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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>Seaplace Condo on Longboat Key Florida Just Listed - $639,000</title>
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Are you searching for your slice of Paradise? We just listed a gem of a condo at Seaplace on Longboat Key. The owners did a fabulous job on renovations taking the space taking down walls and opening up the living/dining area to beautiful open style living. Sip your morning coffee and enjoy incredible close-up views of the Gulf of Mexico. The view changes every day from crashing waves to a calm still scene where you'll see seagulls and pelicans diving for their catch as sailboats drift in the distance.

New Listing: 2045 Gulf of Mexico Dr #109 Longboat Key, FL 34228

This condominium residence at Seaplace Longboat Key FL&nbsp;features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a screened lanai overlooking the swimming pool, beach and the Gulf. There is a laundry room in the condo and ample store as well. Enjoy the newly designed kitchen which features stainless appliances and granite countertops. The baths are beautifully finished with granite countertops also.

About Seaplace Longboat Key

Seaplace is a one of the most popular and affordable Longboat Key condominiums, located across Gulf of Mexico Drive from the south Bay Isles Gates. Amenities at Seaplace include tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, walking trail, 2 heated swimming pools and 2 spas. If you are a golfer, there are more than 80 golf courses in the Sarasota area where you can practice your putts.

Seaplace Real Estate Activity

There are currently 25 condos for sale at Seaplace.


Lowest Priced Condo: $249,000

Highest Priced Condo: $1,200,000

Condos Under Contract: 4

Condos Sold Last Six Months: 6

Average Selling Price: $340,250

Median Selling Price: $334,500


Seaplace residents enjoy Longboat Key's many restaurants, specialty shops, professional services and general island living. There are walking and biking trails as well as an array of water activities including swimming, diving, boating and fishing.

Located towards the&nbsp;southern end of Longboat Key, it is convenient for Seaplace&nbsp;residents to shop and dine on famous St. Armands Circle or drive to downtown Sarasota to attend the opera, ballet, theatre or a musical performance at the Van Wezel, Sarasota's performing arts hall. Sarasota is known for the beach and its wonderful climate, but the cultural venues of Sarasota complete with those of major cities.

For more information on Seaplace or other Longboat Key Florida real estate, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467. Our team of experienced agents can help you sort through all of the options available to find the perfect property for your budget and lifestyle.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:58:10 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Positano - Longboat Key Luxury Condos on the Gulf</title>
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Situated on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, the luxury condos of Positano on Longboat Key offer residents luxurious amenities as well as an unparalleled level of privacy and security. In addition, thanks to the prime location of the condos in the middle of the island, residents of Positano in Longboat Key are also located only a short drive away from all the restaurants, shopping venues and other attractions found at St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota.

Positano was recently built in 2007 to the most stringent hurricane building codes. With only 29 units ranging in size from 3,156 to 3,319 square feet, residents of Positano enjoy plenty of space and privacy. All residences feature three bedrooms plus a den/office or three bedrooms with a den and family room. In addition, large verandas, enormous windows and high ceilings bring the outdoors inside. The residences perfectly blend indoor and outdoor living.

The private garages, the private elevators and the manned guard gate all add to the level of privacy and security that residents of Positano Longboat Key enjoy. In addition, thanks to the 10 acres of beachfront land on which the development is located, residents of the condos enjoy magnificent views as well as private beach access. At Positano, you're always just a few steps from the white sand and turquoise waters of the Gulf.

As might be expected from a low-density luxury condo development, residents of Positano in Longboat Key also enjoy access to a variety of on-site amenities. Some of these include a resort style swimming pool, cabanas, hot tub, a clubhouse and exercise facilities. Additionally, the first floor residences in each building have their own private pools.

