Sarasota FL Real Estate Market

The Sarasota FL real estate market is making a nice recovery. After taking a dive during the real estate bust, many buyers of Sarasota real estate are back. Sarasota and its barrier islands are special and buyers have been coming to this coastal Florida city for decades. After waiting for a possible time to enter the real estate market, many investors, retirees and second home buyers are thinking now is possibly the time to benefit from lower prices, lower interest rates and a considerably good inventory of Sarasota real estate. Gulf front and bayfront condominiums as well as downtown Sarasota properties are at discount prices. Resort lifestyle communities that offer golf, tennis and an array of social activities are also on sale. Lakewood Ranch’s gated golf course communities appeal to families as well as baby boomers and retirees.

Sarasota Florida real estate provides residents a warm climate, beaches, and resorts and more. Puccini’s “Le boheme” was performed at the Sarasota Opera House on February 8th. The Sarasota Orchestra performances are outstanding, and the Florida West Coast Symphony’s concerts are performed from September through June. You’ll find theater, art museums, galleries, antique shops and educational opportunities in Sarasota too.

The famous shopping arena at St. Armands Circle provides residents and visitors specialty shops, spas and restaurants. Downtown Sarasota offers an urban lifestyle and is home to incredible art galleries on Palm Avenue as well as specialty shops and fine interior designers.

According to our Sarasota MLS over 10,000 single family homes sold in Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2010. Over 4,000 condos, villas and townhouses sold in the same time period. Sarasota real estate market currently reports just over 3,600 homes for sale. Additionally, there are just ove 2500 maintenance-free condos, townhouses and villas. Use our handy Sarasota MLS map search tool to zoom in on the area of your choice.

Do you want a place where it’s warm, has nice sandy beaches and plenty of golf courses? For more information on Sarasota FL real estate, contact the John Allen Team to chat with a member of our team of experienced Sarasota Realtors. We specialize in mainland Sarasota and the barrier islands of Casey Key, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key.

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Homes for Sale in Cascades Sarasota

Not many gated communities offer a full-time Activities Director, but Cascades Sarasota does!  This outstanding community located north of University Parkway off Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota FL is quite impressive.  Buyers are keeping activity brisk right now.

You can swim in one of two pools, indoor or out or play tennis, billiards and more.  Inside the 25,000 sq.ft. clubhouse residents can play cards and enjoy arts/craft and an array of additional activities.

The beaches of Sarasota are a short drive from Sarasota as well as shopping, dining, the arts and entertainment. 

Contact the John Allen Team today to see one of the 12 active listings at Cascades Sarasota in the Sarasota MLS.

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Sarasota Florida Hot Destination City for Real Estate



From simple cafes to fine dining establishments, from specialty shops to outstanding museums and from beaches to the magical waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Sarasota Florida’s activities are endless.  Whether you are looking to take a leisurely stroll down at the downtown Sarasota Bayfront Park, wishing to lounge on the beach or desiring to participate in a wide variety of water-based recreational activities, you’ll never run out of opportunities for fun and relaxation in Sarasota.

Sarasota is home to an opera, ballet, symphony and art museums.  Although not a huge city, Sarasota’s cultural venues are outstanding.  Visitors here enjoy the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as well as the John and Mable Ringling Museum.  Kids flock to G Wiz Science Museum, and weekend concerts and events are popular on St Armands Circle too.

With endless opportunities available in Sarasota real estate as well as an array of interesting activities, it’s easy to see why Sarasota is a “hot” destination for coastal real estate shopping.  After all, who would want to leave after visiting such a dynamic city?  In addition to its beauty and activities, Sarasota offers even more.  In fact, Money Magazine named Sarasota as one of the country’s best small cities and, in 2007 Sarasota was included on the magazine’s best cities to retire young list.  You can search for a golf course or country club community such as University Park or Lakewood Ranch.  The barrier islands of Casey Key, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key offer outstanding values in homes and condos for sale on or near the beaches.  Come visit our diverse city and find the Sarasota lifestyle that works for you.  Our community offers something for everyone.

