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Posts Tagged ‘Southwest Florida’
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
 Niche Excursions – From St. Armands Circle, Downtown Sarasota and Main Street to the quaint offerings of Downtown Venice and Englewood’s Dearborn Street, shop and discover the neighborhoods rich in cultural as well as historical flair. Palm-lined streets, renaissance architecture, secret gardens, casual outdoor cafes, along with intriguing boutiques will have you wondering what’s around every corner. (more…)
Tags: Attractions Florida, Clearwater, Florida, Florida Attractions, Florida Travel, Sarasota, Southwest Florida, St Petersburg, Travel Florida
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
 Pending home sales in Sarasota have continued to post very impressive numbers, exceeding the 800 level for 8 of the last 10 months. The Median pricing for condos hit $220,000, a 35 percent increase over September of this year. Homes sales rose a whole 36 percent over October of 08, in what is normally a very slow period, in the Sarasota housing market. These statistics have the local industry leaders encouraged about the upcoming season and the first quarter of 2010. According to Florida’s Sarasota Association of Realtors, foreclosures and short sales accounted for just under 50 percent of October home sales (more…)
Tags: Florida, Florida Homes, Florida Real Estate, Home Buyer Credit, Home Sales, Naples Real Estate, Pending Home Sales, Real Estate, Realtors, Sarasota Housing Market, Sarasota Real Estate, Southwest Florida
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
 Strong property sales in the Sarasota market in October 2009 continued to provide ample evidence of a market in recovery, with overall Sarasota home sales nearly 36 percent higher than October 2008. Total sales stood at 574 in October, compared to 364 total sales in October 2008. The breakdown was 419 single family homes and 155 condos sold last month. The upward trend during the traditionally slower season could be a prelude to a busy fall and winter for local Realtors®. The overall economic recovery from a two-year recession appears to be the primary reason behind the (more…)
Tags: Bank-Owned Property, Buy Homes, Condominiums, Florida Homes, Home Sales, House Market, Property Sales, Real Estate, Sarasota, Sarasota Real Estate, Single Family Homes, Southwest Florida
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
 Nasty northern weather, early in the autumn season, and improved consumer confidence have the potential to provide greatly needed tourist revenue for Florida’s Southwest Coast, with many of the snowbirds on the hunt for a second home in Sarasota, Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa and Port Charlotte. Our seasonal residents have arrived early and in greater numbers than in 2008. Whether previously priced out of the home market, or waiting for the infamous bottom, their selections and pricing in first-rate Gulf Coast real estate could not be better. Investors, along with buyers from Canada and Europe are converging in our region to take advantage of the never (more…)
Tags: Bankers, Brokers, Credit Extension, Florida Home Buyers, Florida Property, Fort Myers, Home Buyer, Home Buyers, Market Momentum, Mortgage, Mortgages, Naples, Port Charlotte, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Sarasota, Snowbirds, Southwest Florida, Tampa
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
 All the leading indicators say housing is definitely on the mend, economists reported in advance of the official release of several pieces of good news expected this week. Bloomberg News surveyed 53 economists and asked them where they expected the numbers to fall. Here are their predictions:
- Construction starts in September are expected to hit a 610,000 annual rate, the most since last November.
- Sales of existing homes likely rose to a two-year high.
- Because of fear of a relapse, the Federal Reserve is predicted (more…)
Tags: Economists, Economy, Florida, Florida Homes, Florida Property For Sale, Florida Real Estate, Florida Real Estate News, Florida Realtor, Home Construction, Homes For Sale, Housing News, Luxury Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Industry, Real Estate News, Southwest Florida, Southwest Florida Homes
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
 (Lakewood Ranch, FL)… Neal Communities is hosting a canine celebration in its new River Sound Community on Sunday, November 1 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The event takes place in The Canine Commons dog park in the center of the neighborhood. There will be doggie demonstrations, games for children, food, displays and wonderful small dogs available for adoption. Neal Communities is providing hot dogs and chips. Families and friendly dogs are (more…)
Tags: A Bark in The Park, Canine, Dog Park, Dog Rescue, Dog-Friendly, Florida Real Estate, Home Builder, Home Construction, Lakewood Ranch, Neal Communities, Real Estate, Sarasota, Southwest Florida, Southwest Florida Homes
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Neal Communities, which has enjoyed record sales in 2009, foresees continued growth and a rebounding local economy. In anticipation of such, the Lakewood Ranch-based company has created a residential swimming pool division. Neal Signature Pools will design and build excellent pools for Neal homes as well as for other existing residences. John Collier has been (more…)
Tags: Florida, Florida Pool Contractor, Home Builder, Home Construction, Home Contractor, John Collier, Lakewood Ranch, Neal Communities, Sarasota, Southwest Florida
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Savor the Flavors – After a day at the beach, the museums, on the course, or at any of the host of attractions throughout the Sun Coast, escape to a tropical paradise for a marvelous meal at Fish Tail Willy’s, or tantalize your senses with the meticulously chosen menu at Jorge’s Seafood Grille. Satisfy the most discriminating taste with exquisite meals at Savant Fine Dining, or experience old-school cuisine and professional service, dinner and dancing at the Wine Cellar (more…)
Tags: Botanical Gardens, Clearwater, Entertainment, Florida Attractions, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida Travel, Florida Vacation, Southwest Florida, St Petersburg, Sun Coast, Tampa, Treasure Island, Tropical Paradise, Visit Florida, Wildlife Preserve
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
On the fourth weekend in January the Annual Arts and Crafts Festival is held at the Venice Municipal Airport. The Venice Symphony begins its season in January and has concerts on the first Friday of the month through April. The Venice Little Theatre runs from October through May (more…)
Tags: Anna Maria Island Bayfest, Arts Crafts Festival, Bradenton Yacht Club, Fishing Tournaments, Florida Seasons, Florida Theatre, Historic Florida, Longboat Key Club, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, Sarasota Blues Festival, Sarasota Craft Festival, Siesta Key, Southwest Florida, Symphony, Venice Symphony
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