Monthly Archives: June 2016
Sarasota project finally sees the light
Fruitville 210’s work pays off with addition of street lights and sidewalks. It has been 11 years of community meetings and conversations, 11 years of meeting with Sarasota County staff and 11 years of patience. After a vote at the June 21 Sarasota County Commission meeting, communities north of Fruitville Road are getting what they... Read More
The Landings | A Gated Community in Sarasota
The Landings is one of Sarasota’s most beautiful communities and is ideally situated just minutes south of downtown in the desirable west-of-the-trail (Route 41) location. It is a gated and deed-restricted community with a unique selection of estate homes, luxury condos, villas and townhomes. Housing styles vary widely and include Key West, Mediterranean and traditional.... Read More
Short Sales from a Tax Perspective – Myth vs Truth
Short sales, principal reduction loan modifications, deeds in lieu and foreclosures all present unique tax consequences, and they vary from one person to another. Much of what we are hearing from clients, which they are hearing from others, is either not true or not true for them. Here are my Top 10 Myths –and the... Read More
Real Property Ownership and Interests Methods of Ownership and Holding Title
Tenancy by the Severalty When ownership of real property is in the hands of an individual or corporation it is referred to as a severalty estate. The law considers a corporation an individual which must act by corporate resolution with official decisions by the board of directors. The word severalty is used here in the... Read More
6 Great Local Tiki Bars | Cocktails & Spirits | Sarasota
For instant attitude adjustment, head to one of these iconic tropical hotspots. Casey Key Fish House There’s always a party going on at this tiki bar, where 1 percenters, boaters parked at the docks and beach bums share the bliss. Wander down to the little sand beach for live music on the weekends. 801 Blackburn... Read More
Finding the right fit on Longboat Key
Longboat Key has a split personality, but that’s OK. The 10-mile-long island on Florida’s west coast stretches across two counties, with Manatee County to the north and Sarasota County to the south. Much of the south side of the island is high-end resorts and country clubs; the north is what many residents call the “real... Read More
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
View Listings: Lakewood Ranch Gated Golf Communities & Property The Club The sense of arrival is profound as you cast your eyes on the dramatic clubhouse awaiting, just inside the gates of the Lakewood Ranch Country Club Village. Such an inspired welcome beckons as the clubhouse rises above the horizon to greet you with magnificent... Read More
Croquet – The Oaks Club
An ideal way to spend a sunny afternoon. The genteel sport of croquet is also played at The Oaks Club on their superbly manicured court. View Property Listings at: The Oaks Gated Golf Community This friendly diversion is open to players on many levels, from beginners to serious competitors. The Oaks Club croquet team... Read More
McClellan Park has change and charm | Sarasota
When McClellan Park opened in 1916, just a year after the city officially incorporated, it was known and advertised as “Sarasota’s Garden Spot.” Click to view current Real Estate Listings at: McClellean Park Its layout and look were considered unusual because the landscape architect incorporated curved roadways at a time when rectangular grids — as... Read More
Cash sales 51.6 percent of Sarasota-Manatee home deals | REAL ESTATE MARKET
Cash remains king for homebuyers in Southwest Florida. The Sarasota-Manatee area in March ranked fourth among the 100 largest U.S. metro areas for its share of cash buyers, according to a report released Thursday by data provider CoreLogic. Cash sales accounted for 51.6 percent of all home deals in the two counties, CoreLogic said, in... Read More