Sarasota florida tour february 2015

Randy Schweitzer- 941.928.7292 – www.BestHomesInSarasota.com

- 212 miles northwest of Miami

- 132 miles southwest of Orlando

Sarasota is located on theWest Coast of Florida, about60 miles south of Tampa.

Residents enjoy more than35 miles of the most spectacularwhite sand beaches in the world.

Eight beautiful barrier islands areconnected to the Sarasota mainland.

St. Armands Key

Anna Maria IslandManasota Key

Lido Key

Siesta KeyBradenton Beach

Casey KeyLongboat Key

Miles of gorgeous beaches and numerous islands

The subtropical weather and coveted lifestylemake living and working here a pleasure.

Sarasota is a thriving, exciting community attractive to young professionals,

families and retirees. Residents enjoy all the hospitality of a small town

combined with the amenities and modern infrastructure of a large city.

According to the 2000 census, the population was 325,957,

and is expected to exceed 378,000 by the year 201

Sarasota is the state’s “cultural capital,” with its own ballet, symphonies, opera,

state museum, chamber chorus and world–class performing arts hall.

The community offers something for everyone, playing host to a wide variety

of music and movie festivals, theater, art, dance, and galleries.

Voted 1 of Top 5

Art Cities in US

- The Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts

- John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art

- Museum of the Circus

- Ca’ d ’Zan

Gulfcoast Wonder

and

Imagination Zone

Museum of Asian Art

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Mote Marine Aquarium

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Opera

Sarasota Ballet of Florida

Florida Studio Theatre

Florida West Coast Symphony

FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts

From 60 golf courses to an abundance of water sports,

the area offers every recreational opportunity under the sun.

The average year-round temperature of 72 degrees provides plenty of

opportunity for biking, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Myakka River State Park

Historic Spanish Point

Sarasota has an abundance of retail and dining opportunities that

take advantage of Florida’s natural beauty and excellent weather.

Sarasota boasts an extensive network of

health maintenance organizations that

provide quality healthcare at costs below

the national average.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is 1 of Top Rated Hospitals in US

3 other hospitals within 5-10 miles

Ringling School of Art & Design

Argosy University

International College

Keiser College

Eckerd College

Voted #10 College City

Forbes Magazine

VOTED

- Best Place to Live & Work

- Best Small City in the United States

- 3rd Best City to Retire

- 3rd Best Metropolitan City for Business Relocations

Sarasota is a smart business choice. No longer simply a resort destination,

Sarasota hosts a friendly business environment that helps companies flourish.

Sarasota (SRQ) Large Regional Airport with frequent flights

Tampa (TPA) International Airport 45 minute drive

Sarasota is easily accessible by air,

sea & highway.

Sarasota Style ... from family-affordable to waterfront mansions.

Whatever your taste and wallet dictate,

you’ll probably find it here.

Looking for a waterfront getaway?

Waterfront Properties are my Specialty

A home on the golf course?

A care-free condo?

Sarasota has it all!

Many British and German citizens are our neighbors,

as Europeans have come to call Sarasota home.

And Canadians are buying with currencies on par and

recognizing our prices have started to increase again.

Selected #1 Undervalued City in the US on the Today Show

Selected #5 Undervalued City in the US by US News & World Magazine

Selected #10 by Forbes Magazine for Colleges (5 in our

area)

Housing costs compare favorably to those of many

other desirable metropolitan areas.

Sarasota is on Sale! Prices not seen since 2000 or earlier

Average Mean Price of +/_ $200,000 vs over $350,000 in 2006

Wow! 2014 sales just surpassed the peak of 2005

Many neighborhoods have increased 15+% in value!

Now is the Time to Buy in Sarasota!

Today, with a reduced inventory of available homes, the buyer still has many

options to find the home they really want. But, the inventory is the LOWEST

in over a decade.

HOMES still priced @ 2003 prices & CONDOS @ 2000 pricesInterest Rates are going up & so are prices

The “wait and see” attitude will leave many buyers with regrets.

Prices have moderated!Today, Sarasota is beginning to experience a seller’s market, as sellers have

adjusted prices to reflect today’s economic realities & low inventory. There are

many incredible values currently on the market – many featuring the waterfront

and green space attributes so popular in our area.

Buyers are bridging the gap!With the declining value of the dollar to other world currencies, European buyers

especially enjoy an opportunity to find an outstanding bargain.

2014---The US is perceived as strongest economy

It is the right place, right time, and right price.

Opportunity Abounds

With 75 million baby boomers set to retire in the next 10

years, many will certainly want to make Sarasota their

new home. This creates an enormous opportunity for

property values in the area. It is always a good time to buy

in a community that never loses its appeal.

Sarasota ... a great place to live, work, and play

Photography by Detlev Von Kessel of DK Consulting, Sarasota

Randy Schweitzer- 941.928.7292 – www.BestHomesInSarasota.comRE/MAX Alliance Group, Sarasota, Florida

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