Neal Communities and Homes by Towne are two home builders that will be very busy in 2014. Between these two developers, nearly 4,000 new residential units will be completed in Manatee County. Neal is working on 2,000 homes at the Villages of Amazon South and Homes by Towne is developing Eagle Pointe. Both areas will be in Parrish.
Archives for 2013
It’s Official: Amazon Distribution Center Comes to Southwest Florida
The red-hot Southwest Florida regional housing market is about to get even busier with the addition of a major new employer to the area. Online retail giant Amazon recently confirmed that it will develop a massive distribution and fulfillment center in Ruskin, one of the southernmost communities of the Tampa Bay area. The Manatee County communities that are closer to Ruskin are Parrish, Ellenton and Palmetto, and these are some of the most promising real estate markets in the region.
Gran Paradiso: A New Master-Planned Development in Venice Florida
The master-planned residential developments of Palmer Ranch in Sarasota County and Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County now have company in Venice. According to Jane Meinhardt of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, renowned national home builder Lennar recently confirmed the acquisition of more than 1,000 acres of prime residential land in Sarasota County.
Harbour Isle Project in Manatee County Set to Expand
The latest land acquisition by Minto is on Perico Island, which is the isle located across the Grassy Point Bayou from Anna Maria Island. Perico Island is a barrier island that beachgoers must cross as they make their way from Bradenton to the Florida Gulf beaches on Manatee Avenue. Minto has acquired 14.3 acres on this island to complete its grand vision for Harbour Isle: Nearly 700 residences on two islands, a beach club, and a coastal commercial district for residents and visitors to enjoy.
University Town Center Mall Project Makes Significant Progress
In less than 12 months, Lakewood Ranch and University Park residents will enjoy a new upscale shopping center that will host shops such as the Apple Store, Armani, Brooks Brothers, Gucci, Williams-Sonoma, and more. These are just a sampling of what The Mall at University Town Center has in store for residents of Manatee and Sarasota County.
12519 Rockrose Glen Lakewood Ranch Summerfield Home for Sale
This Lakewood Ranch Home has 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. You will enjoy the privacy of your screened in lanai as you cook out on the grill. The home has a great indoor/outdoor Florida living space. It is located in Summerfield Strand near Heron’s Nest Nature Park. As you drive in you will feel as if you are in old Florida with the expansive preserved trees, landscaping and multiple lakes on your way home. You will have a short drive to I75 for a commute to Downtown Sarasota, the beaches of Sarasota County and the shopping area of University Park.
5773 Aaron Ct, Sarasota Florida Home for Sale – Oak Vistas
Built in 2010, this Sarasota Florida Home has 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. It is located at Oaks Vistas a new community by DR Horton. Take Cattleman Road to Hagerman, make a left on Old Trenton Lane to Aaron Ct. to get to this beautiful home. Enjoy the view of the lake as you take a dip in the pool or as you cook at the grill in the lanai. This home is a short drive to Downtown Sarasota, the beaches of Sarasota County and the shopping area of University Park and Lakewood Ranch.
221 111th E St, Bradenton Florida Home for Sale – Gates Creek
This Bradenton Florida Home has 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a large bonus area upstairs and a 2 car garage. It is located at Gates Creek which is off Upper Manatee Road. The fenced in backyard is well landscaped, private and has a gorgeous pond view. This home is a short drive to Downtown Bradenton, the beaches of Manatee County and the shopping area of University Park and Lakewood Ranch.
Tarpon Pointe: A Major Development Planned in Bradenton Florida
The land currently occupied by the Manatee Landings Marina and the Tarpon Pointe Grill and Tiki Bar could be transformed into a major resort and commercial zone in the near future. The Tarpon Pointe area is located at the eastern end of Bradenton’s brand-new Riverwalk. The proposed Tarpon Pointe project will add a 160-room hotel, a new marina with more than 200 boat slips, two restaurants with large seating capacities, retail spaces and a parking garage.
3511 71st Ave E Sarasota Florida Home for Sale – Cottages at Blu Vista
This Sarasota Florida Home has 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. It is located at The Cottages at Blu Vista which is off of Prospect Road. You will have your own private, fenced in backyard with a covered screened lanai. There are sliding glass doors off the family room that allow easy access to the outdoor area. Interior features include a vaulted ceiling with an open floor plan. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets, counter space and a breakfast bar. This home is a short drive to Downtown Sarasota, the beaches of Siesta, Longboat and Lido Key and the shopping area of University Park.
