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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, …

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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 …

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More to Love! Selby Gardens Update

After a bit of back and forth, the city and Selby Gardens have reached a deal that approves the expansion of Sarasota’s beloved downtown botanical garden. When the expansion was first proposed, some residents registered concerns about the scale of the project, fearing that new buildings and traffic would be too much for their adjacent …

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Sarasota

There’s a lot to love about Sarasota at all times of year, but tomorrow is The Day to celebrate romance! My perfect Valentine’s Day combines the pleasures of being outside, the idyllic beauty of our area, and the swank of downtown living. Weather permitting, I’m first heading to an outdoor yoga session at Pineapple Yoga. …

Neighborhoods

What It’s Like to Live on Lido Key & St. Armands

Lido Key is the closest key to Downtown Sarasota and encompasses St. Armands Circle, a well-known hub of shops and restaurants, as well as Lido Shores, where the Sarasota School of Architecture took root. Lido Key offers a variety of home styles with varying price points, all with excellent walkability and access to spectacular white …

Market Memo

January Sales Report: Five Things to Know

Want to know what’s happening right now in Sarasota’s real estate market? Here are the five essential trends emerging from the SRQ housing data. With high demand and tight inventory, this is a hot seller’s market. Historically low interest rates are creating opportunity for buyers too. Understanding market trends is key to creating advantage when …

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What It’s Like to Live in Downtown Sarasota

From the historic charm of Burns Court to the sleek sophistication of modern architecture, Downtown Sarasota offers eclectic appeal for urban living at its finest. You can tell from our skyline that tall buildings offer a cosmopolitan feel for those who are used to high-rise living. Our downtown is uniquely walkable, with arts and culture, …