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My client just lowered the price of their condo for sale in 100 Central. The price was reduced from $439,950 to $399,900. This has 1 bedroom, den, 2 bathrooms and 991 square feet. The den could be used as a 2nd bedroom. This is the perfect winter getaway.

Built in 2005, and in a prime location in the heart of Downtown Sarasota, this attractive, light-filled end unit is short stroll to Whole Foods, The Saturday Farmer’s Market, Starbucks, Bayfront Park, Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Opera House, and an exciting variety of award-winning restaurants. Situated on the South side of the building, the unit has extra windows in the 2nd bedroom and master bath for a bright, open feeling. Featuring a spectacular terrace with unobstructed city views, high ceilings, 2 full baths, granite countertops, maple cabinetry, secured parking, and extra storage, the unit provides a wonderful day-to day living environment. The building offers state-of-the-art amenities, a fabulous entertainment level with a lap pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, clubhouse, fitness center, movie-theater, art studio, and a guest suite. With a 24-hour concierge, pets are welcomed.

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Call Marc at 941.812.6272 to see this property.

Strong property sales in the Sarasota market in October continued to show a market in recovery with sales 36% higher than October 2008. Click HERE to read the full report from the Sarasota Association Of Realtors.

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Now a defining landmark in Sarasota Bay's city line, the Grand Riviera offers everything that the most refined thirteen residents could ever conceptualize. From the views of Sarasota's sapphire blue waters, to Marina Jack and Island Park, and an unrivaled location, Grand Riviera is perhaps Sarasota's most distinctive address.

This 13-unit $30 million Grand Riviera project offers two 2,860 square foot townhouse units, 8 residences with just under 4000 sf and the ultimate 5,213 and 5,582 square foot penthouses. Prices range from $2.5 million to almost $6 million. Perhaps the greatest amenities are the expansive waterfront terraces and balconies and the private boat docks for most residences.

No detail was spared in designing and building each of the residences, reminiscent of the unique style originally conveyed by Sarasota's opulent and cultured John and Mable Ringling. All residences offer exquisitely refined architectural detailing, divine kitchens, luxurious master suites, and almost all include unique rooms not often designed such as grand salons, media rooms and art galleries. In the heart of downtown, yet secluded at the southern most tip of Golden Gate Point, Grand Riviera is nestled in the middle of the Ritz Carlton, St. Armand's Circle offering unbridled shopping and cuisine, downtown's infamous museums and theaters and Lido and Longboat Beach's white sand and crystal azure waters.

Give us a call at 941-544-6467 is you are interested in Grand Riviera or any other downtown Sarasota condo. We'll be happy to chat with you about the many opportunities in the current buyers market.

The Associated Press and the Herald Tribune report this morning that the House of Representatives has followed the lead of the Senate and both extended and expanded the popular Home Buyer tax Credit! This is very good news for Venice Florida, Sarasota County and the entire US of A. I am calling your attention to this as it is a really good effort on the part of our Government to both encourage home buying and to boost the weak economy. President Obama is expected to sign the Home-Buyer Bills TODAY! Here are the highlight details:

FIRST-TIME-BUYER...$8000 Tax Credit, yes, $8000! If you have not had interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to purchase, Uncle Sam will credit you with $8000 at tax time. You will be sent a refund for the difference between what you owe and the $8000. This is Terrific!

CURRENT-HOME-BUYER...$6500! Yes, as long as you have lived in the home being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years, you are eligible for a $6500 Tax Credit. This is a new incentive and a good one!