Homestead Exemption in Sarasota County Florida –Part 3   Q:  How do you assess new additions to previously Homesteaded properties? A:  We generally use what is called "The Cost Approach" (i.e., the South Florida fair market replacement construction cost -- on a square foot basis -- for an addition of the same quality). For example, if the fair market construction cost of your addition is $100,000, you would see no more than $100,000 added to your pre-existing Save Our Homes value. In the future, the combination of your pre-existing Save Our Homes value plus the cost-basis value of the addition would be your new Save Our Homes base value (subject to the 3% increase cap).   Q:  My market value dropped, so why did my assessment go up? A: Under Section 193.155, Florida Statutes is the h... 08/29/2013

Osprey FL Real Estate Market Report – March 2013 For the month of March 2013, Osprey Florida real estate market report shows that 24 properties were listed for sale, 0 bank owned, 3 short sale and 21 regular resale.7 out of the 24 properties went under contract (pending).   To search homes for sale in Osprey FL 34229   Comparing the Real Estate Market report in Osprey FL for the months of March 2012 and March 2013, the average sold price per square foot for single family homes was 11.20% up from $156.39to$173.92 in 2013.The average sold price per square foot for condos was 4.92 % up from $148.67 in 2012 to $155.99 in 2013   Total 21 Properties sold in March 2013   Prices                        Single family homes    Condos    Townhouse Up- $ 199,900                 1                    ... 05/04/2013

Willowbend - A Community That Embraces The Beauty of Nature   Located in Osprey, Florida—only ten short miles from the entertainment and relaxation offered by downtown Sarasota—is the nature filled subdivision of Willowbend. This deed-restricted subdivision offers many single-family homes in close proximity not only to the famous Legacy Trail, camping, bird watching, canoeing and fishing spots but also to a variety of different shops and restaurants.      Curious about the education offered close by? No problem. Willowbend is located in the Sarasota County school district with schools like Pineview, Suncoast Polytechnical High School, Laurel Nokomis Elementary & Middle School and Venice High School close by. Higher education opportunities include Sarasota County Tehnical Institute, Stat... 10/03/2012

 Now and Then Series 1     Hammer       Knife         Recent Posts:     Nokomis FL Real Estate Market Reports – August 2012   Friday’s Fotos – Cloudy Day    Free Health and Wellness Fair in North Port FL   North Port FL last 3 years Real Estate Market Report for 8/2012   Kweeh Wordless Wednesday 9/19/2012 –Bird Brain Boat Captain   Fishermen’s Village Ponce De Leon Festival in Punta Gorda FL Speechless Sunday 9/16/2012 – Thanksgiving Dinner Meets Easter Brunch  Willow Springs at East Village Association in Venice FL 34293  Englewood FL Real Estate Market Reports - August 2012  Free Concert by the Bird Street Players at Van Wezel Sarasota FL     Kweeh Speechless Sunday 9/23/2012 – Now and Then Series 1   If you enjoy my post, subscribe to it and share it with others.   Have a marvelous S... 09/22/2012

Osprey FL Real Estate Market Reports – June 2012   For the month of June 2012, Osprey Florida real estate market reports show that 24 residential properties were listed for sale, 18 single family homes, 4 condos, and 1 manufactured home.    View current MLS listings in Osprey Florida     Boater delight bay front single familyhome for sale. 5 bedroom 5 bath 3 car garage 5090/8100 square feet built in 2001     Call 941-716-3090 for a personal tour.      Maintenance free living Condo for sale 2 bedroom 2 1 carport. 1325/ 1483 square feet built in 1979                         Osprey FL Real Estate Market Reports – June 2012 show that The average sold price was 5.5% down from May 2012 and was 43.3% down from June 2011    Overall the number of units sold was 9.1% up from May 2012 and 26.3%   ... 07/17/2012

   Osprey FL – Sarasota Folk Festival at Oscar Scherer State Park     Many musicians throughout Florida will be here to present their folk music to young and old in Osprey FL-Sarasota Folk Festival at Oscar Scherer State Park.    Date:          March 24 & 25, 2012 Saturday & Sunday Time:          11:00am to 4:00pm               Admission: At the gate: (ticket prices include park entrance fee)   Saturday only (11am - 5pm) $20.00 Saturday and evening concert (11am - 10pm) $27.00 Saturday evening concert only (5pm - 10pm) $12.00 Sunday (11am - 4pm) $12.00 Weekend Pass $35.00   To Purchase on Line here: (ticket prices include park entrance fee)   Saturday only (11am - 5pm) $15.00 Saturday and evening concert (11am - 10pm) $22.00 Saturday evening concert only (5pm - 10pm) $10.00 Sunday (11am... 03/19/2012

Movie Time! - Willowbend, Osprey, Fl in HD Willowbend is a picturesque neighborhood in Osprey, near Sarasota, with the good fortune of bordering Oscar Scherer State Park. The park offers kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing, camping and many other activities. Willowbend itself has a plethora of amenities including a heated pool/spa, basketball court, grilling areas, fitness center and gazebos. Check out all the the Sarasota Videos in HD or visit Sarasota Real Estate!       01/27/2011