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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>Four Popular Lido Key Condos</title>
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Popular with buyers wanting to be close to St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, Lido Key condos are available in a variety of price ranges. Known as a European style beach community, Lido Key is home to many international residents. Early morning beach walking is a daily occurrence as well as gatherings of friends and visitors for sensational Lido Key sunsets.


Lido Key residents enjoy the beach, shopping and dining on St. Armands as well as visiting cultural events such as the opera, ballet and symphony in downtown Sarasota.


Four Popular Lido Key Condos


Orchid Beach Club – one of Lido Key’s newest condominiums buildings, Orchid Beach Club is a luxurious beachfront building. The amenities in this building are in line with what buyers currently expect in a luxury condo. Featuring a beachfront pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and an outstanding club house facility, this is a must see for the luxury buyer.


Lido Beach Club – Built in 1978, Lido Key Beach Club’s lobby was renovated recently. This beachfront building is right next door to the popular Tikki Bar at the Ritz Carlton Beach Club. There is a swimming pool and also onsite-management.


St. Armands Towers – Just across the street from Lido Key Beach, you’ll find the two towers of St. Armands. What a great location Just minutes from famous St. Armands Circle, resident enjoy not only the beach but shopping and fine dining too.


The Beach Residences – the personification of luxury is always found at the Ritz Carlton and The Beach Residences are no exception. You’ll find beautiful architectural detailing in this building. The lobby is furnished exquisitely and the amenities are outstanding. Residents enjoy all of the Ritz Carlton services and the Ritz Carlton Beach Club is right on the property.


For more information on any of these properties, browse through our website or contact The John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for help with your search. We show all Lido Key condos including Orchid Beach Club, Lido Beach Club, St. Armands Towers, The Beach Residences.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:56:00 -0500</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 the Water Club 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 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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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Sarasota Real Estate Market Sales Update</title>
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August 2010 Sarasota Real Estate Sales Rebound

Sales data just released from the Sarasota Board of Realtors show more positive signs than last months numbers. After a disappointing July, the Sarasota real estate market rebounded in August 2010. Sales were up nicely – 8 over July 2010 In addition, sales were up 14.3 compared to August 2009. 

Total property sales this August totaled 567. “This compared to 525 sales in July 2010 and 496 sales in August 2009.” In August, 408 single family home sold. The median price reported was $154,500. Last month the median price was $155,000. In August 2009, the price was also $155,000. 

Condos sales totaled 159 in August. The median price rose by 22 percent to $155,000 from July’s figure of $127,000. “For the last 12 months combined, the median sale price for condos was $169,900. Distressed condo sales have dragged the overall median price down substantially, with normal arm's length sales garnering three-times as much as bank-owned properties, and twice as much as short sales on average.”

Pending sales rose in August to too. There were 816 pending sales, a 25 percent increase over July. Fall is looking good for an increase in sales too.

Eric Shumway, pointed out that &quot;it was very encouraging to see that the market recovered nicely after a drop in sales from June to July. After experiencing a five-year high in sales for the second quarter, everyone knew the loss of the homebuyer tax credit would have a negative impact. But we saw a big jump in sales for August, and prices held steady, so this market still has legs and the recovery appears to be a healthy one.&quot;

Contact the John Allen Team if you are interested in exploring current Sarasota real estate listings. Our agents specialize in luxury homes and condos on Sarasota’s barrier islands of Siesta Key, Casey Key, Longboat Key, Bird Key and Lido Key.

Click HERE for the complete PDF version of the press release, along with two pages of statistical charts.
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:18:41 -0500</pubDate>
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