Home buyers who are familiar with the Southwest Florida real estate market know exactly where to go when they are ready for more space and greater luxury in a countryside setting. Northeastern Manatee County has very attractive neighborhoods, and Ancient Oaks in Parrish FL stands out as one of the best options. Ancient Oaks was … » Learn More about Ancient Oaks in Parrish FL : Attractive Homes for Sale
Archives for 2020
Watercrest Venice Florida : Upscale Villas & Homes for Sale
Watercrest Venice is a carefully planned residential development of 423 homes located near the intersection between Jacaranda Boulevard and I-75. The developer of this gated community is one of the key investors in the Wellen Park project between Venice and North Port, which you may also know as the West Villages. If you are familiar … » Learn More about Watercrest Venice Florida : Upscale Villas & Homes for Sale
Vicenza Venice Florida : Quality Homes for Sale
Naming gated communities after Italian cities in the Veneto region is a tradition among home builders that operate in Venice, and this largely follows the inspiration of Frank Higel, a businessman who founded Venice and named it after the legendary city along the Adriatic coast of Italy. Architectural styles from the Veneto region can be … » Learn More about Vicenza Venice Florida : Quality Homes for Sale
Woodmere Lakes Venice : Spacious Homes for Sale, Large Lots
The Woodmere district of Venice is named after an area of Long Island, New York, where Louise Glück, the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature, was born and raised. Interestingly, the streets of Woodmere Lakes Venice are named after literary giants such as Wordsworth, Hemingway, and Tennyson. When you move into Woodmere Lakes you get more … » Learn More about Woodmere Lakes Venice : Spacious Homes for Sale, Large Lots
Waterfront on Venice Island Venice : Luxury Condos for Sale
Venice does not have as many waterfront living opportunities as home buyers would like; in fact, only the Venice Island section offers this feature. There are only a few beachfront neighborhoods because most of the shoreline is protected. A similar situation occurs on the Intracoastal Waterway side of the island, which is where many parks, … » Learn More about Waterfront on Venice Island Venice : Luxury Condos for Sale
Venice Island Venice Florida : Condos & Homes for Sale
There are three ways to drive into the Historic Downtown Venice district and to its gorgeous beaches. From Nokomis, you drive south on the Tamiami Trail; from the east, you cut across the Venice Avenue bridge; from the south you drive across the US 41 bypass road, which is also a bridge. The reason such … » Learn More about Venice Island Venice Florida : Condos & Homes for Sale
Venice Gardens in Venice Florida : Affordable Homes for Sale
Located near the South Venice district, Venice Gardens is an established subdivision where families, single professionals, and retirees can truly enjoy a suburban lifestyle. Development of this subdivision dates back to the 1950s; it was part of an effort to attract veterans returning home from World War II, and it was also meant to give … » Learn More about Venice Gardens in Venice Florida : Affordable Homes for Sale
Ventura Village Venice Florida : Villas & Homes for Sale
Located in the Woodmere district between Manasota and South Venice, Ventura Village is a gated community near Gulf View Estates. This neighborhood, which was developed by Kimball Hill Homes around 2006, is surrounded by nature preserves and lakes. The paired villas and single-family residences of Ventura Village Venice offer great opportunities for home buyers interested … » Learn More about Ventura Village Venice Florida : Villas & Homes for Sale
Hidden Creek in Sarasota : Villas & Homes for Sale in a Gated Community
The Fruitville district of Sarasota is the kind of place where home buyers can find one of the most pleasant suburban atmospheres in Florida, particularly the section located east of I-75. By virtue of being close to the Myakka River State Park, Fruitville offers more green spaces and less population density while still being just … » Learn More about Hidden Creek in Sarasota : Villas & Homes for Sale in a Gated Community
Valencia on the Gulf in Venice : Beachfront Condos for Sale
Compared to Longboat Key and other coastal areas of Sarasota County, there really aren’t too many beachfront properties in Venice, and this is part of the planning goals of the city. As an effort to keep attracting visitors and seasonal residents, city planners want to give them as much beach acreage as possible; nonetheless, there … » Learn More about Valencia on the Gulf in Venice : Beachfront Condos for Sale
Venice East Venice Florida : Affordable Homes for Sale
