Sarasota’s amazing public art
Sarasota’s downtown art collection is growing. With the installation of roundabouts at major intersections, it seems to be creating display points for grand works of art. Standing at 16 feet tall and 12 feet wide, it’s hard to miss the blue and orange statue that seems to have been erected overnight at the roundabout of […]
You could go to Peru, but Inkawasi is much closer
With owners Jimmy and Reina Arias hailing from Peru, Inkawasi is as close to traditional as you can get without hopping a flight to Lima. The pair have recently relocated the eatery from Fruitville to Main Street Lakewood Ranch. When you go, try the fan-favorite lomo saltado – a flame-cooked beef with tomatoes, onions, white […]
Interest rates and their effect on the Manatee and Sarasota housing market
It’s hard to believe that almost 1 year ago I was talking about the rise in interest rates and their effect on the real estate market here in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Interest rates were running about 4.5-5%, and were the topic of all the news blogs, TV news stations included. At that time I […]
4 options when you get multiple offers on your property.
A multiple offer situation arises when a seller receives competing offers from two or more prospective buyers to purchase the listed property. The market conditions for multiple offers generally occur when there is a high demand for properties and a low inventory of listings or when the property is being sold by auction or a […]
Sarasota Fl condos for sale: Reasons Why People are Buying their Second Home Here
A vast majority of individuals looking for a place to buy their second homes zero in on Florida because of its wonderful weather conditions and beautiful beaches. Sarasota in Florida happens to be the number one choice of hundreds of families looking to escape the harsh winter months in their states. This fact is corroborated […]
The Quay, contributing to The New Sarasota
The Quay in Sarasota is underway. Helping to redefine the footprint of downtown Sarasota, this will be one of the newest developments on Floridas’ gulf coast. A vision of 10 distinct parcels; The Ritz Carlton Residences acting as an anchor for the overall development. The Quay website says “Quay Sarasota is an entirely new […]
Longboat Key Condos for Sale: Live life King Size
Located in Sarasota and Manatee Counties of Florida is the coastal town of Longboat Key. Famous for its white sandy beaches, tons of palm trees, refreshing sea breeze, and fantastic weather conditions all year round, Longboat Key is considered a highly desirable place to live in Florida. Longboat key is both a town and a […]
The Bay, Sarasota’s new Bayfront Area
The Bay has raised $8m in funding for the first phase of the new public park that is slated for Sarasota’s bayfront area. The area encompasses 53 acres of prime waterfront grounds. The first phase will create a 10-acre park starting at Hwy 41 and continuing along Boulevard of the Arts to the bayfront. The […]
Pay to Park in Sarasota? It’s here, but not as bad as you might think…
Pay to park is now in Sarasota, so I thought I’d try it out because I needed a few pictures of the new Streetscape on Lemon Ave (and wow, is it going to be nice). The metered spaces are designed to give you 10 minutes for free (not the pole meters), however I needed a […]
Will a rise in interest rates slow housing sales?
Interest rates are still relatively low compared to the last 40 years. In 1980 we purchased our first home and paid 15% interest on our mortgage, and as I look back at that purchase I’m still amazed. Our only concern at that time were the monthly payments; that purchase was the perfect starter home for […]