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In This Issue
- Ringling School of Art #5
- Homestead Change
- New Publix
- Lowest Priced Ritz-Carlton Sarasota !
- Downtown pied-a-terre
- July 2009 Sarasota Statistical Report
- No meter for now
- If They Gave Awards for Sand
- Tennis Gardens wins USTA honor
Credit Crisis
Interesting video on history of how the credit crisis came about... Click here to view
Miscellaneous News
Sarasota County Commission Meeting Notice - Barrier Island Issue
On September 9, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. the County Commission will reopen discussion on Ordinance 2008-084 which regulates the ability of barrier island property owners to remodel or improve their properties. The meeting will be held at the County Building, 1660 Ringling Blvd., in the first floor Commission Chambers. At issue is an interpretation by the Sarasota Building Department that existing properties must have 19.4 feet of elevation to be outside of the 50% rule. The 50% rule restricts the amount of improvements to no more than 50% of the current assessed valuation of the property and such improvement is cumulative over the lifetime of the property. SAR has not taken a position on the issue at this time, but wanted to inform members who might have an interest in attending the meeting.
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No meters for now, say Sarasota Officials SARASOTA- - Spurred by complaints from shoppers and business owners, City Commissioners have backed off a plan to put 710 parking meters downtown. Commissioners voted 4-1 to rescind their Aug. 17 decision to spend up to $800,000 on the meters. Instead, they agreed to hold workshops.
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If They Gave Awards for Sand
Siesta Key, an eight-mile-long, crescent-shaped barrier island on the Gulf Coast south of Sarasota, is becoming more popular in hotter months as tourists discover its powdered-sugar white sand that seems always to stay cool, no matter how high the heat outside. Other enticements include cool gulf breezes; clear, temperate, turquoise water; and huge discounts on accommodations from July through September at luxury high-rises, cozy cottages and funky beachfront bungalows.
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Tennis Gardens wins USTA honor
The Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club and Resort is one of 12 winners of the 28th annual United States Tennis Association Outstanding Facility Awards Program, the USTA announced Tuesday, Sept. 1.
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September 11th - Patriot Days Card |
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Unconditional Surrender |
 The deal works like this: Curran buys the statue for $500,000 and loans it to the city for 10 years. Then it becomes property of the city, with the Art Fund of Sarasota responsible for its maintenance. Atkins joined Commissioner Kelly Kirschner and Mayor Dick Clapp in approving the statue. |
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End of Summer Review |
| Good news about our local real estate market keeps cascading in daily. Happily, the earliest signs of recovery are manifest in just about every sector of the economy. |
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Sarasota No. 4 “Smarter Cities” |
| The Natural Resources Defense Council has placed Sarasota at No. 4 of its list of small “smarter cities.” It was recognized for the quality and scope of its green building, transportation network, water-quality protection efforts and recycling program. Smarter cities, according to the Web site http://smartercities.nrdc.org, are more efficient, livable and cleaner. |
| For the first time, US News & World Report magazine has featured an arts school — Ringling College of Art and Design — in a spotlight article in its “America’s Best Colleges” publication, the bible for prospective college students and their parents. |
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Amendment to 186.015 F.S. expanding the factors for homesteading as a permanent Florida resident have substantially changed. |
| Former location of Herald-Tribune to become Publix |
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Lowest Priced Ritz-Carlton Sarasota ! |
 Exceptional Ritz Value! Beautiful views of the Bay and North Shore from every room of this 12th floor unit. Sought after Monte Carlo floor plan with water view split bedroom suites and den. Tasteful kitchen with Subzero and Decor appliances. |
| Price Reduced Pied-a-terre 770 Palm Ave #501 $749,000 |
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The Sarasota real estate market in July 2009 was substantially healthier than last year at this time, with total unit sales up 29 percent to 595, and the months of home supply on the market once again dropping to levels not seen in three years. There were 450 single family and 145 condos sold in July, compared to 331 and 130 last July. |
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Publix Super Markets has closed a $6.3 million deal for the Herald-Tribune's former offices on South Tamiami Trail. The Lakeland-based supermarket chain plans to open a new 52,000-square-foot store at the site toward the end of 2010.
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You will be delighted with this fabulously updated condo 1,695 square foot two bedroom two bath condo. This unit looks like a Manhattan luxury condo, but it is in the heart of Sarasota. This condo is coolly contemporary with lots of surprises (like the spigot to fill the bathtub coming out of the ceiling).
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