"Click Here" for 4SarasotaHomes.com
John August
"Your Information Advantage"
John@4birdkey.com
941.373.0038
http://www.4sarasotahomes.com
Michael Saunders & Company
Licensed Real Estate Broker
61 S. Blvd of Presidents Sarasota, FL 34236
941.388.4447 - 941.388.3041
In This Issue
- Longboat Key Expansion
- Singing Christmas Tree
- Proscenium Developer Apologizes
- Christmas on St. Armands
- Beach Residence #1008!
- Furnished Ritz-Carlton
- Nov 2009 Sarasota Stats
- Downtown Sarasota Alliance
- 50-percent rule
- Warchest Building for Ringling Festival in 2010
- Residency and Portability
- Palm Avenue Garage Update
- Unconditional Surrender Sarasota
Click below for "For Sale vs Sold" Charts:
A compromise between merchants and Sarasota officials means special event fees will go into effect but that collected revenues will get directed to the parts of the city where major events normally take place. City officials say fees from events held around St. Armands Circle or downtown Sarasota will be directed appropriately to the St. Armands Business Improvement District and Downtown Improvement District
Click here for Details
SARASOTA- Frustrations about whether Sarasota County officials are fairly applying the 50-percent rule on waterfront developments is driving many business leaders to press for changes in development rules. The 50-percent rule limits the ability of many homeowners on the barrier islands to renovate ground-level homes. Because of federal rules discouraging building in flood zones, additions to homes cannot be valued at more than half the value of the home.
Click here for Details
Warchest Building for Ringling Festival in 2010
SARASOTA COUNTY - Organizers for the Ringling International Arts Festival took major steps Tuesday toward guaranteeing $500,000 in additional funding to repeat the successful event next year. Manatee County Commissioners set aside $250,000 to fund the festival, so long as Sarasota County officials do the same. Later in the day, an ad hoc committee recommended Sarasota officials do just that. The special Festival Steering Committee voted 5-3 in favor of directing $250,000 in tourist development tax to back the RIAF next year.
Click here
SARASOTA - What is required to be a Permanent Resident? What are the Rules About Residing on Your Property. Portability questions. Do I have to sell my previous homestead before I qualify for Portability? What is the deadline for Portability? What does "upsizing" mean?
Click here for the answers
Click here for Article
Unconditional Surrender Sarasota
SAN DIEGO - From a distance, the 26-foot "Unconditional Surrender" statue here looks like its copy in Sarasota, including the stream of admirers mimicking the celebratory kiss.But the similarities between the two copies of J. Seward Johnson's much-loved, much-ridiculed statues end there.
For a backdrop, Sarasota's statue has a few sailboats. San Diego's has an aircraft carrier.
The giant statue has drawn some scorn in this Navy town -- art critic Robert Pincus of the San Diego Union-Tribune called it "monstrous" and "kitsch" and a fair share of his readers agreed.
Click here for Article
|
HAPPY HOLIDAYS |
|
So today we offer this response of praise. With a promise to follow You all of our days. --Mary Fairchild |
|
Michael Saunders YTD Graphics |
|
|
|
|
|
Colony to Re-Open |
|
|
LONGBOAT KEY - The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will reopen today after a two-month hiatus and despite some problems with termites that drew a town inspector there on Thursday. Katherine Moulton, the resort's president and general manager, said late Thursday that John Fernandez, the town of Longboat Key's interim building inspector, found nothing that would prevent the Colony from reopening as planned. "We're good to go, and very excited," Moulton said. |
|
Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The advisory board supported the $400 million expansion on a 4-3 vote. The final decision rests with the Town Commission, which has scheduled its first hearing on the matter for Jan. 8. |
|
|
| The Singing Christmas Tree is an annual music and drama production written & directed by church members, and accompanied by an orchestra. The performance features a multi-story tree, adorned with our talented choir members. With the various musical pieces, the tree comes to life in an awe-inspiring light show. In addition, each year's drama performance is new and spectacular, but with a special message. |
|
|
| SARASOTA - The developer of the Proscenium real estate tower has apologized to a series of downtown land owners stung financially when the 18-story project failed.
Developer Zeb Portanova stopped short, however, of taking responsibility for the $1 billion Proscenium's collapse. "People have lied and stolen from me; I trusted groups that were contractually committed to me, and tried to keep the project alive, based on those commitments," Portanova wrote in a late November e-mail. |
| Christmas on St Armands Circle |
|
In 2009 we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the biggest and most magical night on St. Armands - "Holiday Night of Lights". The Circle and Circle Park magically come to life as the Circle "lights up" with thousands of white lights and lighted silhouette decorations! The offical kick off to the Holiday season, the evening begins with the lighting of St. Armands' FOUR STORY Christmas tree. And, of course, we musn't forget the arrival of that jolly old elf, himself - Santa Claus! Twelve live musical entertainment groups are scattered thoroughout the Circle as well as strolling musicians! Children have the opportunity to visit with Santa and share their wish list! |
|
|
|
|
| Furnished Ritz-Carlton Sarasota ! 1111 Ritz Dr #1203 $1,250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Sarasota real estate market remained hot in November 2009 with overall sales nearly 86 percent higher than November 2008. Total sales stood at 578 in November, mirroring last month’s total of 574 and much higher than the 311 sales reported in November 2008. The breakdown was 417 single family homes and 161 condos sold last month. |
| A Marketing Advantage |
|
Now is the time when marketing and sales become most valuable and when you need a market Internet savvy agent and the power of a firm like Michael Saunders. Each of my listings have a unique web address to maximize Internet visibility (http://www.274Robin.com). Click here for even more Valuable Information Let me show you how I can help. For a FREE detailed analysis of your property and a marketing plan, please contact me at (941) 373-0038 or email john@4Birdkey.com. |
The sun sets as boats move through New Pass during this year's Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade of Lights put on by the Suncoast Offshore Racing Association in Sarasota, Fla., on Saturday, December 12, 2009.
.jpg)
LONGBOAT KEY - An ambitious plan to expand the Longboat Key Club & Resort Islandside passed its first major hurdle Thursday when the town's Planning and Zoning board narrowly approved the project.
Living at the Ritz is one of the cities' greatest choices!! And this stunning (over 3000 sq ft) unit has the feel of complete luxury and, at the same time, absolute comfort. Two full bedrooms with two full baths. One den with pull out sofa and doors. Second den with pullout sofa. Separate third full bath. Living room also has sleeper sofa. Spacious kitchen with breakfast area. Wrap-around balcony with breath-taking views. Amenities include movie theater, fitness, pool, spa, concierge, billiard room, free internet access, restaurant (and room service).
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.
|
Michael Saunders & Company |
|
If you property is currently listed please do not consider this a solicitation |
Forward this message to a friend | (941) 373.0038