A new traffic roundabout opened not long ago in Sarasota at Orange and Ringling — just one of many roundabouts that have opened or are planned for Sarasota intersections. Future roundabouts are planned for the intersections at Ringling and 41, Main and 41, 41 and 10th, and more. Many drivers like to complain about roundabouts, […]
Lakewood Ranch is One of Fastest Growing Communities in the US
Lakewood Ranch is #5 in Realtor.com’s list of the fastest growing suburbs in the United States. According to a report just released by Realtor.com, demand is “fierce” in areas such as Lakewood Ranch, where residents have access to good schools, appealing downtowns, walkable neighborhoods, short commutes and attractive, well-constructed homes. The master planned community of […]
Friday Fest: Sarasota’s Free Summer Outdoor Concerts at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Friday Fest, the free outdoor summer concert series presented by the Van Wezel Performing Arts center, kicked off in June with the first of four free concerts. The concerts take place from 5 to 9 pm on the Bayside Lawn of the Van Wezel. Free to the public, the events include food & beverage vendors […]
Siesta Key: 8128 Midnight Pass Rd. Sarasota 34242 MLS #: A4197324
Congratulations to the fortunate new owners on the purchase of this truly stunning home nestled on Midnight Pass Rd on 1.25 acres. Hope you will have many many years of creating and sharing beautiful memories together. Can’t wait for your permanent move down from Connecticut. Paradise is waiting for you!!! […]
Weekend Events In and Around Sarasota County Nov 10-12, 2017
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 […]
Fun Facts: Sarasota Best Place To Live In Florida
Sarasota has ranked # 1 as to the “Best Place To Live In Florida” and is in the top 100 of the best places to live in all of the United States. In the recent survey published in the “U.S. News and World Report” the Sarasota area ranked # 21, Austin, TX. ranked # 1 […]
Fun Facts: The Top 10 Moving Destinations In The U.S.
Penske Truck Rental compiles a yearly list of the “Top 10 Moving Destinations In The U.S.” based on one-way truck rental data. Atlanta has won the Number 1 destination for the past 7 years! Tampa/Sarasota Florida places #5. Here are the City rankings and some fun facts: Atlanta, Georgia: Atlanta is home to the “Georgia […]
What Is Builderfest
Sarasota: BuilderFest BuilderFest is being held to day from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Feb. 11, 2017 at the Herald-Tribune Building (covered plaza) 1741 Main St. Sarasota. The event is open to the public and is Free. If you are thinking of building or in search of remodeling advice, or just interested in increasing your […]
Sarasota County Florida Has An App For That!
Sarasota County, Venice and North Port, Fl. can now connect with a downloaded free “App” called “SeeClickFix” that allows residents and visitors through the GPS on their phones to connect to the County’s social platforms and report non-emergency issues so that County staffers can easily locate issues such as potholes, to non-functioning traffic lights. Users […]
The Weather Outside Is Frightful
Got your attention? Just pulling your leg… Well the weather here in South West Florida is really not forecast’ed to be too bad: Saturday, partly cloudy & Sunday, sunny with both days in the 60’s. So very glad not to be in the North East! A perfect weekend to wander about in South West Florida. […]
Fastest Growing Cities In The United States Are Located In Florida
According to the U.S Census Bureau the fastest growing city in the U.S. is a planned lifestyle retirement community referred to as “The Villages” which is located just west of Orlando, Fl. “The Villages” population, approximately 114,000, has grown by 5.4% between July 1, 2013 – July 1, 2014. From Wikipedia: “The Villages is a […]
