Posted on January 15th, 2010 by Brad
2004 Built Water Front Home providing quick access to Gulf by way of Lemon Bay and Stump Pass. Two boat lifts 10,000 lb elevator lift and electric davits, home and seawall built 2004. Florida Cracker style front entry with sitting area and ginger bread trim. Metal roof with transferable warranty, three car garage, great room concept with split plan, solid surface counter tops, 18 tile in living areas, carpet bedrooms, large master bath with dual sinks, walk in shower and separate jetted tub. All pocket sliders and French door access huge screened lanai over looking waterway. Home Warranty included with purchase.
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Filed under: Sarasota Real Estate
Posted on December 25th, 2009 by Brad
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Looking forward and expecting a prosperous 2010. Thank you to all my family, friends, and customers for the inspiring support this year. I’m posting a photo of the greatest gift I’ve ever received.
Liv's First Christmas
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Filed under: Sarasota Real Estate
Posted on December 17th, 2009 by Brad
Lemon Bay Estates a Gated Luxury Home Development consisting of 13 exclusive home sites, overlooking Lemon Bay and the Private end of North Manasota Key. All home sites are 1 plus acre parcels, majority of lots situated on Lemon Bay.This lot is located at end of Cul-De-Sac with three sides completely private due to preserve lands. Must see existing homes ranging from 4,300 sq’ to 7,000 sq’ in living space. Lot is ready to build on survey and engineering on file. If you’re looking for a unique development / location you have found it here, most Venice residents don’t know this community exists. Extremely secluded yet five minutes to Manastoa Beach, Grocery, Restaurants, and Shopping Center. Developer went above and beyond compare to any local high end builder.
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Filed under: Sarasota Real Estate
Posted on December 13th, 2009 by Brad
As promised here are a couple pictures taken during the Thanksgiving Holiday. These Red Grouper were caught outside of the Venice and Stump Pass inlets, just about in the middle of Manasota Key about 15 miles off shore. South West Florida fishing this year has been outstanding, be it from your boat or waterfront property. Water quality and conditions have been perfect. To learn more about the local water front and barrier islands take a look at my website www.floridabarrierislandsrealestate.com Two days before these photos were taken my friend Alan and I caught a 40″ King fish and while reeling the fish in encountered a school of Cobia. Within less than a minute of landing the King fish I hooked a 39″ Cobia. The situation was a bit hectic so no photos were taken. If you have any fishing questions or looking for more info about waterfront real estate give me a call or e-mail.
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Filed under: Fishing
Posted on November 17th, 2009 by Brad
Thanksgiving day in Southwest Florida is the place to be with friends and family. Many of you that read this page of my website have read my short bio on the front page and know that I’ve spent a number of years in Santa Cruz California. A good friend of mine will be visiting during the Thanksgiving holiday and we plan to fish in the Gulf of Mexico and some inland fresh water near Charlotte Harbor. I promise to post pictures of our fishing trips. The water temperatures around the surrounding barrier islands have
cooled prompting the migration of snook inland (see www.floridabarrierislandsrealestate.com). The weather this week has been absolutely gorgeous. Highs in the mid to low 80’s and lows in the 60’s. We have yet to really get any cold snap. Happy Thanksgiving; enjoy your time with friends and family.
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Filed under: Sarasota Real Estate
Posted on October 30th, 2009 by Brad
For three weeks running interest rates on 30 year mortages have increased to 5.03 percent. Still historically low and incentive to consider if your shopping Venice Florida Real Estate. Lenders have tightened their standards, so the best rates are available to borrowers with solid credit and a 20 percent down payment. 15 year mortgages are hovering around 4.46 percent. Rates on five-year, adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 4.42 percent today. Rates on one-year, adjustable-rate mortgages hover around 4.57 percent as of today. There are a number of things to consider when shopping a mortage and specific questions to ask your loan officer. I can help you with the process. You can contact me anytime through my website www.veniceagent.com
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Filed under: Venice Florida Real Estate
Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Brad
This past week some of my past customers and friends that use my website want to know why I’ve not posted any new Blogs. I feel like I could write a book about my experience in the past four months. On July 7, 2009 I received a phone call that changed my life, and for the good which my seem strange to some. The call was from my Doctor giving my pathology results showing I had neck cancer. The ride from that day until now has been eye opening, inspiring, and a lesson in giving. I can’t thank my family enough for their support and loving care. Thank you to my friends for their selfless giving my family experienced. As you can see on my Blog my daughter Liv is a new addition God so graciously gave my wife and I April this year. She and my wife were instrumental in my healing and getting back on my feet so quickly. I also want to give thanks to the Doctors and care givers who helped get through the treatments. I am back to work and very happy to help any persons looking to buy or sell Real Estate in South West Florida. I promise if you don’t watch the news everyday life is better than they make it out to be. Housing inventories are on the decline in Sarasota County and that is one of the best indicators you can point at showing the market in heading in the right direction. The foreclosure market is cyclical. What does that mean? It won’t last forever. God Bless and Thank You for reading my Blog.
