HERS stands for Home Energy Rating System. It is a measurement or evaluation of energy efficiency in home building and potential household energy consumption and expenditures. HERS index neighborhoods can be found in Lakewood Ranch where residential construction follows the Florida Green Building Coalition’s Green Home Standards.
Archives for 2012
Importance of Green Real Estate in Sarasota & Manatee County
Southwest Florida is not only a model region in the ongoing housing market recovery but also a burgeoning center of green real estate thanks to master planned communities like Lakewood Ranch. Energy Efficiency Mortgages, utility savings, health benefits, and quality of life are important factors to highlight.
New Rowing Facility at Ballard Park in Bradenton Florida?
The City of Bradenton may soon have another riverfront park or a new rowing facility complete with a historic clubhouse. According to a recent article on the Bradenton Herald, home builder John Neal of Lakewood Ranch donated seven large residential parcels of land in Ballard Park to the city.
The Concession Golf Club Will Host the 2015 NCAA Championship
One of the many perks about living in the many golf communities in Southwest Florida is that there is always a chance that a major championship or tournament will pick your neighborhood to host an event. Such is the case with the Concession Golf Club and Residences in Bradenton, near Lakewood Ranch. According to World Golf, a website that is part of the Golf Channel cable TV network, the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships will be hosted at the Concession.
Longboat Key Publix Competes with Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s
To the delight of Longboat Key residents and visitors, Florida supermarket chain Publix has reopened its store in Sarasota’s premier barrier island. The Publix GreenWise Market is a groundbreaking concept in fresh and organic shopping, and it is aimed squarely at shoppers who enjoy the experience of getting their groceries from venues like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.
Sports Tourism Rush Arrives in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
In 2012 thousands of tourists arrived in Manatee and Sarasota counties drawn to the region’s dedication to sports. Venues such as the Florida World Aquatic Center in Sarasota, the IMG Sports Training Academy in Bradenton, the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch & McKechnie Field in Bradenton are attracting tourism to the area for competitive sports and athletic preparation.
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch Gets a Golf Makeover
National home builder Taylor Morrison plans to give residents of its Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch community a brand-new amenity valued at millions of dollars –an 18-hole championship golf course plus an elegant clubhouse.
Arbor Reserve, a New Residential Community in Bradenton
Taylor Morrison & Ryland are working together to build Arbor Reserve, a 95 single-family home community in Bradenton Florida. Homeowners will enjoy a private enclave located near Lockwood Ridge Road between I-75 and South Bradenton. It will be ready by spring of 2013.
Taylor Morrison Announces Esplanade by Siesta Key in Sarasota
Home builder Taylor Morrison recently announced it will develop a new residential community in Sarasota. The new gated community will be known as Esplanade by Siesta Key, a name that takes after the best-selling Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch neighborhood –also developed by Taylor Morrison. The home builder plans to build 247 homes in the land north of Clark Road and east of U.S. 41.
High Demand & Low Housing Inventory in Sarasota & Manatee FL
Existing home sales for Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota Counties in September 2012 have nearly returned to the levels experienced seven years ago at the height of the great American housing bonanza of the early 21st century. At the moment housing inventory is low which is causing housing prices to increase. One of the reasons supply in Southwest Florida is low now has to do with the shadow inventory.
The Real Estate & Economic Impact from Bradenton’s Riverwalk
Southwest Florida is already one of the most attractive housing markets in the Sunshine State, and the magnificent Bradenton Riverwalk is one example of the competitive spirit that is developing among local housing markets. The Bradenton Riverwalk could not have been inaugurated at a better time as residential real estate in Southwest Florida is heating up.
Bradenton Riverwalk Opens by the Manatee River
After more than a decade of planning and millions of dollars invested, the Bradenton Riverwalk project had its opening ceremony on Thursday, October 18th. The Bradenton Riverwalk runs along the Manatee River for a mile and a half; it starts under the Green Bridge on the west side and ends at the Manatee Memorial Hospital on the east.
Expansion by Medallion Home Continues in Manatee County
Renowned Florida residential builder Medallion Home continues to expand in Manatee County this time with a 553 acre purchase near State Road 64 in Bradenton. The land purchase announcement comes just weeks after Medallion Home acquired 94 acres in Parrish.
Lennar Announces New Community in Lakewood Ranch Florida
Florida-based Lennar Corporation, one of the most successful and prolific home builders in the United States, recently purchased 172 acres in Lakewood Ranch. The Lennar acquisition will break ground early next year and will be known as Bridgewater.
Featured Listing – Sold: Waterfront Home in Cortez Florida
Recently Sold Key West Style Home at the Cove Sound Yacht Club in Cortez Florida of Manatee County. All about the Village of Cortez, the Marina at Cove Sound Moorings & detalis of the sold home!
Pittsburgh Pirates Pitch In – Field Renovations in Bradenton
Bradenton’s McKechnie Field renovations begin in the Fall of 2012 & will be completed before the Pittsburgh Pirates arrive for Spring Training of 2013. The Pittsburgh Pirates will be picking up the additional tab of roughly $2.5 million in upgrades.
University Town Center Near Sarasota to Break Ground Soon
Southwest Florida is one of the regions leading the nation in economic recovery, and the planned University Town Center is another sign of this positive trend. Located near the border separating Manatee and Sarasota Counties, this mega-mall project is similar to other planned developments in Florida that cropped up at the end of the 20th century and abruptly stopped around 2005.
Rosedale Expansion in Bradenton Florida & Real Estate
When developers and Manatee County commissioners sat down to agree on a plan to expand the Rosedale Golf and Country Club property in Bradenton, they briefly considered the idea of adding nine more holes for players to enjoy. One quick look at market demand in the area made them change their opinion: they needed more home sites.
New Land Purchase by Medallion Home in Parrish Florida
Manatee & Sarasota Builder Medallion Home is planning a new 94 acre residential development in Parrish Florida. The land was acquired in an auction and is located near Ft. Hamer and Golf Course Road. Gamble Creek Estates, River Plantation & Twin Rivers are other developments by Medallion Home in Parrish Florida.
Lakewood Ranch Florida Real Estate – Present & Future Talks
On September 18th 2012 I attended a meeting at my Keller Williams office where the guest speaker was Jimmy Stewart of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR). I took away a lot of great Real Estate information about Lakewood Ranch and the direction it is heading.
