“I know you’re not a golfer, Donald,” she says, “but you may want to consider taking up the game. Its summertime in Sarasota, and all the golf course communities are eager for people to come out and play. In fact, some offer golfers the opportunity to walk the greens.” He says, “That doesn’t sound like much fun to me. Thanks, but I think I’ll stick to getting my exercise in an air-conditioned gym. The downtown Y is nearly empty this time of year and the TV is all mine. But [...]

He says, “Dana, I met several participants in the Super Boat Grand Prix last week, and they were asking where to find the best value for direct bayfront condos in Sarasota. I told them that was easy — since they pass by it every time they leave the municipal boat ramp just north of the Van Wezel. It’s Condo on the Bay at the end of Boulevard of the Arts.” She says, “I absolutely agree with that assessment. There is really nothing else out there that comes close to those [...]

He says, “I have an excellent prospect for this week’s Real Estate Deal. What do you say to The Isles on Palmer Ranch, a community of new homes built by DiVosta? The Isles are located just off Honore south of Clark Road. It’s one of the newer developments in Palmer Ranch.” “I know The Isles,” she says. “We have clients who bought there and they love it! It’s a beautiful master-planned community built around lakes and native preserves. The residents enjoy relaxed, easy living with a heated lagoon pool, lighted [...]

He says, “I have an ideal candidate for this week’s Real Estate Deal. Here’s a clue: Where can buyers find condominiums on Longboat Key that include gulf and bay access, great tennis and loads of other amenities that were also designed by an architect from the world-famous Sarasota School of Architecture?” She says, “You’ve made it way too easy for me. It must certainly be Bayport Beach and Tennis Club on Longboat Key, right? It just so happens I read an article about Bayport recently. Did you know that Bayport [...]

He says, “Take a look at this. A maintenance-free villa only 10 minutes from downtown Sarasota! It has two bedrooms, two baths, a two-car garage, an enclosed atrium, a private pool—all for under $185,000. What do you think?” She says, “Sounds like we have our Real Estate Deal of the Week. Where is it?” He says, “Glen Oaks Manor.” She says, “Wonderful, I love Glen Oaks Manor! It was developed in the late ’70s with floor plans that are considered absolutely timeless. I read in one of the community’s original [...]

He says, “Let’s have a look at some downtown condos today. Because if you love the turnkey lifestyle that condominiums offer, you really can’t beat this location.” She says, “Sounds good. But let’s keep our search to the bay front. The new roundabouts on Ringling Boulevard will make getting around downtown much easier once they are finally finished; but until then it takes a little extra navigating to maneuver around the construction zones. Let’s focus on a few of the ‘original’ bay front condominiums along Palm and Gulfstream Avenues. What [...]