Featured Property: The Most Talked About New Listing in Florida

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or perhaps dealing with this northeastern winter storm), chances are you have already heard about ‘Ohana, Michael Saunders & Company’s magnificent new listing that went on the market just last month. Word of this breathtaking beachfront estate has already spread through all the local news organizations (check out articles from the Bradenton Herald, Sarasota Herald Tribune, or Longboat Key News). And ‘Ohana is starting to be featured world-wide with the help of our international luxury affiliations: Christies International Real Estate, Luxury Portfolio International, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, and Mayfair International Realty.   So what is all the fuss about? It may be hard to pin it on one thing exactly. Maybe it’s the 2.57 acres of prime Gulf-front land; maybe it’s the architecturally-striking residence and guest house which embody the feeling of peace and serenity; maybe it’s the amenities where you can relax on the beach, swim in your pool, play on your tennis court, or dine al fresco in an outdoor area unlike any resort in Florida. Perhaps it’s the ideal location on Longboat Key, where you are minutes to the championship golf courses of the Longboat Key Club, the shopping and dining of world-famous St. Armands Circle, and the cultural capital of Florida with downtown Sarasota just across the bridge. And perhaps it's the commanding price tag of $22 million - the highest on record for a residential property in the Bradenton-Sarasota market, though such listings can be found commonly in places like Miami, Naples, and Palm Beach. Certainly Sarasota’s growing prominence as one the most exciting small cities in America is propelling its place into this booming luxury market. Whatever the case may be, we think this month’s Featured Property warrants your own investigation.  We invite you to explore ‘Ohana yourself; check out the website www.OhanaLBK.com  or watch these videos - where you can hear directly from those who created this masterpiece. So pour yourself a tropical beverage (don’t forget the umbrella) and allow yourself to imagine what life would be like at ‘Ohana.