Castel Del Mare Condos near Siesta Key 

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune recently did an article about Castel del Mare and a condo that I have for sale on the 4th floor.  Castel del Mare is located at Stickney Point just before the south bridge going onto Siesta Key.  The article was written by Chris Angermann.

Built in 1975 as a complex of vacation condos, Castel del Mare, which means “sea fortress” in Italian, has one of the most attractive waterfront locations west of the Trail.

Occupying 8 acres just south of Stickney Point Road, it sits on the Intracoastal Waterway directly across from Siesta Key and has spectacular, panoramic views of Little Sarasota Bay. Palm trees and attractive shrubbery dot the interior.

Castel del Mare has 185 units…

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The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has expanded over the years to now include a large number of daily non-stop flights to 10 major cities.  5 Airlines are now offering non-stop daily flights, some for just the winter snow-bird season while others are offering year round daily service.    

Atlanta (ATL)     Delta Airlines to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
Delta Airlines now has between 5-7 daily year round flights to Atlanta.

Boston (BOS) 
Jet Blue offers a daily flight during the winter and spring season.

Charlotte, NC (CLT)   
American/US Airways averages 5 daily year round flights to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chicago (ORD)   
United Airlines offers a daily year round flight, and are adding a second daily flight from December 18 - April 6, with a third daily flight added on Fridays and…

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The following report is from the Sarasota Association of REALTORS as published on October 21, 2014 for closed September 2014 business.

The Sarasota Real Estate Market Maintaines Hot Sales Pace in September

Sarasota County real estate market remained on pace for near record sales numbers in September 2014, ending the month with 934 closed transactions 14 percent higher than last September when 817 properties changed hands. Sales for the first three-quarters of the year now stand at 8,784, about 200 sales over last year’s pace which wound up as the second highest sales year in the county’s history. A strong closing quarter (sales of 900 per month or higher) could push the final figure near the historic year of 2004, when 11,482 sales were recorded…

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The following report is from the Sarasota Association of REALTORS as published on September 26, 2014 for closed August 2014 Business.

Closed Transactions Remain Strong in August 2014

Homes and Condos continued to sell at a brisk pace in Sarasota County in August, once again nearly reaching the 1,000 level with 975 closed transactions. The eight-month total from the start of the year now stands at 7,850, about 100 sales ahead of last year’s near record totals.

West of the Trail Homes for SaleSALES
The breakdown for closed sales in August 2014 was 698 single family homes and 277 condos sold, according to figures released by Florida Realtors®. Closings were up 5 percent from last month (July), when they hit 928, and up 1.8 percent from August 2013, when there were 957 closings.

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The Mall at University Town Center Opening in Sarasota, FL with over 100 Stores


Opening on October 16, 2014 The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota will be the premier shopping experience with over 100 upscale fashion and lifestyle retailers with about half being unique to the Sarasota area.  This new mall is over 880,000 sq. ft. on 73 Acres of an overall mix of 276 acres for the entire site that sits next to the new Nathan Benderson Rowing Park, home to the 2017 World Rowing Championships.  And YES the Apple Store that we have all been waiting for is coming to Sarasota!

The Mall at University Town Center Sarasota, FloridaLocated at the southwest corner of I-75 and University Parkway at exit 213 this opening has been eagerly anticipated for years.

The Mall at University Town Center will be…

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The following report is from the Sarasota Association of REALTORS as published on August 21,2014 for closed July 2014 Business.

Sarasota Real Estate Market Revisits July Cooling Trend

Property sales in Sarasota County almost reached the 1,000 level for the fifth straight month in July 2014, falling just short at 928 closed transactions. In the county’s history, only once has such a five-month hot streak been accomplished – from March through July 2004 – falling just short this year and in the 2005.

SALES
The breakdown for closed sales in July this year was 643 single family homes and 285 condos sold, according to figures released by Florida Realtors®. Closings were off 11.4 percent from last month (June), when they hit 1,048, and down about 4…

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The following report is from the Sarasota Association of REALTORS as published on June 24,2014 for closed May 2014 Business.

Sarasota Property Sales Continue Hot Streak for May 2014

The early summer started as hot as the spring in Sarasota County for property sales, with exactly 1,100 closed sales reported in May 2014 – 747 single family homes and 353 condominiums.

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The figure was slightly lower than April’s total of 1,195, and also slightly lower than last May, when 1,127 closings were reported in the My Florida Regional MLS system. The first five months of 2014 remain ahead of the scorching pace of 2013, an historic year for property sales in the county with the second highest number of sales in SAR’s 91 year history.

“Sarasota County real…

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Sarasota, Florida has been recently chosen as the "The #1 Best City for Retirement" by financial education website Credit Donkey.com  Citing cultural activities, the number of health care facilities, and a strong and growing economy Sarasota was chosen the best city for retirees.

Best City for Retirement Sarasota, Florida

1. Sarasota, Florida
2. Honolulu, Hawaii
3. Bridgeport, Connecticut
4. Tucson, Arizona
5. Springfield, Massachusetts
6. Albany, New York
7. Charleston, South Carolina
8. Cape Coral, Florida
9. Allentown, Pennsylvania
10. New Haven, Connecticut

1. SARASOTA, FL  

  • Population 60 years and older: 35.9%
  • Multi-unit houses: 24.7%
  • Healthcare practices per 1,000 people: 3.34
  • Cultural attractions: 15
  • Population growth: 1.6%

Ranking first for both its 60+…

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The following report is from the Sarasota Association of REALTORS as published on May 27,2014 for closed April Business.

April 2014 has Second Highest Number of Property Sales in Sarasota County History

Sarasota County saw the second highest level of sales in its history in April 2014 – a total of 
1,195 closed transactions recorded in the My Florida Regional MLS system. That figure was 
topped only by the 1,223 sales reported a decade ago, in April 2004, just preceding the real estate 
boom that saw rapid price escalation. 

Waterfront Homes on Siesta Key

The other months close to that figure were in the spring and early summer months of 2004 and
2005, and in March, April and May of last year. In April 2014, 759 single family home sales
closed, and 436 condo sales were…

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The following report is from the Sarasota Association of REALTORS as published on March 20,2014 for closed February Business.

Sarasota February Market Sales Maintain Steady Pace

Property sales in Sarasota County for February 2014 maintained a very steady pace, and median sale prices for single family homes and condos also reflected market stability and integrity. Single family prices have been remarkably even for the past 12 months, while condo prices have seen somewhat more volatility.

February 2014 closed sales of 787 were down slightly (2.4 percent) from last February, when they were at 807, but up slightly from January 2014 (767).

Laurel Oak Golf and Country Club Homes for Sale

DISTRESSED PROPERTY SALES DECREASING
The other notable market statistic was the recent marked decrease in…

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