August Real Estate Report for Sarasota Florida

  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced this month that existing home sales climbed nationwide by 2.4% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.15 million. On the bright side, the pressures that caused home sales to stall last year seem to have eased. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped back to just over 4.1% and home prices are no longer rising at double-digit annual rates.

  Unfortunately, all that positive news aside, the outlook for real estate sales nationwide is also showing some weaknesses. Viewed regionally, July home sales in the Northeast were flat while Midwestern home sales increased by only 1.7% and remain 4.7% below the July, 2013 level. Home sale in the South did rise by 3.4% although the increases were not evenly spread across the whole region and in the West, sales climbed by only 2.6%, still 8.6% below the rate of sales in 2013.

  The S&P/Case Shiller index of 20 metropolitan areas reported in August that single-family home prices in those markets actually declined slightly in the first half of 2014. Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist, warned that in upcoming months, the affordability of homes will most likely decline as median household incomes continue to lag inflation and the job market, while improving, is doing so only slowly and not evenly across the nation.

  A reputable economic agency reported that across all income levels, incomes have actually lost ground to inflation in the first half of 2014. According to a Rutgers University report, 41% of those surveyed reported that they have less pay and savings now than before the recession began in 2007. Only 7% of respondents say they're better off now. Adding to the downbeat outlook, as the Fed starts allowing interest rates rise in 2015, mortgage rates will inevitably rise making home affordability an even bigger issue. None of these factors bodes well for the housing industry across the United States.

  But then there's the Sarasota Florida “Sun Coast” area including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and the barrier islands, Longboat, Lido, Bird and Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island. Here, you'd never know there that the housing market is facing headwinds. To date this year, Sarasota real estate sales volumes have been running at a near record breaking rate. The Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR), reported that property sales in Sarasota County reached almost the 1,000 level for the fifth straight month in July. The year-to-date pace remains at or close to the near-historic level of sales rate in 2013. August sales, while a bit slower because this is the slowest time of the year for home sales, still look healthier than they have in years.

  In Sarasota County, the median sale price for the 12-month period ending in July, a statistic that moderates the effect of monthly swings, was up 11.2% for single-family homes and up 10.6% for condos over last year; a far different scenario than one sees on a nationwide basis. The inventory of homes and condos available for purchase dropped in July by a fairly significant one month decline of 6.7% as buying keep snapping up homes. The month’s supply of inventory for single family homes stood at a 4.4 month supply and for condos only a 3.8 month supply. “The Sarasota real estate market remains a seller’s market, with low inventory and rising prices,” said SAR® President, Peter Crowley. “All the numbers point to a very healthy 2014 for Sarasota County real estate.”

  Part of the reason the Sarasota real estate market is doing so well is clearly the affluence of the area and the real estate market. A higher than normal rate of home sales here are done as all-cash transactions especially for reasonably affluent folks at or approaching retirement.

  But the affluence of the area, alone, doesn't explain why, quite the opposite of the nationwide situation, the Sarasota real estate market continues to grow at a robust rate. Clearly something else is at work here. In fact, the reason so many people of all ages and incomes choose to live, work and retire in Sarasota Florida is not difficult to understand.

  Those who love sunshine and a year-round warm climate who enjoy lounging on the beach, there are 35 miles of beaches in Sarasota County, Florida including world-famous Siesta Key with the softest, whitest sand in the world. And nowhere will you find more gorgeous sunsets to view as you sip a cocktail next to your country club or high rise condo pool than here on Florida's West Coast jewel.

  It's been said that “Sarasota offers all the amenities of a big city with the charm and casual lifestyle of a much smaller community.” With literally scores of galleries, theaters, boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants and entertainment venues in downtown Sarasota, at world-famous St Armands Circle and many other spots, there’s always something to do and see. There's a constant flow of public events including live music, art festivals, shows and parades.

  Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Osprey and Venice offer over 80 public, semi-public and private golf courses which will challenge every level of player and those courses are surrounded by communities of golf course homes, villas, and condos in all price ranges.

  Boaters, day-sailors, scuba divers and fishermen love the wide variety Sarasota of private docking facilities, marinas, yacht clubs and the warm, crystal clear waters of Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico the Manatee River and many smaller lakes and ponds.

  Arts and culture buffs know Sarasota as "Florida's Cultural Coast," home to the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Opera, the Van Wezel and Asolo theaters, the Ringling Museum and mansion and many other local venues.

