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  <title>Sarasota Real Estate News - Sarasota Real Estate Blog</title>
  <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/</link>
  <description>Keep up to date on Sarasota real estate news. Frequently updated with properties that have sold, new developments, market stats and new listings.</description>
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    <title>2 agencies near deal over Realtors' exodus</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Here is another article in the Sarasota Herald Tribune about SKY Sotheby's International Realty and Michael Saunders and Company working out a deal so that the exiting Realtors can take their listings with them.
&quot;Details of the arrangement were... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-09-04 08:25:37</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Longboat Key property is sold for $2.85 million</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/property-on-longboat-key-is-sold-for-285-million/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
This beach front property at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key recently sold for $2.85 million. The property has 1.42-acres, 425 feet on the beach and has room for up to an 11,200-square-foot house with a pool.
Both the listing agents and ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-28 06:34:17</pubDate>
    <category>Longboat Key, Florida News</category>
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    <title>SKY Sotheby's International Realty</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/is-the-sky-falling/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ SKY Sotheby's will survive as it&nbsp;is a good company with many great agents. I wish the company and agents well. I am not one of the disgruntled ex-agents and am only posting about this because I have had a number of people call and email me.
You... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-23 06:17:29</pubDate>
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    <title>Michael Saunders and Company here we come</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/michael-saunders-and-company-here-we-come/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
You may have seen in the Sarasota Herald Tribune that Stacy, Shayla and I joined Michael Saunders and Company yesterday. There were several of us that moved from SKY Sotheby's. There were several reasons for the departure but the most important one... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-07 21:08:09</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Longboat Key Condo Sold</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/longboat-key-condo-sold/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/longboat-key-condo-sold/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 



Last week my client closed on this Longboat Key condo located in The Shore. Ths Shore is located at 5757 Gulf of Mexico Drive which is near the north end of the island. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condominium has 1,711 square feet, sits on the ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-08-05 06:42:51</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>Sarasota Real Estate Statistics</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-real-estate-statistics/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-real-estate-statistics/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I just updated the statistics on my Sarasota real estate market statistics page. Here you can find inventory levels, solds and pending statistics for homes and condos in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Casey Key, Lido Key and Lakewood R... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-16 13:32:48</pubDate>
    <category>Sarasota Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Casey Key Homes</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/casey-key-homes/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Want to see this sunset from your back patio? Consider the island of Casey Key if you are searching for a gulf front home. 
Located a few minutes south of Sarasota sits the gorgeous 8 mile long barrier island of Casey Key.&nbsp;Known around Saraso... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-13 19:39:55</pubDate>
    <category>Casey Key News</category>
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    <title>Just Sold in The Oaks</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-in-the-oaks/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Our clients recently purchased this home in The Oaks located on 653 Eagle Watch Lane. This lovely lakefront home was built in 1992 and boasts 3,795 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. The lot size was 25,800 square feet.
It s... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-01 06:10:05</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>Sarasota real estate market stabilizing</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-real-estate-market-stabilizing/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ There was an interesting article in the Sarasota Herald Tribune today about whether the Sarasota real estate market has hit bottom or not. Take a look a the chart below. This was in the newspaper recently. It shows the fluctuation in the median home ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-29 09:22:09</pubDate>
    <category>Sarasota Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Existing home sales rise on price drop</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/existing-home-sales-rise-on-price-drop/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Realtors' group says the number of existing homes sold in May gained 2% to an annual rate of nearly 5 million. 
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Sales of existing homes rose slightly more than expected in May as home buyers responded to plummeting home pr... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-26 14:13:22</pubDate>
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    <title>Bird Key Home Under Contract</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/bird-key-home-under-contract/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Clients of mine entered into a contract to purchase this lovely&nbsp;Bird Key home. I asked their permission to write about it here. 
The home is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom on Pheasant Way. The home is renovated and sits on a&nbsp;large, private lot ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-23 20:24:49</pubDate>
    <category>Bird Key News</category>
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    <title>Shayla made the newspaper</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/shayla-made-the-newspaper/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Here is an article in the Sarasota Herald Tribune about Shayla Twit joining SKY Sotheby's International Realty.