Currently, there is only one listing available at Positano, priced at $3.95M. However, there have been two sales in 2010 for $2.25M and $2.85M. If you are looking for something less expensive, be sure to review all of the information we have available to you on the website. Longboat Key Florida has a wonderful selection listing inventory, prices have been reduced, interest rates are near historic lows&nbsp;and many sellers are motivated.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:30:35 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Water Club - Longboat Key Florida</title>
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Located along prestigious Gulf of Mexico Drive, the two buildings of Water Club Longboat Key sit directly on a gorgeous stretch of the Gulf front beaches. The Water Club provides incredible amenities including a Gulf front resort style swimming pool and spa. In addition, there is&nbsp;a 24 hour guard gated entrance as well as outstanding concierge services to its owners and part-time residents. With one of Longboat Key real estate's most beautiful and efficient Club Houses, residents and guests experience the ultimate in luxury including an elegant entry for entertaining, library, game room, fitness center and ballroom for larger functions. In addition to a resort pool, there are lighted Har-Tru tennis courts on the grounds.

Longboat Key offers residents walking and biking trails, numerous outdoor activities and shopping and dining are a quick drive to St. Armands Circle. Of course, there Longboat Key Beach too!



Currently there are 12 Water Club condos for sale priced from $1,095,000 for a three bedroom, three bath residences with almost 3000 sq.ft. to $2,500,000 for a condominium residence offering full Gulf views. Seven condos have sold at Water Club in 2010 with sale prices ranging from $705,000 to $2,062,500.

Water Club - Current Listings



Active Listings: 12



Highest Priced Listing: $2,500,000



Lowest Priced Listing: $1,095,000



Median Listing Price: $1,942,500



Average Liting Price: $1,921,667



Listing Price PSF Range: $369 to $841



For more information on the water Club or any other Longboat Key real estate for sale, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467. Our agents show Water Club on Longboat Key regularly.
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            <title>Sanctuary Condos on Longboat Key Florida</title>
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Constructed from 1989 to 1991, Sanctuary condos are located&nbsp;behind the gates of the prestigious Longboat Key Club. There are five buildings comprising this complex. Residents love the wraparound terraces providing city, golf course and Gulf of Mexico views from many of these units.

Sanctuary Amenities include:



Olympic Pool and Spa



Hard-Tru Tennis Courts



Private Beach



Fitness Center



Clubhouse/Recreation



24-Hr Security



Longboat Key condos position on the Gulf of Mexico like Sanctuary provide residents the gentle sound of Gulf waters and white sandy beaches. Just a short drive from most condos located from mid island to the southern tip is excellent shopping on St. Armands Circle, dining and professional services. Sanctuary is a short drive from the Circle to downtown Sarasotas cultural venues. Sarasota International Airport is about 20 minutes away.

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 9 condos for sale at Sanctuary. Prices range from $999,000 to $2,650,000.

In the last few years Longboat Key real estate has adjusted, but buyers are busily searching for the best values on the market and jumping back in. High pending sales are a good indication that the Longboat Key market is in recovery. A good selection of condos for sale remains and Sanctuary could be the best value for you. In addition to Sanctuary, you will find similar amenities behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club at Beaches, Longboat Key Towers and LAmbiance.

Sanctuary Condo Update - April 2010:



Least expensive Condo: $999,000



Most expensive Condo: $2,650,000



Average Price: $1,667,888



Median Price: $1,649,000



Pending Sales: 4



Sold Last 6 Months: 5 ($725,000-$1,750,000)



For information on condos available at Sanctuary of Longboat Key, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John is experienced in the luxury buildings of Longboat Key. If you are planning a trip to Longboat Key to view condos, our calendar fills quick, so let us know when your plans are complete. Other condos to consider on Longboat Key are LAmbiance, Islands West and Water Club. 
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            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:55:05 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Longboat Key Homes for Sale</title>
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Are you interested in exploring Longboat Key Homes for sale? Longboat Key homes are found on winding canals or open bayfront as well as the islands interior. Many of the homes&nbsp;boat docks with water depth sufficient for large boats and sailboats. Boaters love the Longboat Key canals and bayfront because there are no bridges to maneuver to the open waters of Sarasota Bay. Its tricky to maneuver some Florida bridges and a home for sale advertising &ldquo;no bridges&rdquo; to the Bay is an excellent selling feature of a Longboat Key home.

Popular neighborhoods on Longboat Key include Bay Isles and Country Club Shores. Both of these neighborhoods have homes advertised with &ldquo;no bridges to the bay. The Sarasota MLS currently reports 166 homes for sale on Longboat Key. Prices range from&nbsp;$299,000 to&nbsp;$13,000,000.

