Between the destinations of Lido Key and Anna Maria Island, LONGBOAT KEY is a fine mix of tasteful luxury and manicured surroundings. Just minutes from the heart of Sarasota, the long and narrow island feels like a secluded community with an elegant flavor of its own.
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Neighborhood Video Profile - Longboat Key
Michael Saunders & Company
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The Neighborhood Report – Siesta Key – Bay Island
John Butzko
Many homes on Bay Island offer stunning views over sparkling bay waters.
The gateway to Siesta Key, Bay Island is itself an island located on the key’s coveted northern end. Dissected by Siesta Drive, the waterfront homes of the north have views of Sarasota Bay, Bird Key and the striking Sarasota skyline. Bay Island is home to the three-acre Bay Island Park, a beautiful place to relax or throw out a fishing line enveloped by gorgeous vistas. As local area specialists, the agents of our Siesta Key office bring a wealth of Bay Island community experience and market knowledge to help homebuyers and sellers.
Bay Island – A Closer Look
The waterfront homes on the south side of Bay Island overlook Roberts Bay, Big and Little Edwards Islands and her rookeries. Both bodies of water, as well as the canals, offer quick access to the Gulf of Mexico using Big Pass. (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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The Neighborhood Report – Longboat Key
John Butzko
Enjoy a tropical, laidback lifestyle on Longboat Key. Pictured: 612 Juan Anasco Dr.
Longboat Key is a unique barrier island located in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. There are 11 miles of exceptional beaches, beautiful neighborhoods, fine dining venues, and entertainment and shopping destinations among an active community of full- and part-time residents. The meandering bicycle and walking path makes this a special place to enjoy the outdoors.
The island combines the country club environment of the Longboat Key Club with a casual atmosphere that includes educational and recreational facilities for adults and children, tennis courts, beaches, boating, arts, shopping and dining. Longboat Key welcomes visitors from all over the world, many of whom fall in love with this desirable location on Florida’s southwest coast. The agents serving our South Longboat Key office are area experts who specialize in finding the perfect property for those who choose the key as their next home. (More …)
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The Neighborhood Report - St. Armands Strides
John Butzko
Unique shopping and dining venues attract visitors to St. Armands Circle from around the world. Photo courtesy of visitflorida.com.
The St. Armands area continues to garner attention for its exceptional location among beautiful beaches and world-class shopping and dining venues. To further introduce the many charms of their remarkable destination to potential homebuyers around the world, the agents of our St. Armands office have participated in blogs and engaged the web’s most popular social networking sites, according to branch Managing Broker Barbara Roberts.
The Power of the Web
Recently, St. Armands agent Barbara Dumbaugh received a lead through Trulia.com, one of the web’s most widely viewed real estate resources. Here, she was able to hand select and present a collection of area properties based on the buyer’s requirements for characteristics, amenities and neighborhoods. The buyer agreed, was satisfied with the selection, and made the trip here for an in-person tour. Barbara sold him a property listed by Yolanda Kaufman, also an agent of the St. Armands office. (More …)
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The Spotlight is On – Top 10 Reasons to Choose Sarasota
John Butzko
Downtown Sarasota sparkles at night and reflects off the calm waters of Sarasota Bay.
The web’s most popular social network sites are still buzzing about Sarasota’s recent placement as the #1 city in the United States to buy a home according to real estate maven Barbara Corcoran on NBC’s Today Show. The criterion for her list was simple: these are the cities in which prices have dropped the most, but have seen a boost in the last fiscal quarter.
While those of us who already live in this preferred destination have been aware of its charms for some time, interested homebuyers from around the nation have been zeroing in on our area upon hearing this recent spotlight of hope that has been pointed in our direction. To help them along, we are proud to present the top 10 reasons why now is the right time to choose Sarasota as a place to live: (More …)
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The Neighborhood Report - Englewood Areas
John Butzko
The Englewood area offers an assortment of lifestyle options. From soaring condominium residences to quaint beach cottages, there is something to suit every taste.
