Thursday, August 14, 2008

Sarasota FL Real Estate Video

Discover Sarasota Florida real estate and lifestyles and enjoy our video:




Welcome to Sarasota, Florida…a tropical oasis of natural beauty, offering sunsets, beaches, the Gulf of Mexico and unique island lifestyles. During the next few moments, we invite you to experience the allure of our Sarasota paradise.

Florida's Gulf Coast is a friendly, captivating place to call home, with an array of performing arts, world-class shopping and dining, advanced education, and a prosperous business community.

For permanent and seasonal residents, fishing and boating, year-round championship golf, collecting seashells along the beaches, strolling through galleries and watching sunsets are but some of the choices available among our barrier islands.

The residential choices for permanent and vacation lifestyles are nearly endless. From the casual, Old-Florida neighborhoods of Anna Maria Island and northern Longboat Key…

…southward through the elegant enclaves and waterfront condominiums of southern Longboat, St. Armands, Bird and Lido Keys, to the casual beach homes of Siesta Key…

…and the secluded Gulf-to-bay estates of Casey Key and Boca Grande, your most treasured dreams of sandcastles can come true.

Annette Smith, Realtor in Sarasota, is here to help you realize your real estate dream right here in Sarasota. Sit back…relax. And enjoy our Real Estate CD…Sarasota Style.

Beaches, boating, golf, dining, shopping, theater -- there's always something exciting going on in Sarasota. Sophisticated or casual, upscale or economical, it's all just minutes away.

Each area of Sarasota County has its own personality, and our visitors are delighted to find more vacation variety here than they ever expected. The City of Sarasota, with its active downtown and arts and theater district, still has a friendly, small town feel.

Luxurious Longboat Key's manicured beach resorts and condos also offer world-class tennis, golf and dining. Laid-back Siesta Key has the feel of a tropical island, with sugar white sand officially designated "the whitest, finest beach sand in the world".

St. Armands Circle is home to gourmet restaurants and chic shops featuring the best items from around the world. Once known primarily as a vacation or retirement destination, today's Sarasota is home to diversity.

A great year-round climate, expanding employment opportunities, abundant leisure time activities and excellent schools attract creative entrepreneurs, skilled workers and professionals who want to thrive in a community where life is fun.

Almost half of Sarasota County's population is in the prime working age range of 25 to 64. No matter what you age or stage, there's always something interesting to do in Sarasota.

Sarasota County is located on the West Coast of Florida, about 60 miles south of Tampa. The county's approximate 600 square miles extend west from rustic ranch land to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay.

With more than 35 miles of gulf beaches, residents are within a 15-minute drive of the most spectacular white sand beaches in the world.

Sarasota is a European-style city where you can walk around, take in the water views, visit interesting boutiques and galleries, see a show or play, chat over a cup of Espresso, sail around the bay, or stroll through your favorite park.

There's far more to Sarasota than white sandy beaches. Stroll through an art museum where the architecture is as much an art form as the masterpieces within. Gaze upon rare exotic orchids.

Find the perfect gift in one of the most renowned shopping areas in the world. Paddle through lush tropical forests. Listen to a full orchestra ensemble.

Make a tee time, or if you prefer, make time for tea. No matter what your distraction from the beach, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities.

Sarasota comprises a beautiful and fascinating array of communities of all shapes and sizes. Architectural styles are eclectic, ranging from Old-Florida to Spanish Mediterranean to contemporary.

In many areas, smaller or older homes are currently being renovated or replaced with mini-mansions and elaborate estates. There's an intriguing mix of old and new everywhere you look.

Annette Smith is a full time real estate professional and full time resident of Sarasota, Florida representing both buyers and sellers. As a multi-million dollar producer, she has the experience and knowledge of local real estate market conditions, contracts, negotiations, financing and marketing that you deserve when buying or selling a home. Annette is committed to excellence in her profession.

Contact Annette for information regarding real estate, including luxury homes in Sarasota golf course communities.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Search Sarasota FL Horse Properties

Horse Country in Sarasota FL

Do you raise horses and need info on equestrian real estate? Most of the property zoned for horses in Sarasota is East of Interstate I-75. Towering oak trees, lakes, ponds or lagoons can be found on many of these properties with acreage for your animals to roam. Don't have time to take care of your horse and want a board facility? Check out Spirit Ranch SRQ and read about their facilities.

Searching the Mid-FL Regional MLS, there a several ranches in Myakka to browse. Each home has acreage, some with a barn and other out buildings. Bring your RV, boat and the horse, of course. Saddle Creek is also an area zoned for horses. East of the Interstate, private and peaceful for the true equestrian in your family.

Search for horse property and horse farms in Sarasota on our site, and call Annette Smith if you would like an appointment to view Sarasota horse properties.