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Turtle Bay is a waterfront condominium community on the southern end of Siesta Key, positioned along Little Sarasota Bay near Turtle Beach. The community combines bayfront living with boat docks, a fishing pier, kayak access, a heated pool and spa, tennis and pickleball facilities, tropical grounds,

Somerset Cay is a boutique waterfront condominium community at 9122 Midnight Pass Road on the southern end of Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Completed in 2002 with just 17 residences, Somerset Cay combines spacious condominium living with waterfront access, a resort-style pool and spa, fitness cen

Tortuga is a beach-to-bay condominium community on the southern portion of Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Located along Midnight Pass Road, the community combines deeded Gulf beach access with access to Little Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, including boat-dock facilities and a fishing

Siesta Sands is a Gulf-side condominium property at 1001 Point of Rocks Road on the southern portion of Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Positioned directly on Crescent Beach near Point of Rocks, the property combines direct shoreline access with two heated pools and individually configured condomin

Cityscape Sarasota is defined by residential choices woven into the urban core, where Downtown Sarasota condo living can place restaurants, shops, cultural destinations, Sarasota Bay, and Main Street close to home. Buyers can compare established high-rises, boutique residences, newer luxury building

When buying a Florida home, look for water stains, peeling or bubbling paint, swollen trim, damaged drywall, musty odors, visible mold growth, condensation, deteriorated caulk, roof or flashing problems, poor exterior drainage and moisture around plumbing or air-conditioning equipment. Water intrusi

A Florida buyer’s agent can do much more than unlock doors and send listings. Depending on the brokerage relationship and written agreement, a real estate professional working with a buyer may help define the home search, identify and evaluate properties, prepare offers, coordinate negotiations, man

Buying a historic bungalow in St. Petersburg can mean owning distinctive architecture in one of Florida's most established Gulf Coast cities, but an older home's character should be evaluated alongside its condition, insurance profile, permit history, flood exposure and historic status. Buyers shoul

Burnt Store Isles is a waterfront residential community in Punta Gorda where canal-front homes, golf-course properties and access to Charlotte Harbor create a distinctive Southwest Florida setting. For buyers, however, the important details extend beyond the water view. Canal location, bridge cleara

Parrish can be worth considering for households seeking newer single-family homes, planned communities, neighborhood amenities and access to outdoor recreation in northern Manatee County. The area includes established neighborhoods as well as substantial newer development, with housing choices rangi

Buying a bank-owned property means purchasing real estate that a lender or other institution acquired through foreclosure and is now selling as real estate owned, commonly called REO. The basic transaction still involves an offer, contract, due diligence, financing when applicable, title work and cl

Ellenton can be a strategically convenient Manatee County location for buyers who want access to several parts of Florida's Gulf Coast without living directly in Tampa, Sarasota or on a barrier island. Its proximity to I-75 supports north-south travel toward Sarasota and the Tampa Bay region, while

Tierra Verde and St. Pete Beach offer two distinctly different ways to live near the water in southern Pinellas County. Tierra Verde emphasizes residential island living, boating, waterfront homes and immediate access to Fort De Soto Park. St. Pete Beach puts Gulf beaches, restaurants, resorts and e

Downtown St. Petersburg offers one of Florida's most varied urban condominium markets, with newer luxury towers, established waterfront buildings, boutique residences and condos near Central Avenue, Beach Drive and the Tampa Bay waterfront. Buyers can prioritize walkability, water or skyline views,

Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda sit on opposite sides of the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor, but they offer noticeably different home-buying experiences. Port Charlotte generally provides a larger, more spread-out residential market with broad housing choices, new construction, shopping and waterfr

Lands End is a gated, 12-residence waterfront enclave near the northern tip of Longboat Key, offering a dramatically different experience from the island's Gulf-front condominium towers. Detached residences are arranged around a natural bayou connected with the Sarasota Bay and Intracoastal environm

Longboat Harbour is a 300-residence waterfront condominium community on Longboat Key where sheltered waterways, low-rise buildings, boating facilities and extensive recreation create a distinctly different experience from the island's Gulf-front towers. Located on the Sarasota Bay side of the island

La Firenza is a boutique Gulf-front condominium community on Longboat Key with just 10 residences divided between two intimate buildings. Completed in 2007, the community stands apart for its unusually large floor plans, approximately 3,500 to 4,800 square feet, direct Gulf frontage, expansive terra

Islands West is an established Gulf-front condominium at 2525 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the central portion of Longboat Key. The 15-story, 87-residence building combines direct beach access and elevated Gulf views with a heated beachfront pool and spa, fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball, social

Fairway Bay is a waterfront condominium community along Sarasota Bay inside the gated Bay Isles area of Longboat Key. The community combines mid-rise residences and townhouse-style condominiums with bay views, pools, fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball, a clubhouse and waterfront recreation. F