Monday, October 22, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate, Canal Front Homes in Emeral Harbor

Emerald Harbor Homes, Boating Community on Longboat Key

Emerald Harbor is a small boating community on the northern part of Longboat Key in Manatee County. Many of these canal front homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s and have either been renovated or need your helping hand. If you like the water, prices have come down and it's a buyer's market on Longboat Key too. Enjoy the deeded access to the beach for shelling or watching sensational sunsets!

The Sarasota MLS currently lists 9 residences as active in Emerald Harbor. Prices are $1,125,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 1971 to a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 2000 priced at $1,750,000. Both homes are over 2,000 sq.ft. and are canal front with boat docks.

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club homes.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate, Island Homes for Sale

Conrad Beach Homes, Coastal Living on Longboat Key

Many advertisements where strategically placed in magazines, especially Southern Living when the Conrad Beach neighborhood was developed. It's no wonder as these Longboat Key homes are beautifully designed. Architectual elements include high ceilings, moldings, wood floors, top of the line appliances and appointments. This beach neighborhood is at the northern end of the Key in Manatee County. Fine restaurants such as Euphemia Haye and Pattigeorge's are a quick drive as well as award winning Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island.

The Sarasota MLS currently lists only 2 residences as active in Conrad Beach. Prices are $975,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home which was the former builder's model in 2004 and $1,295,000 for a 3534 sq.ft. home located a block from the beach.

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Longboat Key.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate Report - Country Club Shores Listing

View of Longboat Key, Florida real estate
Waterfront and Boating Community on Longboat Key

Many Longboat Key homes for sale in Country Club Shores are on canal front lots and are offered with boat docks. These deep canals provide access directly to Sarasota Bay. No bridges to deal with in this community and if you have a large boat in Sarasota bridges can be a deal buster. Homes in Country Club Shores were built beginning in the 1960s. During the real estate boom of recent years, some of the older homes were remodeled or torn down to make way for a new home with top of the line appointments. This Sarasota neighborhood is positioned close to restaurants, golf courses and St. Armands Circle. If you are a boater, this is a perfect community to start looking for a boat dock.

It's a buyer's market in this area, and the Sarasota MLS currently lists 53 residences as active in this Country Club Shores. Prices range from $499,900 for 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1235 sq.ft. to $6,900,000 for a 6,400 sq.ft. custom bay front residence built in 2000.

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Longboat Key.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Bay Isles, Longboat Key Real Estate Report

Aerial view of Longboat Key, Florida
Gated Beach, Boating and Golf Community on Longboat Key

Tropical and manicured, Bay Isles on Longboat Key is a sought after residential location for beach, boating or golfing lifestyles. Behind a 24 hr guard gate, residents of this premier community enjoy beautiful surroudings and luxurious amenities including a private beach club, golf, tennis, fitness center and marina.

Shopping, dining and entertainment are a short drive away on St. Armands Circle.

The Sarasota MLS currently lists 20 residences as active in this community with prices ranging from $749,000 for 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1922 sq.ft. to $6,950,000 for a 6,644 sq.ft. custom residence in the Harbor section of Bay Isles.

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Longboat Key.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate Blog Welcome

Gulf and Bay Lifestyles, Longboat Key Homes in Single Family Neighborhoods, Restaurants, Shopping

Manicured Longboat Key might just be at the top of your retirement list. You'll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with shopping at St. Armands Circle, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, ice cream parlors, and all Sarasota's cultural attractions a short drive away. Relax at your pool, walk on the beach and watch sensational sunsets while sipping something "cool."

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Some of Longboat Key's Best Single Family Neighborhoods

Country Club Shores
Bay Isles

For more real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Longboat Key.