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    Boca Royale Golf & Country Club is a gated residential and country-club community in Englewood, Florida, combining single-family homes with an 18-hole golf course, tennis, pickleball, fitness, dining and organized club activities. The official club describes Boca Royale as an approximately 1,000

    Neptunes Gardens is a residential subdivision in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, offering classic single-family island homes within convenient reach of the Gulf beaches. Current property records show fee-simple residences along streets including De Palmas Avenue and Imperiore Avenue, with ori

    L'Plage Condos is a boutique luxury condominium community directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Completed in 2003 with only 11 residences, L'Plage combines direct beach access, a Gulf-side pool, gated entry, elevators and spacious three- and four-bedroom floor plan

    Martinique Condos is an established Gulf-front condominium community in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, with Martinique South at 5200 Gulf Drive and Martinique North at 5300 Gulf Drive. Dating to 1970 and 1971, the two buildings place residents directly beside the Gulf of Mexico and offer ame

    Clark Spring Lake Estates is a residential neighborhood in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, offering an alternative to the island's beachfront condominium communities and larger waterfront developments. Hunt Brothers Realty identifies the neighborhood with single-family residential living arou

    Sun Plaza West is a 32-unit Gulf-front condominium community at 5608 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1981, the property combines direct beach access with Gulf views, a heated community pool, tennis and pickleball facilities, elevator access and covered assigned parking

    Tiffany Place Condos is an established Gulf-front condominium community at 7000 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. The 33-unit property combines direct beach access with a heated swimming pool, elevators, covered parking and a distinctive U-shaped design oriented toward the Gulf an

    Key Royale is a residential island neighborhood in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, known for single-family homes, canals, boating access and the private Key Royale Club. Originally called School Key, the island was developed with an extensive canal system intended to give homesites access to

    La Casa Costiera is a Gulf-front condominium community in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, combining Mediterranean-inspired architecture with direct beach access and a distinctly residential coastal setting. Built in 2005, the property includes amenities documented in current listings such as

    Island Paradise Condos is a six-unit Gulf-front condominium community at 3708 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1991, the community combines direct Gulf frontage, beach access, Gulf views and a heated community pool with a central Holmes Beach location near island shoppin

    Enclave at Laurel Park is a boutique gated townhome community in Sarasota's Laurel Park neighborhood, immediately south of the downtown core. The community website identifies 17 townhomes, giving buyers an urban residential option that feels distinctly different from living in one of downtown Sa

  The best golf courses near Palm Harbor for beginners include Lansbrook Golf Club, Tarpon Springs Golf Course, Cove Cay Golf Club, Dunedin Golf Club and Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club. Lansbrook is particularly convenient because it is located in Palm Harbor and combines public daily-fee golf with a l

    Yes, a Florida homeowners association can potentially restrict certain things you do with your property, but its authority is not unlimited. Depending on the community's governing documents and current Florida law, HOA restrictions may affect exterior changes, fences, paint colors, landscaping,

    A house with previous water damage can still be worth buying, but only after you understand where the water came from, how extensive the damage was, whether the source was properly corrected, what materials were affected and what the property looks like today. A documented plumbing leak that was

    You do not necessarily need to pay off all your debt before buying a house. What matters is how your existing monthly obligations affect your debt-to-income ratio, credit profile, available cash and ability to comfortably afford a mortgage. Paying down certain debts can potentially improve mortg

    Some of the best Lakewood Ranch properties to investigate when recreation for children is a priority are in Greenbrook, Summerfield, Windward and several Waterside neighborhoods, including Shellstone and established areas near Waterside Park. These communities stand out for practical features su

    Some of the best pet-friendly condo options to investigate in Bradenton include Palma Sola Trace and Vizcaya, along with other West Bradenton condominium communities where current pet rules should be confirmed before making an offer. Palma Sola Trace officially describes its community as pet-fri

    The best places to go in Port Charlotte highlight what makes this part of Southwest Florida distinctive, Charlotte Harbor, waterfront recreation, nature preserves, boating, fishing and an extensive network of parks. Start with Port Charlotte Beach Park for harbor views and waterfront recreation,

    A condo fee usually helps pay for the operation, maintenance and financial needs of the condominium property and association. Depending on the community, that can include exterior building maintenance, landscaping, common-area insurance, pools and amenities, management, elevators, security, shar

    Bradenton, Florida has plenty of affordable restaurants where a casual meal does not require a special-occasion budget. Local choices range from old-school burgers and hot dogs to breakfast cafés, pizza, Chinese food, Cuban cooking, sandwiches and donuts. Standouts include Shake Pit, Willy-Yums