Neal Communities and Homes by Towne are two home builders that will be very busy in 2014. Between these two developers, nearly 4,000 new residential units will be completed in Manatee County. Neal is working on 2,000 homes at the Villages of Amazon South and Homes by Towne is developing Eagle Pointe. Both areas will be in Parrish.
Archives for 2013
It’s Official: Amazon Distribution Center Comes to Southwest Florida
The red-hot Southwest Florida regional housing market is about to get even busier with the addition of a major new employer to the area. Online retail giant Amazon recently confirmed that it will develop a massive distribution and fulfillment center in Ruskin, one of the southernmost communities of the Tampa Bay area. The Manatee County communities that are closer to Ruskin are Parrish, Ellenton and Palmetto, and these are some of the most promising real estate markets in the region.
Gran Paradiso: A New Master-Planned Development in Venice Florida
The master-planned residential developments of Palmer Ranch in Sarasota County and Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County now have company in Venice. According to Jane Meinhardt of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, renowned national home builder Lennar recently confirmed the acquisition of more than 1,000 acres of prime residential land in Sarasota County.
Harbour Isle Project in Manatee County Set to Expand
The latest land acquisition by Minto is on Perico Island, which is the isle located across the Grassy Point Bayou from Anna Maria Island. Perico Island is a barrier island that beachgoers must cross as they make their way from Bradenton to the Florida Gulf beaches on Manatee Avenue. Minto has acquired 14.3 acres on this island to complete its grand vision for Harbour Isle: Nearly 700 residences on two islands, a beach club, and a coastal commercial district for residents and visitors to enjoy.
University Town Center Mall Project Makes Significant Progress
In less than 12 months, Lakewood Ranch and University Park residents will enjoy a new upscale shopping center that will host shops such as the Apple Store, Armani, Brooks Brothers, Gucci, Williams-Sonoma, and more. These are just a sampling of what The Mall at University Town Center has in store for residents of Manatee and Sarasota County.
Tarpon Pointe: A Major Development Planned in Bradenton Florida
The land currently occupied by the Manatee Landings Marina and the Tarpon Pointe Grill and Tiki Bar could be transformed into a major resort and commercial zone in the near future. The Tarpon Pointe area is located at the eastern end of Bradenton’s brand-new Riverwalk. The proposed Tarpon Pointe project will add a 160-room hotel, a new marina with more than 200 boat slips, two restaurants with large seating capacities, retail spaces and a parking garage.
Renowned National Home Builders Arrive in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch has been a boon for local builders such as John Cannon Homes and Anchor Builders, and they have set the high standards that home buyers have come to expect when they arrive in Lakewood Ranch. Due to the national attention that Lakewood Ranch has been getting in the last few years, local builders are now in direct competition with names such as D.R. Horton, Lennar and Taylor Morrison. Whereas local builders injected their own architectural style and custom details to their Lakewood Ranch homes over the years, the national builders are reaching into their diverse catalog of award-winning floor plans.
Mixed Feelings on Long Bar Pointe Project in Manatee County
A major residential and commercial project near Bradenton has drawn the interest of the community, but is facing various obstacles. The project in question is Long Bar Pointe, an ambitious development that has been on the drawing board since the late 20th century. Should Long Bar Pointe become a reality, Manatee County would have a new boardwalk, luxury residential neighborhoods, resort facilities, fancy hotels, a boat basin, and a commercial district.
In Sarasota & Bradenton, the Craft Beer Scene is Brewing Up
Florida is not commonly known as a microbrew state, although it should. This is, after all, the Sunshine State, and the year-round warm climate is ideal for the enjoyment of craft beers. Thankfully for beer lovers in Southwest Florida, a few enterprising brewers have come to realize the sheer potential of the region.
Reserve at Crossing Creek Bradenton Homes for Sale
National home builder Centex, part of the PulteGroup family of companies, was all set to develop a new residential community in Manatee County just before the downturn of the housing economy. In 2009, Centex was busy developing a new neighborhood located just west of I-75 and north of State Road 70 when conditions deteriorated and … » Learn More about Reserve at Crossing Creek Bradenton Homes for Sale
WCI Real Estate Expansion – Sarasota National in Venice Florida
WCI Communities reported paid $48.5 Million for their acquisition of the Sarasota National Golf Course and residential neighborhood in Venice Florida. WCI specializes in developing neighborhoods that cater to the resort lifestyle, which in Florida means golf courses, racquet clubs, nature preserves, boating access, sumptuous clubhouses and more.
