Siesta Beach has once again been recognized as the best beach in the world.  The Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman has published his annual list of the worlds best beaches and Siesta Beach is his number one choice.  Siesta Key was credited for it’s fine white sands, blue waters and wide range of public amenities.

Top Ten Beaches for 2011 as listed by Dr Beach:

1.  Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida
2.  Coronado Beach in San Diego, California
3.  Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
4.  Main Beach in East Hampton, New York
5.  Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina
6.  St. George Island State Park, Florida panhandle
7.  Beachwalker Park Kiawah Island, South Carolina
8.  Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts
9.  Waimanalo Bay Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii
10. Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida

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Locally, our market is in recovery. In March homes sales were at 2005 levels. Inventory dropped to 5,501 properties on the market, with six months of single-family housing inventory and nine months of condo inventory, down from more than two and three years of inventory in early 2009.

Currently there are 55 homes and condominiums available in Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club ranging in price from $162,615 to $499,000.  The dues for the golf and tennis as well as all other country club amenities is $3270 per year.

If you have any interest in this gated country club community, please give me a call at 941-650-4626.

The slowing market has caught many investors by surprise.  Among those most effected by the slowing market were those investors who purchased investment condominiums in new developments and apartment conversions.  These modestly priced or entry level condominiums have seen large price declines.   These same properties may be some of the best values for entry level end users in the Sarasota market.  Many of these condominium properties are gated and have excellent amenities and on-site services.  Because these properties that were built just before the market slowed, good short sale or foreclosure opportunities can be readily found.  With interest rates still very low, now very well be the best time to buy.  A one percent increase in interest rates will counter any additional decline that may be left in the market.  Increased sales activity would seem to indicate that for the well priced properties, the Sarasota maket has bottomed out.

One such condominium property that has much going for it is Las Palmas.  Las Palmas is one of Sarasota’s newest and best values in condominiums. Las Palmas is located near University Parkway, Lakewood Ranch and the new Super Target shopping center. This location will soon become more desirable has the new regional mall is completed on University Parkway.  Las Palmas has a resort like atmosphere and numerous amenities.   Amenities include BBQ picnic, billiards room, club house, fitness center, lake views, multiple pools, private garages, putting green, sauna, spa / hot tub, and tennis.

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For more information about any of these properties or for rental income projections and management information call me at 941-650-4626.

Here are some available properties in Riviera Dunes.

Please give me a call to arrange an appointment to view any of these properties.

Bellow are a list of available homes in Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club.  I will be happy to provide more information or to arrange a personal viewing of any of these fine homes.  You can click on each picture below to view additional details.

If you would like to view any of these homes, give me a call at 941-650-4626.

There is a nice two bedroom two bath golf course view condo in Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club which is priced at only $134,900. This is an excellent value for golfers looking for a winter residence. this second floor condo has excellent views and a one car garage. Heritage Oaks is a gated community with wonderful amenities.

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If you have any interest in this property, give me a call at 941-650-4626.

Here are the properties currenlty available at Royale St. Andrews:

If you would like to see any of these condos, give me a call. I would be happy to show them to you.

The Mooring at Edgewater are very nice condominiums in Lakewood Ranch located on Lake Uhlien and next door to Main Street.  This is a great place to take advantage of all the activities, shopping and restaurants that are located at the heart of Lakewood Ranch.  The hospital is located just across the street.  The Moorings are a gated community with amenities that include boat docks, fishing pier, club house and community pool. 

Maintenance Fees at the Moorings are currently $1,364 per quarter. This fee includes insurance, maintenance of the buildings and common areas and cable television. There is a also a community development (CDD) fee of $516 per year for the bond covering the development and infrastructure of the surrounding community.

Island Reef is located on the southern portion of Siesta Key just north of Turtle Beach.  There are 173 condos at Island Reef which was built in 1975.  Owners are allowed to have 1 medium sized dog.

You can click here to view all available listings at Island Reef.