Associates

 

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Landlord:  Fred & Anne Swing

Tenant:  Soul Care Solution, LLC

Address:  2811 Tamiami Trail, Unit M1, Port Charlotte, FL  33952

Type of Space:  550 SF Retail Space (Renewal)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Larry Schaper, CCIM

 

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Landlord:  The Byron Company

Tenant:  University Behavioral Health, Inc.

Address:  950 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit #103 & #104, Sarasota, FL  34236

Type of Space:  1,400 SF Office Space (Expansion)

List and Sale Side:  MS&C Agents DeLieto & Associates

 

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Landlord:  7250, Inc.

Tenant:  Jade Sarasota, LLC

Address:  7250 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL  34231

Type of Space:  1.41 +/- Acres of Vacant Land (Ground Lease)

List Side:  Hembree & Associates, Inc.

Sale Side:  MS&C Agent Dennis Dahm

 

Title Talk: July News from MSC Title

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17 Reasons Why There’s Nothing Better than a Sarasota Summer

A lot can be said about summers in Florida – the most obvious being that it’s hot. And while I would certainly agree with that, I am a huge fan of being in Sarasota during the off-season. Here are 17 splendid reasons why: 1. Crazy Cool Sunsets. Our summer sunsets are truly awe-inspiring to behold. The weather patterns over our warmer months create a kind of playground in the sky. The colors and the clouds form a vibrant canvas that only Mother Nature herself can imagine.

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