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    Bay Bella Vista is a small bayfront condominium community at 244 S Harbor Drive in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Current property and association information supports a six-residence community built in 1983, with water views, a community pool and waterfront access. Verified residences inclu

    Island Beach Club is a small Gulf-front condominium community at 3013 Avenue F in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Current public records and property information support a 10-unit community built in 1974, with direct beach access, Gulf views and a shared swimming pool. Verified individual res

    Coconuts Beach Resort at 100 73rd Street in Holmes Beach offers a straightforward version of Anna Maria Island beachfront living: compact condominiums directly on the Gulf, immediate beach access, a shared heated swimming pool and a central Holmes Beach location. Current property information sho

    Coquina Beach Club is a small Gulf-front condominium community at 1906 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The property offers direct access to the Gulf beach, Gulf-facing balconies, a community swimming pool and parking associated with individual residences. Current proper

    Tradewinds Beach Resort at 1603 Gulf Drive North offers one of the more distinctive cottage-style settings in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Instead of a conventional multistory condominium tower, Tradewinds features colorful coastal cottages and apartments surrounded by tropical landscap

    Sunset Villas is a small six-residence condominium community at 1001 Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Positioned across Gulf Drive from the Gulf of Mexico, the community combines beach access, Gulf views, screened outdoor spaces and a heated pool with the lower-density a

      Beau Ciel is a boutique luxury condominium at 990 Boulevard of the Arts near Sarasota Bay and downtown Sarasota's northern waterfront. With approximately 44 residences, private elevator entry, 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center, social spaces, pool and spa, Beau Ciel offers a differen

    Some of the best pet-friendly restaurants in Bradenton include PIER 22 for downtown waterfront dining, 3 Keys Brewing and Eatery for a casual beer-garden atmosphere, and several additional restaurants with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Head west toward Cortez and Bradenton Beach and the choices

    Earnest money and a down payment are not the same thing. Earnest money is a good-faith deposit connected with your purchase contract, typically paid after you enter into the agreement and held in escrow while the transaction moves toward closing. A down payment is the portion of the home's purch

    When touring a house, try to look past things that are relatively easy to change, including paint colors, furniture, decorating style, clutter and many cosmetic finishes. Instead, concentrate on characteristics that are difficult or expensive to change, such as location, floor plan, room dimensi

    The best mortgage depends on your finances, down payment, credit profile, military eligibility, property type, location, expected ownership period and the actual loan offers available to you. Conventional financing may work well for many qualified buyers, FHA can offer additional flexibility for

    Some of the most popular places to go in Bradenton, Florida include the Bradenton Riverwalk, Robinson Preserve, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, De Soto National Memorial, LECOM Park and Manatee Village Historical Park. Bradenton also puts residents close to preserves, boating, golf and

      Deed restrictions are private restrictions or covenants that can limit or regulate how a property is used. Depending on the property and the applicable documents, they may address exterior changes, fences, landscaping, parking, leasing, signs, pets, architectural standards or other uses. In a

    If you are financing a home purchase, avoid making major purchases or taking on new debt before closing unless you have discussed the transaction with your mortgage lender. A new car loan, financed furniture, appliances, electronics, jewelry or a large credit-card purchase can change your debt,

    VUE Sarasota Bay and BLVD Sarasota are both modern 18-story luxury condominium buildings in Downtown Sarasota, but they offer noticeably different ownership experiences. VUE, at 1155 N. Gulfstream Avenue, contains substantially more residences and occupies a prominent position near Sarasota Bay

    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