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Sarasota Real Estate Sales Continue Strong Pace

Sarasota Real Estate Sales Continue Strong Pace

Sales are up again in the Sarasota real estate market.

LaBellasara Luxury Residences on Golden Gate Point

LaBellasara Sarasota

Overlooking downtown, Sarasota Bay and beautiful Island Park, La Bellasara is among Sarasota’s most desired waterfront addresses. Featuring twenty-nine luxury residences, including two penthouses, this classic Mediterranean style palace rises majestically on Golden Gate Point’s coveted peninsula.

Resembling John and Mable Ringling’s refinement and style, the residences range from $2 million to $4 million for 3,135 sq.ft. to 3,490 sq.ft. of luxurious living. These lavish residences include three bedroom suites, a grand salon, study/library, and 3 ½ baths including luxurious baths with his and her bathrooms, and a private two car garage with storage and a courtesy dock.

The building sits on 455 feet of direct water front and has an elegant entry with a Porte-cochere, a grand foyer, media room, Bay front terrace, courtesy dock, heated pool and spa with fountain area, surrounding paved deck and courtesy veranda, sitting room and retreat, fully equipped Fitness center with refreshment bar, elegant board/dining room with dry bar and immense gathering room with Billiard and card tables, and Catering kitchen.

With this location, these unbridled views and endless amenities, La Bellasara is a downtown Sarasota condo that is calling your name!

Bird Key Real Estate

Bird Key Florida Entrance

Bird Key, Florida is located just West of Sarasota across the Ringling Bridge.  Bird Key real estate consists of many canal homes as well as magnificent homes with slips for large yachts.  This is a premier boating community of Sarasota and home to the Bird Key Yacht Club.  Within seconds to the shopping mecca of St. Armands Cirle, resident enjoy a relaxed luxurious Florida lifestyle.

Ritz Carlton – Sarasota, Florida

Photo Taken from the Bayfront

The majestic Ritz Carlton is one of Sarasota’s premier resorts providing outstanding services to its permanent residents and guests.  This photograph was taken from the downtown Sarasota bayfront next to the statute of the soldier kissing a nurse upon his return from World War II – “Unconditional Surrender.”

If you are searching for outstanding real estate, the Ritz Carlton should be on your list of properties to see in Sarasota.

Beach Villas on Siesta Key

Newer Condos at Beach Villas

Right across from Siesta Key Beach and right on the edge of Siesta Key Village are the Beach Villas, new condominiums on the Key.  Walk across the street and enjoy one of the world’s most famous beaches.  Residents and visitors of Siesta Key enjoy fishing, swimming, tennis, walking and just relaxing.  Siesta Key is a family oriented beach and many visitors have been coming to the Beach and this Sarasota neighborhood for decades.

Casey Key Real Estate

Taking a Morning Walk on Casey Key FL

Casey Key real estate is found on a quiet private island south of Sarasota, Florida.  One of Sarasota’s barrier islands, Casey Key has long been the Key where you’ll find celebrities looking for privacy.  Doggies are allowed on the private beach here.  There are no highrise condos and no traffic lights — enjoy the peaceful beauty of this special place.

Homes on Casey Key range from small beach cottages to elegant gated mansions.  There are still some “mom and pop” motels at the south end of Casey Key.

Golden Gate Point’s New Look

Golden Gate Point is Looking Good

Golden Gate Point new entrance is gorgeous.  This downtown Sarasota, Florida neighborhood just got a facelift featuring new pavers, fantastic very much needed parking spaces and a major landscaping makeover.

Magnificent Palms Greet Guests at Golden Gate Point

Magnificent palms included in the new “street” makeover for Golden Bay.  It’s a must visit next time you are cruising downtown Sarasota.

Golden Gate Point's New Look

Extra parking spaces were creatively included in the new look at Golden Gate Point.  Photographs were taken 10:30 am.