Archive for the ‘Sarasota Neighborhoods’ Category
November 13, 2009
Currently there are 35 homes for sale on Bird Key ranging from $539,900 to $9,900,000. Twelve homes are currently under contract and so far this year 26 homes have sold at the average selling price of $836,843. The highest sales price year to date this year was $4,750,000. You can click here to view details about each of the available homes on Bird Key. I will be happy to arrange a private viewing of any of these homes. Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like more information.
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August 14, 2009
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Regents Place is one of the most prestigious locations on Longboat Key if not Sarasota. This section of Longboat Club Road is home to the some of Longboat Keys finest Gulf front estate homes. Longboat Club Road also features some of the areas best beachfront condominiums that boast views of the beaches and the private golf course. Sarasota’s downtown bayfront is also visible from some of the higher floors in these luxury condominiums. These beautiful condominiums located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club include:
- Sands Point
- The Inn on the Beach
- The Pierre
- L’Ambiance
- Longboat Key Towers
- The Sanctuary
- Regent Place
- Beaches
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March 20, 2009
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I have a very nice condominium available for sale or rent at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club. This two bedroom two bath condo is on the second floor and has vaulted ceilings, a garage and beautiful lake and golf course views. This property is currently listed for sale at $180,000 and is available for annual lease at $1,500 per month. Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club is a private gated community in which all residents enjoy full golf membership privileges.
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February 26, 2009
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Laurel Lakes is a wonderful family community on the east side of Sarasota. It is convenient to I75, Fruitville and Bee Ridge Roads. There are 291 homes in all and currently there are only 15 homes for sale. The lowest priced homes is a 4 bedroom home of 2,300 square feet. The highest priced home is $598,000. Many of the homes have views of the five beautiful lakes. This gated community features tennis, community pool and clubhouse with fitness facilities. The schools districts which serve this community are Tatum Elementary, McIntosh Middle School and Sarasota High.
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February 3, 2009
The Naples Based homebuilder, London Bay Homes which is developing one of Lakewood Ranch’s most prestigious communities, the Lake Club recently received over $17 million in investment capital from an unnamed investor. This new investor has obtained a twenty percent interest in the company. The Lake Club in Eastern Lakewood Ranch is a gated community of estate homes with many luxury amenities. Currently there are 15 homes for sale ranging from $1,300,000 to $4,208,850. The five most recent homes sales at the Lake Club range from $950,000 to $3,298,000. The average selling price was $1,621,600.
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January 12, 2009
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The Hammocks is a nice gated neighborhood located east of I75 along Bee Ridge Road. It is one of those neighborhoods that will directly benefit from the construction of the new Publix grocery store soon to open at the corner of Bee Ridge and Iona Roads. Currently there are 11 homes available in the Hammocks ranging in price from $465,000 to $799,000. The average size of homes in this neighborhood is 3,036 square feet. During the last 12 months 4 homes were sold in the Hammocks. The lowest priced homes was $495,000 and the highest priced sale was $560,000. Additionally, there is 1 pending sale at the Hammocks. It is a home that was available for $649,900. Most of the lots at the Hammocks are preserve lots that face natural habitat. One nice feature in the community is an jogging trail that runs throughout with workout stations along the way.
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January 9, 2009
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The Vineyards at Silver Oak is a luxury maintenance free enclave in a gated executive neighborhood. This luxury community has a Mediterranean flavor with each home having paver driveways, tile roofs and ornate architecture. The community is maintenance free and features a clubhouse with heated pool veranda and fitness center. The gate at the entrance to Silver Oak is guarded round the clock. Currently there are only two homes for sale in the Vineyards. They are priced at $439,000 and $550,000.
- Click here for detailed information about each of these properties.
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December 19, 2008
Right now home builders in the Country Club East section of Lakewood Ranch, The Lake Club, Greenbrook East, and La Cantera in the Country Club are offering a Platinum Membership at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. This incentive valued at $52,000 is offered on select homes and homesites when purchase before January 15, 2009. I have seen some very attractive pricing on these new homes. With rates currently at the lowest point in 50 years coupled with this lated incentive and already reduced prices, it just may be a great time to consider coming down from the fence. Contact me at 941-650-4626 for more information.
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December 11, 2008
John Cannon Homes has announced price reductions on some of it’s homesites in The Oaks, on Siesta Key and the Hammocks. The prices have been reduced by as much as 70%. If you would like to explore any of these offerings give me a call at 941-650-4626. Now is a great time to build. Construction cost are down.
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December 11, 2008
Gator Creek Estate is an established gated community of estate homes all of which are situated on a minimum of 5 acres. Horses are allowed in this equestrian friendly neighborhood. Gator Creek is also home to a very exclusive men only golf & country club. For more information on the golf course visit www.golfhomesofsarasota.com and choose gator creek from among the golf communities listed. When originally developed, Gator Creek seemed a bit isolated being on the eastern side of town. Now that so many new communities have been developed around Gator Creek and with addition of the new Publix shopping center at the corner of Beeridge and Iona Roads, Gator Creek seems much more convenient.
