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.
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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.
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.
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.
Reserve at Crossing Creek Bradenton Homes for Sale
National home builder Centex, part of the PulteGroup family of companies, was all set to develop a new residential community in Manatee County just before the downturn of the housing economy. In 2009, Centex was busy developing a new neighborhood located just west of I-75 and north of State Road 70 when conditions deteriorated and … » Learn More about Reserve at Crossing Creek Bradenton Homes for Sale
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.
