In this ask Michael video, Michael Saunders explains the signs and trends observed that point to a market recovery.
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Ask Michael - Signs and Trends Pointing to a Market Recovery
Holli Schleicher
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Vote "Yes" on March 16th
Michael Saunders & Company
Mother Nature has been exceedingly generous in the amenities she’s bestowed on Southwest Florida. Our top-rated beaches and magnificent web of pristine waterways—enjoyed amid abundant year-round warmth and sunshine—are why so many newcomers choose Sarasota County over all other possibilities in the Sunshine State.The amenities we should be proudest of, however, are the ones we’ve bestowed on ourselves. These, of course, include an impressive list of educational and cultural amenities; which continuously attract newcomers wanting more on their family’s horizon than a picturesque sunset. As a community striving for a better brand of economic stability than we’ve gotten of late from tourism and development, it will ultimately be the quality of our public schools that will attract the businesses that help us diversify. Virtually any town on Florida’s two coasts offers plentiful recreational amenities; but the decision where to re-locate a business—or start a new one—is more apt to turn on the quality of an area’s school system rather than the sum of its beach and boating opportunities.
We should congratulate ourselves therefore for the steps we’ve taken over the years to improve the quality and output of our schools. In a state not renowned for the scintillating quality of its public schools, the voters of Sarasota County have gone to the polls time and again to reject mediocrity in their home district. Most recently, in 2006, we voted “Yes” to renew our 2002 pledge of setting aside one mill in annual property taxes to preserve our top-ranked schools.
On Tuesday, March 16 we are being asked to renew this pledge again at a time when its critical funding has never been more urgently needed. Please join us; first by showing up at the polls to have your voice heard on this important issue. Then if you believe as we do in the power of good schools to bring prosperity to a region, please vote “Yes” for another four-year continuation of the one mill. Early voting for the referendum commences Monday, March 1st. To learn more about the absentee and early voting schedule; or to preview a sample of the referendum ballot visit srqelections.com.
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Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties: Year Over Year Sales Comparison
Michael Saunders & Company
Recent trends in the Southwest Florida real estate market—as reported by TRENDGRAPHIX—continue to show encouraging signs of a market in recovery. Year-over-year inventories of existing homes for sale are down by nearly a fifth to a quarter across all three counties of Southwest Florida; while both closed and pending sales in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties remain steady and dramatic.
*Data courtesy of Trendgraphix
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Ask Amy - What Are The Advantages Of Building Your Own Home?
Holli Schleicher
Amy Drake, director of our New Homes & Condominiums division, discusses the benefits of building your own home. Discover the advantages of personalizing your place, from choosing floor coverings and designing your own lifestyle to “going green.”
To view video, please click here.
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Inviting Bayshore Property - Nokomis, Florida
Holli Schleicher
This property located at 1812 Bayshore Road in Nokomis, Florida is perfect for friends and family gatherings. Features include, a newly renovated kitchen overlooking the pool, split plan for privacy, two family rooms in addition to the large living room.
Within one mile to the beach, restaurants and shopping and includes par-3 golf course and access to rentable boat dock.
1812 Bayshore Road, Nokomis, FL – Listed by Linda Stowe of Michael Saunders & Company
To view the video click here.
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The Season of Giving – Top 10 Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
John Butzko
Lend a hand this holiday season.
As we enter the month of December, activities and events are full speed ahead for the holidays—a time for celebration, family and being thankful for all the things that make our lives special. But above all, the holiday season is a time of giving; a time to lend a hand to help those who are less fortunate and in need.
In addition to the gifts for family and friends, consider giving a gift that will make a significant impact: volunteering. From feeding the hungry to ensuring gifts for children, there are a handful of local organizations and charities that help make the holidays a little brighter for the disadvantaged.
Want to make a difference in somebody’s life this holiday season? Here are the top 10 local volunteer opportunities in the Sarasota area: (More …)
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Siesta Key - Exquisite Bayfront Home
Holli Schleicher
This property located on 6629 Peacock on Siesta Key is designed with unexpected features and extraordinary detail. Here are just some of the properties exquisite features:
Rich ebony-stained wood floors, arched reception foyer, elegantly proportioned grand salon, soaring 32′ domed ceiling, sunrise and water views, tumbled travertine through-out, infinity-edged pool, cast stone portal
6629 Peacock, Siesta Key, FL – Listed by Stacy Haas & Kim Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company
To view the video click here.
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Remarkable Sherwood Forest Home - Sarasota, FL
Holli Schleicher
The Michael Saunders & Company video team is pleased to present Marianne LeBar’s listing at 4745 Maid Marian Lane. This beautiful home is located in the Sherwood Forest Subdivision in Sarasota, FL.
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Park It – Top 10 Sarasota Area Parks
John Butzko
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy a picnic in any of our area parks.
Now that the crisp fall weather has put a slight chill to the air and cooled the water of the Gulf of Mexico, our beautiful beaches are frequented much less than when the days of summer provided sun-drenched fun in the sand. While a day at the beach becomes a little less attractive, the weather is perfect for outdoor recreation at one of our many area parks.
Filled with an assortment of recreational facilities to ensure a healthy, active lifestyle, the parks throughout Sarasota County serve as the perfect destinations for biking, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, camping and more. So, plan an afternoon to enjoy our perfect fall weather at one of these top 10 Sarasota area parks: (More …)
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The Neighborhood Report – Main Street Sarasota
John Butzko
Downtown Sarasota offers an abundance of exciting lifestyle options.
The greater Sarasota area exudes an air of relaxed sophistication, complete with an abundance of recreational activities and a variety of breathtaking cultural attractions, all surrounded by picturesque natural beauty. The residential opportunities are just as diverse, from Gulf-front condominiums, golf course villas and beach houses to traditional single-family neighborhoods. And in today’s market, the choices available are both attractively priced and sure to please any taste.
Gary Loughlin, branch manager of Michael Saunders & Company’s longstanding Main Street office, is pleased top report increasing sales activity throughout the area. New residential property sales in October were up 50 percent over sales in September and over 100 percent ahead of October of 2008. (More …)
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