Built in 1970, Crystal Sands Condos on Siesta Key consists of 152 beautiful condominium residences in a spectacular 12 story building. Located along the stunning Midnight Pass road in sunny Sarasota Florida, this elegant property is a conch shell throw away from Siesta Key Beach. Siesta Key Beach was voted the “Best Sand Beach in America” by the Travel Channel and is rated among the top 10 beaches world wide.
Two additional magnificent beaches extremely popular for their exceptional beauty are conveniently close by. Siesta Beach and Turtle Beach, also located in the Siesta Key, are a mere few minutes away. Tourists from all over the United States and the world travel to see the captivating beauty of these glorious beaches. There, you can enjoy the many facilities offering scuba diving, para-sailing, snorkeling, boating, and other water sports.
Crystal Sands features one and two bedroom suites that face the Gulf of Mexico. There are also charming villas with one, two, or three bedrooms. They offer a lovely view of the impressive drive which showcases graceful, majestic palm trees. For your convenience, the cordial, professional staff provides answering service 24 hours a day. Other amenities include:
• Cable TV
• Elevators
• Two heated pools
• Pool chairs
• Gulf-side property
• Night security
• Private beach
• Beach Chairs
• Clubhouse
• Barbecue
Rentals in this premiere facility are available by the season, the month, or for a one week minimum (for summer month rentals of villas.)
Standing on your balcony facing the shimmering blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, you are privy to an uncompromisingly beautiful scenic vista and a refreshing, exhilarating breeze. Day or night, you can sip on a cool beverage while listening to the soothing sounds of the surf. You’ll think you’re in heaven and you won’t be far from correct.
Sarasota is referred to as the “Jewel of the Suncoast.” Lovely Sarasota features live community and professional theaters. It prides itself on its own ballet, opera, and symphony orchestra. Sarasota is also home to the world famous John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The prestigious Ringling Circus Museum also proudly claims residence in Sarasota.
For a day of shopping in quaint villages, exquisite fine dining, or even watching US baseball teams train for the upcoming season, Sarasota is the place to enjoy all that and more. If golf is your game, there are over thirty golf courses in the area. The excitement of greyhound racing is also available. Or, enjoy the day ambling along the shoreline paths of the enchanting Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
For the combination of fun, beauty, culture, and relaxation, Crystal Sands Condos on Siesta Key cannot be beat. For your enjoyment, for your family, for a lifetime, consider the wonder of it all at Crystal Sands Condos on Siesta Key.
If you’ve ever been to Siesta Key, you know exactly how refreshing and relaxing it can be. The beautiful, serene landscape of the island provides amusement for the eyes, while the white sand beaches and gently rolling waves offer a day in the sun and surf any day of the week. Beyond that you are sure to find friendly faces and neighbors, restaurants galore, and a night life anyone can enjoy.
But have you ever considered purchasing a condo on Siesta Key? If so, or even if you’re merely mulling over the idea, be sure to take a look at the beautiful Palm Bay Club condominiums, located on the luxurious Crescent Beach of Siesta Key. There, you can easily enjoy private access to the beach, along with glorious views of the Sarasota Bay and, of course, the Gulf of Mexico.
The private beach, Crescent Beach, offers a much more secluded recreation than the widely popular Siesta public beaches. Whether you want to relax and simply bathe in the sun or grill it up for you and your closest friends in one of the barbeque facilities available for your private use, you’ll find every resource available to have a wonderful time year-round. Additional facilities for your enjoyment include picnic groves, heated swimming pools, boat docks, fishing piers, a large fitness center, game rooms, tennis courts, a private clubhouse…. even a yacht basin if you command the seas on your own vessel!
If you’re a fan of fantastic underwater views, diving and snorkeling possibilities in the Keys are absolutely amazing. The Point of Rocks is just a short distance from Crescent Beach, and offers spectacular marine species and coral formations.
Hosting a variety of shopping and eating possibilities, the Crescent Plaza and the Siesta Village are just a short walk away from the condos. If you feel like trekking just a short bit further, you also have the option of visiting the popular Ocean Boulevard, home to a number of bars and seafood joints.
If you wish to make the most out of your condo, the Palm Bay Club also allows short term rentals, allowing you to bring in even more revenue when you’re not enjoying the condo yourself! There’s even an onsite rental office to help manage the condo for you.
There’s no doubt about it, the Palm Bay Club Condominiums are by far one of the nicest condo complexes in the Keys. If you’re on the market for a condo, be sure to take a look.
