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The Tara Golf and Country Club, located about ten miles southeast of Downtown Bradenton, is one of the best real estate options for home buyers in Manatee County. With about 2,000 single-family residences, golf villas and condominium units, Tara in Bradenton offers value, convenience, amenities, and quality of life for families, retirees and single professionals […]

Very few communities in the United States will let you experience all the comforts and safety of the suburbs while being located within walking distance of the downtown district; the only way to achieve this is through clever and careful planning, which is exactly what Maronda Homes and D.R. Horton have created at Glen Creek […]

LAKEWOOD RANCH -- Construction of the new community of Lakewood Ranch Waterside officially begins Tuesday afternoon with a by-invitation-only groundbreaking.

Waterside, or The Villages of Lakewood Ranch South as it was referred to in 2001 when plans were first unveiled at the Sarasota Hyatt hotel, will be built on 1,425 acres of a 5,940-acre site, leaving 4,065 acres as open space.

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Don’t Wait! Move Up To Your Dream Home Now!

Now that the housing market has stabilized, more and more homeowners are considering moving up to the home they have always dreamed of. Prices are still below those of a few years ago and interest rates have stayed near historic lows.

What's happening in Sarasota/Manatee April 2016

April 1: Music on Main- Lakewood Ranch Main Street 6-9pm-  Music on Main Website

13407 Swiftwater Way, Bradenton, FL 34211

Manatee County Market Update

So what does this mean to you?

Well new listings are up 16% in Manatee County and closed sales are down 5% so this means that we are seeing a little push back from the hot sellers market. Days on market will rise a bit and prices will level off if these trends continue. 

Sarasota County Market Update March 2016

So what does this mean?

We are seeing more inventory come on the market in Sarasota County and a slowdown in Closed Sales. This will have an effect on the Days on Market and Pricing Trends going forward. 

COMING SOON!!! This Villa is located in the Gated Community of Fairfield in Bradenton Florida. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a Den and over 1400 square feet. There is a 2 car garage and an extended screened in lanai with pavers and a lakefront view. A large swimming pool with a spa and a fitness center are a few of the amenities in this maintenance free community. The Siesta, Lido and Bradenton Beaches are nearby as well as shopping at Lakewood Ranch and University Park.

Raven Crest New Homes for Sale in Bradenton Florida. Enjoy the video of the Brookside Plan. I absolutely can help you buy new construction! I'm sure you have questions about the square footage of the homes, the lot sizes, beds & baths, the area and of course the price. ​ We have done all the legwork for you! […]

Twin Rivers New Homes for Sale in Parrish Florida.  Enjoy the video of the Caicos Floor Plan. I absolutely can help you buy new construction!  I'm sure you have questions about the square footage of the homes, the lot sizes, beds & baths, the area and of course the price. ​ We have done all the […]

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Palma Sola Bay Club Condo Community in Bradenton Florida.  Enjoy the video of the Key West Floor Plan.  I absolutely can help you buy new construction!  I'm sure you have questions about the square footage of the homes, the lot sizes, beds & baths, the area and of course the price. ​ We have done all the legwork […]

Palma Vista New Homes for Sale in Bradenton Florida.  Enjoy the video of the Floridian Floor Plan.  I absolutely can help you buy new construction!  I'm sure you have questions about the square footage of the homes, the lot sizes, beds & baths, the area and of course the price. ​ We have done all the legwork for […]

Prospect Point Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Bradenton Florida.  Enjoy the video of the Azalea Floor Plan.  I absolutely can help you buy new construction!  I'm sure you have questions about the square footage of the homes, the lot sizes, beds & baths, the area and of course the price. ​ We have done all the legwork […]

Rosedale New Construction Homes for Sale in Bradenton Florida.  Enjoy the video of the Siesta Floor Plan.  I absolutely can help you buy new construction!  I'm sure you have questions about the square footage of the homes, the lot sizes, beds & baths, the area and of course the price. ​ We have done all the legwork […]

Soleil West New Construction Homes for Sale in Sarasota Florida.  Enjoy the video of the Latana Floor Plan.  I absolutely can help you buy new construction!  I'm sure you have questions about the square footage of the homes, the lot sizes, beds & baths, the area and of course the price. ​ We have done all the legwork for […]

Arbor Reserve Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Bradenton Florida.  Enjoy the video of the Kentwood III Floor Plan.  I absolutely can help you buy new construction!  I'm sure you have questions about the square footage of the homes, the lot sizes, beds & baths, the area and of course the price. ​ We have done all […]

This Bradenton Home was built in 2004 by Lee Wetherington. It has 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. 4 sliding glass doors give access to the screened lanai to experience indoor/outdoor Florida living. Enjoy the lake and golf course view from your pool or spa. It is located in Tara Preserve which has a semi private golf course and no mandatory membership. As you drive in you will feel as if you are in old Florida with the expansive preserved trees and landscaping on your way home. You will be minutes to I75 for a commute to Tampa or Naples.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.