  As for housing options, Sarasota has the widest range of housing styles, prices and locations you can imagine from wonderful golf course and waterfront homes and condos, to historic neighborhoods and more than its share of Sarasota luxury homes and condos.

  And, Sarasota County offers some of the best health care, long term care, and active living facilities for seniors in the nation.

  Perhaps the question you should be asking isn’t "why is the Sarasota Florida area doing so well when other regions of the country are not", but rather "why aren't you living here? "

  My goal as your Sarasota Realtor is to help you find and buy the perfect home or condo in the Sarasota Florida real estate market in the right neighborhood at a right price with a minium of hassle and frustration. I'd be delighted to answer your questions Sarasota itself or about the homes and condos options that might best suit you in Sarasota, itself, or in next door communities of Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, Osprey and Venice. You may wish to peruse my website dedicated to homes for sale in Sarasota Florida. For an immediate response, though, call me today at 941.266-1799

Sarasota Florida Home and Condo Sales Continue at a Strong Pace in April

With a a total of 1,195 transactions closed in Sarasota County in April, 2014, the Sarasota Florida real estate market saw the second highest level of sales in its long history.

The median sale price for a single-family home continued to reflect a stable Sarasota real estate market with a moderate increase of only 3.8% in April. The median price of a condo, however, was up 8% from last month indicating growing interest in the maintenance-free lifestyle afforded by condominium living.

The median sale price for the 12-months ending in April, which tends to moderate monthly swings, for single-family homes was $189,900, about 15% higher than the previous 12-month period. For condos, it was $169,000, up 8.8% over the previous 12-month period.

Pending sales ( transactions were have been signed and agreed to but not yet closed) maintained a high level in April, at or close to the previous several months. Economists consider pending sales a good indicator of potential future closed sales. If this holds true, as it almost always does, May and June closed sales volumes should also be very strong. Pending sales in April were at 1,040 after peaking at 1,248 in March 2014 - a highly unusual level not seen for three years.

Sarasota Association of Realtors® President Peter Crowley said this week, “Activity has been robust, and clearly there continues to be tremendous interest in buying properties in Sarasota County. Last year, June and July also showed a high level of sales and activity in the Sarasota real estate market, and we are hoping for a repeat in 2014.”

As the final piece of good news, the inventory of homes for sale in Sarasota Florida dropped only slightly in April to 4,728 from the March figure of 4,810. A good supply of homes for sale on the market helps to keep prices from rising too rapidly.

If you can foresee a Sarasota home or condo in your future, please contact me at 941.266.1799 or E-Mail Me. It would be a pleasure to help you find the Sarasota home or condo that perfectly matches for your every need and wish.

Siesta Key Condo Right on Crescent Beach For Sale

At Jamaica Royale Towers at 5830 Midnight Pass Road on beautiful Siesta Key, this 8th floor condominium unit, which is being sold "as is", has fantastic views of the Gulf of Mexico as well as a panoramic view of the City of Sarasota. It has great potential as a rental unit, as your permanent home or just a place to enjoy your time away from the harsh weather up North.

Yes, there are newer condominium developments than Jamaica Royale that contains 175 condominium units, but how many of them are right on Siesta Key's famous Crescent Beach, rated the "#1 Beach in Florida." -- and how many of them have the panoramic views that this Siesta Key condo offers along with three heated pools and lighted shuffleboard courts.

The entire building was totally renovated about 9 years ago reinforcing its structure, adding new balconies, and balconies. At the same time, all walkways were renovated. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with 1,285 sq ft of living space also has new hurricane code impact windows and doors.

An important consideration in buying a condo, this condo development has a strong Association that is well run.

Siesta Key is a barrier island just off the coast of Sarasota Florida and is for its famous soft, white, powdery beach which unsurpassed in beauty anywhere in Florida. Accessed by two drawbridges across the Intra-coastal Waterway, this 8-mile long island is distinctly set apart from downtown Sarasota Florida. But at the same time, Siesta Key condos like this one put you just minutes away from everything on both Siesta Key and in downtown Sarasota.

Siesta Key and Sarasota also offers another attractive attribute for those considering buying either a home, a condo or an investment property. Sarasota real estate prices are still lower than they have been in over a decade.

