Sarasota Real Estate News

Linda’s List:

5302 Cape Leyte Drive, Siesta Key Beach, a Siesta Isles tropical gem and the place to make memories of your family reunions and neighborhood gatherings.  Your day begins on the east-facing patio with coffee, Wall Street Journal, and the morning sun.  Walk or bike to Siesta Key public beach, just ten minutes away, letting the waves pull in your toes, sinking deeper in the sand as your face and shoulders soak up the warm sun.

With a grateful heart, you think about the other people trying to get to work, those in corporate America caught in rush-hour traffic but today, your job is to relax and take care of YOU, without conflicting deadlines, and projects.  Board meetings are meaningless in paradise, because this place is designed to take the stress away.  You found your own private oasis, and now you finally have it all on the white sands of the Florida gulf, and Siesta Key Beach.  Meet your friends for a delicious lunch in Siesta Key Village, and invite them over to your home for afternoon cocktails and grilling.  Everyone marvels at the painted canvas of colors of the gulf coast sunset in your back yard, views that are yours alone to share with the special people who have brought so much joy to your life.  5302 Cape Leyte Drive is nestled among homes priced over $1 million, but this home is available today, turnkey furnished, for $619,000, appraised and priced to sell. Call or text Linda Holley, Realtor, 941-914-4914 for more details.

This morning, I took Burt Reynolds, my chocolate cocker spaniel, to walk with me across the Ringling Bridge.  Driving up Fruitville Road towards Highway 41, I counted at least seven new buildings going up.  SEVEN!  As Burt and I started our walk, I noticed how things have changed in Sarasota since I moved here in 2009.  Once called “God’s waiting room,” today all I saw was active people out biking, walking, and enjoying the outdoors.  And it was only 7:15 a.m.!  You may have seen the news segment this week about Colorado offering healthy lifestyles.  I’ve been to Denver and everyone is outdoors, hiking, biking, walking, and now that’s what I am seeing in Sarasota.  People are flocking here for this healthy lifestyle where they can enjoy the arts, theater, and still get around town in 30 minutes or less.  Schools are the best, it’s a great place for families, so downtown Sarasota is where things are happening!

Speaking of downtown real estate, at Sansara, 300 S. Pineapple Avenue downtown, eleven condos have recently sold and two are currently on the market.   Sansara features 17 residences on 10 floors, located at the gateway to Sarasota’s historic Burns Court area.  This boutique community is within walking distance of the farmer’s market, restaurants, theaters, organic markets, night life, and more.  Unit 201 has soring 10’ ceilings, 30’ retractable window wall featuring indoor and outdoor living.  Over 2,600 square feet inside and 2,600 square feet outside for this 3BR 3BA offering private outdoor grill, 2 car garage, spa, gym, and yoga room.  Listed at $2.5 million.

Unit 401 boasts panoramic views of the city, Sarasota bay and marina.  Upgrades include wood flooring, square recessed LED lighting, Lube Italian cabinetry, listed at $2.3 million.

Michael Saunders and Company’s annual meeting was held May 12, 2017 at the Hyatt in downtown Sarasota.  Our company is #70 in the country, and this company is comprised of people who have come together over the past 41 years with passion and core values—who are committed to the business propositions and value for our customers.  Our company is known across the globe for having a high regard for values.  I can attest that the right people have been put in the leadership positions, plus it’s great to see that Michael’s Realtors are committed to helping other fellow Realtors succeed.  It's true, I'm here to tell you!  

Mike Staver, keynote speaker and executive coach, shared that changing our physiology can change our day; giving clarity to our boundaries—discover what zaps our energy; finding an accountability partner (no one we live with), and living in alignment consistently with our core values.  Those who have a profoundly grateful heart can change their lives; submerging ourselves 3 minutes a day in full gratitude for six weeks makes a difference in our business productivity.   

Matthew Ferrara, key note speaker, philosopher, photographer, writer, and former realtor, spoke about marketing: in 2014-15, people were rushing to buy, creating low inventory.  2017 has seen a shift, and a higher inventory has reset Sellers’ expectations in this correcting market.  People now have choices so they are taking their time.  Sellers must price their homes correctly in this market; for example, they are now competing with new homes.  In Sarasota, we are in the center of the Florida market—Florida lead the recession and we also lead the nation out of it.  Long-term growth includes funding amenities as we grow.  Selfie marketing with our IPhone is over…people won’t see our selfies because they are busy taking their own!  Look up from cell phones and tap into creativity, discovering what we REALLY do will set us apart from our competition.  Our customers expect us to be unique!    

Thank you for reading my blog, and I’m here to help you in Sarasota and Venice, Florida, with your real estate needs.  Please visit my home page at www.LindaHrealtor.com for helpful real estate information.  I’m at 941-914-4914.  Please don’t text and drive!