The history of residential development in Sarasota County has been written by colorful characters. John Ringling, for example, was a circus magnate whose real estate ambitions transformed the Sarasota Keys and its downtown district. Bertha Palmer was a socialite turned real estate investor responsible for the zoning of Palmer Ranch. Piero Rivolta is a writer, … » Learn More about Rivo Lakes Sarasota : Luxury Homes for Sale, Gated Community
Archives for November 2020
Ballantrae Palmer Ranch : Affordable Homes for Sale
With median home prices in Sarasota approaching the $500K mark in late 2024, there are not too many neighborhoods left where prospective home buyers can find housing options below that price. Ballantrae Palmer Ranch is an exception; in this a 36-acre community, which offers about 100 villas nestled within lakes, ponds, and wooded areas, you … » Learn More about Ballantrae Palmer Ranch : Affordable Homes for Sale
Cordes Cove Osprey : Homes for Sale w/ Diverse Architecture
Located just between Vamo and Osprey, Cordes Cove is a small residential enclave that feels like a gated community despite actually being an open subdivision. Cordes Cove Osprey has always been a hidden real estate gem in Sarasota County; when it was initially developed in the 1950s, only a handful of properties were completed over … » Learn More about Cordes Cove Osprey : Homes for Sale w/ Diverse Architecture
Palmetto Historic District : Homes for Sale in a Great Location
A few spots in Manatee County are part of the National Register of Historic Places, and the Palmetto Historic District happens to be the largest. Since 1986, the section west of the 8th Avenue Bridge and north of the Manatee Riverfront has been jealously maintained and cared for by the City Council as well as … » Learn More about Palmetto Historic District : Homes for Sale in a Great Location
Cielo Venice : Attractive Homes for Sale Near Nokomis
Since 1970, Neal Communities has been developing some of the most acclaimed neighborhoods in Southwest Florida. Cielo Venice is one of various Neal Communities’ projects completed near Nokomis, and it is one of the most attractive for home buyers who are in search of quality of life as well as sound property investments. The name … » Learn More about Cielo Venice : Attractive Homes for Sale Near Nokomis
Grady Pointe Sarasota Florida : Quality Homes for Sale
For national home builder KB Home, the key to developing a great project is to start with a great location, and this is clearly the case with Grady Pointe in Sarasota, a new private community in 2020 located in the Tallevast district, just between the Sarasota International Airport and the University Park district. Following in … » Learn More about Grady Pointe Sarasota Florida : Quality Homes for Sale
Flora Villa Sarasota Florida : Affordable Homes for Sale
Not everyone is cut out for living in a gated community or a condominium. Some home buyers prefer the freedom of not having to deal with homeowners association fees or deed restrictions; all the same, everyone enjoys the safety, privacy, and amenities that many gated communities offer. Flora Villa Sarasota is a small neighborhood where … » Learn More about Flora Villa Sarasota Florida : Affordable Homes for Sale
Oyster Cove Siesta Key Florida : Waterfront Homes for Sale
Some of the neighborhoods of Siesta Key barrier island are not so easy to find; they are secluded enclaves hidden by lush tropical vegetation and mature trees, but they offer some of the most spectacular real estate in Southwest Florida. Oyster Cove Siesta Key is a waterfront community of just 10 custom-built homes located on … » Learn More about Oyster Cove Siesta Key Florida : Waterfront Homes for Sale
Coreys Landing Longboat Key : Waterfront Homes for Sale
When you think about the Sarasota County regional housing markets that offer the most spectacular real estate, the Longboat Key barrier island is one of the first that comes to mind, and this is where you can find Coreys Landing Longboat Key, an exclusive enclave within the Bay Isles Beach Club. Whereas most housing options … » Learn More about Coreys Landing Longboat Key : Waterfront Homes for Sale
Rustic Lodge in Sarasota : Stylish Homes for Sale Near Downtown
Similar to fashion, housing markets go through trends, but they tend to have more lasting effects. Smart home buyers know that catching the early waves of a housing trend can be extremely beneficial in terms of investment, and this is precisely what has been taking place in Rustic Lodge Sarasota over the last few years. … » Learn More about Rustic Lodge in Sarasota : Stylish Homes for Sale Near Downtown
Moorings at Edgewater Lakewood Ranch Condos for Sale