Click on Shayla Twit if you want to know more about her. ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-18 19:28:34</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Sarasota Real Estate Market Stats</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-real-estate-market-stats/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I just updated my Sarasota real estate market stats page for the month of May. There are some interesting observations from May 1st to today, June 12th. Total inventory levels for both homes and&nbsp;condos have declined. The number of homes under co... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-12 06:21:06</pubDate>
    <category>Bird Key News</category>
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    <title>Dr. Beach votes Siesta Key beach as #3 in America</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/dr-beach-votes-siesta-key-beach-as-3-in-america/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/dr-beach-votes-siesta-key-beach-as-3-in-america/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Dr. Beach came out with his 2008 list for America's best beaches. You can see the list here. Siesta Key beach in Sarasota, Florida&nbsp;ranked #3 on the list. 
Siesta Key&nbsp;is a&nbsp;captivating&nbsp;8 mile long barrier island known off the coa... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-11 09:56:40</pubDate>
    <category>Sarasota News</category>
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    <title>The Terrace East</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/the-terrace-east/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/the-terrace-east/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 


My listing&nbsp;in the Terrace East&nbsp;closed last week for $860,000. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom&nbsp;unit had gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico and Siesta Key beach. The unit was updated very nicely with new kitchen, bathrooms and flooring... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-02 18:38:14</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>6 Tips to Pricing Your Home</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/tips-to-pricing-your-home/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/tips-to-pricing-your-home/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
The single most important factor in selling a home is your asking price. In a declining market the asking price becomes even more crucial. Buyers are very apprehensive right now and generally won't overpay for a property (although I have seen some ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-31 06:46:50</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Just Sold in Laurel Park</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-in-laurel-park/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-in-laurel-park/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
This fantastic home in downtown Sarasota&nbsp;closed recently. It was located in historic Laurel Park which provides convenient access to everything downtown has to offer as well as a quick drive to the area beaches. From this location you could ea... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-26 06:01:17</pubDate>
    <category>Downtown Sarasota, Florida</category>
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    <title>Sarasota Home Sales Up</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-home-sales-up/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-home-sales-up/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Here is an interesting article about home sales in Sarasota, Florida. Below are a few of the highlights:
Bargain hunters moved into Southwest Florida during April, pushing homes sales up 5 percent in the Sarasota-Bradenton market and 6 percent in Ch... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-25 07:52:39</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Shayla Twit - Joining SKY Sotheby's International Realty</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/shayla-twit-new-partner/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/shayla-twit-new-partner/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Veteran&nbsp;Realtor, Shayla Twit has decided to join me over at SKY Sotheby's International Realty.&nbsp;She is an excellent agent and I look forward to working with her. 
Shayla's Bio:
Experienced. Knowledgeable. Energetic.
Shayla has been sel... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-16 17:27:36</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Sarasota MLS search</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-mls-search/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-mls-search/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Want to find out what is for sale in a specific Sarasota condo or neighborhood? Now you can. I changed my Sarasota MLS search to allow you to query specific neighborhoods or condo buildings.
For example, let's say you want to find out what is for sa... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-10 07:51:50</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Housing Market Has Bottomed?</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/housing-market-has-bottomed/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/housing-market-has-bottomed/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Noted real estate expert, Professor Karl E. Case, created the chart above showing the housing starts and recessions since 1972. Notice how every time the housing starts dip below the 1 million mark the real estate market turns around and the recess... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-09 17:26:45</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Real Estate</category>
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    <title>5 tips to find the right downtown Sarasota condo</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/5-tips-to-find-the-right-downtown-sarasota-condo/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/5-tips-to-find-the-right-downtown-sarasota-condo/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 1. Hire a good Realtor.
I know, it sounds a little self serving but this is a good tip. Whether, you use me or not make sure you find a good Sarasota realtor. A good agent can make a huge difference and save you plenty of time. Don't hire an agent t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-08 13:45:57</pubDate>
    <category>Downtown Sarasota, Florida</category>
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    <title>The Housing Crisis Is Over</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/the-housing-crisis-is-over/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/the-housing-crisis-is-over/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Below is an interesting article from The Wall Street Journal yesterday about the housing crisis. You can read it here. Read it and let me know what you think. He makes some very valid points. I would not say the mess&nbsp;is completely over but I don... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-07 19:00:37</pubDate>
    <category>Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Plaza at Five Points</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/plaza-at-five-points/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/plaza-at-five-points/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 



