Annette Smith Sarasota FL Real Estate

One of Sarasota County's most popular neighborhoods on Longboat Key is Country Club Shores. The community is not gated and has an optional Home Owners Association. There is deeded access to the beautiful beaches of Longboat Key across the street from the homes in Country Club Shores.

Are you searching for a handyman special on a canal? Many of the homes in this Sarasota neighborhood are on canals leading to Sarasota Bay. You possibly can find a house with a water view or even a full Bay view. Prices are down considerably from the past years and now start in the $500,000s. Some properties are now listed as short sales and others are bank owned.

Maybe you just want a lot in Country Club Shores? If so, check out the homes in need of repair and consider tearing one down. Many of the newer homes in this neighborhood replaced an older home in the last few years. Country Club Shores is a changing waterfront community. This neighborhood is one of the closes to famous St. Armands Circle where residents and visitors to Sarasota enjoy the finest restaurants, world-class shopping and some very famous people sightings.

Downtown Sarasota's cultural amenities such as the opera, ballet and theater are minutes away from Country Club Shores.

Contact Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 to help you search for a Country Club Shores home or make an appointment for showings of Longboat Key real estate.

Bargains in Castles, Mini Mansions and Estates in Waterfront Sarasota, FL

It's never been a better time to search for Sarasota FL real estate! Sellers of luxury waterfront properties are becoming much more realistic in the price range between $1 million to $5 million. Recently, buyers have come to town seeking luxury homes and making reasonable offers. Sellers are countering offers and with successful negotiations, a meeting of the minds occurs. Last year, sellers weren't so willing to consider low offer. Prices have come down, offers are up, and sellers are more reasonable -- it's a good time to search!

Sarasota FL offers more than waterfront properties. The cultural venues of the ballet, opera and theater offer our residents the best of the arts. Museums and art galleries are frequented by our residents and visitors as well as our excellent restaurants and high-end specialty shops. St. Armands Circle is a shopping mecca.

If you are a seller of Sarasota FL luxury real estate, consider having a current appraisal of your property before placing it on the market. Contact your real estate agent in Sarasotaand get your property listed correctly. There are buyers of Sarasota properties, but the buyers are very educated. Buyers will not pay too much for a property in today's market. They possess today's Internet tools and the skill to check all resources for purchasing a property, including tax records, school ratings and crime statistics. Informed buyers are purchasing great properties at great prices.

Sarasota neighborhoods to consider for a castle, mini mansion or estate:

Mainland Sarasota:

West of the Trail, Oyster Bay Estates, The Landings, Harbor Acres, Cherokee Park

Siesta Key:

Sanderling Club, Reigel's Landing

Longboat Key:

Bay Isles, Country Club Shores, Longboat Key Club, Positano

Sarasota County Club and Golf Course Communities:

The Founders Club, Concession, Lakewood Ranch Country Club

The Sarasota waterfront communities of Bird Key, Lido Key, St. Armands and Casey Key have a terrific selection of reduced waterfront homes. If you are searching for a Sarasota waterfront home, inventory levels are still in the buyers favor offering a wonderful selection of homes.

If an urban address is your desire, Sarasota's downtown real estate is worth a look. The downtown area is vibrant and there are several condos available with marina and Bay views at fabulous prices. Call us for location and prices. Call Annette Smith at 941-504-3992 tol help you search for the perfect bargain mansion!

If you are looking for "gracious old charm" in your neighborhood, take a look at Cherokee Park in the West of the Trail area of Sarasota, FL. Many of the homes for sale in Cherokee Park have been lovings updated. These homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Some homes have even been raised making way for a "new style" for this well established Sarasota neighborhood.

Residents in Cherokee Park take care of their properties and pride of ownership is displayed in this community. Streets like Cherokee Terrace, Cherokee Drive, South and North Drives are worth a look. At the Western tip of streets like South Drive, homes are on the Sarasota waterfront. Prices in this neighborhood start over $1 million.

Drive from downtown Sarasota on Osprey Avenue and not far from Southside Village, past the Southside Elementary School, gated entrances to Cherokee Park, West of the Trail, Sarasota, FL will be on your right.

Residents are close to downtown Sarasota cultural activities such as the opera, ballet and theater. Restaurants of Southside Village, Morton's Gourmet Market, specialty shops, neighborhood restaurants are all within a two-minute drive.

Call Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 for more information about properties in Cherokee Park or other Sarasota FL real estate.

Sanderling Clubis located at the south end of the beautiful Siesta Key Florida. From the 24 hr guarded gate entrance throughout this Siesta Key neighborhood, nature provides a fantastic backdrop for homes with old Florida charm. Many of Sanderling Club's homes are positioned directly on the beach with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. Some of these homes with spacious lots are on Heron Lagoon and offer boat docks for canoes or kayaks. Sanderling Club is truly a tropical beach paradise.

Put you feet in the sand in your backyard at Sanderling Club as many homes are directly on the Gulf! Enjoy walking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, bird watching, waves splashing and just relaxing on Siesta Key!

Residents here live in luxury homes and take advantage of gulf cabanas and tennis course available with club membership. Contact Annette Smith for information about Sanderling Club and other Siesta Key real estate at 941-504-3922.

Located North of University Parkway off Lockwood Ridge Road, Cascades is close to shopping and restaurants in Sarasota FL.

Cascades could be the home for you if you are looking for a 24 hr gated maintenance free community in Sarasota offering its residents newer construction. This active neighborhood provides its owners a 25,000 sq.ft. community center with an array of amenities:

Three courses of bocce are offered here as well as six lighted Har-Tru tennis courts. In addition residents have use of a spa and exercise facility with saunas and showers as well as a resort-style indoor/outdoor swimming pool.

A variety of styles and floor plans are available at Cascades and many of the homes have swimming pools, some with lagoon views.

The Lazy Lobster, one of Sarasota fun restaurants offering a great selection of seafood is just down the road. Do all your errands within minutes at professional locations within easy driving distance or venture downtown for cultural activities, all easy driving from Cascades.

For more Sarasota Florida real estateinformation, contact Annette Smith 941-504-3922.