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    Citywalk Sarasota is a gated, low-rise condominium community at 2121 Wood Street near downtown Sarasota, Payne Park and the Legacy Trail. The approximately 70-residence community offers mostly compact one- and two-bedroom condos, along with amenities that include a heated swimming pool, spa and

    5400 Condos is an established 55+ Gulf-front condominium community at 5400 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Its biggest attraction is location: residents have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico beaches while remaining close to restaurants, shops and the free Anna Maria Island tr

    Westbay Point & Moorings is an established waterfront condominium community along Flotilla Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Its appeal comes from combining Anna Maria Sound and canal-front surroundings with pools, tennis and pickleball, kayak access and proximity to the Gulf beaches.

    Gulf Beach Place is a small eight-unit condominium community at 3402 and 3404 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1987, the community is positioned on the beach side of Gulf Drive, with the Gulf of Mexico only steps away and no street to cross between the complex and the sa

    Sandy Pointe Condos offers a convenient version of Anna Maria Island living at 3607 East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach. The low-rise condominium community combines two-bedroom residences, screened lanais, a community pool and covered parking with a location close to the Gulf beaches, grocery shoppin

    Hidden Cove Beach Homes is an intimate six-unit Gulf-front condominium community at 5610 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1996, Hidden Cove combines direct access to the Gulf beach with two-bedroom, multi-level residences, Gulf-facing outdoor spaces, a community pool and

    Shell Point is a 44-unit waterfront condominium community at 6300 Flotilla Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Positioned along Watson Bayou near Anna Maria Sound, the community combines water views and kayak access with a heated pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball, shuffleboard and a

    Waters Edge is a Gulf-front condominium community along the 5800 block of Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1975, the community offers direct access to the Gulf beach, a large heated beachfront pool, tennis and pickleball facilities, elevators, covered or assigned parking

    A cash buyer often has a structural advantage when competing for a Florida home because the purchase does not depend on mortgage approval, lender underwriting or a lender-required appraisal. But cash does not automatically make an offer better. In Florida's 2026 market, a well-qualified financed

    Ocean Park Terrace is a small Gulf-front condominium community at 2700 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. The 14-unit property combines direct access to the Gulf of Mexico with a heated community pool, elevator, covered parking and a location convenient to Holmes Beach dining, shop

    West Winds is a small Gulf-front condominium community along Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. The community consists of two eight-unit condominium sections, creating an intimate 16-residence setting with Gulf beach access, a heated community pool and spacious two-bedroom floor pl

    Plantation Golf & Country Club is one of the largest established golf-community environments in the Venice area, with more than 2,400 residences spread across multiple neighborhoods and a private country club offering two 18-hole championship golf courses. Buyers can find condominiums, villas, p

    Sarasota County single-family homes took a median 52 days to go under contract in July 2026, the latest complete monthly data available as of September 11. The median time from listing to completed sale was 93 days. Condos and townhomes moved more slowly, taking a median 92 days to contract and

    Why can one Sarasota home attract an offer quickly while another nearby property remains available for weeks or months? In 2026, the difference often comes down to price, condition, competition, location, insurance considerations and presentation. Buyers have become more selective, and they can

    A cheap Florida home is not necessarily a good deal. A good deal is a property whose price makes sense after considering comparable sales, condition, repair needs, insurance, flood exposure, association expenses and other ownership costs. A low-priced home can become expensive if it needs a roof

    When a Florida home reaches 60, 90 or 120 days on the market, nothing automatically happens to the property, but the seller's competitive position can change. Buyers may begin questioning the price, condition or seller motivation, while competing homes continue entering and leaving the market. L

    An overpriced Florida home is not simply a property with a high asking price. It is a home whose price appears difficult to support when compared with recent sales, current competing listings, condition, location and property-specific characteristics. Buyers should watch for repeated price reduc

    When buying a Florida home, you may be able to negotiate much more than the purchase price. Depending on the property, seller, financing and contract, negotiations can involve closing-cost contributions, inspection repairs or credits, closing dates, deposits, financing terms, personal property,

    A price reduction can make a Florida home worth a closer look, but it does not automatically make the property a good deal. Before buying, investigate why the price changed, how the new price compares with recent sales, how long the home has been available, and whether inspections, insurance, fl

    If buyers are viewing your Florida home but not making offers, the problem may be more specific than a lack of demand. Price, condition, listing photos, showing access, insurance questions, deferred maintenance and competition can all affect how buyers respond. In today's market, buyers can comp