Sarasota Real Estate News

In the news today!  See Forbes Magazine's article "Why Sarasota is a Hidden Travel Gem," cites our fabulous restaurants, beaches, the arts, shopping, and our history of the Circus Capital of the World.  Here' the article that features Sarasota, Florida.  

http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2016/09/09/why-sarasota-florida-is-a-hidden-travel-gem/#259c100c31ba

Those who stay at the Ritz Carlton downtown catch a shuttle to Lido Key's private Beach Club just 3 miles away.  Lido Beach is no match for Siesta Key's sugary white sandy beach, but the Beach Club is enjoyed by those who prefer a quieter and more private beach.  Also highlighted in the Forbes Magazine article was the Ringling campus, Ringling Circus Museum, the Ringling Art Museum that recently featured a new center for Asian Art last spring; Marie Selby Botanical Gardens--the most beautiful gardens by the bay that you can imagine--with orchids and bromelaids; St Armands Circle with more than 125 fabulous shops as well as fine dining.  Downtown dining: Nancy's southern Bar-B-Que was mentioned by Forbes.

Downtown Sarasota real estate:  there are currently 45 new condos on the market from $385,000 (Courtyard at Citrus, 505 N. Orange Avenue) for a one bedroom, one bath; The Mark at 1400 State Street, listed by Michael Saunders and Company, has two- and three-bedroom condos  from $769,000.  The best you can do at The Vue Sarasota Bay is a 3 bedroom for $1,499,000.   Those who love "The Ritz," amenities are buying at the Grande at Ritz Carlton Residences from $1,900,000.  

The latest sale for a Sarasota downtown condo was a one-bedroom, two-bath at Dolphin Towers, 101 S. Gulfstream Avenue, for $230,000 and  Park Residences on Lido Key sold five condos recently from $1,409,000.  

But there are twelve condos under $500,000 in downtown Sarasota on the market today that are going to sell quickly when our winter residents start coming to town next month.  Don't wait!  The word is out, Sarasota, Florida IS a hidden treasure for tourists, beach lovers, and families who relocate here to raise their children in a small town convenient to all sporting facilities for our youth.

Today, I'm working with three young families with children who have recently relocated to Sarasota for a lifestyle change.  I can tell you where the best schools are in Sarasota County, both public and private.  Here to help you with your Sarasota real estate needs!  Have a great week!

Most sincerely yours,

Linda Holley
Realtor, GRI
Phone 941-914-4914