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Waterfront Property Buying Guide: What to Consider Before Investing
When cool Gulf winds reach Sarasota and snowbirds come back, many people start to imagine owning a waterside home. You might want a beach house on Siesta Key or a quiet canal property in Bradenton. Buying waterfront real estate requires special thought. This guide to buying waterfront property covers what you need to know before you buy. This way, you can purchase with ease and enjoy Southwest Florida's beauty all year.
Know the Different Waterfront Properties in Sarasota
Look at Beaches, Bays, and Canals
Waterfront homes offer different lifestyles and water access.
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Beachfront homes give you direct Gulf access and wide views, b...
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Native Plants for Your Property
Creating a pretty, easy-to-care-for outdoor area is one of the best things about living in Sarasota, where year-round sunshine and warm Gulf winds create the ideal setting for native plants. If you want to spruce up your yard this season, Florida-friendly landscaping offers a green, eye-catching way to boost your home's curb appeal. This guide looks at top native plant choices and how they can help you build a landscape that grows well on its own in our seaside climate.
Made for Local Weather and Soil
Plants native to Florida have adapted to the state's sandy soils, coastal winds, and heavy rain periods over hundreds of ye...
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Holiday Light Displays and Celebrations in Bradenton and Sarasota
The holidays are on their way, and Bradenton and Sarasota's businesses and non-profit organizations are ready to celebrate. They've got a bevy of fun holiday events coming up over the next few weeks that are sure to get you feeling festive. Fill out your December calendar with this list of top local holiday events handpicked by our brokers.Â
5 Festive Events and Light Displays Around Bradenton and SarasotaÂ
Lights in BloomÂ
Address: 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236Â
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The Best Local Gift Shops and Boutiques for Holiday Shopping in Sarasota
Holiday shopping can feel like an impossible task when you're not sure what to get. You want to find meaningful gifts your friends and family will cherish, but all the items you find at major retailers just don't have that special spark you're looking for. Â
According to our real estate agents, the answer to this problem is to shop local. They've found all kinds of unique treats and treasures at markets, small shops, and boutiques around Sarasota. With the holidays coming up, you've got a great opportunity to explore the local small business scene and get some standout gifts at the same time. Get started at these five shops and markets in the Sarasota area.Â...
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The Gift of Home: Creating Special Spaces for Holiday Gatherings
When the holidays arrive around Florida's Gulf Coast, they bring more than just festivities—they offer a chance to turn your home into the center of celebration. Your space can become a cozy and welcoming retreat, whether you plan to host out-of-town family or invite friends over for some coastal holiday cheer. Here's how you can set up special areas for holiday get-togethers that capture the season's happiness and beauty.
Creating an Inviting Entrance
The first thing people see of your home sets the mood for their whole visit. In Sarasota
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