ONLY PENTHOUSE AVAILABLE AT BEL MARE! The most beautiful and amazing views from every room. For the early riser there are the most unbelievable sunrises. From the living room and master suite you can enjoy waterfront living with many water activities.This penthouse has gone from a basic shell to a completed beauty, the current owners have completed this penthouse by building out all closets and pantry including shelving, baskets and drawers for all your special needs, electric fireplace in the living room with marble accents and a wall full of custom built bookshelves to display all your favorite trinkets. Solar blinds cover all the windows throughout. This penthouse offers you the best of all worlds - convenience and security of a condominium, but the warm, comfy feel as if you are in a home. Spacious split floor plan allows both you and your guest's privacy, with the living, kitchen and breakfast area in the center for gathering. Enter from your private entrance to so many special features including 10' ceilings, granite counters, spacious laundry room, wood cabinets, stainless appliances, and guest room's ensuite. Gated entrance with guard security and secure entries in to the building. Bel Mare is full of wonderful amenities of fitness center, three pools, outdoor grills, tennis courts, theater room, gathering room and billiards room. Convenient to Sarasota, Tampa and St. Petersburg. From three surrounding balconies you can see the Skyway Bridge, Tampa Skyline and Marina & water views.
View more photos, a virtual tour and property information at 140 Riviera Dunes Way #1401, Palmetto, Florida.
For more information or a private viewing give Karin Swanson a call at 941.321.1111.
Doesn't that water look inviting? I took that photo when I took my family on a helicopter ride in the summer of 2010. This was the perfect day to do that as the water was super clear and the weather was phenomenal. This photo is a shot of south Lido Key and north Siesta Key off in the distance.
Lido Key is a small barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. It sits right next to St. Armands Key where you will find the fun and exciting shopping and dining destination of St. Armands Circle. This is a popular spot to people watch, grab an ice cream, get your shopping on, enjoy a tasty meal with your family or meet your friends for some drinks. Cha Cha Coconuts, Tommy Bahamas, Daquiri Deck, 15 South. The Columbia, Crab and Fin, Cafe L' Europe are just of the great places to enjoy.
Lido Key real estate is great place to catch the latest on what is happening with the market.
Lido Key Homes
Some of the finest homes in Florida are located in Lido Shores. Some of the homes have sold in excess of $13,000,000. In 2010 a newer homes was built in Westway Drive overlooking New Pass and it sold for $8,400,000.
Lido Key is small so you won't have hundreds of homes to choose from. If you decide to buy in Sarasota, Florida and this area fits your budget make sure you put it on your list. Very few areas can offer beach, boating and super easy convenience to shopping, golf, tennis, arts, culture and other entertainmain.
Lido Key Condos
Since Lido Key is much smaller than Siesta Key and Longboat Key your condo options are a bit more limited. Lido Key offers condos off the beach starting around $200,000 all of the way to multimillion dollar newer condos on the beach with mouthwatering views like Orchid Beach Club condos.
Lido Key Real Estate Update
Below are Lido Key, Florida sales in 2011.
| Address | Sales Price | Neighborhood/Condo | Sale Date | ||
| 1418 JOHN RINGLING PKWY | 3,250,000 | LIDO KEY | 6/20/2011 | ||
| 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 902 | 2,875,000 | BEACH RESIDENCES | 5/2/2011 | ||
| 729 TYLER DR | 2,600,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV B | 6/1/2011 | ||
| 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 503 | 2,550,000 | THE BEACH RESIDENCES | 5/31/2011 | ||
| 405 S POLK DR | 2,550,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV B | 5/31/2011 | ||
| 2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # D802 | 2,375,000 | ORCHID BEACH CLUB RESIDENCES | 8/24/2011 | ||
| 1 JOHN RINGLING BLVD | 2,300,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV A REPLAT | 7/15/2011 | ||
| 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 1008 | 1,890,500 | THE BEACH RESIDENCES | 5/27/2011 | ||
| 1300 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 1005 | 1,700,000 | The Beach Residences | 5/2/2011 | ||
| 2050 BEN FRANKLIN DR # B904 | 1,600,000 | ORCHID BEACH CLUB RESIDENCES | 5/6/2011 | ||
| 1800 BEN FRANKLIN # PHA01 | 1,455,000 | LELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH | 2/1/2011 | ||
| 426 CLEVELAND DR | 1,450,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV B 3 | 5/12/2011 | ||
| 340 MORNINGSIDE DR | 1,250,000 | LIDO SHORES | 2/10/2011 | ||
| 1800 BEN FRANKLIN DR # A-804 | 1,235,000 | L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH | 5/2/2011 | ||
