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Hello Georgia,
Every Spring, Sarasota's lively cultural arts scene, including the Sarasota Film Festival, comes to life. Spring is also a great time to explore the great outdoors with a walk or ride on the Legacy Trail or wildlife watching at Celery Fields.
This issue features a look at the current real estate market, What you get for $5 Million in Sarasota, The Sarasota Experience—a PBS documentary, a photographic montage of the Sarasota Bayfront, and information updates on the Bobby Jones Golf Course Restoration project.
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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In February, Sarasota County continued the trend of fewer transactions, yet there was an increase in new listings compared to last year. | |
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The median sale price for single-family homes increased by 10 percent to $495,000 and 4.4% to $385,000 for condos.
The median number of days between the listing date and the contract date continues to increase, with February marking the ninth month of year-over-year increases.
The median time to contract for single-family homes increased by 250% to 21 days. Condos increased by 216.7% to 19 days.
Have questions? Feel free to contact me for details or a complimentary home valuation consultation.
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WHAT YOU GET: $5M HOMES IN SARASOTA
Which home would you choose?
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Are you curious about what you get for $5 million? A walled and gated private estate on Siesta Key's Sarasota Bay and Intracoastal Waterway; A brand new custom-built modern home in the highly sought-after Lido Shores neighborhood; A newly constructed home perfectly situated in the heart of mainland Sarasota; Or, a new condo (to be built) in the coveted neighborhood of Golden Gate Point.
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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8415 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD
SIESTA KEY
SARASOTA, FL 34242
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.1
Type: HOUSE
List Price: $5,300,000
MLS Listing: #A4554448
Property Details
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1212 CENTER PLACE
LIDO SHORES
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.1
Type: HOUSE
List Price: $5,699,000
MLS Listing: #A4562936
Property Details
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1630 S ORANGE AVENUE
HARBOR ACRES
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.2
Type: HOUSE
List Price: $4,994,000
MLS Listing: #4564634
Property Details
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223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #8A
GOLDEN GATE POINT
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.1
Type: CONDO
List Price: $5,700,000
MLS Listing: #A455882
Property Details
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Seeing how a photographer documents the landscape through a camera lens is always interesting. My friend Brian Hutson, a professional photographer from Fort Worth, Texas, was recently in town for a visit. He artistically captured the land, water, and architecture of the Sarasota Bayfront. Click on the graphic and enjoy this collection of imagery. Brian Hutson, @elevatedcontentco. | | |
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SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL
Now through APRIL 2
Every Spring, Sarasota's lively cultural arts scene, including the Sarasota Film Festival, comes to life. It's one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world and a special event for locals. It provides wonderful opportunities for film buffs to view short films, documentaries, and kid-friendly picks in beautiful settings. Be sure to check out the full film lineup and locations for the 25th Anniversary of the Sarasota Film Festival. Schedule and Tickets!
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Love Sarasota? Learn more about its rich history in an upcoming original documentary — The Sarasota Experience premiering on WEDU PBS on Thursday, April 20. The film explores Sarasota's diverse and transformative history through the present day. | |
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The documentary is based on Sarasota's history with some lesser-known facts, including the first settlers, the roaring 20s, the hardship of the 30s, the World War II era, the impact of the Civil Rights Movement, preserving and protecting the environment, and beyond.
A Special Film Screening and Panel discussion will be held on April 14 from 7 - 9 pm at the Sarasota Opera House. Admission is Free. To register for the event, click here.
The documentary will be aired on
WEDU PBS, Channel 3
Thursday, April 20, 8:00 pm.
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BOBBY JONES GOLF COURSE PROJECT | Architect Richard Mandell turns his creativity into a links-like par-3 companion to the original Donald Ross design. | |
The sod has been installed around the greens, tee boxes are visible from Fruitville Road, and fine-tuning is underway on the front nine in preparation for sprigging the tees, the rest of the fairways, and all 18 greens. The golf course architect Richard Mandell, a Pinehurst, North Carolina-based architect, is currently focusing on the Gillespie Course nine-hole "adjustable" par-3 course across Circus Boulevard from the golf club's main entrance at Azinger Way.
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