Peppertree is one of Siesta Key’s best known condominiums.  This two bedroom two bath unit has it’s own garage and a very pleasant view of the gardens and pool.  The spacious open floor plan is bright and cheerful.  The spacious dining level overlooks the living room and adjacent florida sun room. The large master suite is well appointed as is the guest bedroom.  Dining can be savored in the eat-in kitchen, dining room or in the sun room.  This is a beautiful townhouse on a great development. The current owners truly love this place and will be sorry to see it go but retirement has arrived and it is time to go boating.

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Back in January I wrote about a nice one bedroom condo at Bay Tree on Siesta Key that had been foreclosed and was available for only $175,000.  That was a great deal so it was not surprising that it was purchased by one of the readers of this blog.  Now that the deal has closed and the condo has undergone some interior upgrades it is available for rent on an annual basis for only $900.00 per month. This rental is in a beach-to-bay condominium so it offers direct beach access as well as direct bay access and a boat dock.  If the Siesta Key lifestyle is for you, give us a call at 941-650-4626.

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I just came across another great deal on Siesta Key. There is a condominium that just came to market for less than $200,000 which has been completely updated and offers water views, boat docks, pool and short term rentals. This one wont last long so give me a call at 941-650-4626 to get all the details.

Sarasota is a fantastic place to enjoy boating. Sarasota has 36 miles of beaches and numerous inlets and islands to explore. While there are many boat ramps and launch sites throughout the county, serious boaters will want a more permanent home for their vessel. Of course owning a home or condominium directly on the water is the most obvious choice but their are many alternatives including numerous marinas with dry storage, yacht clubs, leased or owned boat slips, dockuminiums or rackuminiums.

The most visible of these is Marina Jack’s which is located at the center of Sarasota’s downtown bay front.  This marina offers many amenities and a great location.  Prices for boat slips start at $14.50 per foot per month.  If you have a boat of at least 35 feet and are looking for resort amenities in addition to a boat slip you should consider the Longboat Key Club Moorings.  Boat slips are individually owned a the Moorings but leased slips are available for $20 per foot  per month.  Their is an additional charge of $100 per months that provide for full use of the amenities of the Longboat Key Club Resort.  Yacht Clubs such as the Bird Key Yacth Club and the Sarasota Yacht Club are another alternative which also feature resort amenities.  New additions to the boating scene in Sarasota are facilities like the Phillipi Harbor Club which offer dry storage in an enclosed building.  These rack spaces are called rackuminiums.  Prices start at $50,000.  

Here are just a few of the boating facilities here in Sarasota:

• Marina Jack’s 941-955-9488
• Siesta Key Marina 941-349-1970
• Sarabay Marina 941-349-1970
• Bird Key Yacht Club 941-955-2406
• Phillipi Harbor Club 941-925-3214
• Cannons Marina 941-383-1311
• Longboat Key Club Moorings 941-383-8383
• Midnight Pass Marina 941-349-9449
• Sarasota Yacht Club 941-952-9451

Stephen P. Leatherman of the Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research has recently released his annual report of the best beaches.     Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach was ranked second only to Hanalei Beach on the island of Kauai in Hawaii.  If you prefer your beaches without volcanic activity you might want to check out  Siesta Key.  A quick Google search of the term “Hanalei Hawaii shark attacks” may also help you choose which beach is your personal favorite.

1. Hanalei, Hawaii
2. Siesta Beach, Sarasota
3. Coopers Beach, Southhampton
4. Coronado Beach, San Diego
5. Hamoa Beach, Maui
6. Main Beach, East Hampton
7. Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks
8. Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne
9. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod
10. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island

The Sarasota Yacht Club is undergoing a dramatic transformation.  The original club which opened in 1951 has recently been demolished to make way for a new 27,000 sq foot state of the art facility which is expected to be complete by the end of this year.  Amenities will include a new resort style pool with an infinity edge overlooking the bay and shallow lounge areas and cabanas.  The new dinning area will seat 550.  Plans include upgraded boater amenities and a fitness center.  Although larger than the original building the new club will incorporate 15 % more green space and will incorporate the latest green building techniques.  The Sarasota Yacht club, founded n 1926 is one of the original 13 members of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs.  Membership types include, seasonal summer, seasonal winter, social and full marina.

For more information visit the club’s website at www.sarasotayachtclub.org.

The Inlets Condominiums are a good choice for boaters who want to have a modest priced property on Siesta Key. Amenities include a heated pool and boat docks. Turtle beach, Ophelia’s restaurant, Turtles restaurant, the Midnight Pass Pub and Marina are all just a short walk away. There is a one month minimum rental policy at The Inlets.  Right now there is a good deal on a short sale.  Give me a call at 941-650-462 for more information.