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        <description>Read the Sarasota real estate blog and news presented by John Allen. View the latest information at our real estate blog for Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Casey Key Florida.</description>
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            <title>History of Casey Key Florida</title>
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You would never guess that the beautiful island of Casey Key, with its beautiful and elegant homes, famous lifestyle, wonderful beaches, and natural landscaping was once part of a wild region in the late 1840's.&nbsp;U.S. Army Captain John Charles Casey, a graduate of West Point,&nbsp;was sent by the U.S. Government in the mid-1800s to survey the area. Casey was also assigned the task of assisting in the removal of the Seminole Indians from the region during his survey. 

The Key was called Chaises Key on the 1849 map, and John Caseys name was on the map marking the area where he was surveying. When&nbsp;Caseys map was published later in 1856, the name was changed to Casey Key. Since that mistake,&nbsp;several attempts have been made to change the name back to Chaises Key. During the real estate boom of the 1920s the name was changed to&nbsp;Treasure Island in order to spur land sales. Residents changed the name back to Casey Key each time there was an attempt to change the islands name. Today the name Casey Key remains.

During John Casey efforts to aide in removing the Seminole Indians, he built a spirit of trust with the Indians and with&nbsp;the influential chief of the Florida Seminoles, Billy Bowlegs. This &ldquo;spirit of trust&rdquo; held a fragile peace between the chiefs and the settlers until Caseys health began to fail. A third Seminole War erupted in 1855, and just a few years later in 1858, Bowlegs was deported to the Western part of the United States. 

After the Civil War, the land around Casey Key began to be settled and it was common to see homesteaders sailing the bays in shallow boats. During the real estate boom of the 1920s, the channels were altered and dredged, and parts of the shores filled. In 1923, the Treasure Island Bridge was built at the north end of the island. It is one of the few, one lane rotating swing bridges that remains in use today, although it is considered functionally obsolete.

Casey Keys history is intriguing and looking at the islands luxurious lifestyle today, its hard to think of this incredible paradise as being anything other than what it is today. Casey Key today is home to magnificent waterfront estates as well as some older beach cottages. Many of the beach cottages have been razed to make way for new single family homes, many found behind enormous walled enclosures with beautifully designed wrought iron gates. 

Private Casey Key beach is a great place to collect seashells, seaglass and sharks teeth. The North Jetty Park is a popular spot for Casey Key visitors too. There are no traffic lights on Casey Key and no high-rise condominiums. Youll find a few &ldquo;mom and pop&rdquo; motels remain, but basically Casey Key has remained just a small beachfront community with captivating native wildlife and extraordinary scenic views. Stop at the Casey Key Fish House before you leave the island for the freshest catch of the day. Youll also find a few famous residents on Casey Key!

Casey Key is loaded with &lsquo;old Florida charm, and rich in history, two of the things that cause people to want to come here, and, of course, decide to stay. John Charles Casey would be amazed today to see the elegant beachfront estates, magnificent bayfront homes and the great recreational activities available on Casey Key. Captain Casey would be probably be amazed that Casey Key has turned out to be one of the most popular barrier islands and certainly one of the most sought after pieces of Florida real estate. 
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:12:59 -0400</pubDate>
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            <author>john@buysarasota.com (John Allen)</author>
            <title>Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota Florida</title>
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If youre looking for a downtown Sarasota Florida condo with waterfront view, sweeping Gulf and Bay views are common at Golden Gate Point. Golden Gate Points condominiums offer buyers affordable condos as well as multi-million dollar properties for the most discriminating buyers. 


Residents on Golden Gate Point can walk to downtown, the Ritz Carlton and Marina Jacks. Shopping, restaurants, cultural venues, such as the opera, ballet and theater, are a short drive. St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach are approximately two miles from this central location.


Golden Gate Point is undergoing a major street restoration which will only enhance this already charming waterfront enclave of condominiums. The project was started in 2007 and is expected to be complete shortly.


Condos Available for Sale 



    
Pier 550 $259,900-$525,000 

    
Harbor House South $420,000-$899,000 

    
Harbor House West $479,990-$979,900 

    
Marina View $474,000-$659,000 

    
Harbor View $649,000-$1,085,000 

    
Phoenix $1,929,000 

    
Majestic Bay $1,199,000-$2,250,000 

    
Alta Mer $2,200,000-$2,900,000 

    
La Bellasara $2.200,000-$2,900,000 

    
Vista Bay Pointe $2,200,000-$3,950,000 

    
Grande Riviera $3,750,000-$5,950,000 

    
Alta Mer II $2,800,000-2,900,000 




According to the Sarasota MLS, the condos listed above have units available for sale price from $399,900 to $5,950,000 for a minimum of two bedrooms and two baths. There are a few one bedroom units offered that are less expensive and one two bedroom unit with only one bath.


If you are searching for condos in downtown Sarasota, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John will direct you through a smooth closing and you can begin a new lifestyle in South West Florida.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:51:45 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Warren Buffet is Buying</title>
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Warren Buffet is buying. Of course we are referring to stocks, not real estate. However, I could not help but think of the Sarasota real estate market&nbsp;when I read his&nbsp;recent quote about his investment strategy.


&quot;A simple rule dictates my buying: Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.&nbsp; And most certainly, fear is now widespread, gripping even seasoned investors.&quot; - Warren Buffet


It reminds me of the old saying - &quot;The rich sell when everyone else is buying and buy when everyone is selling.&quot;


The real estate market will rebound eventually. Right now there are tremendous values out there. Financially strong buyers can take advantage of the housing turmoil. The keys to finding the best deal are patience and flexibility. In many cases locally, cash buyers&nbsp;can acquire properties for .50 to .60 on the dollar.
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