The ongoing development of Bradenton makes it look like a brand-new city that belies its heritage dating back to 1842. From an architectural point of view, the Old Florida roots of Bradenton are confined to less than a dozen buildings and a few neighborhoods, one of them being Ayre’s Point. Located in the northeastern quadrant […]
Archives for December 2017
Condo on the Bay in Sarasota : Spectacular Downtown Condos for Sale
There was a time when the Downtown Sarasota skyline did not look as imposing or gleaming as it does nowadays. In the early 1980s, city planners approved construction of Condo on the Bay, an imposing waterfront condominium of high-rise towers that offers some of the best views of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. […]
Beechwood Estates in Sarasota : Affordable Homes for Sale
Some of the best real estate deals in Southwest Florida can be found in the more established neighborhoods of Sarasota. While first-time home buyers are being lured by the marketing strategies that promote gated communities and new construction, seasoned buyers look at more affordable and enticing opportunities in neighborhoods such as Beechwood Estates. Located just […]
Copperleaf in Bradenton : Homes for Sale in a Gated Community
Big things are happening just to the east of Bradenton, where prestigious home builders such as Lennar are developing new gated communities for buyers interested in making the most out of their real estate purchase decisions. Copperleaf is a new neighborhood that offers spacious and well-appointed homes in a tranquil section of Manatee County. This […]
Mandarin Park in Sarasota : Homes for Sale Near Downtown
If you get an opportunity to bid on a Mandarin Park listing this year, consider yourself lucky; this is one of those mythical neighborhoods that everyone hears about and everyone wants to move into even though “For Sale” signs are never seen. Mandarin Park in Sarasota is one of the privileged West of the Trail […]
The Strand at Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota : Luxury Condos for Sale
Sarasota is full of real estate surprises, and the latest is The Strand at Whitaker Bayou, a construction project that will bring a new and luxurious low-rise condominium near Downtown Sarasota. Of the 156 units planned for The Strand, 76 will feature waterfront vistas while 40 of them will face the manicured gardens and the […]