Hello Georgia

The City of Sarasota once again escaped the direct impact of a hurricane. I think Native American folklore is true — that our lands are blessed to stay eternally safe from destructive storms and hurricanes. We are truly fortunate Ian caused only minimal damage in Sarasota. As we see in the images of the storm's aftermath, it devastated many communities to our south. Our hearts go out to our Florida neighbors as they rebuild their lives. Let's pitch in and help! Here is a list of local and national organizations mobilizing to help those who suffered the most.

My sincere hope is that this newsletter finds you and your families safe and well after the storm. Should you need assistance with anything, please reach out to me at 941-260-6429 or visit my website.

With your expectations in mind,

Georgia

The Market

Recent Listings & Sales

CONGRATULATIONS to the buyers and sellers who recently closed on these fabulous Sarasota properties: An empty lot West of Trail close to downtown and a mid-century modern home in Whitfield Country Club Estates.

1717 ALTA VISTA STREET

Sarasota, FL 34236

SOLD IN SEPTEMBER

List/Sold Price: 935,000

Land: Lot size 75 X 110

Represented the Seller

Want to build a new home in an established neighborhood? Contact me for more information.

553 MAGELLAN DRIVE

Sarasota, FL 34243

SOLD IN SEPTEMBER

List Price: 779,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Type: House

Represented the Seller

Property Details

What You Get for $2M in Sarasota

Which home would you choose? A loft in a new construction six-unit condo in the historic Rosemary District; a bright and airy home on Bird Key — one of the most beautiful Keys in Southwest Florida; or a quintessential comfort and style home in Cherokee Park — one of Sarasota’s most ought-after neighborhoods.

If you want to learn more about these homes, contact me.

1343 4th By The Bay

Unit #201

Rosemary District

List Price: 1,850,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom: 3 Full

Type: Condo

Property Details

519 Blue Jay Place

Bird Key

List Price: 2,000,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom: 2 Full

Type: Single-family

Property Details

1585 South Drive

Cherokee Park

List Price: 2,195,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom: 2 Full. 1 Half

Type: Single-family

Property Details

Around Sarasota

The Bay's Grand Opening Celebration — October 14 - 23

A ten-day celebration is planned for the next month's grand opening of The Bay. With more than 90 FREE events, you can explore the new public park through programming showcasing all the ways you can enjoy the park.

The park has been in construction since 2019. It includes more than 15 acres of revitalized green space, a larger-than-life Ibis playground, Common Ground lawns, Mangrove Bayou Walkway, an outdoor Reading Room, an ADA-accessible paddle launch, restored and preserved mangroves, shorelines, and spectacular sunset views.

You're not going to want to miss this!

Schedule of Events

In the News: North Port Connector

On September 9, the Legacy Trail's North Port Connector officially opened to the public – 851 days ahead of schedule! The North Port Connector — about 3½ miles of paved trail — gives Sarasota County a 30-mile connection between its two largest municipalities. Now cyclists can enjoy a lengthier ride from North Port to Sarasota. READ MORE

Local Spotlight: The Artful Giraffe

One of my favorite local shops downtown is The Artful Giraffe Art & Gift Gallery, owned by artists Timothy and Tess Craig on Fruitville Road. It's a great place to buy local art, handmade gifts, or create art.

The gallery showcases whimsical jewelry, art, and handmade gifts by more than 300 local artists. Adjacent to the gallery is an art studio where you can unleash your inner artist with ceramic painting, pottery on the wheel, or a fun art class. It's also a great space to host a birthday, get-together, or special event!

FUN FACT!

The Artful Giraffe in Historic Downtown Village is a cluster of bungalows built in the 1920s by John Ringling to house circus workers.

1861 Fruitville Road

(941) 388-3700

theartfulgiraffe.com

Original Plum Torte

Autumn is a wonderful time of year. The season's transition brings cooler temps, falling leaves, and bountiful fruits — stealing the show in many fall and winter baked goods.

A favorite recipe is New York Times cookbook author and food columnist Marian Burros's iconic Original Plum Torte. It's a gracious dessert, easy to assemble, endlessly adaptable, and practically no-fail.

The recipe calls for Italian purple plums, a handful of ingredients, a bowl, and a spoon. Since the Italian plum is a rare find in supermarkets, you can adapt the recipe by substituting the purple plums with other varieties of plums, berries, peaches, apples, or figs.

The torte is delicious, served on its own, with ice cream or creme fraiche. It's an all-around winner any time of year!

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Recipe