Venice is more than just sandy beaches, gated communities, and the Historic Downtown District; this coastal Florida city is also dotted with a few established subdivisions that emerged in the late 1960s as a result of a construction boom that sought to avoid pigeonholing Venice as just another destination for tourists. Located east of Jacaranda … » Learn More about Venice East Venice Florida : Affordable Homes for Sale
Tra Ponti Villaggio Venice : Luxury Town Homes for Sale
If you are familiar with the history of Sarasota County, you probably know that the late circus mogul John Ringling had a vision of transforming this part of Florida into a place resembling the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts of Italy. Frank Higel, an early developer of Venice, had an intent similar to Ringling’s because he … » Learn More about Tra Ponti Villaggio Venice : Luxury Town Homes for Sale
Waterline Villas & Marina in Holmes Beach : Condos for Sale
Getting a construction permit to build new properties in Anna Maria Island is not easy these days. Developers have to prove that their projects not only adhere to strict sustainable construction guidelines, but also that they are contributing significant value to the image of Anna Maria Island as an exclusive beach community in Manatee County; … » Learn More about Waterline Villas & Marina in Holmes Beach : Condos for Sale
Quail Lake Venice Florida : Spacious Homes for Sale
When looking for a new home in Venice, consider the area between the Venice Gardens and Plantation districts; this is where you will find the East Village Community, a large residential development originally developed in the late 1980s. Quail Lake Venice is located on the western end of this community, and it offers updated Florida … » Learn More about Quail Lake Venice Florida : Spacious Homes for Sale
Retreat at Lexington in Parrish : Stylish Homes for Sale
The northern section of Manatee County has been experiencing serious real estate development in recent years. Smaller housing markets such as Palmetto and Parrish are going through a renaissance; these Old Florida towns used to be bustling commercial centers in the 19th century, and they are being rediscovered by builders such as Ryan Homes. Based … » Learn More about Retreat at Lexington in Parrish : Stylish Homes for Sale
Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch : Villas & Homes for Sale
When you stop to think about how far the Lakewood Ranch master-planned development has come over the last few years, it only makes sense that we see builders inaugurating new villages such as Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. There is substantial competition between local and national developers in Lakewood Ranch; the goals is to outdo … » Learn More about Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch : Villas & Homes for Sale
Cassia at Skye Ranch Homes for Sale in Sarasota Florida
Skye Ranch is one of those special projects that prove Sarasota is still one of the best places to live in Florida. Located to the east of I-75 between the Tuscana district and the northern section of the Myakka River State Park, Skye Ranch is a large development where local and national home builders are … » Learn More about Cassia at Skye Ranch Homes for Sale in Sarasota Florida
Palmer Glen Sarasota Florida : A Nice Mix of Homes for Sale
Palmer Glen Sarasota is one of those gated communities that seem to fly under the radar despite boasting a very convenient location in Sarasota. The entrance to Palmer Glen Sarasota is on Palmer Road, right across from the Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary in the Fruitville District, just east of I-75. This quiet part … » Learn More about Palmer Glen Sarasota Florida : A Nice Mix of Homes for Sale
Lorraine Lakes Lakewood Ranch : Gorgeous Homes for Sale
New villages in Manatee County always get the attention of prospective home buyers, and this is definitely the case with Lorraine Lakes Lakewood Ranch, a resort-style gated community developed by national home builder Lennar. This new village is located in the northeastern section of Lakewood Ranch, south of Lake Manatee State Park and north of … » Learn More about Lorraine Lakes Lakewood Ranch : Gorgeous Homes for Sale
Waterside Village Venice Florida : Affordable Homes for Sale
With median home values close to $430K in 2024, Venice is one of the leading Sarasota County housing markets in terms of value appreciation, but you can still find opportunities far below the average price if you look in the right neighborhoods. Waterside Village Venice is a good example of a gated community where two-bedroom … » Learn More about Waterside Village Venice Florida : Affordable Homes for Sale