Above are photos from one of the penthouses in The Plaza at Five Points. This unit is located in the&nbsp;heart of downtown Sarasota with amazing views&nbsp;over the city to Siesta Key, The Ringling Bridge and Longboat Key from every room. Th... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-06 18:58:17</pubDate>
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    <title>St. Armands Circle home under contract</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/st-armands-circle-home-under-contract/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/st-armands-circle-home-under-contract/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ This lovely modern home on St. Armands Circle&nbsp;is now under contract.&nbsp;It is listed for $1,699,500. The great thing about this home is the location. You can easily walk to the beach or all of the amenities of St. Armands Circle. If you go to ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-02 12:49:51</pubDate>
    <category>Lido Key News</category>
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    <title>Longboat Key Bayfront Home</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/longboat-key-bayfront-home/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/longboat-key-bayfront-home/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I was in this Longboat Key bay front home about a week ago. The 180 degree views of Sarasota bay and downtown are amazing. The home is located near the middle to north end of Longboat Key. 
Property description:
Unrivalled contemporary bay front re... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-02 07:04:58</pubDate>
    <category>Longboat Key, Florida News</category>
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    <title>6 Reasons to Consider Condo Living</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/6-reasons-to-consider-condo-living/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/6-reasons-to-consider-condo-living/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Periodically, we have other real estate professionals write&nbsp;posts of value. Lynn Byrne of CenterPointe Realty in Daytona Beach, Florida contributed this article.
Condo living is an ideal match for&nbsp;many people seeking vacation homes or re... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-01 19:43:56</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Learning the Sarasota real estate market</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/learning-the-sarasota-real-estate-market/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/learning-the-sarasota-real-estate-market/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The home below in Sorrento Shores just closed for $3,500,000. I like to show what has recently sold because it helps educate the market place. This home was listed by Terry Hershberger, a good buddy of mine who is nice enough to take me boating.

P... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-01 06:33:18</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>5 year chart of Sarasota inventory levels</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/5-year-chart-of-sarasota-inventory-levels/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/5-year-chart-of-sarasota-inventory-levels/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
This chart shows the inventory of single family homes in Sarasota (light green bars), homes pending (red line) and sold homes every month (dark green bars). It begins April of 2003 and goes until March of 2008. Amazing isn't it?
Can you imagine ho... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-28 19:09:57</pubDate>
    <category>Sarasota Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Blog Statistics</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/blog-statistics/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/blog-statistics/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I am getting the hang of this new blog platform that my web guys developed. On my other real estate site I use Blogger from Google so I am used to that one. I noticed tonight that I have blog statistics. I won't show you all of the statistics but one... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-27 20:18:22</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Search for Sarasota homes by map</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/search-for-sarasota-home-by-map/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/search-for-sarasota-home-by-map/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Looking for property in the Sarasota, Florida area? Take a look at our Sarasota MLS map search. Here you can search by moving the map around or pick a city and everything for sale will pop up on the map. Looking for something near the beach? You ca... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-27 14:36:28</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Siesta Key beach front condos</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/siesta-key-beach-front-condos/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/siesta-key-beach-front-condos/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Looking for a fabulous beach front condo on Siesta Key? I just created two new pages about The Terrace and Terrace East condominiums on Siesta Key. Both of these offer great locations for those who do not want to hop in the car for every activity. I ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-27 07:48:57</pubDate>
    <category>Siesta Key, Florida News</category>
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    <title>Luxury Home on Longboat Key</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/luxury-home-on-longboat-key/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/luxury-home-on-longboat-key/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Looking for a stunning waterfront home on Longboat Key? The Addison Mizner inspired luxury estate above sits on the widest part of Sarasota Bay. It offers magnificent bay views from several rooms of this 10,797 square foot. This home boasts of 5 BD... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-26 20:58:43</pubDate>
    <category>Longboat Key, Florida News</category>
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    <title>Blogging about Sarasota Real Estate</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/blogging-about-sarasota-real-estate/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/blogging-about-sarasota-real-estate/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 

