Have you ever been to Siesta Key? Take a spin with me through the island. You will see some homes, condos, beaches and  the ever popular Siesta Key village. This is an 8 mile long island paradise off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. Vacationers from all over the world visit here because of the sunshine, warm weather, fun and one of the prettiest beaches in the world.

If I can help you buy or sell a home on Siesta Key give me a call at 941-812-6272.

Take a look at the home with the highest sales price in Sarasota in 2008. This is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3 half bathrooms and 9,406 square feet on Siesta Key. It was a spec home that was taken back by a hard money lender. It was listed for $9,950,000 and it closed for $8,000,000. When it was listed you could have found it on my Sarasota foreclosure page. You can also find it using my Sarasota MLS search.

What was the highest sales price in your market? Only single family homes, no businesses or parcels of land.

Yay! My listing in Woodland Park went under contract last week. You can see more pictures and details here. The asking price was $374,900. The home offered 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and almost 3,000 square feet. If you are not familiar with Woodland Park it is centrally located in Sarasota, Florida. From this home you can be swimming in the Gulf of Mexico in about 20 minutes, shopping at one of the many malls within 10 minutes or dining with friends in downtown Sarasota within 10 minutes.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Woodland Park please give me a call at 941-812-6272.

Lido Key is a small, luxurious island paradise off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. It is made up of single family homes, condos and the exciting St. Armands Circle. On "The Circle" you can dine with friends, enjoy a drink, get a massage or facial, devour an ice cream or shop for a new outfit. It is a fun place to be.

Lido Key beach is also very popular. People love to walk to the north end of the island to New Pass to catch a beautiful sunset. It truly is a magical place to enjoy. Take a drive with me through Lido Key and St. Armands Circle in the video below.

Visit my Lido Key Real Estate page to see virtually everything for sale on the island or give me a call if you need help purchasing or selling a home in the Sarasota, Florida area.

Bent Tree Homes For Sale in Sarasota, Florida

Thinking of a home in Sarasota, Florida? Looking for a spectacular gated community with large lots and an abundance of lakes. Put the Bent Tree neighborhood on your list. This is a wonderful golf course community in a fabulous school district. The neighborhood is made up of the orginal Bent Tree and then the Woodlands I and II section. In Bent Tree Woodlands the lot sizes are a big draw. I always make it a point to show this community when I can. People fall in love with the lush, mature vegetation, numerous lakes and spacious lots.

The original section of Bent Tree is one of the more affordable golf course communities in Sarasota, Florida. The community is convenient to I-75, shopping and numerous…

Bird Key, Florida

Take a look at this video if you are unfamiliar with Bird Key. It will drive you through the neighborhood. Bird Key is located just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. Just over 500 homes are located on the key. With deep water and breathtaking water views it is a boaters paradise. Residents can be shopping in downtown Sarasota or on the world famous St. Armands Circle within minutes. Access to the beach is just over the bridge to Lido Key. Give me a call at 941-812-6272 if I can help you buy or sell in Sarasota, Florida.

Bird Key Market Update

Homes for sale - 51

Highest asking price - $11,000,000

Lowest asking price - $449,000

Average asking price - $2,377,856

Median asking price - $1,795,000

2008 Bird Key Sales

Homes…

Below are the 2008 statistics for the Siesta Key real estate market.

Siesta Key Homes

Homes sold - 113

Highest sales price - $8,000,000

Lowest sales price - $215,000

Average sales price - $1,184,673

Median home price - $810,000

Average days on market - 279

Median days on market - 197

Siesta Key Condos

Condos sold - 259

Highest sales price - $2,450,000

Lowest sales price - $104,500

Average sales price - $547,678

Median home price - $473,000

Average days on market - 223

Median days on market - 149

This information was pulled from the Sarasota MLS. The information is deemed to be reliable but there are usually some minor errors.

If I can help you purchase a Siesta Key home or condo…

We just lowered the price of this home in Woodland Park from $449,500 to $424,500. This is one of those unique homes that you won't see anywhere else in Sarasota, Florida. It does not have that cookie cutter feel that you will find in somany neighborhoods. If you want something charming, convenient and unique give me a call to see this home - 941-812-6272.

• 3 bedrooms
• 3.5 bathrooms
• 2,985 square feet
• Built in 1989

Property Description:

This rare, one of a kind Colonial style home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and is nestled among numerous mature trees and gorgeous landscaping. Woodland Park is centrally located providing easy access to downtown, beaches, shopping,…