Renowned National Home Builders Arrive in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch has been a boon for local builders such as John Cannon Homes and Anchor Builders, and they have set the high standards that home buyers have come to expect when they arrive in Lakewood Ranch. Due to the national attention that Lakewood Ranch has been getting in the last few years, local builders are now in direct competition with names such as D.R. Horton, Lennar and Taylor Morrison. Whereas local builders injected their own architectural style and custom details to their Lakewood Ranch homes over the years, the national builders are reaching into their diverse catalog of award-winning floor plans.
Mixed Feelings on Long Bar Pointe Project in Manatee County
A major residential and commercial project near Bradenton has drawn the interest of the community, but is facing various obstacles. The project in question is Long Bar Pointe, an ambitious development that has been on the drawing board since the late 20th century. Should Long Bar Pointe become a reality, Manatee County would have a new boardwalk, luxury residential neighborhoods, resort facilities, fancy hotels, a boat basin, and a commercial district.
In Sarasota & Bradenton, the Craft Beer Scene is Brewing Up
Florida is not commonly known as a microbrew state, although it should. This is, after all, the Sunshine State, and the year-round warm climate is ideal for the enjoyment of craft beers. Thankfully for beer lovers in Southwest Florida, a few enterprising brewers have come to realize the sheer potential of the region.
Centex Building Homes in Bradenton – Reserve at Crossing Creek
National home builder Centex, part of the PulteGroup family of companies, has resumed development of The Reserve at Cross Creek in Bradenton. Two model homes will be ready by July, and the builder estimates that all 88 single-family residences in the neighborhood will be completed over the next two years. Centex has selected two distinct floor plans to begin with: Vernon Hill Loft and Mendoza.
WCI Real Estate Expansion – Sarasota National in Venice Florida
WCI Communities reported paid $48.5 Million for their acquisition of the Sarasota National Golf Course and residential neighborhood in Venice Florida. WCI specializes in developing neighborhoods that cater to the resort lifestyle, which in Florida means golf courses, racquet clubs, nature preserves, boating access, sumptuous clubhouses and more.
Arbor Lakes, a New Taylor Morrison Community in Palmer Ranch
Taylor Morrison recently announced the acquisition of 213 acres of land in the Palmer Ranch master-planned development in Sarasota County. Arbor Lakes will offer more than 260 single-family homes in a community that shares the style, comfort and value of the Palmer Ranch lifestyle. The home builder plans to break ground soon and have a few models ready later this year. As expected from Taylor Morrison, the Arbor Lakes community will offer energy-efficient homes with spacious floor plans and special features such as gourmet kitchens, luxurious master bedrooms and spa-like bathrooms.
Wendy Lynn of Sarasota – Top 100 LinkedIn Realtors to Connect With
Wendy Lynn of Keller Williams in Sarasota & Manatee was Named in the Top 100 LinkedIn Real Estate Professionals to Connect With by Realty Biz News. Social Media is a very important marketing tool when it comes to the Real Estate business and we are using it effecitvely when it comes to our listings and also to procure buyers.
12626 30th Street Cir E Parrish Florida Home for Sale – Chelsea Oaks
This Lakefront Parrish Home has 4 Beds & 3 baths with a salt water pool & spa in a spacious screened lanai. There are sliding glass doors off the family room & living room that allow easy access to the outdoor areas. Along with the sliders there are an abundance of windows to let in the bright Florida Sun. Kitchen is loaded with corian countertops, tile backsplash & 42 inch cabinets. The 3 car garage comes has storage cabinets & an epoxy floor. Located at the Gated Community of Chelsea Oaks which is right off of Fort Hammer Rd.
7820 Ontario St. Cir Sarasota FL – Treetops at North Forty
This Sarasota Home has 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a den. Well maintained pool, lanai and several outdoor areas to relax or entertain. Six sets of sliding glass doors let in the bright Florida Sun and allow easy access to the outdoor areas. 2 car garage with storage cabinets to keep the lawn equipment, tools and extra paint neatly tucked away. This home is located at the Treetops at North Forty which is right off of Lockwood Ridge Road. The Lido Key Beach, Restaurants of Downtown Sarasota, Airport, and the University Park shopping centers are just minutes away.
Ashton Woods Building in Bradenton – Palma Vista & Rosedale
Atlanta-based private home builder Ashton Woods is increasing its footprint in the growing Southwest Florida real estate market. Asthon Woods recently announced its intention to build 91 homes at its new Whitaker Park residential development near Fruitville in Sarasota; this announcement followed its late 2012 acquisition of nearly 100 home sites at the placid Rosedale Golf and Country Club in East Bradenton. The builder is once again making headlines in Bradenton, and will begin building 23 luxury homes in Palma Vista.