Arbor Lakes, a New Taylor Morrison Community in Palmer Ranch
Taylor Morrison recently announced the acquisition of 213 acres of land in the Palmer Ranch master-planned development in Sarasota County. Arbor Lakes will offer more than 260 single-family homes in a community that shares the style, comfort and value of the Palmer Ranch lifestyle. The home builder plans to break ground soon and have a few models ready later this year. As expected from Taylor Morrison, the Arbor Lakes community will offer energy-efficient homes with spacious floor plans and special features such as gourmet kitchens, luxurious master bedrooms and spa-like bathrooms.
Wendy Lynn of Sarasota – Top 100 LinkedIn Realtors to Connect With
Wendy Lynn of Keller Williams in Sarasota & Manatee was Named in the Top 100 LinkedIn Real Estate Professionals to Connect With by Realty Biz News. Social Media is a very important marketing tool when it comes to the Real Estate business and we are using it effecitvely when it comes to our listings and also to procure buyers.
Ashton Woods Building in Bradenton – Palma Vista & Rosedale
Atlanta-based private home builder Ashton Woods is increasing its footprint in the growing Southwest Florida real estate market. Asthon Woods recently announced its intention to build 91 homes at its new Whitaker Park residential development near Fruitville in Sarasota; this announcement followed its late 2012 acquisition of nearly 100 home sites at the placid Rosedale Golf and Country Club in East Bradenton. The builder is once again making headlines in Bradenton, and will begin building 23 luxury homes in Palma Vista.
Home Builder Ashton Woods Enters Sarasota – Whitaker Park
New residential development in Southwest Florida continues, and this time a new home builder out of Georgia is entering the local housing market. Ashton Woods began developing in the late 20th century, and by 2011 it was ranked among the top 10 private home builders in the United States. The Atlanta-based builder recently purchased 18 acres near Richardson Road in Sarasota for its new Whitaker Park subdivision.
Confidence Returns to Sarasota boat builder, Chris Craft
Now that conditions are improving and economic confidence is returning to the region, Chris Craft is returning to its luxury roots with models like the Carina 20. This is good news for the industry as a whole since other boat builders are likely to resume production and start hiring. Southwest Florida and the Gulf of Mexico is a paradise for fishing and boating enthusiasts, and thus home shoppers interested in properties with marina and dock access will likely turn their attention to real estate in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Tampa Bay Lightning & Lakewood Ranch Form Unique Partnership
The Tampa Bay Lightning NHL franchise team and Lakewood Ranch are now partners in promoting local real estate and reaching out to hockey fans. Lakewood Ranch real estate will be prominently advertised during games and other activities by the team. The Lighting will have an opportunity to expand its fan base in a community that is just 45 minutes away from the Tampa Bay Times Forum home arena.
Hiring Buyers Agents for The Wendy Lynn Real Estate Team
NOW HIRING – The Wendy Lynn Real Estate Team is looking for Buyer’s Agents. Requirements: Real Estate License for 1-3 years, Love working with buyers, Great communication skills, Can work with all types of personalities, Have an outgoing personality, Upbeat, Positive and Love working in Real Estate. If interested please email us!
New Manatee Technical Institute in Bradenton Florida
Bradenton is doing its part to answer the STEM (science, technology and mathematics) challenge with the new Manatee Technical Institute (MTI), a gorgeous, state-of-the-art new public education campus specially designed to teach students technical skills they can put to work right away, including information technology, computer networking, surgical technology, digital video production, and more.
Bradenton Joins Florida’s Brewing Craft Beer Scene
Great news for beer lovers in Southwest Florida: Bradenton is getting its own microbrewery right in the Village of the Arts and just around the corner from the revamped McKechie Field baseball complex. City Council members are expected to issue a final vote of approval right before Valentine’s Day. If everything goes as planned, the brewery will be open to the public on the same day the Minor League Bradenton Marauders begin their season.
