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.
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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.
HERS rating or HERS report used in Lakewood Ranch Florida
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.
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.
