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Hello Georgia,
Every time I drive over the Ringling Bridge and gaze at the sparkling waters and the amazing skyline, I smile, thinking how fortunate I am to live in such a beautiful place.
In this issue, we feature What You Get for $1.9 million in Sarasota, recent sales, trends in kitchen design, my favorite Tex-Mex & Mexican restaurants, and a fun Voyage Under the Sea at the MOTE Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
See something that piques your interest? I'm always here to answer any questions. Please feel free to call, email, or text me with inquiries or concerns and to say hello.
With your expectations in mind,
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WHAT YOU GET: $1.9M HOMES IN SARASOTA
Which home would you choose?
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A) A spacious home with a great room floor plan, an elevator, and an "art room" with a separate entrance that could easily convert to a mother-in-law or guest suite—Granada Park
B) A condo in the SOTA Hotel & Residences, a pre-construction building with only 35 private residences and boutique amenities & services—In the Heart of Downtown
C) A renovated contemporary garden home with an open-concept layout, sleek modern finishes, and a gourmet kitchen—Bird Key
D) A two-story house on an oversized, lushly landscaped lot with two majestic live oaks that greet you as you enter the gated property. The home features a Primary "sanctuary" Suite on the main level—East of Trail
If you are interested in any of these properties, please feel free to get in touch with me for more information and schedule a showing appointment.
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1716 STAPLETON STREET
WEST OF TRAIL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.2
Type: HOUSE
List Price: 1,825,000
MLS Listing: #A4558492
Property Details
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1703 MAIN STREET #1305
DOWNTOWN
SARASOTA, FL 34236
(pre-construction)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.1
Type: CONDO
List Price: $1,925,000
MLS Listing: #A4563580
Property Details
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217 BIRD KEY DRIVE
BIRD KEY
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.2
Type: HOUSE
List Price: $1,999,000
MLS Listing: #A4561626
Property Details
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2207 WISTERIA STREET
EAST OF TRAIL
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.1
Type: HOUSE
List Price: $1,995,000
MLS Listing: #A4565295
Property Details
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1938 HIBISCUS STREET
WEST OF TRAIL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.2
Type: HOUSE
List Price: $3,200,000
Sold Price: $2,950,000
MLS Listing: #A4556505
Property Details
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8326 KARPEAL DRIVE
PALMER OAKS
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Type: HOUSE
List Price: $510,000
Sold Price: $480,000
MLS Listing: #A4557780
Property Details
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8776 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD #204C
SIESTA KEY
SARASOTA, FL 34242
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Type: CONDO
List Price: $750,000
Sold Price: $735,000
MLS Listing: #A4550802
Property Details
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430 KUMQUAT COURT #404
VILLA BALLADA
ROSEMARY DISTRICT
SARASOTA, FL 34246
—PENDING—
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Type: CONDO
List Price: $1,010,000
MLS Listing: #A4542246
Property Details
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7 Kitchen Trends Gaining Popularity in 2023 | |
For many of us, kitchens are the heart of the home—and they're often the first room that homeowners look to renovate. Kitchen trends change fast, so whatever was popular last year can quickly make a kitchen look dated today. And according to a recent Houzz study, which surveyed 2,380 homeowners on 2023 kitchen trends, 42 percent of those renovating their home say they are upgrading their kitchen because they can no longer stand the old one.
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Another extraordinary collection of images of Sarasota by my friend Brian Hutson, a professional photographer. Brian's series captures our downtown in a most artistic way. Enjoy! brian@elevatedcontent.co,
Website: @elevatedcontent.co
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My Favorite Tex-Mex & Mexican Restaurants | |
In Sarasota, we are fortunate to have a culinary scene with many outstanding restaurants and talented chefs that enrich our community and satisfy our taste buds with great food. Here are two of my favorite authentic Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants:
Wicked Cantina
Whenever I yearn to taste food to remind me of my home state of Texas, I go to Wicked Cantina.The cantina makes authentic Austin-style Tex-Mex food using fresh, local ingredients to prepare delicious ceviche, tacos, tostadas, Angus beef burgers, and seafood enchiladas—stuffed with mahi, grouper, and shrimp and topped with a creamy sauce. To complete the meal, try a freshly made margarita with lots of salt around the rim! They offer over 10 types of Margaritas, plus beer, and other fine beverages.
1603 N Tamiami Trail
wickedcantina.com
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Reyna's Taqueria
If you're looking for ethnic Mexican Food, Reyna's Taqueria is hands down the best in the area. Using fresh, local ingredients in traditional family recipes handed down through three generations for us to enjoy in Sarasota. Chef Gino Calleja, Executive Chef & Owner, creates a fantastic menu featuring tacos, street corn, tamales, and delicious Sangrias. And nothing beats a side of tortilla chips with Chef Gino's Salsa Asada.
Gino’s Salsa Asada Recipe for a crowd
Ingredients:
- 80 Roma tomatoes
- 2 Spanish onions
- ½ cup garlic
- 15 jalapeños
- 5 cups chopped cilantro
- 2 fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
Directions:
Place tomatoes in a cast-iron skillet and roast until dark and charred. Remove from the fire and set aside.
Roast jalapeños, onions, and garlic then combine with the tomatoes, let cool slightly. Add the cilantro and purée with an immersion blender leaving it chunky. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Completely cool down and store in refrigerator.
Serve with tacos or tortilla chips.
935 N Beneva Road
reynastaqueria.com
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Voyage to the Deep Sea
An underwater adventure at Mote
| The Mote Aquarium has an incredible exhibition not to be missed—Voyage to the Deep, where guests can climb aboard a giant Nautilus and discover the inner workings of a deep-sea submersible. | |
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At the exhibit, kids take the helm, peer through periscopes, crank the propeller, test out the bunks and explore Captain Nemo's Cabinet of Curiosities full of wonderful marine specimens.
Based on French author Jules Verne's 1870 classic "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the exhibition brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine, and the mythical world he inhabited.
Now through May 21
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM
600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Website
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