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    How much does it cost to buy a condo in Downtown Sarasota? The answer depends heavily on what you expect from the property. Downtown Sarasota includes older one-bedroom residences, established buildings overlooking Sarasota Bay, walkable Main Street condos, newer amenity-rich towers, boutique lu

    In Florida, an energy-efficient home is not simply a house with solar panels or a newer air conditioner. It is a home where the building envelope, cooling system, ductwork, insulation, windows, water heating, appliances, and other components work together to reduce unnecessary energy use. That d

    Living near Downtown Sarasota can change the way you experience the city. Instead of planning every outing around getting in the car, some downtown-area residents can walk to dinner, coffee, the farmers market, a performance, a waterfront park, or an evening along Main Street. Sarasota Bay is cl

    For a golfer moving to Sarasota, choosing a home can involve much more than finding a property with a fairway view. The Sarasota area offers private country clubs, bundled golf communities, established golf neighborhoods, luxury estate communities, and newer master-planned developments where gol

    Sarasota offers an interesting choice for homebuyers. You can live close to downtown, the bay, and the barrier islands in neighborhoods where many homes have decades of history, or you can move farther into the area's growth corridors and find communities where much of the housing is considerabl

    For many Florida homeowners, a swimming pool is not simply a backyard feature. It can become part of everyday life, particularly during the long stretches of warm weather that make outdoor living one of the attractions of owning a home in the state. That leads to another decision: should the poo

    Yes, it can be possible to buy a home in Florida before selling your current home. For some buyers, purchasing first can make the transition considerably easier. You can find the right property, close on it, move at your own pace, and then prepare your existing home for sale without trying to co

    Choosing where to live in Sarasota is about more than finding the right property. It is also about deciding what you want everyday life to look like. A condominium in Downtown Sarasota can put restaurants, arts, entertainment, parks, and the bayfront close to home. A suburban property may provid

    Hidden Lagoon Beach Club offers a particularly private interpretation of Gulf-front living on Siesta Key. Located at 8600 Midnight Pass Road on the quieter southern portion of the island, the community combines direct Gulf beach access with expansive tropical grounds, lagoon access, recreational

    Siesta Bayside South offers a version of Siesta Key living built around the water rather than directly on the Gulf beach. Located near the southern end of the island, this intimate waterfront community contains just six townhome-style residences overlooking the Intracoastal side of Siesta Key an

    Siesta Beach Villas offers something that can be difficult to find on Siesta Key: an intimate residential setting close to both the beach and the heart of Siesta Key Village. Located along Beach Road just south of the Village, this gated condominium community contains only four residences and fe

    The Moorings offers a quieter interpretation of waterfront living on Siesta Key. Located on the southern portion of the island near Turtle Beach, this intimate condominium community sits along the protected waters of Blind Pass, creating a setting where boating, kayaking, fishing, and tropical s

    Sea Shell Condominium is a five-floor, 49-unit beachfront community at 6500 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach. Its defining advantage is straightforward: the condominium sits on the Gulf side of the island, so residents and guests can walk from the property to its private beach w

    Palm Bay Club is a Siesta Key resort condominium community at 5960 Midnight Pass Road that connects two distinct waterfront experiences, private beach frontage along the Gulf of Mexico and recreational amenities on the bay side of the island. The community offers Grand Tower, Club Suite, and Bay

    Sea Club  is an established Siesta Key condominium and cottage community at 5955 Midnight Pass Road, positioned on the Intracoastal Waterway with private access to the Gulf beach across the road. Set among mature palms, oaks and banyan trees, the property combines a heated pool, fishing pier, bo

    Crystal Sands on Siesta Key is a Gulf-front condominium community at 6300 Midnight Pass Road, directly on Crescent Beach. The property combines a beachfront condominium tower with villa residences, direct access to the sand, two heated pools, and a location near the south bridge to the mainland.

    MARK Sarasota is a 157-residence condominium community in the heart of Downtown Sarasota, with its official address at 111 S. Pineapple Avenue and a prominent presence along the Lemon Avenue, State Street and Pineapple Avenue downtown grid. Its central location places residents close to Main Str

    Some Siesta Key communities are defined by proximity to the beach. The Sanderling Club is defined by something considerably harder to replicate: privacy, estate-sized properties, significant architecture and a setting that connects the Gulf of Mexico with the quieter waters of Heron Lagoon and S

    There is beachfront living, and then there is living directly across from one of Florida's most recognizable beaches. Crescent Royale occupies that distinctive position on Siesta Key. The condominium community sits along Beach Road directly across from Siesta Beach, giving residents remarkably c

    Not every Siesta Key buyer wants a condominium several stories above the ground. Some prefer something that feels closer to a small Florida home, while still offering the convenience of community living. That is part of the appeal of Polynesian Gardens. Located along Midnight Pass Road on Siesta