Feeling good about the community you live in can be just as important as selecting the right home. As a local expert, I can help you find a neighborhood that best suits your needs. From local restaurants and activities to school information and market trends, explore the communities I serve below.
Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is a newer master-planned community located in eastern Manatee and Sarasota Counties. With development beginning in 1995, Lakewood Ranch offers several communities in one with an array of home types to suit a variety of lifestyles. From large and small single-family homes to villas and townhomes, there’s something for everyone here. Much of the land has been reserved for trails, parks, and wildlife so nature’s beauty is on full display here.
If you’re looking to do a bit of shopping or looking for a great lunch or dinner spot, check out Main Street where you’ll find several fantastic boutiques and restaurants. Lakewood Ranch feels like home and you can make it yours too!
Sarasota
Sarasota (zipcodes 34236, 34237, 34239, 34234, and 34231) is a coastal hub of arts and culture on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Residents of this family-friendly city enjoy beautiful weather and access to an abundance of beaches and parks to enjoy it in. Sarasota offers exceptional shopping and dining with a huge variety of restaurants. This seaside city’s recreational amenities also include many outstanding golf courses. Sarasota was the longtime winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus, and premier attractions such as the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art bear the Ringling family name.
Sarasota’s eclectic real estate mix covers all bases. Housing styles include cozy single-level family homes, stylish contemporary condominium complexes with pools and tennis courts, and palatial private estates with stunning architecture and impeccable amenities.
Longboat Key
Longboat Key (zip code 34228) is a waterfront community on a barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Both bodies of water are visible from many points around this long, narrow island. Gorgeous white sand beaches run for 12 miles along Longboat Key’s enchanting coastline. This idyllic island community also offers an excellent variety of waterfront restaurants.
Longboat Key’s real estate mix includes stunning waterfront estates with sprawling Gulf and Bay views. Other residential options include condominiums with exceptional private amenities and single-family homes in a range of styles.
Bradenton
Bradenton, FL offers a wide variety of housing options with everything from condos, townhouses and modest single-family homes, to estates overlooking the Manatee River. You can find every type of neighborhood from downtown urban to new community developments.
Many of the newer homes have open floor plans and are situated in neighborhoods with private cul-de-sacs and winding, well-kept streets. Gardeners will delight in the many properties tranquil yards boasting a variety of tropical flowers and fruit trees.
Siesta Key
Siesta Key (zipcode 34242) is an eight-mile-long barrier island with gorgeous quartz white sand beaches surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Siesta Key Beach is ranked the #1 beach in the US and the #11 beach in the world. This island paradise is the perfect destination to enjoy year-round relaxation and rejuvenation. Siesta Key is packed with amenities including exceptional shopping and dining.
Siesta Key offers stunning waterfront homes with easy access to boating and other water-based activities. Housing options on the island include breathtaking contemporary masterpieces and spacious single-family homes in a range of styles. Siesta Key also features comfortable condominium complexes with access to private pools and other amenities.
Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria, FL is a tropical paradise. It’s a quintessential beach town offers an ideal balance of laid-back living, while still offering residents plenty in the way of things to do.
Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Anna Maria Island is located in Manatee County, near both Bradenton and Sarasota with nearby opportunities for employment and entertainment. Whether you like to bike, boat, fish or go beach combing, you’ll never be bored on Anna Maria Island. With endless expanses of sparkling water, most choose to simply spend the day at the beach.