Residents in Country Club Shores enjoyed deeded beach access. Close to St. Armands Circle and the mainland, Country Club Shores is a non-gated boating community. These Longboat Key homes are on the southern end of Longboat Key across from the Longboat Key club and close to downtown and St. Armands Circle.

Behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, on the bayside, youll find the homes of Bay Isles. Pristine landscaping, beautiful lawns and exquisite tropical vegetation enhance this premier community of Longboat Key. Residents shop at the island Publix and frequent the professional buildings and restaurants in the shopping center adjacent to Bay Isles on Gulf of Mexico Drive. For breakfast, lunch or dinner, try any of the numerous Longboat Key restaurants or try one of the Club restaurants.

At Bay Isles, the prestigious&nbsp;Longboat Key Club offers an array of amenities including Club House, golf and tennis. Residents of both Country Club Shores and Bay Isles enjoy walking, biking and beach activities as well as fishing and boating. In addition to single family homes, Bay Isles also offers a selection of maintenance free homes and villas for sale as well as condos.

Also, sprinkled throughout Longboat Key are homes for sale on tropical streets running from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay. Youll see peacocks, raccoons, egrets and heron all over the island. This island is Paradise and some of these Longboat Key homes for sale are quite magnificent and others are quite like the beach cottages of a bygone era.

St. Armands Circle is a short drive from Longboat Key for shopping and additional dining. Downtown Sarasota is perfect for a play, an art gallery or a night of the symphony if you need a break from the sun.

If you are searching for a Longboat Key home for sale, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John specializes in luxury homes on Longboat Key as well as homes for sale on Casey Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Bird Key.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:33:12 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Sarasota Homes for Sale - October 2009 Update</title>
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Sarasota Homes for Sale Update


From Palmer Ranch family neighborhoods, Sarasota golf course communities, and Sarasotas barrier islands, Sarasota homes for sale are on the move. Many signs are pointing to Sarasotas recovery, and Sarasota was recently one of the cities mentioned in an article by US News and World Report as being one of the nations most &ldquo;undervalued cities.&rdquo; With interest rates still very low, and an incredible selection of homes for sale in Sarasota, this could be your time to step into this market where the weather is wonderful year-round, the sky is blue and the sun is shinning.&nbsp;Its Paradise.


Sarasota Real Estate Update - October 2009:


Siesta Key Homes:



    
Single Family Homes for sale: 207&nbsp; 

    
Least Expensive Home: $269,000 

    
Most Expensive Home: $15,000,000 

    
Homes Under Contract: 41 

    
Single Family Homes Sold Last Six Months: 75 




Lido, St. Armands Keys and Lido Shores Homes:



    
Single Family Homes for sale: 51 

    
Least Expensive Home: $475,000 

    
Most Expensive Home: $9,800,000 

    
Homes Under Contract: 2 

    
Single Family Homes Sold Last Six Months: 17 




Longboat Key Homes:



    
Single Family Homes for sale: 151 

    
Least Expensive Home: $145,000 

    
Most Expensive Home: $9,995,000 

    
Homes Under Contract 21 

    
Single Family Homes Sold Last Six Months: 35 




Casey Key Homes:



    
Single Family Homes for sale: 48&nbsp; 

    
Least Expensive Home: $999,000 

    
Most Expensive Home: $14,999,000 

    
Homes Under Contract: 1 

    
Single Family Homes Sold Last Six Months: 5 




Searching for homes for sale near downtown Sarasota? Check out homes for sale on Lido Key. You can search our Sarasota MLS Map Search feature on your own or call us for a quick response to your real estate questions.
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:32:28 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Sarasota MLS Search Tools Available at BuySarasota.com</title>
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Searching the Sarasota MLS for homes and condos? Our sophisticated Sarasota real estate search system provides you the opportunity to search by Sarasota neighborhoods, condominiums or you can search the area with our Map Search or MLS number. 


