In a city that is as vibrant and cultural as Venice, picking my "Top 5" things to do or places to go was a real challenge. Rather than rant about the thousand reasons that I love Venice, I'll try to provide you with some insight as to what I would recommend and what I consider to be the "Top 5" in Venice. Venice is nice. Very nice. In fact, you can't even spell Venice without … Keep reading... about My “Top 5” of Venice, Florida
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FEMA Flood Insurance Changes
Flood insurance rules changes for lenders (From an article in Florida Realtors online newsletter) WASHINGTON – Oct. 23, 2013 – A group of federal agencies joined together to create flood insurance policy rules. A rule proposed yesterday would implement some provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. If it becomes official after a comment period … Keep reading... about FEMA Flood Insurance Changes
Stone Crab Season
The recreational and commercial stone crab season opened on October 15 and will last until mid May, 2014. Charlotte Harbor and the Port Charlotte area is great for crabbing. Get your traps (and a license) and give it a try. … Keep reading... about Stone Crab Season
Sarasota Hotel Ashiatsu Massage
The Ritz-Carleton Hotel spa in Sarasota, FL has added a new twist, or shall we say, step, to massage. They have added a Japanese technique where the masseur suspends herself above the client's body and uses her feet and toes to perform a deep massage on the body and back. … Keep reading... about Sarasota Hotel Ashiatsu Massage
Don't Pay a Transaction Fee!
Sometime back, a letter in the Sun-Herald discussed Transaction Fees charged by real estate brokerages. The letter writer said that his agent’s brokerage added an additional transaction fee of $295 on top of the commission. In this area many of the franchise brokers charge these fees. On the date of the letter, Prudential Village Realty, charged a transaction fee of $175 which … Keep reading... about Don't Pay a Transaction Fee!
Staging Your Home for a Sale
A first impression is a lasting impression. For that reason, your home must look its best right from the start. Curb appeal is a term often used in the real estate profession. Curb Appeal is the impression a prospective buyer gets when first arriving at a home. If it looks good from the curb… from the street when they first arrive…. buyers will be pleased and more likely to … Keep reading... about Staging Your Home for a Sale
Siesta Key Primer
Condominiums Info Siesta Key, FL Siesta Key, Florida is located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, a barrier island near Sarasota. Siesta Key is well known for its spectacular beaches and luxurious condos. Siesta Key, FL is a beach-lover’s paradise! Overview Siesta Key is an eight-mile long barrier island just southwest of downtown Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal … Keep reading... about Siesta Key Primer
Sarasota Homes Primer
Sarasota, FL Homes Info Sarasota Florida is a beautiful city on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The downtown section St. Armand’s Circle with its great shops and restaurants. Sarasota is protected from the Gulf of Mexico by the exclusive barrier islands of Siesta and Long Boat Keys with their spectacular beaches and luxurious homes. Sarasota, FL has something for … Keep reading... about Sarasota Homes Primer
Condos on the Beach in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida Beach Condos Condos for sale on the beaches of Southwest Florida. Near Sarasota are the beach communities of Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. In the southern end of Sarasota County are the beach communities of Venice and Englewood. A little farther to the south is Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande. Condominiums on the beach in Florida’s … Keep reading... about Condos on the Beach in Southwest Florida
Video Tour Englewood Beach, Florida
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