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Six Great Nonstop Destinations from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Here are some of our favorite places to fly to for a short, fun getaway—no layovers required.

Great news for bicyclists!

Ringling Boulevard Upgrades Will Make the Street Safer for Cyclists Sections of the road will soon become what is known as a “complete street.”

Believe you can do better? The city is accepting submissions through Wednesday, June 15!

Some of the Public Submissions for Sarasota's City Seal Rebrand Are Really Something "Sarasota: The Luxurious City of Luxury."

25 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022 These metro areas offer the best combination of jobs, desirability, cost of living, quality of life and more.

Things to Do in Sarasota This Week Don't miss the Sarasota Shrimp and Music Festival, NocheUnidos concerts, a Venice beach party and more.

No surprise here!

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Sarasota Housing Market Ranked No. 3 in U.S. in New Wall Street Journal Report Outdoor lifestyle and a good job market kept the Sarasota metro area near the top three of the emerging housing markets index.

A big increase in SRQ air traffic!

SRQ Airport Sees 31% Jump in April Traffic - SRQ Daily May 16, 2022 Get fresh stories about our hometown in your inbox. Every day, we'll send you the latest local news, restaurants, philanthropy, shopping, recreation, community events, business and more. Perfect to enjoy over your morning coffee!

With rental rates in Sarasota increasing 47% (wow), now is the time for home ownership!

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/home-and-real-estate/2022/03/rent-sarasota-manatee-report-apartment

Rents in Sarasota and Manatee Counties Are Now More Than Double the National Average According to a recent report, the price to rent in both counties is still trending upward, beating Miami prices.

Do you have plans for Mother's Day yet?

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/eat-and-drink/2022/04/mothers-day-sarasota-manatee-2022

Where to Eat in Sarasota-Manatee on Mother’s Day 2022 Whether they’re brunch-lovers or dinner-fanatics, treat the mothers in your life to a meal at one of these Sarasota-Manatee eateries.

The May issue of Scene Magazine is available online, featuring Michael Saunders and Drayton Saunders telling the story of Michael Saunders & Company's local roots, longevity, commitment to community, and raising the standard in real estate expectations.
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/
Click the link to read it before it hits stands.

No surprise here!

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Sarasota Housing Market Ranked No. 3 in U.S. in New Wall Street Journal Report Outdoor lifestyle and a good job market kept the Sarasota metro area near the top three of the emerging housing markets index.

This is an excellent question, as the housing market continues to suffer from low inventory! A Realtor can help you navigate these waters and help you come up with a bid that will be accepted!

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2022/04/25/is-it-enough-to-offer-asking-price-in-todays-housing-market/

Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market? If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted.

The spring housing market is in full swing in Sarasota county! According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), the median sale price for single-family homes in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton MSA increased year-over-year by 29.9 percent to $500,000, the highest recorded median sale price for the metropolitan area.

Especially now, it is so important that buyers understand the financial impact of waiting to buy!

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How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%.

What a fun way to support our local farmers!

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/travel-and-outdoors/2022/04/you-pick-farms-sarasota

You-Pick Farms in Sarasota and Manatee Counties Pick your own fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers while the weather's still nice.

History saved! 👍

A Historic Fogarty Home in Bradenton Is Saved A home built by some of the first Bradenton settlers in 1872 is saved from the wrecking ball.

With so much new construction going up, it’s always great to hear about the efforts to save some of Sarasota’s historic buildings!

Check Out Six Buildings a Local Program Is Hoping to Save The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation nominated these sites for their third annual "Six to Save" initiative.

The days of finding the perfect house meeting all of your criteria are in the past! Now you need to balance your wants vs. your needs when finding that "perfect" home.

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2022/04/04/balancing-your-wants-and-needs-as-a-homebuyer-today/

Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes.

Epitomizing the idyllic Sarasota lifestyle, this chic and contemporary Golden Gate Point residence is everything you want in coastal living, including a deeded boat dock and lift accommodating up to a 40 foot vessel! See for yourself the beauty this property offers!

https://650goldengatepoint302.isforsale.com/

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650 GOLDEN GATE POINT #302, SARASOTA, FL 34236 $ 3,700,000 - 2 beds - 2 full baths - 1 half bath

Hear directly from the Realtor Association President on the housing market

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/home-and-real-estate/2022/03/sarasota-real-estate-update-march-2022

Realtor Association President Shares Insights on the Current Local Housing Market Tony Veldkamp, president of the Realtor's Association of Sarasota Manatee, talks about inflation, inventory and more.

Sarasota's cultural art presence continues to grow!

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/news-and-profiles/2022/04/van-wezel-foundation-city-of-sarasota-execute-partnership-agreement-to-build-new-performing-arts-center

Van Wezel Foundation, City of Sarasota Execute Partnership Agreement for Sarasota Performing Arts Center The foundation has assembled a team of theater experts for the new performing arts center

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Realtor Association President Shares Insights on the Current Local Housing Market Tony Veldkamp, president of the Realtor's Association of Sarasota Manatee, talks about inflation, inventory and more.

Just a few months ago, Freddie Mac projected mortgage rates would average 3.6% in 2022. Earlier this month, Fannie Mae forecast mortgage rates would average 3.8% in 2022. As the chart below shows, rates have already surpassed those projections.

Sleek, cozy, or classic.....which is your fav?

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/home-and-real-estate/2022/03/sarasota-guesthouses

Design Inspiration: Three Dreamy Sarasota-Manatee Guesthouses These three guesthouses, each with different interior design styles, offer luxurious touches inside and lush green spaces outside.

What do you think of the "new" retro look?

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Vintage Kitchen Appliances That Prove Retro is Cool Again We've noticed more and more vintage or retro-inspired appliances making their way into the kitchen, and we're here for it. Let us show you how retro is cool, once again.

There are some beautiful ideas here!

9 Tips for Mixing and Matching Tile Styles Get acquainted with the basics of combining shapes, colors and finishes for a symphony of tiles