Posts Tagged ‘Bradenton’
Posted by shelleywhiteside on September 2, 2011
A longtime real estate professional, Betsy brings a wealth of experience and proven accomplishment to her career.
After attending Wellesley College in Massachusetts, Betsy entered the real estate industry as the president and owner of a real estate firm. In this role, she specialized in consulting, sales and marketing for community developers. She also held the responsibility of creating effective marketing strategies, building ads, writing copy and designing purchase strategies. She later went on to work for major developers in the Northeast, transitioning to the marketing and sales of luxury vacation properties on Cape Cod.
After relocating to the Sarasota-Bradenton area in 2000, Betsy spent 11 years with Neal Communities, where she earned the Prestigious Million Dollar Circle Award from the Home Builders Association. She also obtained the Master Certified Sales Professional designation (MCSP) through continuing her education in new homes.
Posted by John Butzko on August 25, 2011
Find the perfect home for you in Legends Bay. Pictured: 5502 Inspiration Ter.
Beautifully situated on one of the last large parcels of undeveloped waterfront land in the new West Bradenton, Legends Bay at IMG Academies is far removed, but not far away. Legends Bay offers a wonderful lifestyle that is part natural beauty, part exceptional sporting opportunities. With over a mile of waterfront directly on Sarasota Bay, the community provides views over wetlands and mangroves, with abundant wild life and water birds and kayaking along the peaceful waterway. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on June 14, 2011
Tranquil waters create wonderful views for many homes in Waterlefe. Pictured: 10708 Riverbank Ter.
Uniquely nestled on the banks of the Manatee River at Upper Manatee River Road, Waterlefe Golf & River Club is the only community in Manatee County that offers its residents both a world-class golf course as well as remarkable boating water.
With 616 residences ranging from 1,254-square-foot condominiums to an executive boating water home of over 9,000 square feet, Waterlefe has many different types of residences to suit any taste. Residents also delight in exceptional community amenities, as the River Club at Waterlefe features a fitness center, a Junior Olympic-size heated pool, a tiki Bar and a wonderful restaurant and bar area. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on June 9, 2011
A range of elegant styles grace Hawk Island. Pictured: 4015 Hawk Island Dr.
Renowned as Bradenton’s premier gated waterfront neighborhood, Hawk Island offers a truly unique and exclusive area for the water enthusiast. Located off of SR 64 East, this community is centrally located between Sarasota and Tampa. The Interstate is a less than 10 minute drive away, which can lead you quickly to some of the West Coast’s finest shopping, restaurants or sporting activities.
Market Activity – Hawk Island
Residents delight in the mesmerizing views of the Manatee River and waterfront lifestyle afforded by the stunning estate homes of Hawk Island, as all the residences on this secluded peninsula offer expansive vistas of the Manatee River and quick access to the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy the luxury of having a private boat dock located directly across from the property on a deepwater, 120’ wide private canal able to accommodate sizeable vessels. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on March 31, 2011
A newer community located in West Bradenton, Palma Sola Trace features a range of single-family homes, condominiums and attached villas. Construction of the community started in 2006, and residents are able to enjoy its beautiful clubhouse, fitness center and resort-style pool. The side-by-side villas all have attached two-car garages and open floor plans ranging in size from 1,500-2,300 square feet. Many of the villa homes are located on ponds with great views. (more…)
Posted by shelleywhiteside on March 11, 2011
Originally from Nicaragua, Maria relocated to Minnesota in 1978, where she attended Hamline University, married and lived in St. Paul, Minnesota, for the next eight years. Her husband’s job transfer later took them to St. Louis, Missouri, where they lived for nine years. Finally, a new transfer brought them to Bradenton, where they fell in love with the area and have made it their home for the past 15 years.
Having a husband who has worked the boating industry for 30 years has given her a strong knowledge of the waterfront market and boating waters throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast, an advantage she proudly passes on to her clients. To provide an added benefit, she has earned the Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification
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Posted by John Butzko on February 17, 2011
Located just north of Lakewood Ranch—off Highway 64—GreyHawk Landing is a guard-gated community that was developed to appreciate nature. It is common to see deer and other native animals peeking out from the wetlands and their native habitat. Approximately 53% of the community has been left unspoiled and natural with almost two miles of wilderness trails.
Market Activity – GreyHawk Landing
In the last 30 days, there have been four new listings, six pending sales and three closed sales in GreyHawk Landing. There are only 28 active listings out of approximately 800 homes. The prices range from $199,000 to $599,000. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on February 10, 2011
Find a range of residential options in Glenn Lakes & The Estates at Glenn Lakes. Pictured: 5122 44th W St.
Centrally located on the southwest side of Manatee County, Glenn Lakes & The Estates at Glenn Lakes encompass approximately 271 sprawling acres, which includes eight lakes. There are 371 one- and two-story homes in Glenn Lakes that were built starting in 1995. Glenn Lakes and The Estates at Glenn Lakes are deed restricted communities, which allows the residents to follow certain guidelines to help maintain the aesthetic atmosphere of the community. Many of the homes in the Estates at Glenn Lakes back up the Manatee County public golf course, awarding these homes some fabulous views. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on November 23, 2010
Enjoy waterfront living in Perico Bay Club. Pictured: 1201 Spoonbill Landings Cir.
Perico Bay Club is a gated community located on the southwest side of Perico Island. The island was named after the Perico brothers from Cuba, who established a fishing camp in the area. The development was built by Neal Communities starting in 1985 and finished out in 1992. There are 700 units, all offering water or mangrove views. The mangroves are maintained at eight feet, and the annual trimming is the largest permitted in the state today. The community offers four tennis courts, several pools, an activity center and a dedicated television channel showing scheduled events. About 30 percent of the owners are full-time residents.
Market Activity – Perico Bay Club
In the last 30 days, there have been eight new listings, five pending sales and two closures. Currently, there are 41 units for sale in the Multiple Listing Service. During high season, Perico Bay Club usually has around 60 units for sale. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on September 30, 2010
Find an assortment of charming homes in Garden Lakes. Pictured: 5610 Garden Lakes Drive.
Referred to by some as Bradenton’s Best-Kept Secret, Garden Lakes is a lovely community with comprised of freestanding homes, paired villas and a smaller group of 33 air-space condominiums, the Courtyards—called “air space” as the owner owns from the drywall in. Of the 295 total residences, 262 land-owned units are located inside the gated section and divided into seven separate components. Three of the components are paired villas and four are freestanding homes known as the Villages. As each section was developed and built different times—and sometimes by different builders—they became separate entities or components, each with its own board of directors. In 1993, they declared themselves a 55+ community requiring each new homeowner would to have at least one person aged 55 or older living in the home.
The community association, known as the Garden Lakes Community Association, has its own board with directors and representatives from each of the components. The GLCA provides maintenance of the common areas, private roads and clubhouse, which offers a heated pool, fitness facility, two tennis courts and a shuffleboard court (more…)
A longtime real estate professional, Betsy brings a wealth of experience and proven accomplishment to her career.
