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Open House: 4751 Sweetshade Dr., Sarasota, 34241 Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. 1:30 -3:30 P.M.

Published on December 2, 2017 by Sandra Rubinstein

Perfect First Impressions

Custom Woodworking Throughout

Brazilian Cherry Floors

Updated Well Apportioned Kitchen

Heated Pool, California Kitchen & Outdoor Shower

Adorned with beautiful mature oak trees, Secluded Oaks is a wonderful community of only 99 homes and is located just outside of the hustle and bustle of the Sarasota City life; yet is only minutes to all the Sarasota amenities that add to your quality of life. Is a beach day in order? The powder sands of Siesta Key Beach is only a 13 mile short drive.

This quality Maglich built one-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office and both formal and casual living rooms. A heated kidney shaped pool and screened patio/lanai area with an outdoor summer kitchen and outdoor shower encourages your year round enjoyment. Gorgeous Brazilian cherry floors, travertine and ceramic tile, and a custom kitchen with an abundance of solid cherry cabinetry, granite counter tops ,dry bar with wine rack with a pass through to the dining room plus a gas fireplace is perfect for the creative “foody” or the occasional cook. The Master Bedroom Suite is comfortably well done with two walk-in closets, dual sinks, tub and separate shower. Other fine features include 9 ft plus ceiling heights, tray and custom coffered ceilings, crown moldings, aquarium window and French doors open to the outdoor screened lanai. Gas for fireplace, hot water and grill. Recent improvements of note include: re-screen lanai, hot water tank, pool heater, paver deck in pool area, ceiling fans, landscaping, interior paint and more. Hurricane shutters are included with the home for your peace of mind.

The owners have enjoyed every bit of living at Secluded Oaks and hope the new owners enjoy this home as much as they have.

MLS #: A4199968 $449,000.0k

Directions: https://tinyurl.com/y9kl86at

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, November 26, 2017. THE LANDINGS, Sarasota, Fl.

Published on November 24, 2017 by Sandra Rubinstein

OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2017. 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

1780 PINE HARRIER CIRCLE, SARASOTA, FL. 34231. OFFERED AT: $779,000.00 (MLS # A4199510)

Elegant Circular Driveway-1780 Pine Harrier Circle Sarasota, Fl.

Excellent Storage Designed Kitchen

Spacious Master Bedroom With French Doors To Lanai

Pool Deck With Built In Grill

Located behind the gates of The Landings – one of Sarasota’s most sought after “West of the Trail” neighborhoods. Plentiful natural beauty, larger more “elbow room” lots, convenient access to Downtown and Siesta Key Beach, as well as, a mall with grocery and dining just outside the gates. A picture perfect lot with an elegant circular drive, adorned with lush landscaping, leads to this lovely home with proven quality classic styling. A spacious split bedroom floor plan with many improvements including hurricane resistant windows, new A/C units in 2016, motorized blinds and so very much more. Some features of note include no carpet, Sedona Maple wood and ceramic tile flooring throughout, solid core doors, water filtration system, a dry bar area with wine refrigerator, and a fabulous enclosed outdoor living area with pool and built-in grill. You will love entertaining family and friends in the nicely designed kitchen which opens to the family room with fireplace and breakfast nook. Plentiful wood cabinets with granite tops, a built-in desk area, display cabinets and walk-in kitchen pantry. The master bedroom exudes charm and has a unique bath with lots of closets, large open walk-in shower and dual vanities with marble tops. Two guest bedrooms, a formal living room, dining room and an over-sized 2 car garage. Immaculate this 2946 sq. ft. home is move-in ready.

