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    Yes, a house that has had mold can still be worth buying, but the history deserves careful investigation before you make a purchasing decision. Previous mold does not automatically mean a home is permanently damaged or unsuitable. The more important questions are what caused the moisture, how ex

    Summer Sands is a 36-residence Gulf-to-Bay condominium community at 1007 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1982, the community combines deeded Gulf beach access and documented Gulf views with a bayfront heated pool and spa, elevators, covered parking, and a dock

    Sunset Terrace is an 18-unit Gulf-front condominium at 2312 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1982, the community sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico with private beach access, expansive water views, a community pool, covered parking, and Gulf-facing balconies in

    Sunset Landings is a small five-unit condominium community at 703 Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The elevated, townhouse-style residences sit directly across Gulf Drive from Cortez Beach, giving documented units broad Gulf views, multiple balconies or decks, and conven

    Key West North is a small four-unit condominium community along Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built around 1999, the elevated property sits directly across Gulf Drive from the beach and combines Gulf views with a community pool, elevator, covered parking, balconies, a

    La Costa Condominiums sit directly on the Gulf of Mexico at 1800 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The 42-unit beachfront community combines direct access to the sand with a heated Gulf-front pool, covered parking, barbecue areas, and recreation that currently includes pi

    South Beach Village is a small eight-residence condominium community along 10th Street North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The townhome-style residences are positioned close to Gulf Drive and the Gulf beach, with current property information documenting spacious three-bedroom layouts,

    Tortuga Inn Beach Resort is a beach-to-bay condominium resort at 1325 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The community combines access to a Gulf beach across Gulf Drive with Sarasota Bay frontage, two heated swimming pools, a fishing pier and boat docks, tropical grounds,

    Marbella Villas is an 11-residence Gulf-front condominium at 1900 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 2000, the community offers direct beach access, Gulf views, a beachfront pool and spa, elevators, covered or reserved parking, and a location convenient to Bridge

    Sandcastle Beach Resort is an intimate eight-unit Gulf-front condominium at 200 Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 2003, the community combines direct beach access and Gulf views with a heated community pool, elevator access, covered or assigned parking, and a loc

    Ilexhurst is an established residential area in the central portion of Anna Maria Island with an unusual distinction: the historic subdivision extends into both Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. Rather than being a single condominium complex or uniform planned community, Ilexhurst includes a var

    Coquina Moorings is a 14-unit waterfront condominium community at 1407 Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1982, the community sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway while the Gulf beach is across Gulf Drive, creating a distinctive Gulf-to-Bay setting. Current

    Shell Cove is a small Gulf-front condominium community at 2310 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The Shell Cove Condominium Association identifies just 12 residences in one two-story building, with every unit offering a Gulf of Mexico view and approximately 150 feet of Gu

  Gulf Watch Condos is a 32-unit condominium community at 601 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The community sits across Gulf Drive from the Gulf of Mexico while also providing access toward the bay and Intracoastal side, creating a beach-to-bay setting without requiring eve

    Bradenton Beach Club is a Gulf-to-Bay condominium community in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, offering a combination that can be difficult to find in one property: Gulf beach access on one side of the island and a boardwalk leading toward the bay on the other. Current community and rental

    Baywatch Condos, legally associated with Bay Watch Condominium, is an intimate 16-unit waterfront community at 1301 Bay Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1982, the community sits directly along the Intracoastal Waterway and offers a heated swimming pool, community doc

    Bayview of Bradenton Beach is an intimate eight-unit waterfront condominium at 108 9th Street South on Anna Maria Island. The community sits beside Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway while placing Gulf beaches just a short walk away. Residences are two-bedroom condos, with current and re

    One Watergate is an established Downtown Sarasota condominium at 1111 N. Gulfstream Avenue, positioned along the bayfront between Sarasota's traditional downtown core and the northern waterfront. The 18-story building contains 104 residences and dates to 1974, but significant building improvemen

    Condo reserves are funds an association sets aside for qualifying future capital expenditures, major repairs, replacements, and deferred maintenance rather than paying for everything from the regular operating budget when the expense occurs. For Florida condo buyers, reserves matter because the

    You may be able to walk away if a Florida home appraisal comes in low, but a low appraisal does not automatically give every buyer the right to cancel. Your options depend on the purchase contract, any appraisal or financing contingency, applicable deadlines, required notices, loan type, and whe