Currently there are 8 homes for sale at Gator Creek ranging in price from $490,000 to $2,590,000. The average price is currently $1,240,375. During the course of this year one home that was listed at the price of $1,200,000 sold for $1,000,000. Additionally there is one home currently under contract. It is listed at $1,450,000.
Click here for detailed information about current homes for sale in Gator Creek. The list will be available for 30 days from the date of this post.
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December 6, 2008
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Turtle Rock is a desirable and family friendly guard-gated community on Palmer Ranch. The neighborhood is well known for it’s nature trails and community amenities which include, pool, tennis courts, basketball courts and beautiful nature trails. Major shopping centers such as Sarasota Square mall, Publix grocery, Target, Blockbuster and numerous restaurants are located very nearby. Generous lots, (many with lake views) tile roofs and lush landscaping are hallmarks of this fine community. There are are approximately 800 homes in Turtle Rock. There are two enclaves of maintenance free homes called Savana and Sommerset.
Currently there are 39 homes for sale in Turtle Rock ranging from $299,000 to $699,000. The average price is $456,333. During this year 26 homes have sold at an average price of $417,404. The highest price was a 5 bedroom home priced at $730,000 which sold for $688,000. The lowest priced home was a 2 bedroom home priced at $299,000 that sold for $275,000. One of the currently pending sales was a nice pool home with a fireplace located in the Savana section which was priced at $254,900. It was a foreclosure property that was listed on November 26th and sold on December 4th. Good deals like that are selling quickly. If you are interested in that kind of deal let me know. I will be happy to scout out the best opportunities for you.
Click here for detailed listing in Turtle Rock.
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December 2, 2008
Heritage Oaks is a nice gated community in eastern Sarasota. Residents in this semi-private neighborhood enjoy free golf memberships. The neighborhood living options include maitnence free condominiums and villas as well as single family homes. Golfers can perfect their game on the challenging Azinger/Lewis 18-hole championship course, with its immaculate clubhouse and fully-equipped fitness center. There are also tennis courts, aerobic/fitness classes and four heated swimming pools. Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club along with similar neighborhoods like Misty Creek, Gator Creek, Laurel Oaks, The Hammocks, and Laurel Lakes will benefit from the new Publix grocery store which is currently under construction at the intersection of Bee Ridge and Iona Roads.
Currently there are 49 properties for sale ranging in price from $179,900 to $699,000. Nine of the properties are single family homes wile the remaining 40 are condominiums or villas. During the course of this year 11 properties at Heritage Oaks have sold for an average of $233,645.
Click here for details about each of the available properties.
Click here to view additional pictures and information about Heritage Oaks.
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November 20, 2008
The Concession Golf & Country Club when fully complete will be comprised of 236 estate sized homes among 1,200 acres in eastern Manatee County. Most of the home-sites are at least an acre in size. Approved builders include Anchor Builders, John Cannon Homes, Landmark Development and Pruett Builders. The Concession derives its name from one of the most poignant moments in professional golf when the final hole of the 1969 Ryder Cup Match at Royal Birkdale in England, Jack Nicklaus conceded a two-foot putt to Tony Jacklin, for the first of only two ties in Ryder Cup history. Today, that gesture is considered one of the finest acts of sportsmanship in golf history and serves as the inspiration for the Concession Golf and Country Club. It is only fitting that Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin collaborated in designing the private course which has won many awards which include the following:
| 2006-2007 |
Golf Digest |
Best New Private Golf Course USA ( #1 ) |
| 2007-2008 |
Golf Digest |
Ranked #5 in Florida |
| 2007 |
Links Magazine |
Top 100 Premier Golf Properties |
| 2007 |
Travel & Leisure |
Golf Top 100 |
| 2008 |
Golf World |
Ranked #45 among top 100 |
Neighborhoods within The Concession include Nicklaus Manor which is comprised of 33 maintenance free homes of classical architecture. Other neighborhoods at The Concession include Birkdale and Lindrick which feature one and two acre home-sites.
The 33,000 square foot club house is currently under construction. When completed it will feature exceptional recreational facilities in a classic, relaxing atmosphere including a fully equipped fitness center, day lockers, showers, saunas, treatment rooms, a swimming pool and snack bar area. Har-Tru® tennis courts, private tennis lessons, and clinics will be provided along with other club programs. Membership at this private club are available for a $125,000 deposit for residents of the Concession and a $150,000 deposit for non-residents.
Currently there are 20 homes offered at The Concession ranging from $1,877,750 to $8,400,000. The most recent sale was a 11,237 square foot John Canon Model which sold for $7,199,900. The average size of homes currently available is 6,032 sq feet. Visit www.golfhomesofsarasota.com to request more information about this and other golf communities in the Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice areas.
