OUT-OF-STATE BUYERS EYEING OUR BACKYARD
According to a recent study, five Florida metros (North Port-Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Cape Coral, and Miami) were among the top 10 cities where home buyers searched for properties online. The study a...
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DOWNTOWN SARASOTA CONDOS TO GET NEW RESTAURANT
A new restaurant has been approved for construction below the 624 Palm condominiums in downtown Sarasota. The eatery will feature indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar area. The location is perfect for residents of the condominiums and a...
ESCAPE TO PARADISE: 24 UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND GETAWAYS IN FLORIDA
Florida has a wide range of exciting weekend getaway options, from sunny beaches to historic towns and natural wonders. This article from Travel + Leisure showcases two dozen of the best weekend getaways in Florida, including Amelia Island, Cry...
MOTE AQUARIUM’S NEW FACILITY SET TO OPEN IN 2024
The current Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is already an incredible place to visit with friends and family. But their new expansion is going to be unbelievable. Their new state-of-the-art aquarium is now under construction and set to open i...
OUR AREA DOMINATES TOP 10 HOUSING PRICE INCREASE LIST
Up 20% from last year, Sarasota/Bradenton/North Port metro area topped the U.S. in home price increases. As for the rest of Florida, it captured another five of the top 10 metro areas with the highest home price increases, according to the Fed...
FDOT’S I-75 PLAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Florida Department of Transportation has unveiled its I-75 regional plan, which includes expanding the highway and adding managed lanes. Our area has the potential of seeing additional toll lanes run parallel to the regular I-75 lanes from ...
WOODLAND HEIGHTS: A NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTION
The city of Bradenton is getting a new affordable housing community with the construction of Woodland Heights. The $34 million project will feature 130 rental units and is set to be completed by the end of next year. The community will be desig...
DON’T MISS OUT ON VALUABLE TAX BENEFITS FOR YOUR PROPERTY
Are you missing out on homestead exemptions and portability tax benefits? Many property owners don't apply for these valuable tax benefits, and it can lead to overpaying and headaches! Most important to know, the Homestead Exemption is not auto...
SMOOTH SAILING TO CLOSING: TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE PROPERTY CLOSING IN FLORIDA
Closing on a property can be stressful, but these tips can help make the process smoother.
1) Be wary of simultaneous closings
2) Be careful of delays related to mail-away closings
3) Avoid closing on last business day or on a Friday
4)H...
THE DO’S AND DON’T’S OF RENTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY IN MANATEE AND SARASOTA COUNTIES
If you're looking to rent out your property in Manatee or Sarasota County, it's important to be aware of the different rental restrictions in each jurisdiction. The City of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton all have their...