We try to make searching for the Sarasota MLS easy, and our high powered real estate search engine leads you right to listing details, photos and virtual tour of homes and condos in Sarasota that meet your criteria. We also cover Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Casey Key.


Sarasota Neighborhood Search 


First, if you need neighborhood suggestions, check out our extensive Sarasota neighborhoods section first where you'll find detailed information on many of Sarasota's most popular communities. If you prefer maintenance-free living, head over to our comprehensive Sarasota condominiums section.


Start your MLS listing search by entering your neighborhood/subdivision or condo name into the search box, add a price range, provide us with as much information as you like: number of bedrooms and baths, approximate square footage and a construction date. Save your search in our system by checking the &quot;Save This Search As&quot; box, and well automatically send updates and new Sarasota MLS listings as soon as they hit the market. 


Sarasota MLS Map Search 


Many users enjoy using our powerful Sarasota MLS Map Search tool. Type in an area of the city, add a minimum and maximum price, insert the type of property, and add your bedroom preference. Scroll your cursor over the map until you reach a &ldquo;house&rdquo; icon. Details of the listing and picture the property are present. This Sarasota MLS search is fun, and youll be searching and dreaming for hours. 


Sarasota MLS Number Search 


If youve been watching a particular MLS listing and have the listing number, you can use our MLS number search. Just insert the number and hit the &ldquo;search&rdquo; button for quick access to the listing information. Time short for you? 


Tired of filling in blanks in a Sarasota MLS search forms, send John Allen a personal email or give him a call at 941-544-6467. Were ready to assist you in your search for a Sarasota home, and our team at Allen Real Estate Services, Inc. strives to find you the best property. Our agents cover all Sarasota County real estate including luxury waterfront properties as well as gated golf course communities. 
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:30:20 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Homes for Sale on Longboat Key Florida</title>
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As the Sarasota real estate market continues to show improvement, homes for sale on Longboat Key continue to draw an interest from buyers of luxury real estate. 


Longboat Key, the narrow strip of land between the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, has been a &ldquo;hot&rdquo; destination island in Florida for some time. Since Dr. Beach touted Siesta Key on its Americas Best Beaches 2009 list in May, Sarasota beaches have seen even more interest. Our phones are ringing and email property information requests are strong too. Longboat Key offers its visitors and residents fabulous outdoor activities: beachcombing, golf, fishing, sailing, boating, walking, rollerblading, tennis and golf on this 12 mile island.


Longboat Key visitors and residents, who are usually luxury minded, enjoy South West Floridas fabulous warm climate and its white sandy beaches. Multiple condo buildings rise along a stretch of beach behind the gates of the prestigious Longboat Key Club and continue along Gulf of Mexico Drive. Residents behind the gates experience outstanding vistas of the Gulf, the Longboat Key Club golf course and the city of Sarasota. 


In our January 2009 Longboat Key update, we reported buyers entering the market again. Sales activity since the first of the year continues to climb on Longboat Key. Buyers are surfing Longboat Key homes for sale searching for good value in waterfront real estate. Boating is popular on Longboat Key and many homes are on canals with deep water providing easy access to the open waters of Sarasota Bay and on to the Gulf of Mexico.


The Sarasota MLS currently reports 162 single family homes for sale on Longboat Key with prices starting at $329,900 excluding mobile homes. There are 18 homes sales pending and 37 single family homes have sold on Longboat Key since the beginning of 2009. Listed at over $10 million, the highest sale of a Longboat Key home this year closed at over $7 million.


Properties closest to the beach are generally more expensive. Many buyers give up the Gulf to purchase a property with a boat dock on a canal or on the open Bay. The south end of Longboat Key, closest to St. Armands Circle, is considered by many to be the preferred location on the island.


St. Armands Circle


World-famous St. Armands Circle is a short drive south from Longboat Key and residents enjoy the many concerts, art displays and car shows in the center Circle throughout the year. Shopping and dining are excellent offering residents and visitors and array of shops, restaurants and spas.


For more information on Longboat Key Florida real estate, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467 or for a prompt reply, send John and email. If you prefer maintenance-free living, we can help you explore all of the Longboat Key Florida condos currently available as well.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:34:35 -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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