The old adage “location, location, location” is an apt description of the undiscovered Englewood, Placida, Punta Gorda area. It is a Mecca for water lovers; from world-class fishing and boating to its uncrowded beaches, there is always a water sport or recreational activity to enjoy. This area is perfect for those who want a quiet and laidback lifestyle, but also want to be within proximity to fine dining, cultural activities and night life, as downtown Sarasota offers many amenities and is an easy drive.
Market UpdateBarbara Saputo, branch manager of Michael Saunders & Company’s Englewood office, reports a significant increase in property showings in the last few weeks for listings priced according to current conditions. Those that are priced to the market are going to get shown, from the high-end, beachfront condominiums to the moderately priced single-family homes. Buyers will also find new construction properties throughout the area—of particular interest are the single-family units in Pennington Place and paired villas in Stillwater. Both neighborhoods are conveniently located, gated, and offer a host of community amenities. (More …)
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The Neighborhood Report - Longboat Key Communities
John Butzko
A View of the Gulf from 6171 Gulf of Mexico Drive - Sleepy Lagoon
Sales of desirable, well-priced properties are happening on Longboat Key, according to Georgina Clamage, branch manager of Michael Saunders & Company’s Longboat Key South office. Longboat Key is Sarasota’s only barrier island offering a country club lifestyle with a beautiful beach and marina, fabulous restaurants and a thriving arts community.
Successes in Sales
Sleepy Lagoon
On the north end of the key, one of the more popular communities is Sleepy Lagoon. Located in a laidback part of the key with properties on both the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Sleepy Lagoon has become a major point of interest. In fact, 7 of the 12 sales there this year have been in the last 90 days. Listing agents Emmy Lou Gilbert, Michael Yawitz and Saint Cacchiotti of the Longboat Key South office worked with their sellers to keep them up-to-the-minute on the local market conditions, which resulted in successful sales for each in July. Terri Derr and Ken Torrington, also of the Longboat Key South office, sold 6429 Gulfside Road, a Gulf-front home that had been on the market since early 2007 and finally reached a price that the buyers couldn’t resist. (More …)
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The Neighborhood Report - South County Communities
John Butzko
Well-Manicured Courses Attract Golfers to Rotonda
The real estate market in southern Sarasota County and beyond to Charlotte County is very active, with two main driving factors: waterfront options and reasonable prices. The many available properties fronting waterways, canals and the Gulf of Mexico are cherished by those who enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking or even sunbathing along the miles of beautiful sandy beaches.
Areas of Interest
Home buyers looking for waterfront opportunities have an abundance of properties to choose from throughout Englewood, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. Here, we have it all for a fisherman’s dream or a boater’s delight, all surrounded by scenic enchantment. In the Stillwater and Rotonda communities, there has been a notable increase in sales activity. Both communities offer newer construction and offer a variety of housing types. The golf courses of Rotonda provide challenging, well-manicured playing grounds for enthusiasts of the game. (More …)
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The Neighborhood Report - Longboat Key
John Butzko
South Longboat Key Office
Longboat Key is a vibrant, picturesque island with 11 miles of exceptional beaches, beautiful neighborhoods, fine dining and world-class shopping. Boasting a casually elegant atmosphere, Longboat Key welcomes visitors from all over the world—many of whom fall in love with this desirable location on Florida’s southwest coast.
Michael Saunders & Company maintains three offices on Longboat Key that are strategically positioned to serve as a gateway to the exceptional properties of “the Key” and beyond. With a variety of condominiums and single-family homes, both on the beach and off, living on Longboat Key provides convenient access to St. Armands Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, downtown and beyond. Our knowledgeable agents assist visitors in buying and selling fine waterfront, island and mainland properties throughout this sought-after area.
How is the Longboat Key Market?
Longboat Key South Branch Manager Georgina Clamage finds the Longboat Key market to be strengthening with inventory down 13 percent from its highest point of this year. Pending sales for the second quarter in 2009 are up more than 38 percent, compared to the same quarter in 2006, and even higher when compared to the same quarter in 2007 and 2008. The average price of properties sold on Longboat Key during the quarter ending in June 2009 is $693,000. These sales represent both condominiums and single-family homes, and range in price from $125,000 to $3,330,000. (More …)
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