United Airlines adding Direct Flight to Sarasota

Chicagoans will soon find it easier to get to the beaches in Sarasota.  United Airlines recently announced they will add a daily, direct flight between Chicago O’Hare and Sarasota International Airport.  This nonstop service is scheduled to begin November 4, 2012.

This creates the perfect opportunity to buy a perfect vacation home on some of the best waterfront in Sarasota.

Sarasota Waterfront Properties just got a little closer to Chicago!

A waterfront home in Sarasota will be easier to escape to with United Airlines’ direct flight into Sarasota.   This nonstop flight is scheduled to arrive daily at 12:30pm.  This allows you to land in Sarasota, drive to your waterfront vacation home, and enjoy the beach before the end of the day.

Looking for a waterfront property in Sarasota, Florida?

Contact Deborah Beacham at 941.376.2688 to find your dream waterfront property in Sarasota!

Country Club Shores Home Listed for Sale

We are pleased to announce our new listing at 507 Cutter Lane, in Country Club Shores on south Longboat Key.  This fabulous Key West home was remodeled with an addition in 1999-2000. This is a home for a family to really enjoy spending time. The layout is great for guests and well suited for entertaining.

The canal is approximately 80 feet wide and there are views out to the intracoastal waterway as well. Kick back and relax–you have arrived at “Barefoot Elegance”.

Listing Price: $1,299,000
Address: 572 Cutter Ln
City: Longboat Key
State: Florida
ZIP: 34228
MLS # A3956938
Square Feet: 3,069
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5

 

 

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Sarasota Listed as a Top Moving Destination

Sarasota continues to receive great accolades.  Recently, Penske Truck Rentals listed Sarasota ninth on their annual list of top moving destinations.

They compile this list of moving destinations from data received from reservations made online or through their call center.   Penske Truck Rental’s list of top moving destinations is dominated by warm Southern cities.  Sarasota is the smallest city listed.

“U.S. residences continue migrating primarily toward warm-weather areas,”
said Don Mikes of Penske.

Searching for Luxury Property in Sarasota?

Contact Deborah Beacham at 941.376.2688 to find your family a luxury home in Sarasota.

 

Sarasota on Top of the List for Best Places to Retire

John Brady, a retired publisher executive, created a list of the best places to retire on his website TopRetirements.com.   Sarasota ranked #1 for the best places to retire.

Brady listed the cost of living, warm winters, Sarasota’s culture as some of the reasons for naming Sarasota the best place to retire.

Culturally it has unbelievable resources for a small city of this size, thanks to the largesse of the Ringling Brothers, who had their winter headquarters here. The downtown is exciting and so is the nearby St. Armond’s Circle shopping area across the causeway on the barrier island. Siesta Key and Longboat Key are nearby.

Searching for a Luxury Waterfront Home in Sarasota?

Contact Deborah Beacham at 941.376.2688 to ensure you find the perfect Sarasota luxury waterfront home for your retirement.

Sarasota Ranked #1 for Best Spring Break Destinations for Families

Livability recently released their “Top Spring Break Destinations for Families in 2012” and Sarasota was at the top!

They used a combination of input from the Society of American Travel Writers and data collected from each destination.  The goal was to find spring break destinations that offered great restaurants, fun attractions, and access to outdoor recreation.

Sarasota Best Family Destination for Spring Break

There are six distinct beach areas here, all offer a variety of hotels and rental properties, places to relax, natural wonders, great food and fun. In addition to a wealth of historic sites, such as the John Ringling Ca’ D’Zan Mansion (yes, one of the Ringling brothers who started the Ringling Circus), Sarasota has a nationally recognized opera house, ballet company, symphony, theaters, museums and art galleries. Nature lovers have their pick of parks and preserves where alligators, foxes, tropical birds and other animals thrive. The more adventurous vacationers can rent kayaks, sailboats and jet skis. Sarasota is the home of the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Camp.

Want to buy a vacation home in Sarasota?

Contact Deborah Beacham at 941.376.2688 to find your family a dream vacation home in Sarasota, the best family destination for spring break!

Longboat Key Club and Resort Named Best Tennis Resort

Tennis Magazine named Longboat Key Club & Resort as the best tennis resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida.  Plus, they were ranked in the top ten tennis resorts in America.

Longboat Key Club and Resort

Longboat Key Club & Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond resort located on Longboat Key in Florida.   Besides the 218 rooms and suites with private balconies, the resort has an award winning tennis garden with a USTA-certified stadium court.  Plus, they have 20 Har-Tru courts, a club house with a fully stocked pro shop and more.

A patented underground HydroGrid watering system ensures consistent playing conditions and eliminates downtime.  A tennis concierge is on hand to arrange mathes or restring your racquet, and the USTA-certifed stadium court can seat up to 2,500 spectators.  Away from The Tennis Gardens, this family resort puts you on one of the best beaches in the Sarasota area.

