Sarasota-Bradenton Real Estate Specialist

All though today is April Fools, I'm afraid the Conficker Virus is no joke. Having said that - BE WEARY. This virus, despite any wide spread cyber panic and suggestions otherwise, WILL NOT WRECK YOUR COMPUTER.  The worm (virus) has stopped spreading. Dean Turner, director of Global Intelligence N...

The second annual GREEN REALTORS EXPO is this Friday from 2pm - 7pm at the Chelsea Center in Gulf Gate! 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL WILL YOU BE THERE? IT'S FREE FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS! I don't know about you, but I think that buyers and sellers are becoming more Eco-Conscious. Even if yo...

THE BURISH AND SERENA TEAM | KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY OF MANATEE | 941-792-2000 6163 9th Ave Circle NE, Bradenton, FL FABULOUS ESTATE HOME IN CYPRESS CREEK 3BR/3.5BA Single Family House offered at $1,350,000 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 4,715 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 3 partial Floors 2 Parking U...

Mass transit systems are minimal in the U.S. because Federal policies have always favored highway systems.  Almost all the gas tax's proceeds are used for highway spending leaving only 20% for public transportation.  Urban theorists explain that building more highways will only create inefficient...

Home builders in Florida have been significantly affecting by the current housing market and foreclosures and short sales have made it difficult for builders to survive.  Building companies have been forced to change they way they build homes, like Neal Communities in Sarasota and Manatee, who lo...

Obama's stimulus bill has increased energy tax credits for consumers.  The bill not only extends the length of time to receive the credit but it was raised from 10 % to 30%.  Some new home improvements will receive 30% credit of the improvement cost.  Many improvements cap at $1,500 but some are ...

Search For Homes Pat Neil Communities is advertising homes for sale starting at $109,000!  River Sound community is the company's answer to the housing crisis - cheaper homes!  The gated community located on the Braden River west of I-75 offers a dog park, pool, nature trail, boardwalk and observ...

The City of Sarasota has voted to charge boaters to "stay-in-the bay" at City Island.  Voters, including commissioner Clapp, say the bay is being polluted by irresponsible boaters who dump sewage.  Commissioners agreed to allow Jack Graham Inc. to build a mooring field that is estimated at $650,0...

Sarasota and Manatee counties will be receiving over $10 million from the federal stimulus to improve road systems including widening parts of US 41 and building trestles on the Legacy Trail.  Voters in favor of it last spring anticipated $125 million to be pumped into the local economy by March ...

Close to downtown, the beaches and shopping, Southgate Sarasota may be the perfect spot.  Minutes away from Hillview area, the mall, epicurean delights and Brookside Middle School, Southgate has something for everyone.  The homes are mostly one level retro style that were built in the 1960's.  Sp...