Casey Key Real Estate; Navratilova Sells
November 5, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The tennis great, Martina Navratilova, recently sold her home located at 3610 Casey Key Road. The 4,000 square foot, five bedroom home on Casey Key sold for $2,549,000. Other notable people who have made Casey Key home include, Steve King who currently resides on the Island and John Gotti. Share
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October 29, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The Nokomis Beach Pavilion which was originally built in 1954 on Casey Key, is a great example of the Sarasota school of architecture. The building was designed by Jack West. The historic structure has recently undergone a complete remodeling and has been reopened to the public this month. The Sarasota School of Architecture’s early designs draw inspiration [...]
ShareStorm Shutters Reguired on Coastal Homes Valued at $750,000.
October 24, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Beginning January, Citizens Property Insurance Corp will require all single family homes with values of $750,000 or more which are located in high-risk coastal areas known WBDRs or Wind Borne Debris Regions to have storm shutter protection that meets the current codes. This requirement is to be without regard for the age of the structure. It [...]
ShareSuncoast Off Shore Grand Prix
July 3, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
It is time again for the annual Sun Coast Off Shore Grand Prix boat races. If you are new to the area or visiting Sarasota you will not want to miss this weekend’s events which will include the boat races, a golf tournament, a parade and opportunities to view the boats up close and personal. [...]
ShareSarasota Waterfront Property
June 12, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Waterfront property has always been highly sought after. In today’s Sarasota Market there is probably no better investment that waterfront homes and waterfront lots along the shores of Sarasota Bay or the islands of Casey, Siesta, Lido or Longboat Keys. In considering these opportunities there are many things all waterfront property buyers should know. It [...]
ShareManasota Key Beach Re-nourishment
March 5, 2008 by Perry Corneau · 1 Comment
Sarasota County has committed to completing a beach re-nourishment project on Manasota. The re-nourishment will include the Manasota Key public beach south 1 and a half miles. IT is expected to cost $9 million dollars with $2.3 million from state funds and the balance coming from tourist tax dollars. $1.7 million of the cost will [...]
ShareSiesta Key Condominiums with Rental Income
August 7, 2007 by Perry Corneau · 1 Comment
The condominium inventory on Siesta Key continues to improve. Currently there are 522 condominiums for sale. Down from the 600 plus that we had at the beginning of the year. During this year 139 condominiums have closed escrow on Siesta Key and an additional 40 units are currently under contract. Prices have come down from the markets peak in the [...]
ShareBeach Re-nourishment Adds Value
March 21, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The Turtle Beach re-nourishment is now mostly complete and the results are amazing. The beach on the south end of Siesta Key has always been very narrow and steep and for that reason, values of condos on Turtle Beach have historically been lower than that of Crescent Beach. The new re-nourished beach is about 150 feet [...]
ShareSiesta Key, Turtle Beach Re-nourishment
January 4, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Re-nourishment of Turtle Beach on the south end of Siesta Key has begun. The multi-million dollar project which is in part funded by the tourist tax collections will place nearly 2 million cubic yards of beach sand along 2 miles of beach. When completed Turtle beach will have gained roughly 150 feet of beach. The [...]
ShareMidnight Pass Update
September 18, 2006 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Causing yet another delay in opening Midnight Pass, the State of Florida has submitted a fourth round of inquiries into the long over due dredging project. While the delays mount so do the estimated cost which now exceeds $22 million. The estimated cost of restoring the pass was at $15 million. The timetable for the [...]
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