Florida Real Estate & Lifestyle Blog

Osprey, Florida is a coastal Sarasota County community between Sarasota and Venice where Little Sarasota Bay, boating access and substantial natural areas shape the local lifestyle. Real estate ranges from established neighborhoods and homes near parks to gated communities, waterfront residences and

Inn on the Beach is a Gulf-front condominium property within the Resort at Longboat Key Club on the southern end of Longboat Key, Florida. Unlike a conventional residential condominium, Inn on the Beach combines privately owned residences with a resort-oriented setting where accommodations may parti

100 Central is a 95-residence condominium community at 100 Central Avenue in Downtown Sarasota, positioned at Central Avenue and Main Street in the Five Points area. Completed as part of a mixed-use development that includes Whole Foods Market and street-level retail, the building puts groceries, re

Grand Bay on Longboat Key is a gated luxury condominium community in Bay Isles, positioned on the Sarasota Bay side of the island. Its six residential buildings combine expansive floor plans, large private terraces and elevated views that can encompass Sarasota Bay, the surrounding golf-course lands

Safety Harbor and Clearwater sit relatively close to one another in Pinellas County, but choosing between them can lead to two very different versions of Tampa Bay living. Safety Harbor offers a smaller community setting along the western shore of Tampa Bay, with Main Street, parks and a residential

Buying a home in Punta Gorda Isles can provide access to one of Southwest Florida's established canal-oriented residential areas, with waterfront homes, private docks, boating routes toward Charlotte Harbor, condominiums and inland residences. Located within Punta Gorda in Charlotte County, the comm

Parrish has become an increasingly important part of the Manatee County housing market. Once associated primarily with rural land and established residential pockets, the area now gives homebuyers a broad mix of newer communities, master-planned neighborhoods, established homes and properties with m

Palmetto offers a distinctive version of Florida waterfront living. Positioned along the Manatee River and close to the waters leading toward Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast, the area gives buyers opportunities to combine residential living with boating, fishing, water views and access to some of Manat

A foreclosure listing can attract attention for an obvious reason: buyers may see the possibility of purchasing a home at an appealing price. But comparing a foreclosure with a traditional home sale involves much more than comparing two asking prices. Foreclosed properties can involve different sell

Englewood offers a version of Southwest Florida living that can feel distinctly different from larger coastal destinations. Here, buyers can find established residential neighborhoods, waterfront homes along canals and Lemon Bay, Gulf Coast beaches, boating access, maintenance-free communities and p

Ellenton and Parrish sit close to one another in northern Manatee County, but buyers comparing the two can encounter surprisingly different residential environments. Ellenton combines established neighborhoods with convenient access to shopping and major transportation routes. Parrish has become one

Choosing between Clearwater Beach and mainland Clearwater is not simply a question of how close you want to be to the Gulf of Mexico. The two areas are part of the same city, but they can offer very different experiences when it comes to housing, transportation, tourism, outdoor space, flood exposur

When buyers compare condominiums in Sarasota and throughout Southwest Florida, attention naturally goes to the residence itself, the view, amenities, monthly fees and location. But several less glamorous details can have a surprisingly large effect on everyday ownership: Where will you park? Where w

For buyers considering Sarasota and the surrounding Southwest Florida market, timing can feel like an important part of the decision. Should you shop during the heat of summer, when seasonal residents are away and some sellers may be motivated to make a deal? Or is fall better, when temperatures beg

Windward Bay is an established waterfront condominium community stretching along Sarasota Bay on the middle portion of Longboat Key. Its broad bayfront setting creates opportunities for sweeping water and sunrise views, while amenities such as two marinas, kayak facilities, two heated pools, tennis,

Bay Harbour is an established waterfront condominium community on the southern end of Longboat Key, offering Sarasota Bay views, a private marina and a relaxed residential setting close to the southern bridge off the island. The community contains only 39 residences in low-rise buildings at 448 and

Players Club is a gated Gulf-front condominium community on the southern end of Longboat Key, combining direct beach access with an unusually broad collection of recreational and social amenities. The community includes 134 residences across four mid-rise buildings, with construction completed betwe

Sutton Place is an established waterfront condominium community on Longboat Key that combines access to Sarasota Bay with deeded access to the Gulf beach across the island. Located along Sutton Place off Gulf of Mexico Drive, the community includes both condominium and townhome-style residences, two

The Beachcomber is an established Gulf-front condominium at 2721 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key, Florida, offering direct beach access, a heated beachfront pool and a vacation-oriented ownership model with on-site rental management. The building dates to 1970 and includes individually owned re

The Grande at Longboat Key is an intimate Gulf-front condominium at 4561 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key, Florida. Completed in 1999, The Grande contains only eight residences, giving it a dramatically different scale from many larger Longboat Key condominium communities. Residences offer appro