If you would like to know more about Siesta Key or the Sarasota and Bradenton real estate market in general, or the cultural, shopping or recreational amenities of the Sarasota Florida area, Contact Me today. For an even faster response, call me on my cellphone at 941-266-1799. I'd be happy to be of assistance.

Sarasota Florida Real Estate Report for March, 2014

Unlike other parts of the country that have now experienced three months in a row of declining home sales, the Sarasota real estate market in March remained stable, even continuing its steady improvement as time goes by. In January and February, there was some concern that perhaps the Sarasota market was stalling out, but that fear has gone away with the March rebound in both closings and pending sales.

Sarasota County home and condo sales in March, 2014 topped 1,000 for the first time since May 2013. March closings came in at 1,050 (698 single-family and 352 condos) almost the same as the volume a year ago but a substantial uptick from the February 2014 sales volume of 787.

Pending sales at the end of March remained at a healthy level, topping 1,200, a level not seen in the past 3 years. These sales will close in coming months indicating that the months of April and May will show equally healthy closed sales volumes.

Peter Crowley, President of the Sarasota Association of Realtors® said in his monthly report, “This spring has seen very robust sales, just like last year. Agents have been busy and buyers are actively investing in the Sarasota real estate market."

The median sale price for single-family homes stood at just under $189,500. The median condo sale price in March was $170,900, just above the year-ago number of $165,000. The median sale price for the rolling 12-months ending in March, which tends to moderate month-to-month swings, was $188,000 for single-family homes, about 20% higher than the previous 12-month period. For condos, it was just over $166,500, up 9.2% over the previous 12-month period.

The inventory of homes for sale in Sarasota County dropped slightly in March to 4,810 after topping 5,000 in February, a very manageable 3.8% month-over-month drop. Maintaining a healthy inventory of properties available for sale helps to keep prices from rising too fast.

If you would like to know more about the Sarasota real estate market in general, or the cultural, shopping or recreational amenities of Sarasota, call me today at 941-266-1799 or visit my website dedicated to homes for sale in Sarasota Florida. I'd be happy to be of assistance.

Aqua, A Unique Boutique Condo on the Sarasota Waterfront

In the past several months demand for ultra high-end condominiums has come roaring back in Sarasota. In fact it is beginning to look as though the "construction crane" is coming out of hiding after several years and is poised to once again become the unofficial bird of southwestern Florida.

Among the new luxury condo developments breaking ground this year here in Sarasota will be Aqua to be constructed on the waterfront at 280 Golden Gate Point. Aqua will join One88, also being built on Golden Gate Point, the Jewel Residences at Gulfstream Avenue and Main Street, the Vue Sarasota Bay at 100 South Washington Blvd, and the Sansara at 300 South Pineapple Ave. in a recent burst of new luxury condominium developments breaking ground this spring in Sarasota.

Aqua will have only 8 units within a modern 9-story building in the iconic Sarasota School of Architecture style. With a full-time concierge, state-of-the-art security and luxurious amenities, Aqua, in the words of its developers, "will reflect a refined and elegant lifestyle of gracious Downtown Sarasota waterfront living."

The eight residences will each have their own private elevator foyer, two-car garage and a dedicated boat slip. Each opulent residence will feature 10 to 12 foot ceilings, spacious open floor plans for entertaining, gourmet kitchens with granite and stone counter tops and top-of-the-line appliances, master bedroom suites with unique features, and large exterior terraces for breathtaking views of sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.

The eight residences will share a state-of-the-art fitness studio, private massage/facial salon, spa with steam shower and sauna, yoga studio, heated waterfront infinity pool and putting green, a temperature-controlled wine room with secure individual cabinets, and a delightful rooftop entertaining and observation area. There will only residence per floor. The 3,800 square foot units, called “Residences,” have pre-construction prices starting at $3,495,000 while the 6,700 square foot units, called “Grand Residences,” will start at $5,695,000.

Located on the prestigious Golden Gate Point, the residences at Aqua will be just steps from Downtown Sarasota with all its restaurants, shops, theaters and galleries and just a short drive across the John Ringling Bridge to the renowned shopping and dining mecca at St. Armand’s Circle and the white sand beaches on Lido Key.

Sarasota Magazine reported, "these new condos on Golden Gate Point have a real Sarasota look, a little bit of Sarasota School of Architecture modernist, a little bit of Miami Tropical, and a whole lot of over-the-top luxury pared down to the most elegant simplicity."

