Desoto Lakes offers residents the opportunity to feel like they are living in the country while being less than twenty minutes from Downtown Sarasota. Although many of the streets are quite suburban, with quarter and half acre lots, the neighborhood also features a number of larger lots as well.

As one of the older neighborhoods in the Sarasota area, many of the bigger lots have been left largely in their natural states, providing a lovely natural habitat of tall pine trees, stately oaks, and plenty of palmettos and other lush foliage for the "Old Florida" feel. Many of the residents appreciate the diverse population of both domestic and native animals. It is quite common to spot eagles, hawks, and osprey flying overhead and armadillos, opossums,

Making the decision to be a snowbird is really a “no-brainer.” However, making the selection of your snowbird home can be a bit daunting. If you are at the point of saying that your time has come to make this move, you will want to know a few things so that your choices, prices, and options are the best for picking your winter home. This idea is especially true in the Sarasota area, where snowbird homes and vacation properties are some of the most popular. 

Know the Buying Season

Almost all real estate agents in the sun states are aware that there is an influx of snowbird buyers from April through October. Although this is the time when more properties are placed on the market, it’s also the time when prices could be a bit higher. There is a

There are many logical reasons to downsize, and this has become one of the biggest trends across the country. Whether you find that you are an “empty nest” or just want to simplify your life, downsizing can be emotional but also quite cathartic. 

One of the great things about living in the Sarasota area is that there are an incredible amount of choices and options available that include making life more enjoyable. That property that was so large and attractive when first purchased can become a bit of a chore when other interests take priority. Facing the concept of downsizing means that you will have to get rid of or give away some of the things that you have collected. This is actually easier than it sounds, but it takes setting your mind to it

Snowbird Calendar: What’s Happening in Sarasota

One of the benefits of living in Sarasota during the colder months is that the area is designed to appeal to snowbirds. There is an incredible lineup of exciting and interesting things to do and see, from fun to the eclectic.

Sarasota Film Festival: around the first week of April and lasts 10 days. This festival is one of Sarasota’s biggest events and includes movies, parties, and celebrities. 

Annual Florida Winefest and Auction: usually around the first week of April. Lots of wine events, fantastic tasting, lunches, brunches, a charity auction, wine on the water, and four days of winemaker dinners in and around Sarasota. There are various locations, times, and prices.

Music on Main

Longboat Key has long been considered the lap of luxury in Sarasota. With dozens of palatial condominiums, many are drawn to the exclusive nature of this key, replete with beautiful golf courses, fabulous shopping, and incredible restaurants only a few short minutes from Downtown Sarasota. Here is a look at just a few of the beautiful homes currently available on this world-renown island paradise.

Welcome home! Enjoy all fabulous Longboat Key has to offer in this elegant open-concept property in Country Club Shores. Located on the south end of the key, you’ll love being so close to St. Armands Circle, downtown Sarasota, and just a 5-minute bike ride to the beach! Upon entering the home you will be immediately impressed as the double doors open

As one of the oldest communities in Sarasota, the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood offers plenty of homes with incredible architecture as well as beautiful views. In walking distance to Sarasota Jungle Gardens, The Ringling Museum, and Asolo Theatre, this neighborhood is also only a few minutes from Downtown Sarasota and the airport. As North Tamiami Trail continues its renovations, this is a wonderful neighborhood for growth.

Move into the quiet neighborhood you will love and have all of the perks of new construction at 4690 Rilma Ave! Upon entering the foyer, you are welcomed with ample lighting and space from the beautiful open floor plan. To the immediate right, you have a private den to make your own private space or office, and

Often called “Florida's Cultural Coast,” Sarasota is well known for its many theatres. Each offers a wonderful variety of shows where audiences have been delighted for decades. With so many standout area theatres, residents are almost guaranteed a new show every week.

Historic Asolo Theater – America's only 18th century European theatre, the Historic Asolo Theater is one of the most beloved objects in The Ringling collection. Crafted in Asolo, Italy in 1798, it was brought to Sarasota, piece by piece, in the early 1950s and painstakingly restored in 2006.

Asolo Repertory Theatre - A world-renowned acting company known for producing the highest quality professional theatre in true rotating repertory, the Asolo company started performing in

One of the big draws for people choosing Sarasota both as a vacation spot and home is access to the Gulf of Mexico and the opportunities to explore it by boat. Many who retire here find the water calling to them every day to either go fishing, waterskiing, or just get away from things and relax. If the water is calling to you, and you've got a boat that needs somewhere to dock, you may want to check out some of these homes.

Under Construction. Newly Released, the “Fairchild" floor plan offers over 3,700 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a den overlooking the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay. The kitchen is a chef’s dream offering Wolfe and Subzero appliances, 9’ high European cabinetry, oversized center island featuring

Like any area of business, real estate experiences its peaks and valleys. Therefore, it's a good idea for people looking either to buy or sell to become familiar with its seasonal trends. Since Florida seems to stand apart from other states in so many ways, our season is a little different, offering unique opportunities for buyers and sellers.

Throughout the country, the winter months of December and January are pretty slow in the housing market. The holidays keep people busy and bank accounts somewhat limited, and most folks aren't prone to exploring open houses when it's cold outside. 

But Florida isn't like most of the country. With the mild winters here, people start house hunting after the holidays. According to Trulia, search traffic for

Over the course of decades, The Landings has grown to encompass so much of what Sarasota is about. With over 700 residences ranging in style from single-family homes to villas in the trees, this community seems to offer a little something for everyone.

Located just west of the Trail near Proctor Road, The Landings is ideally situated just a few minutes from both downtown Sarasota and the pristine beaches for which our area is so well-known. A gated and deed-restricted community, The Landings features meandering roads that wind among large shade trees, tranquil lakes, an assortment of nature trails, and a true appreciation for Florida's natural beauty. Nowhere is this more evident than among the 76 multi-level townhouses designed to coalesce with