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    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 residen

    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

    For buyers who picture Florida living with a boat behind the house, Port Charlotte deserves a close look. The area includes an extensive network of canals and waterways, giving buyers opportunities to find homes with private docks, canal frontage and boating routes toward Charlotte Harbor and, f

    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 wi

    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 M

    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

  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

    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

    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 exp

    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? Whe

    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

    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, ten

  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 an

    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 b

    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,

  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

    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 a

    Summer Cove is a gated waterfront condominium community on Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida, with 45 residences in two buildings along Little Sarasota Bay. Completed in 2007, the community combines spacious luxury condos with private elevator access, two-car garages, large terraces, a resort-styl

  Siesta Gulf View is an established Gulf-front condominium community at 420 Beach Road on Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Although the community is sometimes described in relation to nearby Siesta Beach, an important distinction for buyers is that Siesta Gulf View itself has direct private access

    VUE Sarasota Bay is a modern luxury condominium at 1155 N Gulfstream Avenue in Downtown Sarasota, positioned near Sarasota Bay and the approach to the John Ringling Causeway. The 18-story building contains 141 residences and combines expansive glass, terraces, water and city views, private resid