The time has come for Sarasota to develop into a skyline worthy of being compared to Tampa and Miami, which means that home buyers are ready for luxurious condominium projects such as BLVD, a new concept in downtown living.

Once completed, BLVD Sarasota will stand as one of the most imposing and elegant residential towers in Southwest Florida. The official BLVD address, 500 North Tamiami Trail, is set to become the most prestigious in Sarasota for the following reasons:

Location: No other residential community is as close to the arts and culture of Sarasota as BLVD, which is right on the corner of the Tamiami Trail and Boulevard of the Arts. In fact, the BLVD is actually part of the arts and cultural district since it is within walking distance of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Sarasota Orchestra House, the Municipal Auditorium, the Florida Studio Theater, the Turner Museum, and more.

Extensive Amenities: BLVD is being designed with upscale entertainment in mind. The ground level of the tower is being prepared to host the most exclusive restaurants and taverns so that residents can simply take a private elevator to dinner. Other amenities within the tower itself will include a rooftop swimming pool with the best views of the Sarasota skyline and the Gulf of Mexico, a wine cellar, a sun deck, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor golf driving range, and even a pet grooming salon.

Luxury Residences: Still months away from opening, the 49 units of BLVD are enjoying brisk sales and speedy appreciation of value. A 3,630 square feet unit with three bedrooms and four bathrooms can be negotiated under $2 million as of mid-2017. A similar penthouse unit with better views of the Sarasota Bay is listed at $2.5 million. Should other units become available before the grand opening, they will likely sell for higher prices. The builders, Core Development, has experience with major projects such as the Ritz-Carlton and the Sarasota Hotel, which are examples of what prospective buyers can expect at BLVD.

There is a great deal of interest in BLVD due to the boutiques, restaurants and taverns that will occupy the ground level; for this reason, prospective buyers should make arrangement with realtors as soon as possible.