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Filed under: Sarasota Real Estate
Posted on August 16th, 2009 by Brad
Sarasota County Boat Ramps
- Centennial Park, 1059 Tamiami Trail and 11th St., Sarasota
- Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Lido Key, Sarasota Bay, Sarasota
- Turtle Beach, 8918 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, Little Sarasota Bay, Sarasota
- Manasota Beach, Manasota Beach Rd. on Manasota Key, South Venice
- Higel Park, 1330 Tarpon Center Dr. & Venice Ave., Roberts Bay, Venice
- Marina Boat Ramps, 216 E. Venice Ave. at Venice By Pass, Venice
- Angler’s Resort, 1385 Gulf Blvd. on Tampa Bay, Englewood
- Holiday Travel Park, 1475 Flamingo Dr., SR 775 & 776, Englewood
- Indian Mound Park, Winston St. on Lemon Bay, Englewood.
- Weston’s Resort, 985 Gulf Rd., Englewood.
- Nokomis Beach, 901 Casey Key Rd., on Dona Bay, Nokomis.
- North Jetty Park, 1000 Casey Key Rd. at Venice Inlet, Gulf of Mexico, Nokomis.
- Blackburn Point Park, on Sarasota Bay, Osprey. For canoes only
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Filed under: Boating, Fishing, Sarasota Real Estate
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Brad
Tarpon fishing is in full steam at this very moment. I believe a lucky fisherman could hook a Tarpon standing on Venice Beach; that’s how many I could see flying over Venice Beach and Manasota Key. My friend bought a 1938 Piper Cub this week and was explaining how the plane would be ideal for spotting fish. I exclaimed “the fish are on the beaches right now” (Boca Grande, Palm Island, Manasota Key, Venice Island, Casey Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Long Boat Key) all places you find Tarpon on the coast during the month of June. Greg offered to take me up for a quick flight around the Venice Island air port. As soon as we took off over the Venice fishing pier we could see the huge silhouettes of the mighty Silver King swimming around the grass patches in pods of 2 up to 10. Every hundred yards or so was a pod; very cool to see from the air. After landing I couldn’t help but think about how lucky I am to live in paradise “Venice Florida”.
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Filed under: Fishing, Venice Florida Real Estate
Posted on May 19th, 2009 by Brad
My daughter LIV was 6 weeks old this past Saturday when I took the photo you see posted. I think she is the cutest baby ever, but I may be biased due to the fact I’m her father.
Real Estate sales in Sarasota County, especially in Venice where I work have been rather robust after the April 15 cutoff that marks the end of season. There have been many double digit days for pending and sold listing on the MLS Hot Sheet. The difference in total units for sale compared to a year ago shows the inventory is getting smaller at a nice pace. These stats coupled with some positive media could go a long way for the recovery we all want to see. So long story short if you’re in the market to buy Real Estate in South West Florida make sure you pull the trigger in the next 12 months or less. No one can time the markets perfect but if this isn’t close to the bottom you can call me a salty dog.
Since the arrival of my baby girl my fishing expeditions have slowed to say the least, but I still have managed a couple short trips to find the bit is on. Tarpon are everywhere in the bay and on the beach. Cobia can be found just outside the passes around the massive bait balls that are easy to find just look for the birds or jumping fish. My last trip this past week provided many encounters with big Bull Reds in the bay right on the shallow grass flats. Couldn’t get them to bite but the sea trout bit was tons of fun using a top water lure that makes lots of noise. As always call me if you want to experience the best of South West Florida from my boat. Only one stipulation; must be willing to fish during site seeing:)
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Filed under: Family, Venice Florida Real Estate
