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        <description>Sarasota Real Estate News and Information from Sara Leicht, a real estate agent, with Michael Saunders and Company.</description>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>Palmer Ranch is on the grow with new Homes, Jobs, and Businesses</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This past week the Sarasota Observer published the article below about the new growth that is happening in the Palmer Ranch area of Sarasota.&nbsp; There is a definite uptick in activity with the new Kohl&rsquo;s and Lowe&rsquo;s stores now open and soon to have a new Costco that is now under construction.&nbsp; As you will read there is also talk of new homes being built in Palmer Ranch.Visit &nbsp; Palmer Ranch Real Estate &nbsp;to view all of the homes that are for sale. Choose a Palmer Ranch... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:54:18 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>Hidden Bay Condo for Sale</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This Hidden Bay Condo for Sale is located at 223 Hidden Bay Drive Unit #203.&nbsp; This lovely 3 bedroom turn-key end unit has southerly views of the pond and fountain.&nbsp; It has been freshly painted, spacious and bright with gorgeous wide plank wooden flooring.&nbsp; The master bath has a walk in closet, Jacuzzi tub and separate oversized walk-in shower and double vanity.&nbsp;&nbsp; Enjoy relaxing on your screened in lanai or open deck taking in the fresh Florida sun.&nbsp; Other upgrades o... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:23:27 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>You May Owe Federal Income Taxes in 2013 if you have a Short Sale or Foreclosure</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The following article was published January 2012&nbsp; By Donna Gehrke-White, Sun Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.WASHINGTON &ndash; Jan. 9, 2012 &ndash; You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure after this year. Now is the time to make the hard decision: Are you going to walk away from your underwater home?Uncle Sam is still giving homeowners until Dec. 31, 2012, to go through a short sale or foreclosure without tax consequences &ndash; as long as the lender of... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:45:48 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>Ashley Parkway Homes for Sale</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Ashley Parkway has Homes for Sale in the neighborhood of Ashley.&nbsp; Ashley is a neighborhood of 50 large estate homes that is located just East of I-75 off of Proctor Road.&nbsp; If you are heading East on Proctor Road you cross over the I-75 bridge and the entrance to Ashley will be about &frac12; mile on your right hand side.&nbsp; The main road for Ashley is Ashley Parkway with Ashley Court coming off of Ashley Parkway.After you pass through the entrance to Ashley you will notice that the ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:56:04 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>Siesta Key Condo for Sale at The Pointe on Midnight Pass</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This Siesta Key condo is for sale at The Pointe on Midnight Pass at 9393 Midnight Pass Road. The Pointe on Midnight Pass is the last 2 buildings on the south end of Siesta Key.&nbsp; When you drive south on Midnight Pass you will come to a gate which is the entrance to The Pointe.&nbsp; This is a penthouse condo located on the 10th floor unit #P5 of the first building on the left.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will enjoy the amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico, the Intracoastal Waterway and Little Sarasota Ba... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:58:55 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>Sarasota Real Estate Market Report for December and the Year 2011</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Please find below the market report from the Sarasota Association of Realtors for the closed December 2011 Business.&nbsp; This is not only the numbers for December but they have also included the year end perspective. Overall the year 2011 sales are up 8.2 percent achieving the highest sale level since 2005 and prices have stabilized over this past year.&nbsp; This is good news for both the buyers and sellers.&nbsp; Sellers are realizing that if they want to move, because of the low inventory, ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:51:31 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>Prestancia Home for Sale at 7851 Estrella Court</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This Prestancia Home for Sale is located at 7851 Estrella Court.&nbsp; Prestancia is a gated golf course community located in the heart of Palmer Ranch and is home to the private golf club of TPC Prestancia.&nbsp; TPC Prestancia is celebrating 25 years of excellence in Sarasota and has two meticulously groomed championship 18 hole courses, The Stadium Course and The Club Course.&nbsp; Membership to TPC Prestancia is not required to own a home in Prestancia, but is highly desirable!This Prestanci... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>Selling Your Home in Sarasota</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Perhaps you have been asking yourself is this a good time to be Selling your home in Sarasota. Market conditions and activity has most certainly turned around in the Sarasota Market and a lot of interest has been generated about Sarasota and her Islands.&nbsp; The recognition of Siesta Key Beach as the #1 Beach in America, along with the vast culture of arts and entertainment in the Sarasota area from the Film Festival, to the VanWezel Performing Arts Hall, to the Sarasota Opera House, to the ma... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:08 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>Stonebridge on Palmer Ranch Home Sells</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Clients of mine recently purchased this home located at 4900 Flagstone Drive in the heart of the Palmer Ranch Neighborhood of Stonebridge for $465,000.&nbsp;  This home is a gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,553 sq. ft. home with a very private pool and hot tub lanai area featuring pavers and a secluded lake and preserve view.&nbsp; The home has been meticulously maintained by the previous owners and wonderfully decorated.&nbsp; This home features cathedral ceilings, tile and hardwood flooring, ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:32:32 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.sarasellssarasota.com/blog/how-to-apply-for-a-florida-homestead-exemption.html</link>
            <author>saraleicht@michaelsaunders.com (Sara Leicht)</author>
            <title>How to Apply for a Florida Homestead Exemption</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Applying for a Florida Homestead Exemption is a simple process and can be done on-line or in person through the Sarasota County Appraisers office however, there are certain guidelines and dead line dates that you must be aware of in order to qualify.&nbsp; How to apply for a Florida Homestead Exemption Florida Statute 196.031 specifies that every person who has legal title or beneficial title to real property in the State of Florida and makes the same their permanent residence in good faith, is ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:24:10 -0600</pubDate>
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