Artists While spending time with my family and friend at Sarasota Bayfront Park, we met Michael White, one of the freelance artists and lecturer at Ringling College of Art and Design. He also teaches private classes, produces art for advertisements, corporations and magazines. Pictures below shows his art work and his student Janice Paul           You may see his drawings and dynamic illustration for all ages at the Art and Frame Shop of Sarasota 1055 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236  Contact Michael White at Tel: 941-350-4172 or email: michaelwhiteart@comcast.net   Nicole Kristine Flaig is from Boca Raton, Florida is a student who majors in Neuroscience and music for her PhD. She was an invited guest to participate at the Sarasota Chalk Festival. The picture below is Nicole and her... 11/29/2012

 Sarasota FL Chalk Festival 2012 A popular 10 day annual event which attracts more than 200,000 young and old visitors and artists from the whole country and around the world is the Sarasota FL Chalk Festival 2012 from October 28 to November 6. To find out more about the passionate, talented artists and the festival, visit chalkfestival.org.   This is free and open to all to enjoy the creative completed 3D artwork on November 5 and 6 - it will be washed off before the next business day. The Chalk Festival 2012 took place at Burns Square near Orange Avenue and Pineapple Avenue in downtown Sarasota Florida 34236. There were 500 artists who participated, and about 50 artists were from other countries.                    Circus City USA                  Circus performers     Most of the art... 11/05/2012

Sarasota FL Real Estate Market Report for Short Sale Buyers–Sept. 2012 Sarasota housing market is on the road to recovery. Make sure you check it out at Sarasota FL real estate market report for short sale buyers–Sept. 2012 for detailed information.  To see the current short sale listings in Sarasota FL.     There were 520 properties listed for sale in the month of September, 2012.  85 were short sale which was 16.34% of the total listings. 366 were regular resale and 69 were bank owned. To see current short sale single family homes for sale in Sarasota FL The Sarasota FL real estate market report for short sale buyers–Sept. 2012 indicated 81 short sale properties sold were single family home. The average sold price was a $194,416 home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and 1637 square foot li... 10/20/2012

  Free Concert - Van Wezel Sarasota FL – the Bird Street Players                    image from birdstreetplayers.com   Come, enjoy the beautiful sunset and listen to lively, high energy funk, soul, reggae and rhythm free concert by  the Bird Street Players at Van Wezel Sarasota FL    Cost: Free, all are welcome Date: September 14, 2012 Friday Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm Location: Van Wezel 777 North Tamiami Trial Sarasota Florida 34236     Contact:  941-953-3368 for more information   This concert is partially paid for by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenue and local sponsors.   Bring your blanket and/or lawn chair, be comfortable, relax and enjoy the music in the air. Food and drinks from outside are prohibited and there are onsite vendors selling delicious food and beverages.     ... 09/13/2012

 Just Sold - 2613 McIntosh Road, Sarasota Florida  Kwee Huset Realty just sold another property at 2613 McIntosh Road Sarasota FL. Happy and satisfied buyers invited my husband and me over for a feast. To view homes for sale in Sarasota FL For more information on Sarasota FL market trend This bank owned single family home has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage built in 1978. It has 1389 heated area and a total of 2321 square feet surrounded with trees and mature landscaping. After being repaired it will be a nice investment property.   Another Just Sold - 2613 McIntosh Sarasota FL    If you are looking to buy a home in Sarasota and the surrounding area or wish to sell your Sarasota FL home, call or text me at 941-716-3090 now for more detail information. 08/27/2012

Sarasota FL Real Estate Market Reports – July 2012 Sarasota Florida Real Estate Market Reports will provide you a good over view of how residential properties for sale performed during the month of July 2012. There were 448 residential properties sold in July 2012 and 408 unit sold in 2011. 40 units sold more than last year. The median sold price was up 1.46% from $161,225 in 2011 to $163,584 in 2012      To view Single Family Homes in Sarasota FL real estate market reports – July 2012 indicated 289 units were sold. The median sold price was a $175,500 home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 car garage and 1770 square foot heated area. Median days on the market was 48       Condos in Sarasota Florida 105 units were sold. The median sold price was $140,000 with 2 bedrooms and 2 bath, and 1163... 08/16/2012

Sarasota FL Real Estate Market Report Mid - Year 2012 The real estate market in Sarasota Florida is hot like its weather, because it has been rated the top place to retire.  The mid- year 2012 market report  shows 326 single family homes were sold in the month of June. Search homes for sale in Sarasota FL The average sold price: $307,200 The average listed price: $331,567 The average days on market: 126 The average price per square foot: $127.89 The average living area: 2013 square feet The average home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage It is important to make sure you check the Sarasota FL Real Estate Market Reports Mid - Year 2012 for the right information before you start your real estate shopping. Also remember that the price depends on the location, size of land, amenities... 07/10/2012