Developing residential communities that offer a resort-like atmosphere has become a trend at Lakewood Ranch. The idea is to provide homeowners with more than just a maintenance-free lifestyle; the right balance has to be established with regard to architectural style, interior design, location, landscaping, and amenities. The Edgewater village of Lakewood Ranch is one of … » Learn More about Moorings at Edgewater Lakewood Ranch Condos for Sale
Harmony Lakewood Ranch Florida : Villas & Homes for Sale
According to real estate consultancy firm Robert Charles Lesser & Co., Lakewood Ranch topped the list of American planned communities in terms of new home sales. Thanks to villages such as Harmony Lakewood Ranch, a neighborhood developed by Canadian builder Mattamy Homes, Lakewood Ranch will likely be recognized as one of the best places to … » Learn More about Harmony Lakewood Ranch Florida : Villas & Homes for Sale
Carlyle Palm Aire Sarasota : Homes for Sale w/ Amenities
The Villages of Palm Aire is one of the first residential developments that made University Park one of the most desirable districts of Sarasota County. Carlyle Palm Aire was developed from about 2000 to 2003 with more than 300 spacious homes located just south of the Rattlesnake Slough nature preserve. With six lakes and various … » Learn More about Carlyle Palm Aire Sarasota : Homes for Sale w/ Amenities
Copperstone Parrish : Quality Homes for Sale
Now that the Southwest Florida housing market has fully rebounded, the time has come for house hunters to find neighborhoods that offer a nice balance of quality and affordability. Copperstone Parrish is one such community. Copperstone Parrish is an ambitious residential project that was started by Ryland Homes at a time when the regional real … » Learn More about Copperstone Parrish : Quality Homes for Sale
Islands on the Manatee River Parrish : Luxury Homes for Sale
One of the most elegant and upscale communities in Southwest Florida happens to be located in Parrish, specifically in the Fort Hamer district and right on the northern banks of the Manatee River. The Islands on the Manatee River is a project that started development in 2012 and recently completed its final neighborhood, Rio Vista … » Learn More about Islands on the Manatee River Parrish : Luxury Homes for Sale
Gillespie Park Sarasota : Historic Downtown Homes for Sale
One of the most attractive subdivisions near Downtown Sarasota is also one of the most historic. Gillespie Park Sarasota is named after the first Mayor of Sarasota, a Scottish man who knew in the early 1900s that the downtown district was destined to become the jewel of Southwest Florida. Ever since the large public park … » Learn More about Gillespie Park Sarasota : Historic Downtown Homes for Sale
Solera at Lakewood Ranch : Homes for Sale with Amenities
It has been a busy year for national home builder D.R. Horton in Manatee County. After the success of communities such as Glen Creek in Bradenton, the developer introduced new homes close to the Manatee River at Evergreen, and it also completed more than 20 new models at Solera at Lakewood Ranch. Located in the … » Learn More about Solera at Lakewood Ranch : Homes for Sale with Amenities
Evergreen Bradenton : Gated Community Homes for Sale
For more than four decades, national home builder D.R. Horton has been developing choice gated communities featuring elegant homes and great amenities. Following in the footsteps of successful projects such as Glen Creek and Willow Walk, D.R. Horton is working on Evergreen Bradenton Florida, a new community located in East Manatee County. Evergreen Bradenton is … » Learn More about Evergreen Bradenton : Gated Community Homes for Sale
Windward Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale, Gated Community
When Lakewood Ranch celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019, local developer Neal Communities was preparing for its 50th anniversary by making plans to break ground for Windward Lakewood Ranch, a newer village where residents will be able to enjoy a resort-like atmosphere. If your plans for 2024 include moving into a newer home located in … » Learn More about Windward Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale, Gated Community
Aqua by the Bay in Bradenton : Luxury Homes for Sale
All properties are potential investments, and some happen to be much better than others. Smart investors look for opportunities that offer as many of the ingredients needed to prepare the perfect real estate recipe, and this is what the new community of Aqua by the Bay in Bradenton offers: New construction single-family homes, stylish design, … » Learn More about Aqua by the Bay in Bradenton : Luxury Homes for Sale