To learn more about Sarasota Florida and this and other luxury waterfront and downtown Sarasota condominium options now available, please call me at 941-266-1799 or visit the Downtown Sarasota condos section of my website. I would be delighted to answer whatever questions you may have.

Attractive Home For Sale in Heritage Oaks Golf Community

The Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club community, located East of I-75, is a gated collection of maintenance free condos and villas to single-family homes.

The 18-hole Heritage Oaks golf course, designed by Jed Azinger and Gordon Lewis and open since 1997, has all the hallmarks of great Florida golf. The country club also offers its members 4 lighted tennis courts and a fully-equipped fitness center with regularly scheduled classes, a pitching and putting green, full-service pro shop with teaching pros, both a formal dining room and a casual "19th Hole" Grille Room, large club pool plus four more heated pools around the community. The community also has trails for leisurely walks. Heritage Oaks is a private golfing community entirely owned by the 850 homeowners, all of whom are full golf and country club members.

Within this pleasant moderately priced golf community, there is this wonderful St Charles model pool home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage available today. The home, with an extended pool lanai, backs up to an Audobon-rated preserve with abundant wildlife. This home uses the great room concept with the kitchen open to the gathering area of the home. Basically, a 3 bedroom home, the den has a closet and french doors allowing it's use as a 4th bedroom when multiple guests come to visit.

This attractive home, priced at $420,000 has too many amenities to list but its worth noticing the hurricane shutters all around, the security system, the newer HVAC system with surge protector, a water softener serving the entire home, a cartridge water filter in the kitchen, wood flooring, Bose speakers, and mostly new appliances.

If you would like more information on this home as well as others available for sale in Heritage Oaks, I would be happy to introduce you to this moderately-priced community and the delightful lifestyle it offers if you'll call me at 941.266.1799.

Yet Another Luxury Condo to be Built in Downtown Sarasota - One88

    In the past few months demand for high-end Sarasota condominiums has come roaring back in Southwest Florida and particularly, here in Sarasota. Yet another developer has now decided that Sarasota is the place to build new luxury real estate properties. The Vandyk development company of Toronto, Canada was in Sarasota two weeks ago to unveil plans for One88, another limited-size condo development on prestigious Golden Gate Point. The site of this latest new luxury condo development is at 188 Golden Gate Point overlooking Sarasota Bay and the John Ringling Bridge.

    One88 will join AQUA being built nearby at 280 Golden Gate Point and others in this recent burst of new luxury condominium developments getting started in downtown Sarasota. The Jewel Residences, being built at the corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue, with 18 luxury residences ranging from 2,100 to over 4,300 square feet,is still another major development currently underway in the Downtown Sarasota waterfront condos market.

    John Vandyk, president of the company developing One88 said at the unveiling that, having visited Sarasota many times for pleasure, “there is a lot of art and culture here in Sarasota, and the people are very kind. It’s a different lifestyle, a beautiful lifestyle.”

    Like AQUA, One88 will have just eight residences. One88 will have two residences on each floor, each with about 3,000 square feet of air-conditioned space with over sized terraces. The limited size of the development was in part dictated by the small size of the lot on which it will be built. Unlike other developers, Vandkk is not taking reservations for these Sarasota luxury condos. "We're going direct to contract," the developer's spokesperson said.

    Prices range from $2.6 million to $3 million on the first three fours. The two penthouses on the fourth floor, which have rooftop terraces are currently priced at $3.9 million. A unique feature of these luxury boutique condos is that buyers of each residence will receive a social membership at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The Sarasota Yacht Club, one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in Sarasota offers the benefits of a member-owned private social club with extraordinary services and facilities regardless of whether the member owns a boat or not. The docks at the yacht club can accommodate boats up to 100 feet and drafts of up to 10 feet.

    Explaining why the Vandyk group chose Sarasota for their first investment in the United States, Karin Silver, Vandyk USA VP of Marketing & Sales said, culturally, we like Sarasota better than Naples or Miami. There is the right balance of culture and amenities here. To us, Sarasota is a diamond in the rough, a hidden jewel. There is pent-up demand here."

    Your home at One88 on prestigious Golden Gate Point wil be just a few steps away from downtown Sarasota with all its restaurants, shops and galleries and only a short drive across the John Ringling Bridge to St. Armand’s Circle and the beaches of Lido Key.

