A big attraction to Longboat Key for my husband and me was that it is home to some excellent golf courses. Sure, warm beaches with cool sand, fabulous boating, and the island lifestyle experience makes our area ideal. However, if you are a golfer, you understand.
Read MoreBeach walks, sunsets, convenience, and peaceful living is why I love living on Longboat Key. It truly is paradise! We have called the community of Bay Isles home for 17 years and couldn’t be happier.
Read MoreWhat is a Key and what are the differences between the Keys along Sarasota County? From south to north we are graced with the beauty and appeal of Casey Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Bird Key and Longboat Key. A “key” is said to get its name from the Spanish word cayo, meaning small island. While they are islands, they are not formed by volcanic eruptions or a continental plate elevation (Hawaii or the Philippines). Instead, they are low elevations on top of coral reefs. Kind of impressive when you think about it. As to their individual differences well, that is a bit harder to define. Each is so delightful it would be impossible to say one was better than the other - I do have my favorite and as you read further, you may find the perfect Key for you!
Read MoreLongboat Key celebrates its 65th “birthday” on November 13th in recognition of being officially incorporated as a town. Of course, that wasn’t the beginning of the admiration for this Island nor was it about its name, having been referred to as Longboat Key for generations prior. Legend has it that the name came from boats that the Spanish used called longboats. Juan Anasco, a scout for Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto, left behind his longboat as he and his crew fled in fear of the Native Americans who inhabited the Key.
Read MoreAs I walk the beach along Bay Isles on Longboat Key in the mornings I notice that people are playing golf and getting out to walk, run, and bike like I have never seen before. It appears that for many, staying home also means staying healthy. There are also new social engagement options available online, and our local restaurants have adapted to the changes. I’ve included a list of phone numbers so you can check with them before making dinner plans.
Read MoreGreat service from Realtors has always meant accommodating the needs of our customers. Virtual tours and electronic communication has been the standard for years for the many home buyers coming to Sarasota from other states. Beverly is prepared, professional, and ready to meet your virtual needs!
Read MoreHere’s why Bay Isles is the great escape neighborhood you’ve been searching for.
Read MoreTake a look at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Residences at Longboat Key, Epoch and Auteur — new construction developments marketed by Michael Saunders and Company.
Read MoreI recently listed a fantastic 3-bedroom, maintenance-free, end-unit villa in beautiful Bay Isles. Take a closer look!
Read MoreHere are some great condo locations in Sarasota and on the keys that offer residents and their boats a wonderful home.
Read MoreEstate-sale pricing and a prime Longboat Key location, my new listing in Sleepy Lagoon on Longboat Key is ready for a lucky new buyer.
Read MoreWe are halfway through 2019. Let’s look at what is going on in the Longboat Key real estate market so far this year.
Read MoreAs a beautiful beach town with destination appeal, luxury properties have lined our coast for many years, but homes and condos for the 21st century’s super-rich are more common than before.
Read MoreAs a resident of Bay Isles, I take pride in listing and selling residences in this paradise-like community. Have a look at some of my recent sales right here in Bay Isles — as well as something new, just on the market!
Read MoreLongboat Key is one of those “Old Florida” areas that, for the most part, has been slow to expand in recent years, despite the massive growth happening around it on mainland Bradenton and Sarasota. However, for those seeking a new option for Longboat Key life, you are in luck. There are some new developments in the works.
Read MoreIt’s been a great year in real estate in the Sarasota/Longboat Key area. I’ve had the pleasure of selling some of the most amazing properties this year, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
Read MoreTurkeys and tinsel, dreidels and pumpkin pie. Yes friends, the holidays are here again, and it's the perfect time for ... house hunting? While it might seem counterintuitive to put a big-ticket item like a home on your holiday shopping list, it really does make sense.
Read MoreLongboat Key life is unlike any other, and I just listed a beautiful, maintenance-free villa in beautiful Bay Isles, an expansive gated community on the south end of the Key. One of the most desirable locations on Longboat Key, the Bay Isles community has a beautiful marina, private beach club and meandering landscaped walkways. Next door to shopping, banking, and the Town of Longboat Key tennis, library, post office and town hall, the community is just minutes from St. Armands Circle & downtown Sarasota.
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