Casey Key Real Estate; Navratilova Sells

Casey Key Real Estate; Navratilova Sells

November 5, 2008 by · 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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Nokomis Beach, Casey Key

Nokomis Beach, Casey Key

October 29, 2008 by · 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 [...]

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Storm Shutters Reguired on Coastal Homes Valued at $750,000.

Storm Shutters Reguired on Coastal Homes Valued at $750,000.

October 24, 2008 by · 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 [...]

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Suncoast Off Shore Grand Prix

July 3, 2008 by · 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.  [...]

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Sarasota Waterfront Property

Sarasota Waterfront Property

June 12, 2008 by · 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 [...]

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Manasota Key Beach Re-nourishment

March 5, 2008 by · 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 [...]

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Siesta Key Condominiums with Rental Income

Siesta Key Condominiums with Rental Income

August 7, 2007 by · 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 [...]

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Beach Re-nourishment Adds Value

Beach Re-nourishment Adds Value

March 21, 2007 by · 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 [...]

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Siesta Key, Turtle Beach Re-nourishment

January 4, 2007 by · 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 [...]

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Midnight Pass Update

September 18, 2006 by · 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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