    Vandyk plans to develop another downtown Sarasota property at 635 S. Orange Avenue in Burns Court, though it’s not yet decided exactly what form that project will be.

    Call me at 941.266.1799 to learn more about One88, AQUA or other attractive Downtown Sarasota luxury residences.

Sarasota is Florida's Arts and Cultural Epicenter

  It will come as no surprise to most people that Sarasota Florida, recently named the "#1 Small City in the Nation for the Arts", is the center of Arts and Culture of Florida. The arts scene in Sarasota rivals the arts environments of much bigger cities in other parts of the country.

  The genesis of involvement in the arts in Sarasota began with John and Mable Ringling who built their magnificent 56-room Venetian Gothic mansion, Cà d’Zan. Having amassed a significant collection of art and art objects, the Ringlings built the 21-gallery Ringling Museum of Art to house their collection in 1931. John Ringling bequeathed his collection and the Cà d’Zan mansion to the people of Florida at his death in 1936. After a tumultuous decade, the Cà d’Zan mansion and the Ringling Museum were taken over by the State of Florida in 1946, rehabilitated and eventually opened to the public.

  Performing arts of all kinds thrive in Sarasota. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall presents travelling shows ranging from musical acts to Broadway revivals. The Asolo Repertoire Theater, which opened in 1960 as a summer acting studio is now a full repertoire theater where more than 100,000 people attend its diverse repertoire of theater experiences. The Sarasota Orchestra, the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida, has been entertaining music lovers for over 60 years. The Sarasota Ballet has featured several world-premieres under the direction of internationally-recognized Ian Webb and a half-dozen smaller theater companies perform comedies, dramas and the like on a variety of stages. Live music from contemporary to jazz emanates from Downtown Sarasota pubs and clubs virtually every night.

  The Ringling College of Art & Design hosts a thriving community of visual artists who display their craft at many school-sponsored exhibits. S/aRt/Q is a non-profit group of Sarasota artists who engage the community with unique visual and print art experiences in numerous galleries around Sarasota.

  Sarasota's rich artistic atmosphere has spawned a host of festivals. Film arts are highlighted at the Sarasota Film Festival in April and the Sarasota Film Society Cine-World Festival in November. The Sarasota Music Festival brings together the best young musicians from around the globe for three weeks each June. Ringling Museum, in conjunction with the New York-based Baryshnikov Arts Center presents the Ringling International Arts Festival which brings together performers from around the world for a celebration of art in all forms. The Sarasota Blues Fest in September and funky arts and crafts highlighted at the annual Atomic Holiday Bazaar in December are two more popular events while the St Armands Arts Festival in Janaury and the Siesta Fiesta in April bring top-notch arts and crafts talents to Sarasota.

  In next-door Bradenton, the Village of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists living and working together in Florida’s largest art community. Over 30 galleries, studios, cafes, and jewelry, fashion and book stores fill a charming neighborhood of restored 1920's and 30's cottages.

  Whether the arts and cultural aspects of your life have been mainstream or a passing fancy you've just never quite had the time to pursue, Sarasota has something to awaken your interest and provide the atmosphere in which your artistic side can blossom and expand. If a lifestyle steeped in the arts is something you would enjoy, there no better warm and sunny place to live than Sarasota Florida.

  Contact Me at your convenience for more information, or for a more immediate response, call me at 941-266-1799.

Siesta Key's Secret, Some of Sarasota's Most Luxurious Homes

    Siesta Key is one of the major barrier islands off the Sarasota Florida mainland.  It is separated from the mainland by Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway and toward its southern end by Roberts Bay.

    On the Gulf side of this 8-mile long island, Siesta Key has some of the whitest and softest beaches in America.  Dr. Beach (aka Dr. Stephen Leatherman, Director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research) who has rated America's beaches for 23 years, declared Siesta Beach the "#1 Beach in America" for, he said, " its world-famous soft, white, powdery quartz sand, unsurpassed anywhere in America in its beauty."

On the inland side, Siesta Key is bordered by dense mangrove forests where residents and visitors enjoy boating and fishing om protected waters.

    Mid-island, Siesta Village is a funky sort of place where artists and crafters operate galleries, dining spots and boutique shops featuring all sorts of casual fashions, beach accessories and souvenirs.   With all these casual, fun-provoking amenities, it is sometimes overlooked that Siesta Key also has some of the most exclusive and opulent homes in the Sarasota Florida area.

