Imagine--you are thinking about a relaxing beach vacation— one that would transport your mind and body from your everyday life to a romantic fantasy where you wake up being welcomed by hearing the birds chirping outside your window. Then, while your coffee is brewing, you step outside your unit and are stunned by the sights and smells of hibiscus, bougainvillas and many other native flowers.

Take your cup of coffee, stroll west for about one minute, and cannot believe the beach you see in front of you. It is perfectly clean, white and pristine. It is called Crescent Beach. This beach of perfect powdery sand that stays cool year round leads to the magnificent aquamarine Gulf of Mexico, where, if you’re lucky, you might see a group of dolphins frolicking nearby having a fabulous time on Siesta Key.

Specializing in Sarasota short sales and Siesta Key short sales Charlotte Lynn has taken action to meet our local real estate markets needs. In response to the national real estate crisis, Charlotte swiftly added a specialization to her business model. She attained the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation, the premier training for short sales and foreclosure education in real estate with less than 1% of REALTORS as members. Her goal is to help the Sarasota real estate market turn around by aiding owners facing financial hardship with short sales. Short sales occur when the bank agrees to accept less than the full amount owed from the sale of a home. Charlotte views foreclosures as a community problem and is willing and able to help anyone in need.

Award winning chef and owner, Fredy Mayer, brings his many years of experience in the worlds finest restaurants and hotels to Sarasota. Training began very early for Fredy born to a food oriented heritage. His mother, an accredited professional chef, and his father, a master butcher, operated their own butcher shop and restaurant. Formerly trained as a pastry chef in Europe, he apprenticed in some of the world's best known kitchens. He was Chef Patissier at the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados. For 25 years, Fredy oversaw the kitchens at the prestigious Manor Restaurant in West Orange, NJ. He moved to Sarasota in 1997 and was Corporate Executive Chef at the Longboat Key Club. Finally opening his own restaurant in June, 2000. He is a Member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs and International Geneva Association.

Lennar communities are close to everything you want and need in the Sarasota area. Together with its neighbor to the north, Manatee County, Sarasota is Florida’s third fastest growing major market. Rolling white-sandy beaches and sparkling waters combined with sophistication and charm make Sarasota the gem of Florida’s Gulf Coast. A wide variety of activities include beautiful golf courses, fine dining, luxury shopping, boating, fishing, biking in one of the several beautiful state parks, and exploring the mangroves along the eight connecting barrier islands – a true boater’s paradise. This diverse area of big city amenities and small town ease of living offers residents a superb quality of life. Lennar, one of America’s leading builders of quality homes since 1954, offers townhomes, villas and single-family homes in the most desired locations, including Sarasota, Manatee, University Park, North Port, Englewood, Venice, and Charlotte. Click on a Lennar Community to learn more.

In 1998, I purchased one side of a mountain in Little Switzerland, N.C. to build cabins and develop a peaceful environment for those people seeking a temporary getaway for some rest and relaxation. I named it Reidar’s Retreat. (reidarsretreat.com) While developing this paradise in the mountains, we discovered that a heavy vein of stone runs right through our side of the mountain. After many years of building and using the stone for accents all around our beautiful mountain retreat for patios, walls, firepits and waterfalls: we decided to open a business called Carolina Falls Inc. which is a stone distribution company that wholesales stone, builds walls, patios, firepits and waterfalls. The stone found in the North Carolina mountains is exquisite and unmatched. I wanted to bring that beauty to Florida for others to enjoy! For more information, please call our Sarasota office (941) 341.0406 or call directly (941) 350.1198

Chip Waterman of Hunt Real Estate is Sarasota`s renowned foreclosure specialist. Chip Waterman has been working in the Sarasota`s foreclosure market for over 28 years. Sarasota`s foreclosure market is an integral part of today`s real estate landscape. Whether you are listing a property or buying a property an educated person needs to take into consideration this important aspect of today`s market.
Chip Waterman works all aspects of today`s market from 50k to 15m. Chip Waterman was the youngest licensee in the state of New Hampshire. He served our country as a member of the Navy in Special Forces serving two tours. Chip`s dedication to his clients is paramount. So if you are thinking of buying or selling a home, big or small put the Waterman Team to work for you. Chip Waterman was recently honored by the Wall Street Journal as being ranked the 34th leading Realtor in terms of volume in the country.

Zoria has become one of Sarasota’s most celebrated addresses. The freshest, most selective ingredients and an award winning original menu are only part of what makes dining at Zoria so memorable. In a city known for its eclectic cuisine, Zoria offers the best of all worlds: classic, creative food, an attentive and knowledgeable staff, and a casual engaging environment. In today’s world where anyone can own a restaurant Zoria is proudly owned and operated by three classically trained chefs.

Indulge yourself in Sarasota, Florida - a sophisticated blend of casual Gulf Coast lifestyle and cosmopolitan excitement. Whether it's exploring the city's fine dining, historical and shopping attractions or just lounging on the beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hotel is the perfect place to soak it all in. Conveniently located near the city center overlooking Sarasota Bay, the resort is approximately four miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and 55 miles from Tampa International Airport. The resort features 266 guest rooms including 31 suites and 31 Ritz-Carlton Club Level rooms. Guest rooms and suites feature private balconies overlooking the bay, marina or city skyline and are the epitome of luxury with down comforters and Egyptian cotton linens; marble baths and plush...