Sarasota Florida Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Sylvia Babineau

SARASOTA 34236

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:13:00 GMT

Absolutely beautiful decor with park views and gulf views from the lanai & bedrooms, outdoor kitchen, two garage parking spots state of the art workout room, sauna, hot tub, library, two private guest suites, games room, exquisite party entertainment room with catering kitchen, pool located right on Gulf of Mexico, the Jewel of the Gulf of Mexico and the newest construction on Lido Key, just a little over one mile to St. Armands Circle and six minute drive to Sarasota, bus right in front of the building located next to a wild bird sanctuary at Lido Park

1350 MAIN ST 1106, SARASOTA 34236

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:03:00 GMT

Spectacular bay views from this corner suite, two bedroom & two bath, Bahmas style decor. Beautiful stone floors and quartz counter, completely redone available immediately three month minimum $ 6,000 monthly, indoor designated garage parking, BQ, pool, spa, workout room, party rooms and lots of community acitivies.

SARASOTA 34236

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:54:00 GMT

Great Beach Villa at The Orchid Beach Club, Lido Key, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, 11 ft. ceilings, three car private garage within the main garage, outdoor kitchen Gas stove in custom Neff kitchen. Your own villa but all of the amenities a five star condominium offers with services and security.Highly sought after suite in the what we believe is the very best complex on the Gulf of Mexico with privacy walkdown to the beach private pool & spa and only six minutes to downtown and two minute drive to St. Armand's Circle.

1701 GULF OF MEXICO DR 306, LONGBOAT KEY 34228

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Outstanding decor, sold complete turnkey furnished with exquisite furniture, laudry hookup available, with laundry room next to suite and air conditioned storage next to suite. Beachfront getaway with tennis courts, pool, party room and onsite management.

2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR 1102, SARASOTA 34236

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:10:00 GMT

Breathtaking one of a kind almost 6,000 sq. ft. Penthouse on Lido Beach with both gulf & bay views, 180 degree panoramic views of the gulf. Custom impecably designed with soaring ceilings, 6 terraces, two complete master suites with ensuites. Large family room with gas fireplace. Amenities include state of the art workout room, great dog run, two overflow guest suites, massage room, sauna, steam rooms, dining area seats 35, catering kitchen games/billiard, poker/bridge room, library, spacious West Indian decor Party Room, 24/7 security plus concierge, in house mgt. team, heated pool & spa, private 3 car garage accom. 4 cars, cathedral ceilings, newer constr. private elevator direct to suite, exquisitely maintained property, located right on the Gulf of Mexico, sunsets 12 mths of the year and Bay fireworks on 4th of July only 1 mile to St. Armands Circle and six minute drive to downtown Sarasota, Sarasota & Bird Key yacht clubs & best of all the Longboat Key Club for tennis (adults & children's program) golf & boating & 7 restaurants, spa with fitness & wellness program. Club only ten min. drive, Downtown has 67 restaurants within walking distance, dinner theatres & Farmer's Market. Sarasota is the cultural center for the entire southern united states, opera, symphony,art galleries, ballet, Asolo & Van Wezel theatre. One of the very best rated luxury developers in Florida developed and built this exquisite property with the finest quality you will find in Florida. See this, you won't ever want to leave

SARASOTA 34236

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:21:00 GMT

Gorgeous gulf front complex! 3 bed/3 bath Barbados model in one of the most desirable complexes on the gulf. Views of the Bay, nature preserve and city from the sweeping terraces. Residence features tropical furnishings,outdoor kitchen,resort style gulf front pool, concierge, guarded gate, 2 car garage parking, media, social, massage rooms,extensive fitness room, private elevator--truly too many decadent features to list. *Please note room dimensions are rounded to the nearest foot

Luxury Gulf Front Rental on Lido Key ~ Seasonal Luxury Renta

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:49:00 GMT

Fabulous luxury complex on the Gulf. Gorgeous resort style amenities, marvellous designer finishes. Richly and luxuriously decorated. Impeccable building, outstanding location. Best building on the Gulf! Spectacular views, spacious, luxurious residences. Gorgeous amenities including heated resort style pool, spa, extensive fitness room, library, media room, social room,guest suites, massage room, outdoor kitchens, 24 hour security, concierge service and secure parking. The bulidng is also fob secured.

Luxury Rental on Longboat Key, Gulf front complex

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:29:00 GMT

Gorgeous gulf front condo complex on the white sandy shores of Longboat Key. Gorgeous views of the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, conveniently located on the south end of the island, near the Publix shopping center, and a short drive to St.Armands Circle. Beautifully furnished, Master bedroom includes king bed, guest bedroom with two queen beds. Amenities include tennis court, fitness center, on site manager, fob security, on site laundry, pool and spa. Minimum rental: 3 months. Availablefor 2012 season.

Sweeping Gulf Views ~ Luxury Rental on Longboat Key

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:02:00 GMT

$3500/month off season. Incredible direct gulf front condo. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious residence with sweeping gulf views from every room! Freshly painted and decorated. Stunning top to bottom! Unparalled Gulf views from the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, this bright and sunny condo features beautiful hardwood floors, bright kitchen, spacious rooms, eat in kitchen, and high ceilings. Freshly renovated common and amenities area, on site building manager, gulf side pool--what more could you ask for? Available for season 2012.

2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR B404, SARASOTA 34236

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:32:00 GMT

Luxurious Gulf Front Complex. Breathtaking views from a gorgeous designer decoated 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence. Features such as the outdoor kitchen, gourmet Neff kitchen, split plan and granite make this residence and outstanding choice in Gulf front living. One of Lido's newest and most desirable and luxurious communities, the Orchid Beach Club Residences feature: gulf front resort style pool, state of the art fitness center with steam and sauna, massage room, 2 guest suites, lush landscaping, building length enclosed dog walk, 2 assigned under building parking spaces, luxurious library, media room, billiard room, catering kitchen, social room, on site management and 24 hour security. What more could you ask for? Orchid beach--defining luxury living on the Gulf!

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.