    As examples of the luxurious homes on Siesta Key, here are just three of the opulent homes currently available.

    $10,900,000 will bring you a home poised along shimmering Gulf of Mexico waters. This 6,300+ sqft, 5 bedroom with 4 1/2 bath residence invokes distinctive Asian-inspired aesthetics achieving a unique harmony with nature. A feeling of tranquility prevails as this private sanctuary rests on two acres from the white sands of the beach to a calm lagoon.

    Embellished with walls of glass and a dramatic open floor plan to accentuate its extraordinary beachfront placement, a calming impression permeates this estate home adorned with a modern French motif and striking Polynesian touches.

    The property includes the main residence plus a 2-story guest house and a lush Japanese garden.  Floor-to-ceiling glass doors in the huge master suite offer panoramic views of Gulf waters.  The home with its open courtyard pool and summer kitchen enveloped by wood decking is perfect for undisturbed reflection or entertaining with a sense of seclusion and quiet elegance.

    Priced at $8,990,000, this 9,200 sqft home with 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 4 half-baths makes a stunning statement of refinement and comfort on nearly an acre at the north end of Siesta Key directly on the water.  Spectacular living quarters, exquisite finishes, state-of-the-art systems and resort-like amenities; all within a private, walled and gated property.

    Venetian Gothic fuses with Mediterranean flair to create a gulffront haven that is distinctively stylish and tastefully eclectic.  Built in 2007, this gem is perfect for indulgent relaxing or entertaining.  An extraordinary master suite, expansive living/dining quarters, an exquisite kitchen, a home theater and a 2-story office with elegant stone, stained glass and painted murals throughout.  Outdoors there's 8 porches/patios with incredible views, a rooftop garden-terrace accessed by elevator, and a glamorous pool and cabana with a waterfall, spa, slide, and stage for entertainment.

    $ At $6,650,000 on a heavily treed 2.8 acre bayfront lot, this 7 bedroom home with 5 full and 2 half-baths is on one of the most wonderful locations possible.  This is truly "Old Florida" from the architecture to the ancient oaks.   Concrete block construction and solid poured floors make this an especially well-built home by renowned builder B.W. Saba.

    The 8,600 sqft of interior space melds casual and formal living spaces with its several outdoor terraces where you'll enjoy evenings by the fire and incredible Little Sarasota Bay views.  Interior appointments include intricate moldings, 4 fireplaces, elevator, wine room, a private master suite, and his & her offices/dens.  The grounds have century-old oaks, a lagoon style pool with a water fall. With a private dock and extensive grounds, there's still room for a tennis court. You must see this fine home.

If you're looking for an elegant Sarasota luxury home, Siesta Key is clearly a location you should see as you consider where to buy that "Little Piece of Paradise" you’ve been dreaming about. Call me at 941.266.1799 for an appointment to view these or other luxury homes for sale in Sarasota Florida.  I'd be plesed to be of service to you.

Introducing the Rosedale Golf & Country Club Community in Bradenton Florida

By Rich Stover

The beautifully landscaped entryway and manned gatehouse welcome you to a master planned golf and country club community which, while spacious, is small enough to feel neighborly.

Rosedale's signature boulevard of 80-foot tall pines and ancient oaks leads to captivating homes overlooking lakes and fairways and the magnificent country club clubhouse, which is the heart of the Rosedale golfing community.

Winding its way among sparkling lakes and woodlands, the 18-hole championship Rosdale golf course offers both challenge and breathtaking scenery to the lucky few who get to call Rosedale their home community.

The community offers:

• Just minutes from I-75 and convenient to Bradenton, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota
• Gated entrance manned 24 hours/day
• Detached single family homes
• Maintenance-free neighborhoods
• A challenging and well-maintained 18-Hole championship golf course
• Elegant clubhouse with a full-service restaurant
• Fitness center, tennis courts, junior Olympic pool and bocci courts

If you would like to know more about the Rosedale golf course, the maintenance-free golf course homes available, or its many other amenities, I would be delighted to show you around this cozy Bradenton Florida golf course community. Providing you with Manatee County and Bradenton FL real estate information on golf course homes and condos in all price ranges is my goal.

I invite you to learn more about the several great Bradenton FL golf course homes and communities on my website. Contact Me today. or for an immediate response, call me on my cellphone at 941-266-1799.