Keep an eye on this blog. It is about to get very active. I am going to make a commitment to write it in at least 5 times a week. Hopefully, it will be more but I do have a life. If there is anything you would like to hear about pertaining to Sar... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-26 20:45:34</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Siesta Key Condo</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/siesta-key-condo/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/siesta-key-condo/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Terrace East
Take a look at this Terrace East condo on Siesta Key&nbsp;that I just listed for $899,000. It has gorgeous views of Siesta Key beach and the Gulf of Mexico. One thing I really love about this building is the location. You never have... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-26 08:21:49</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>March sales in Sarasota top 500 for first time since July 2007</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Sarasota Board of Realtors released some news this morning about the Sarasota real estate market. Overall&nbsp;property sales in the local market for March 2008 topped 500 for the fierst time in 8 month according to the Sarasota MLS. There were 5... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-22 12:17:24</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Real Estate</category>
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    <title>I'm looking for other real estate professionals opinions</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/im-looking-for-other-realtors-opinions/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I am looking for other real estate professionals&nbsp;to post in this blog. You can be a Realtor, appraiser, banker, mortgage broker, etc. Are you looking for some links back to your website? Send me a blog post with up to 2 links and I will post it ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-20 08:02:24</pubDate>
    <category>Other Realtors</category>
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    <title>Lakewood Ranch</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/lakewood-ranch/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/lakewood-ranch/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I went to a networking event at this lovely&nbsp;Tuscan masterpiece of sophisticated elegance. It&nbsp;sits on 10 acres in the Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch. This home&nbsp;offers superior quality and magnificent detail with&nbsp;stained glass... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-18 14:05:37</pubDate>
    <category>Lakewood Ranch News</category>
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    <title>New Look</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/new-look/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/new-look/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Hopefully, you noticed the new look of this website. I hope you like it.&nbsp;This website allows you to search for homes and condos for sale via&nbsp;a map, area , mls number of zip code. At the bottom of the home page you will notice the pre-arrang... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-17 10:49:18</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Just Sold - Lakewood Ranch Home</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-lakewood-ranch-home/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-lakewood-ranch-home/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Look at what just sold in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch.
Property description: Fully furnished former Peregrine model professionally decorated. This spacious Hampton floor plan offers almost 3800 sf with gourmet kitchen, ss top of the line appl... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-22 06:24:22</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>Under Contract - Country Club Shores Homes on Longboat Key</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/under-contract-country-club-shores-homes-on-longboat-key/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/under-contract-country-club-shores-homes-on-longboat-key/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Take a look at this gorgeous home in Country Club Shores on Longboat Key. 
Property details - Brand new four bedroom, Mediterranean style home on one of Country Club Shores' best streets with wonderful amenities and attention to detail throughout th... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-20 19:29:58</pubDate>
    <category>Longboat Key, Florida News</category>
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    <title>Orchid Beach Club Penthouse Under Contract</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/orchid-beach-club-penthouse-under-contract/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/orchid-beach-club-penthouse-under-contract/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Another associate at SKY Sotheby's International Realty has this gorgeous penthouse listed in Orchid Beach Club&nbsp;for $7,495,000. This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom top floor unit has 6,253 square feet. Truly an extraordinary residence with panoramic view... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-03-16 06:58:49</pubDate>
    <category>Lido Key News</category>
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    <title>Free The MLS</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/free-the-mls/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/free-the-mls/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The National Association of Realtors (NAR) changed in their policy regarding a Realtor's use of the acronym MLS (multiple listing service). There were several changes but in a nutshell they don't want Realtors using &quot;MLS&quot; on their website a... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-29 06:42:03</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Regional housing showing some life</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/regional-housing-showing-some-life/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/regional-housing-showing-some-life/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Here is an interesting article from the Sarasota Herald Tribune about the Sarasota real estate market. Some of the highlights of the article include:

&quot;More homes sold in the Sarasota-Bradenton market in October than any place in  Florida besi... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-29 05:59:35</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Just Sold on Siesta Key</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-on-siesta-key1/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-on-siesta-key1/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Take a look at this lovely home at 5440 Azure Way that recently sold for $1,000,000. Click here for more photos.
Property description:
Wonderfully remodeled pool home in Siesta Isles, just 2 blocks to the white sands of Siesta Beach.&nbsp; Great ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-27 09:33:27</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>Just sold in Bent Tree</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-in-bent-tree/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-in-bent-tree/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ This stunning home at 4850 Cherry Laurel Circle in the Bent Tree Woodlands Lakes sections recently sold for $915,000.
Property description:
Enjoy a fabulous view of the lake from this like-new, Christner Brothers-built, large family home.&nbsp; Wit... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-03 06:58:17</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>Just Sold on Longboat Key</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-on-longboat-key/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-on-longboat-key/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ This beach front condo at Whitney Beach on Longboat Key just sold for $870,000.
Positioned on a breathtaking gulf front location is one of Longboat Keys most popular beach to bay communities. The expanse of space on one of the coasts most beautiful ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-02 10:47:38</pubDate>
    <category>Longboat Key, Florida News</category>
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    <title>Just Sold on Siesta Key!</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-on-siesta-key/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/just-sold-on-siesta-key/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Looking for a waterfront home in Siesta Key? Take a look at this home at 5651 Cape Leyte Drive. It sold on the 19th of this month for $1,100,000.
This is a true beauty in Siesta Isles! Completely renovated like new by Rampart Homes, with no expense ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-31 15:18:02</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>The Founders Club</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/the-founders-club/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/the-founders-club/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I had the pleasure of viewing two golf cottages at The Founders Club today after our sales meeting. The architecture and design is a refreshing change from the Spanich/Mediterranean feel. Both homes have a southern feel to them. With the backdrop of ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-02 09:39:05</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Sarasota, Florida Market Update</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-florida-market-update/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-florida-market-update/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ As the summer winds down, we continue to see some weakness in the Sarasota real estate market as well as other markets around the country. August and September is typically a slow time of year so I don&rsquo;t expect to see any dramatic changes in sa... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-27 14:35:02</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Sarasota Waterfront Home For Sale</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-waterfront-home-for-sale/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-waterfront-home-for-sale/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Take a look at this great waterfront home in Sarasota for sale. 

This Mediterranean inspired &quot;Architectural Masterpiece&quot; built by West Water Development has been appointed with every detail - Golden Travertine floors, Black Quartz Pool, ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-19 05:19:09</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>9 Reasons Why People Buy a Second Home in Sarasota, Florida</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/9-reasons-why-people-buy-a-second-home-in-sarasota-florida/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/9-reasons-why-people-buy-a-second-home-in-sarasota-florida/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Are you considering a second home purchase? Take a look at what Sarasota, Florida can offer you. Here are 9 reasons why people purchase a winter or 2nd residence in Sarasota.

