Neighborhoods

Where to Live in Sarasota

Learn the best places to live in Sarasota, Florida! If you want to know where to live in Sarasota, watch this video to get key information on the lay of the land, including where specific neighborhoods are, how much house you can get for your money, and the neighborhoods that will match your lifestyle. Whether …

Market Memo

Sarasota Housing Market – First Quarter Update

Want to know how the housing market is in Sarasota, Florida? The first quarter of 2021 has been CRAZY. Low inventory and high demand are making a hot sellers market. If you are thinking of selling OR buying, my advice is to do it now. Average sales price has increased nearly 29 percent. Properties are …

Market Memo View from SRQ

Cost of Living in Sarasota vs. Chicago

The cost of living in Sarasota is very affordable, especially compared to large cities like Chicago. Sarasota offers an affordability advantage in sundries, like groceries and gas, but the biggest difference is in taxes, long-term financial advantages, and, of course, how much house you can buy. When you compare what you can get in terms …

In the Community View from SRQ

Keep the Orchestra Downtown!

One of my favorite things about Sarasota – especially with my ballet past – is our rich arts culture. The visual and performing arts that are clustered in SRQ add dynamic and cosmopolitan appeal to the city. Since 1949, the 80-member Sarasota Orchestra has been located Downtown, presenting vibrant musical performances in a beautiful location …

Featured Properties Neighborhoods

Luxury Building Tour at Océane

If you want maximum beach culture and a fabulous luxury home that delivers a lot for your money, world-famous Siesta Key is for you. Enjoy this detailed private tour of an ultra-luxurious condo at Océane on Siesta Key. This home is so close to the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico that you feel …

In the Community View from SRQ

Approved! Progress Update on The Bay Park

Promoting green space throughout Sarasota is a high priority for me, so I’ve been thrilled to advocate for The Bay Park. I had the honor of lending my voice to citizen commentary in a video encouraging the City Commission to approve the Phase 1 site plan… and they did! The Bay is a multi-phase initiative …

Neighborhoods

What It’s Like to Live on Longboat Key

Amenity-rich Longboat Key offers abundant beauty and a variety of home styles, with price points that reflect the high desirability of the community. Championship golf courses, convenient shopping, and concierge service buildings in addition to single family homes invite luxurious lifestyles on and off the water. Another barrier island running along the mainland coast, Longboat …

Market Memo

Sales Trends on Longboat Key

Longboat Key’s luxury sales trends are getting even stronger with the addition of premium new construction like Sage LBK. More than half of these to-be-built luxury units are already spoken for even though the project just broke ground. It’s a similar story with the nearby St. Regis development. The demand for ultra-luxury is particularly high, …

Featured Properties Market Memo

Under Contract in Under 24 Hours

I’ve written about how hot sales throughout Sarasota are right now and one of my recent listings illustrates the trend perfectly. A great townhome in the Valencia stretch of Rosemary Park, a specific development in the Rosemary District, flew off the market as soon as it was made live. The address on Boulevard of the …