The Landings is an established neighbor friendly community that offers optional memberships to the Racquet Club with a great social calendar, fitness, tennis and pool & spa. http://www.thelandingsofsarasota.com/the-neighborhood.html

Directions: www.google.com/maps

Please feel free to text me if you should have any additional questions: 941-268-8918

Weekend Events November 17-19, 2017

Published on November 17, 2017 by Sandra Rubinstein

Bishop Animal Shelter Canine Christmas Festival

2017 Estero Art Show

November 18-19, 2017: ESTERO FINE ART SHOW: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM SATURDAY. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM SUNDAY

Location: Gulf Coast Town Center (Next to Bass Pro Shops {East Side Of Shopping Complex} (10040 Gulf Center Dr., Fort Myers, Fl. 33913)

Whether you have a serious interest in finding the perfect painting, photograph, sculpture, jewelry or other artwork for your winter residence here in Southwest Florida or your summer home some place else or you just enjoy browsing fine art under clear blue skies, the Estero Fine Art Show is for you. Organizer Hot Works LLC goes out of its way to “create an atmosphere that enhances the artwork and creates a relaxing environment for art lovers. Event Hotline: 941-755-3088. http://www.hotworks.org/esterofineartshow

November 18, 2017: 5th ANNUAL VENICE BLUES FESTIVAL 2017: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Location: Maxine Barrett Park: 1800 Harbor Dr. S., Venice, Fl. 34285

This year’s fest will feature headliner Elvin Bishop and the Big Fun Trio, plus from Dallas, Texas, Andrew Jr. Boy Jones, from Buffalo, NY, the one and only Tommy Z, and Detroit’s favorite rocking blues woman Eliza Neals and Ce Ce Teneal. Tickets $30.00 – $125.00 (Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets) Click here For More Information: http://veniceblues.com/ (November Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota)

November 18, 2017: It’s the Annual Canine Christmas Festival and Adopt-A-Thon 2017! Canine Christmas is a fun festival for dog owners & their dogs and those looking to adopt a dog. Bring your well-behaved dogs on a leash and enjoy the festival events (dogs must have current inoculation tag). The festival features a parade of Adoptable Pets, Dog Fashion Show, games, contests, canine i.q. test, pet pictures with Santa, pet vendors and much more including Food Trucks with plenty of great food and drinks and fun for everyone. Admission is free. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bishop SPCA Animal Shelter grounds 5718 21st Ave. West, Bradenton. Click here for more info. (November Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota)

Weekend Events In and Around Sarasota County Nov 10-12, 2017

Published on November 10, 2017 by Sandra Rubinstein

2016 Siesta Key First Place Winner

St. Armand’s 29th Annual Art Festival

Siesta Key 2016 Sand-sculpting Event : 2nd Place Winner

Cortez Stone Crab Festival

This must be the kick-off weekend for “Season” as the licensed out of town traffic has certainly picked up plus there is so much to do in and around the Sarasota area!

November 10 – 13, 2017: Come out and enjoy the 8th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition. Master Sand Sculptors from across the U.S. will compete in paired teams for thousands in prize money. Live music and food and retail vendors in a “vendor village” setting are also a part of the festival. Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Various on line discount available with various ticket packages including reserved private parking. You can purchase daily admission upon arrival to the event. (suggestion: If you wish to see the Artists at work visit on the 10th & 11. If you wish to see the “finished product” plan to visit the 12th or the 13th) Click here to see and read more about The Siesta Key Master Sand Sculpture Contest.

November 10 – 13, 2017: The 10th Annual Sarasota Chalk Festival takes place for its 4th year in Venice, Florida. The theme of the 2017 festival is: “EVANESCENT.” Hundreds of chalk artists will create artwork using the pavement of the Venice Airport Festival Grounds (610 Airport Avenue East, Venice, FL.) Last year over 500 national and international artists participated in the Sarasota Chalk Festival. The fest features street painting; 3D Pavement Art, Traditional Pavement Art as well as other events and attractions connected to the fest! Admission is from $5 – $25. Click here for pictures and more details on the Sarasota Chalk Festival

November 10 – 12, 2017: The Sarasota Architectural Foundation presents Sarasota MOD Weekend. The fourth annual mid-century modern architecture festival celebrates the legacy of acclaimed Sarasota School architect Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, FAIA. Featuring Cocktail Parties, Presentations, Film Screening, Art Exhibition, House, Walking & Trolley Tours. Tickets, schedule and more info here.