Searching for a luxury home near Longboat Key Club & Resort?

Contact Deborah Beacham to find the perfect luxury home on Longboat Key.

New York City Apartment Most Expensive Ever Sold

CNNMoney reported an apartment in New York City sold for a record $88M.   It is a 6,744 square foot -  4-bedroom penthouse apartment on Central Park West.  The apartment includes a cook’s kitchen, wraparound terrace, and a roof garden.   At over $13k per square foot, this recent transaction also set the record price per square foot paid in Manhattan.

We are lucky to be in Sarasota where you can buy a luxury home for less than a tenth of the price!  Plus, your luxury home could be located on exclusive gulf front parcels on Casey Key. Sarasota waterfront property is a steal compared to the price paid for this apartment in New York.

Casey Key Luxury Property

You can truly buy a luxury property home on Casey Key where you will not find high rises or traffic lights.  You will find picturesque waterfront views!  These Casey Key luxury properties are available right now:

  • Casa Del Mar, on Casey Key, is a 7616 square foot luxury home located on an exclusive gulf-to-bay Casey Key parcel.  It has 5 bedrooms and includes a cook’s kitchen, a pool, and 360 degree bay front views.   The listing price is $5,295,000.
  • Casa Salamanca, on Casey Key, is a 5484 square foot luxury home with property that includes 290 ft of waterfront.  It has 4 bedrooms and includes stunning views of a garden and bay waters. Plus the pool has dramatic waterfalls and wraps around the grounds, giving a resort-style feeling.  The listing price is $5,295,000.
  • Villa Toscana Estate, on Casey Key, is a 7146 square foot luxury home on Casey Key.    It has 4 bedrooms and includes central courtyard with a large stone fireplace.  Plus, large terraces open to the pool.  The listing price is $5,200,000.

Ready to buy a Casey Key Luxury Property?

Contact Deborah Beacham to find a luxury waterfront home on Casey Key!

Michael Saunders and Company Top Real Estate Firm for January 2012

Michael Saunders & Company (MS&C) was listed at the top of the list of Top Real Estate Firms in Southwest Florida for January 2012.  In fact, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, MS&C had the highest dollar volume sales of all real estate firms in our region.

Working with other MS&C agents, I have found that we consistently out-perform other real estate firms in productivity and results.  My customers have confidence they will receive a highest level of performance possible.  They know they can count on successfully achieving their real estate goals.

Michael Saunders & Company Realtor – Deborah Beacham

As a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company, I have a comprehensive knowledge of the local market, superb negotiating skills and equal measures of tenacity and focused dedication to customer service.

I am also passionate about matching my customers with the perfect property.  This passion has led to my #1 ranking in the Longboat Key office.  Plus, my ability to negotiate smooth successful closings led to my designation of being the #2 individual agent overall.

Ready to find the perfect property in Sarasota, Florida?

For results you can count on in successfully achieving your real estate goals, contact Deborah at 941-376-2688.

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What’s Hot in Architectural Styles for 2012

Photo: flickr | International Builder's Show

Marcelle Sussman Fischler, from Yahoo! Real Estate, wrote about the “New American Home 2012″ that will be showcased in Orlando by the National Association of Home Builders this week. The new trend in homes is a spa-like and eco-sensitive version of the classic “White Box” home.

“A lot of people want a spa feeling and a spa look that’s very analogous to modern,” said Luis Juaregui, a Texas-based American Institute of Architects accredited architect.

Hot Architectural Styles for 2012

  • Modern
  • Neo-Mediterranean
  • Craftsman

Not So Hot Architectural Styles for 2012

  • McMansions
  • Split Levels
  • Victorian

Read more: What’s hot and not in home styles this year

Want to see hot architectural homes in Sarasota?

Contact Deborah Beacham to find a luxury home in Sarasota!

Sarasota-Bradenton gaining JetBlue flight from New York

We received great news recently that JetBlue Airways will add nonstop flights daily between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and New York’s LaGuardia, starting June 11, 2012.

SARASOTA – JetBlue Airways will add nonstop flights daily between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and New York’s LaGuardia airport, beginning June 11. The new flight will depart LaGuardia at 1:35 p.m. and arrive locally at 4:32 p.m. It will take off from Sarasota-Bradenton International at 5:35 p.m., arriving in New York at 8:20 p.m.

Sarasota Waterfront Real Estate just got a little closer to New York!

New Yorkers will be able to get to their Sarasota vacation getaways without having to experience the long delays of a connecting flight.  In fact, Jet Blue’s direct flight makes it easy to make those last minute plans to spend a long weekend soaking up the Sarasota sun.

All you need is a vacation home on the waterfront in Sarasota.

Ready to search for that perfect vacation home in Sarasota, Florida?

Contact Deborah Beacham at 941.376.2688 to find your dream waterfront property in Sarasota!