| 1800 BEN FRANKLIN DR # A-802 | 1,083,000 | L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH | 6/3/2011 | ||
| 1800 BEN FRANKLIN DR # B-909 | 1,067,500 | L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH | 4/28/2011 | ||
| 1800 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 406 | 1,060,000 | L ELEGANCE | 5/27/2011 | ||
| 184 WHITTIER DR | 1,000,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV A 2 J RINGLING EST INC | 3/11/2011 | ||
| 1224 WESTWAY DR | 735,000 | LIDO SHORES | 4/25/2011 | ||
| 508 S POLK DR | 695,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV B RESUB | 5/9/2011 | ||
| 1212 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 402 | 665,000 | LIDO BEACH CLUB | 3/31/2011 | ||
| 101 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 53 | 635,000 | ST ARMAND TOWERS | 3/16/2011 | ||
| 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 1108 | 621,000 | LIDO BEACH CLUB | 6/10/2011 | ||
| 243 COOLIDGE DRIVE | 595,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV B RESUB | 5/31/2011 | ||
| 1100 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 402 | 565,000 | LIDO SURF & SAND | 2/15/2011 | ||
| 1750 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE # 2D | 530,000 | KEY TOWER SOUTH | 9/22/2011 | ||
| 1100 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 501 | 530,000 | LIDO SURF & SAND | 1/31/2011 | ||
| 1212 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 809 | 500,000 | LIDO BEACH CLUB | 3/31/2011 | ||
| 1750 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE # 6A | 455,000 | KEY TOWER SOUTH | 6/24/2011 | ||
| 165 TYLER DR | 440,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV B RESUB | 9/9/2011 | ||
| 1700 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 11-A | 440,000 | LIDO REGENCY | 4/29/2011 | ||
| 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 307 | 430,000 | LIDO AMBASSADOR | 6/23/2011 | ||
| 1102 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 706 | 417,500 | LIDO SURF & SAND | 3/25/2011 | ||
| 1770 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 307 | 410,000 | LIDO HARBOUR TOWERS | 4/28/2011 | ||
| 1900 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 404A | 399,000 | FIRST LIDO | 3/31/2011 | ||
| 1750 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 9C | 395,000 | KEY TOWER SOUTH | 4/15/2011 | ||
| 101 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 31 | 385,000 | ST ARMAND TOWERS | 4/12/2011 | ||
| 1 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 26 | 380,000 | ST ARMAND TOWERS NORTH | 8/11/2011 | ||
| 520 S POLK DR | 375,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV B RESUB | 6/10/2011 | ||
| 241 GARFIELD DR | 372,000 | LIDO BEACH DIV B | 7/14/2011 | ||
| 2110 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 507 | 368,000 | LIDO HARBOUR SOUTH | 4/1/2011 | ||
| 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 202B | 355,000 | FIRST LIDO | 5/2/2011 | ||
| 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 402 | 353,000 | LIDO AMBASSADOR | 7/14/2011 | ||
| 1750 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE # 2A | 350,000 | KEY TOWER SOUTH | 3/25/2011 | ||
| 1 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 35 | 345,000 | ST ARMAND TOWERS NORTH | 6/28/2011 | ||
| 350 S POLK DR # 501 | 342,500 | LIDO SHORES | 1/26/2011 | ||
| 101 BEN FRANKLIN DR # 54 | 320,000 | ST ARMAND TOWERS | 5/19/2011 | ||
| 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 307 | 315,000 | LIDO TOWERS | 5/12/2011 | ||
| 800 S BLVD OF PRESIDENTS # 16 | 245,000 | EMBASSY VILLAS | 3/14/2011 | ||
| 1336 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 21-C | 220,000 | MARK TWAIN | 5/26/2011 | ||
| 350 S POLK DR # 305 | 210,000 | LIDO SHORES | 6/6/2011 | ||
| 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 103 | 185,500 | LIDO AMBASSADOR | 4/22/2011 | ||
| 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR # 104 | 185,000 | LIDO AMBASSADOR | 5/27/2011 | ||
| 129 TYLER Dr # 201 | 176,500 | Lido Royale | 5/6/2011 |
The charts below are for the Lakewood Ranch real estate market. Do you think this market has bottom?
Here is the chart of homes for sale, pending and sold for the the last 5 years.
In October of 2006 there were 1,773 homes for sale in the Lakewood Ranch area. In April of 2011 there are 270 homes for sale. Quite a difference eh?
Absorption Rates
Here are the absorption rates % for the 5 years of Lakewood Ranch homes. In April of 2006 the absorption rate was 2.6%. In April of 2011 the absorption rate is 18.5%.
Months of Inventory
The above chart are months of inventory based on closed sales. In April of 2006 Lakewood Ranch had 39 months of inventory. In April of 2011 there is a 5.4 month supply of homes for sale.
Has this market bottomed?
Marc Rasmussen with Michael Saunders and Company servicing the luxury home market in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key Lido Key, Bird Key, Casey Key and Lakewood Ranch.
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