    White sandy beaches. Visitors and residents love the area beaches. T... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-17 20:01:51</pubDate>
    <category>Sarasota Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Great Testimonial</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/great-testimonial/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/great-testimonial/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I received this great testimonial from a client I just worked with.&nbsp; You can read it below. Thank you Ira and Josie.
Dear Mr. Roffers and Ms. Burke-Phillips,&nbsp;
On August 17, 2007, we purchased a home in Longboat Key through SKY Sotheby's I... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-13 14:47:49</pubDate>
    <category>Miscellaneous</category>
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    <title>Tuscana Home Under Contract</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/tuscana-home-under-contract/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/tuscana-home-under-contract/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ I told you this home in Tuscana was nice. I made a post a few weeks ago about a lovely home in the Tuscana subdivision - post.&nbsp;I showed the home to a potential buyer who liked it and was considering an offer. Unfortunately for him someone else c... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-10 05:55:22</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Sarasota Property Auction</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-property-auction/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-property-auction/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ SKY Sotheby's International Realty will be hosting another portfolio property auction November 16, 2007. The event will be held at The Longboat Key Club. If you have been looking to buy this may be the perfect opportunity to find a luxury home or con... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-01 06:32:43</pubDate>
    <category>Luxury Sarasota Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Hank Fishkind: Floridas housing market now in slow recovery</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/hank-fishkind-floridas-housing-market-now-in-slow-recovery/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/hank-fishkind-floridas-housing-market-now-in-slow-recovery/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ In his weekly radio address, economist Hank Fishkind stated that popular perceptions about the housing market are wrong. Fishkind&nbsp;believes that the Florida&nbsp;real estate market&nbsp;reached bottom a few months ago. He&nbsp;looks for trends in... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-30 15:39:50</pubDate>
    <category>Florida Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Siesta Key Inventory and Sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/siesta-key-inventory-and-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/siesta-key-inventory-and-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Here is a chart showing inventory levels as well as sales for Siesta Key homes&nbsp;from May 2006 to July 2007. The number of homes for sale as of today is 248. That is a nice decline from the&nbsp;303 high&nbsp;figure established in March of 2007.... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-26 07:02:04</pubDate>
    <category>Siesta Key, Florida News</category>
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    <title>Lakewood Ranch Inventory and Sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/lakewood-ranch-inventory-and-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/lakewood-ranch-inventory-and-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Here is a chart of Lakewood Ranch home inventory levels from May 2006 to July 2007. I just checked the Sarasota MLS as of today and the inventories have dropped to 568 homes. That is a pretty nice decline in homes for sale. Perhaps sellers and real... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-26 06:24:14</pubDate>
    <category>Lakewood Ranch News</category>
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    <title>Lido Key Inventories and Sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/lido-key-inventories-and-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/lido-key-inventories-and-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Here are inventory and sales figures for homes on Lido Key&nbsp;from May 2006 to July 2007. The Sarasota MLS shows that there have been 18 homes that sold on Lido Key since the beginning of the year. That gives us about a 31 month supply of homes f... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-26 06:08:24</pubDate>
    <category>Lido Key News</category>
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    <title>Casey Key Inventory and Sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/casey-key-inventory-and-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/casey-key-inventory-and-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Here is a chart of Casey Key home inventory from May 2006 to July 2007. The red line at the bottom indicates the number of sales each month. There have been 11 Casey Key homes that have sold this year. Currently, there are 44 homes for sale on the ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-26 05:49:23</pubDate>
    <category>Casey Key News</category>
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    <title>Harbor Acres Home Sells</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/harbor-acres-home-sells/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/harbor-acres-home-sells/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
This home in Harbor Acres just sold recently. I have seen this home and really liked it. It was not a waterfront home. If it had been on the water it would have sold for quite a bit more. This home has been completely remodeled with attention to ev... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-20 18:40:03</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>Sarasota, Florida Inventory Numbers</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-florida-inventory-numbers/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sarasota-florida-inventory-numbers/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Here are the latest inventory figures for the Sarasota, Fl real estate market. As you can see the numbers have dropped a little bit. This data is&nbsp;for single family homes and condominiums. In June&nbsp;we had&nbsp;7,970 units for sale and the J... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-18 05:47:01</pubDate>
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    <title>What does $1,850,000 buy you on Longboat Key, Florida?</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/what-does-1850000-buy-you-on-longboat-key-florida/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/what-does-1850000-buy-you-on-longboat-key-florida/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 

The top photo is the view out of the back of the home. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3 thousand square foot home sits mid island on Longboat Key. This feels like a home but is really a small 2 unit condominium. It offers stunning views of the beach and... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-17 19:25:28</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>Has the subprime mortgage meltdown been overhyped?</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/has-the-subprime-mortgage-meltdown-been-overhyped/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/has-the-subprime-mortgage-meltdown-been-overhyped/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ It is rare to turn on&nbsp;CNBC or watch the nightly news and not hear something about the subprime mortgage meltdown. Is this for real or has it been overhyped? This would not be the first time the media sensationalizes something to generate more ad... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-15 19:22:23</pubDate>
    <category>Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Luxury Home in Tuscana</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/luxury-home-in-tuscana/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/luxury-home-in-tuscana/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
I showed this Tuscan home yesterday to a client. It is listed with SKY Sotheby's International Realty. This is really a gorgeous home. 
Tuscana is a gated community located just east of I-75 off Proctor road. It provides quick access to area golf ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-11 15:49:27</pubDate>
    <category>Properties For Sale</category>
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    <title>Bird Key Home - Just Sold</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/bird-key-home-just-sold/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/bird-key-home-just-sold/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Isn't the view magnificent? This wonderful Bird Key home at 231 Robin Drive just sold for $3,400,000 (public record).&nbsp;From this 5600 + sq. ft. luxury residence you can overlook Sarasota bay, the downtown skyline and the pool with a dolphin fou... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-08 11:35:31</pubDate>
    <category>Bird Key News</category>
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    <title>Lenders tighten up credit</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/lenders-tighten-up-credit/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/lenders-tighten-up-credit/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ American Home Mortgage&nbsp;recently filed for bankruptcy protection and became became the latest casualty of the ongoing credit crisis.&nbsp;This company closed over $58 billion&nbsp;in home loans in 2006. Their closing&nbsp;left nearly $800,000,000... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-07 12:51:24</pubDate>
    <category>Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Ritz Carlton Residences in Sarasota, Florida</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/ritz-carlton-condominiums-in-sarasota-florida/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/ritz-carlton-condominiums-in-sarasota-florida/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Take a look at this stunning unit in the Ritz Carlton Residences in downtown Sarasota, Florida. Luxury living at its finest in this hot spot in the downtown area. Imagine drinking your morning coffee on the outside terrace overlooking the gorgeous ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-07 11:13:50</pubDate>
    <category>Properties For Sale</category>
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    <title>SKY Sotheby's property brochures</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sky-sothebys-property-brochures/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/sky-sothebys-property-brochures/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Here is an example of the&nbsp;property brochures SKY Sotheby's International Realty uses to promote our listings. We get so many compliments on the brochures we use to market our listings. When I am showing buyers one of our office's listings they... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-02 18:43:29</pubDate>
    <category>Sarasota Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Interesting Bird Key home sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/interesting-bird-key-home-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/interesting-bird-key-home-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Below are three Bird Key homes on a canal that have sold this year. I have been in two of the homes and they needed to be torn down or completely remodeled. I believe the 3rd home was also in need of serious work as well.&nbsp;The homes sold for most... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-08-02 05:44:31</pubDate>
    <category>Bird Key News</category>
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    <title>Pretty home west of the trail</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ I was scanning the Sarasota MLS today and ran across this new SKY Sotheby's listing west of the trail. Take a look and let me know what you think.

