For anyone on the hunt for a new home – or even those who are just browsing – there were a number of spectacular properties to come on the market in the last 30 days. Visit our website for a look at all [...]

Labor Day is nearly here and there are plenty of activities along Florida's Gulf Coast designed to take advantage of the long weekend. We are sharing our top picks, from cardboard boat races in Englewood to a Venice craft festival in this week's Saunders in 60 and below: [...]

Seldom does a day go by that a client, neighbor or friend doesn’t ask us how the housing market is doing.  We are, after all, the ones who should know. In framing our response we are always careful to explain that no two housing markets perform exactly alike; and that we can only speak with fluency about ours.  That said, there are [...]

Maybe it's the island's serene beaches, array of resort amenities, or breathtaking natural beauty but whatever the case may be, Longboat Key has long been attracting visitors from all over the world. Off the coast of Sarasota and neighboring Lido Key, St. Armands Circle, and Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key stretches eleven miles between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Beloved by many, Longboat has seen its share of accolades. [...]

You’ve been dreaming of the perfect beach cottage, a serene retreat where each morning you are greeted by blue skies and the sound of waves crashing against the shore. For those considering it, buying a second home is a big decision. Here are some steps to help you prepare and determine if a second home in Sarasota, Manatee or [...]

One look at the downtown Sarasota skyline and it’s clear that all sorts of changes are on the horizon. “There is a lot of positive growth in Sarasota,” said Matt Drews, Director of MS&C Commercial. “Our downtown is very livable and with the eclectic mix of arts venues, culinary destinations, retail and office centers, Sarasota [...]

Florida-Bound You never quite realize how large Florida is until you’ve driven the 900 miles (or so) from Key West—at the state’s southernmost tip—to its border with Alabama.  That’s a lot of ground to cover if you are moving to Florida and trying to decide which part of the state makes the most sense for you. More often than [...]

Let’s face it, sometimes you just can’t find the perfect house. That is why a number of buyers along Florida’s Gulf Coast choose to design and build from scratch. Fortunately, our region has a [...]

Afternoon showers are a thing of clockwork during the Florida summer. They keep our grass green, our cars washed, and our umbrellas close-at-hand. But, the good news is that the rains move fast and they never seem to last longer than an hour. Plus, it's the reason our summer sunsets are so spectacular! Still, if you are looking to plan [...]

One of the Smartest Buys in the Sunshine State The market for high-value properties in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties is currently being hailed as one of the smartest buys in the Sunshine State for luxury buyers who want more home for their money without sacrificing any of the lifestyle amenities that accrue to buyers in such [...]