November 11-12, 2017: 29th Annual St. Armand’s Art Festival: The St. Armand’s Circle Art Festival hosts 200 artists in town annually. The event offers art from a broad spectrum of mediums including sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more! Howard Alan Events offer patrons the opportunity to personally meet with the artists, commission a work of art and learn what inspires the artists work. 411 St Armands Circle., Sarasota, Fl. Free Admission http://www.artfestival.com/festivals/st-armands-art-festival-sarasota-florida

November 11 – 12, 2017: A little off the beaten path but definitely worth the trip is the 6th Annual Stone Crab and Music Festival in the fishing village of Cortez, along Sarasota Bay. Two days of food, drinks, live music, beer tent, a kids zone plus fresh stone crabs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days. Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar, 4628 119th St W., Cortez, FL. Marker 49 by boat. 941-798-2035. https://www.facebook.com/CortezStoneCrab/

November 11, 2017: Enjoy the 16th Annual Suncoast Food & Wine Festival: Features unlimited sampling of fare from dozens of Suncoast Restaurants. Also enjoy wines and craft beers with live entertainment. Cooking demonstrations and a grand prize drawing at the end of the event. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free parking. Rain or shine. Sarasota Polo Grounds at Lakewood Ranch. Tickets: $80 per person, VIP ticket gets you in an hour earlier with special food and drink. All proceeds donated by the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch to charities. Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Ln, Sarasota, FL. Click here for more info and tickets.

November 11, 2017: It’s A Musical Event in the “Key of Sea”: Symphony on the Sand returns to Coquina Beach and provide the opportunity for you to enjoy the award-winning Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra while watching the magnificent sun set on Anna Maria Island. Wine, beer and featured delicacies from the top area restaurants will be offered as well. The event features the full 45 piece orchestra, chorus and professional soloists. Several options available with tickets from $20 – $125. 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Coquina Beach Park, Anna Maria Island. 540-325-3268 Click here for more info.

Additional Local Veteran’s Day Events and Full Event Calendar May Be Found at: http://www.escape-to-sarasota.com/november-sarasota-events

Highlighted Event Calendar Sourced From “Escape-to-Sarasota.com”

Don’t Lose Your Homeowners Tax Deduction!

Published on November 9, 2017 by Sandra Rubinstein

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is opposed to the current 2017 Tax Reform Bill that is currently on the table in Congress. The bill, as per NAR, is a direct threat to the public that own property. Not only will millions of homeowners not benefit from the current proposal, many of the homeowners will actually get a tax increase. In addition, if the housing market should lose more than a 10% drop in home values due to the passage of the Tax Reform Act homeowners would stand to lose substantial equity likely a secondary result if the bill should be enacted. It is projected that millions of Middle Class homeowners would actually see a tax hike under this plan, while Corporations would benefit greatly from the huge tax cuts.

The Bill in its present form would:

Cap The Mortgage Interest Deduction At $500,000.0k For New Mortgages

The Cap applies to new mortgage debt (refinancing is exempt) incurred after November 2, 2017. The “limit” is not indexed to inflation causing the deduction value to further diminish over time.

Increases The Standard Deduction

Puts Homeownership Tax Incentives outside the reach of more than 90% of American families

Limits The Exemption On Capital Gains Tax From The Sale Of The Primary Residence

-The new rules would require the homeowner to live in the primary residence for 5 of the 8 years before a sale could qualify for the exemption/versus the current exemption requirement of living in the home for 2 of the previous 5 years.

-The new rule phases out the exemption for single filers with incomes over $250,000.0k and for married/joint filers with incomes over $500,000.0k.

Eliminates The Deduction For State And Local Income And Sales Tax

Home-Owners in all 50 States would be double taxed on the money they pay for State and Local Taxes.

Eliminates The Mortgage Interest Deduction For Second/Vacation Homes

Eliminates The “Moving Expense” Deduction

Eliminates The Deduction For Interest Paid On Student Loans

Eliminates The Medical Expenses Deduction-Even For The Elderly

Eliminates Personal Casualty Deductions-Such As From Hurricanes Or Wildfires

In addition to the economic impact of all the above this bill will conservatively add $1.5 trillion dollars to the Federal deficit which will certainly impact our Children and Grandchildren.

***If you would like to share your opinion please follow the link below which will automatically post your opposition directly to your Congressman by simply posting your address and phone number. https://tinyurl.com/ybzsn2ot

Article Summarized From National Association Of Realtors (11/6/2017)

Don’t Lose Your Housing Tax Deductions!

FEMA Flood Insurance Rule Changes

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