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July 3, 2008
Residents living east of I75 will soon have a new Publix grocery store. The new store is being built at the intersection of Bee Ridge Road and Iona. There has long been very nice neighborhoods east of I75 along the Bee Ridge corridor but the convenience of a grocery store has been lacking. In addition to the new 28,000 square foot grocery store there will be 12 retail stores and two out parcels reserved for banks. This project is expected to be completed in Summer of 2009. The following fine neighborhoods will benefit greatly by the new Publix grocery store:
- Laurel Lakes
- Laurel Meadows
- The Hammocks
- Bent Tree Golf & Country Club
- Laurel Oaks Golf
- Gator Creek Golf Club
- Misty Creek Country Club
- Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club
Click here to view the project’s website.
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February 26, 2008
Laguna at Riviera Dunes is a new condominium directly across the Manatee River from downtown Bradenton. Many of the spacious units there have excellent views of the Manatee River and the deep water yacht basin. Condominium homes there range in size from 1,700 to 4,300 square feet. There are five floor plans available each including 9 foot 3 inch ceilings in living areas, granite counter kitchen counter-tops, private balconies and under-building parking. Other amenities include tennis courts, clubhouse with catering kitchen for entertaining, fitness center and pool overlooking the boat basin. Currenlty there are four completed buildings each with 42 units. The deep water boat basin will accommodate vessels of up to 110 feet in length. Remaining slips are currenlty availble in 45 foot and 55 foot lengths.
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The five floor plans include the:
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Azul, 1,839 sq ft, priced $399,000 – $522,000
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Bellisima, 1,905 sq ft, priced $457,000 – $536,000
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Costera, 2,409 sq ft, priced $580,000 – $640,000
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Del Sol, 3,974 sq ft, priced $1,101,000 – $1,200,000
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Encantada, 4,993 sq ft, priced $1,300,000 – $1,485,000
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September 18, 2007
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I have just launched a new website which I am sure you will find to be the best source of information about golf course and country club communities. You can see the location of each golf community on the large google map and browse to the community pages to see the information about the homes, club amenities, and the golf course information. There is information about membership fees, number of golf holes, course designer, par, tee box yardage, slope and rating. Be sure to check it out. www.golfhomesofsarasota.com
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September 12, 2007
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Good values can be found in Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch. This family neighborhood of 220 homes currenlty has only six homes for sale. The average home price in Wellington Chase is $363,386. Ten homes have been sold this year in Wellington Chase at an average price of $331,070. The neighborhood is served by Aston Elemtry, Sarasota Middle School and Riverview High School. You can view these homes by clicking here. Other neighborhoods of single family homes in Palmer Ranch include:
- Turtle Rock
- Deer Creek
- Hamptons
- Huntington Pointe
- Prestancia
- Silver Oak
- Somerset
- Stonebridge
- Stoneybrook
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August 29, 2007
The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch takes luxury to the next level. The developers have spent 12 million on landscaping and 10 million on the 16,000 square foot Tuscan club house which includes a fitness center, day spa, concierge services, steam rooms and sauna, two heated pools, tennis courts, meeting rooms and a large catering kitchen. The Lake Club features many interconnecting lakes and large waterfront home sites. Every home a t the Lake Club will be a custom home. No two homes will be alike. Home sites in the Lake Club are at least 1/4 acre to one full acre and most have either a preserve or lakew view.
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Custom model homes at the Lake Club include:
- John Cannon Homes – The Camira 6,950 sq. ft.
- Lee Wetherington Homes – Le Chateau 5,914 sq. ft.
- Peregrine Homes – The Brighton 8,371 sq. ft.
- London Bay Homes – The Avena 8,262
- Pruett Builders – The Cyprus 6,991 sq. ft.
- Todd Johnston Homes – The Mandalay 10,759 sq. ft.
- Marc Rutenberg Homes – The Tradewinds 9,972 sq. ft.
- Anchor Builders – The Savoy 8,758 sq. ft.
- Landmark Development – The Grand Cayman 9,810 sq. ft.
- Westwater Construction – The Palais Du Lac – 9,871 sq. ft.
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July 9, 2007
This morning I recieved a request from someone in England for information about available homes on Bird Key. He was interested in Bird Key beacuse of it’s loation between the beaches, St. Armands and downtown as well as the boating acces and waterviews. While preparing the information for him, it accured to me that the information would be a good topic for my blog. So here is an update on Bird Key Real Estate. The current prices on Bird Key range from $730,000 to $9,675,000. The average price is $2,681,890 or $679 per square foot. Currently there are 55 homes for sale on Bird Key. You can click here to view the full details of each of these homes. This year, fifteen Bird Key homes have sold. Sale prices have ranged from $500,000 to $6,450,000.
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