This home has 3 bedrooms, den, 2.5 baths and a 2 car garage. It offers 2,682 square feet&nbsp;with a... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-31 13:58:27</pubDate>
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    <title>Newspaper losing real estate ads to the internet</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The associated press reported an&nbsp;interesting article about how newspapers earnings across the country are down. Much of that is due in part&nbsp;to Realtors shifting&nbsp;their advertising expenditures from the newspaper to the internet. The dow... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-30 15:10:23</pubDate>
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    <title>Back to reality in the real estate markets</title>
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    <link>http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com/blog/sarasota/why-buyers-like-the-current-real-estate-market/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Unless you live in cave it is hard not to hear something about the downtown in real estate markets across the nation. Newspapers,&nbsp;internet and the nightly news report about the&nbsp;troubled&nbsp;market on a daily basis. There is so much chatter... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-29 20:02:35</pubDate>
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    <title>Bird Key Home</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
I recently listed this wonderful Bird Key home&nbsp;for $1,325,000. Located at 321 Bird Key drive, this totally renewed home has all the finishes you come to expect. As you step inside the foyer you are immediately drawn to the outdoors. The living... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-29 06:57:20</pubDate>
    <category>Bird Key News</category>
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    <title>Just Sold in Bent Tree Woodlands II</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 



This gorgeous home sold last week for&nbsp;$908,981. It has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, den, 3 car garage and 5,010 square feet of living space. Bent Tree Woodland II is a gated community east of I-75 off Proctor road. The neighborhood has an abun... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-29 06:23:25</pubDate>
    <category>Just Sold</category>
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    <title>Sarasota, Florida Inventory Levels</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Here is a chart of all homes and condos for sale in Sarasota county. I had to shrink the chart so it would fit on the page so it is a little difficult to read. The chart goes from&nbsp;April of 2006 to June 2007. The green bars represent the total nu... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-28 07:29:53</pubDate>
    <category>Sarasota Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Sarasota real estate market bottoming out?</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The June 2007 home sales were 5% higher than sales of June 2006. The rest of Florida's sales numbers were not so good. Sarasota-Bradenton was one of only two Florida markets with June sales increases.
Sarasota-Bradenton's median sales price has show... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-26 05:45:24</pubDate>
    <category>Sarasota Real Estate News</category>
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    <title>Just Sold - Longboat Key Home</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 


This home in the Bay Isles subdivision on Longboat Key recently sold for $2,250,000. This stunning waterfront residence is an architectural masterpiece located in the prestigious Bay Isles Harbor Section on Longboat Key. Surrounded by floor-to-... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-07-13 20:36:39</pubDate>
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