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
Neighborhoods
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
Ancient Oaks in Parrish FL : Attractive Homes for Sale
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
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
