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Joined EzineArticles on Sep 11, 2006 Florida Getaways: The Top 10 Weekend Retreats
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: April 25, 2011
Looking for the perfect location for a weekend getaway in Florida? Discover 10 of the top destinations for your next weekend retreat in the Sunshine State.
Sea Gate Club Condominiums on Longboat Key Beach
Travel and Leisure: Vacation Homes • Published: November 2, 2010
Are you interested in a vacation home on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico? The Sea Gate Club condos on the beaches of Longboat Key Florida may be the perfect location for your warm weather getaway.
Sanctuary - Luxury Condos at the Longboat Key Club and Resort
Travel and Leisure: Golf Travel and Resorts • Published: October 22, 2010
Considering a second home in Florida, but can't decide between the beach of the golf course? The Sanctuary on Longboat Key allows owners to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Water Club on Longboat Key, FL - Luxury Beachfront Condominium Living
Real Estate: Condominiums • Published: October 20, 2010
Looking for a maintenance-free getaway on the Gulf Coast of Florida? The Water Club is a luxurious condominium complex located directly on the shores of the beautiful Longboat Key, Florida beaches.
Vizcaya Condos on Longboat Key - Luxury Beachfront Living
Real Estate: Condominiums • Published: October 19, 2010
Interested in a luxurious, beachfront condo on Longboat Key, FL? Vizcaya offers some of the finest residences and amenities on Longboat Key.
Sunset Beach Longboat Key Condominiums
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: October 15, 2010
Sunset Beach is a beautiful, low-density condominum complex on the beautiful beaches of Longboat Key, Florida. Learn more about the lifestyle that a condo on the beach can provide.
Positano Longboat Key - Luxurious Living on the Gulf of Mexico
Travel and Leisure: Vacation Homes • Published: October 15, 2010
The sand is powdery white. The sunsets are unforgettable. Discover Positano luxury condos on the beaches of Longboat Key Florida.
Discover Palmer Ranch - Sarasota's Finest Master-Planned Community
Real Estate: Buying • Published: October 4, 2010
Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida is a beautiful community to live in for anyone who loves nature and being surrounded by beautiful trees and lush natural landscaping. It is set amid more than 10,000 acres of beautiful central Florida forests and wetlands. Everything has been designed and carefully planned for the preservation and protection of the wildlife, land, greenery, preserves and the wetlands.
Bird Key - Waterfront Homes for Sale in Sarasota Florida
Real Estate: Homes • Published: September 30, 2010
Located only 5 minutes by car away from the downtown of Sarasota Florida, the small barrier island of Bird Key is the perfect location for those who want to remain close to all of the amenities that Sarasota has to offer. In addition, this exclusive waterfront neighborhood has some of the most amazing opportunities to enjoy the beautiful water and the natural beauty that Sarasota is known for. With only about 500 homes found on the island, the majority of houses are quite upscale, with just over half located on the Sarasota bayfront or deep-water canals.
Longboat Key, Florida - Welcome to Paradise
Travel and Leisure: City Guides and Information • Published: August 10, 2010
Gorgeous white sand beaches, spectacular sunsets, azure blue waters... Longboat Key, with its luxurious lifestyle, near-perfect weather and natural beauty is the perfect beach getaway. Located just off of the coast from the city of Sarasota, Florida, this barrier island is the biggest of the Sarasota Keys.
Siesta Key Florida - Living Next to the Second Best Beach in USA
Real Estate: Moving Relocating • Published: July 9, 2010
Siesta Key offers so much to residents and visitors alike. This year Siesta Key Beach was named the second best beach in the United States by Dr Beach.
University Park - Discover Sarasota Golf Course Living at Its Finest
Real Estate: Moving Relocating • Published: September 24, 2009
University Park is one of Sarasota's premier golfing communities. Learn all about the neighborhood and current real estate opportunities.
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Sarasota Florida
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: August 13, 2009
An abundance of visitors from around the world visit Sarasota each year to enjoy all of the amenities this small city on the Gulf Coast of Florida has to offer. Each year, Sarasota's warm climate attracts "snowbirds" down to the Sunshine State for its high season from January through March. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the city's internationally recognized cultural amenities matching those of the nation's largest cities.
Sarasota Florida Travel Guide
Travel and Leisure: City Guides and Information • Published: July 27, 2009
Sarasota, Florida is a popular destination that features a number of beautiful and prestigious barrier islands, including, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Casey Key, Lido Key and Bird Key. There are miles and miles of beach front real estate properties including luxury condominiums, inns and very quaint cottages, hotels and private estate homes along with numerous public access beaches as well as private beaches. Casey Key and Bird Key are made up of mostly single family homes and fine estates.
Home Owners - Protecting Yourself When Remodeling
Home Improvement: Remodeling • Published: November 6, 2008
Many home owners have plans for a remodeling project in the near future. Follow a few simple steps and you can make your next remodeling project a success.
Casey Key Florida - Discover This Secluded Island Paradise
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: July 17, 2008
Just 15 miles south of Sarasota Florida is one of the most prestigious and private islands in Florida. Casey Key is an eight mile long barrier island that is home to some of the most luxurious and expensive homes on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The island is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Little Sarasota Bay to the east.
Five Reasons to Visit Lido Key Florida
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: June 2, 2008
Once known primarily as a retirement community, today Lido Key is that and so much more. An abundance of features attract visitors of all ages to this island paradise. Learn more about a few of the features that make Lido Key such a wonderful place to visit, live, work, raise a family and retire.
Foreign Home Buyers - 10 Tips For Buying Florida Real Estate
Real Estate: Buying • Published: May 28, 2008
A weak US dollar and the decline in home values have combined to lure many foreign buyers into the Florida real estate market. Foreign citizens should consider the following tips when buying Florida real estate.
Longboat Key Florida - A Private Island Paradise
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: May 9, 2008
Longboat Key is an eleven mile long island that stretches between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. There are 8,000 permanent residents that occupy condominiums, townhouses, single-family homes and luxury estates. The island offers endless activities while also providing a relaxing, secluded environment.
The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch - Inspired Living
Real Estate • Published: October 2, 2007
Alluring, charming and absolutely mesmerizing, The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch is a paragon of excellence with unsurpassed amenities. This exquisitely designed master planned community has raised the bar for opulent and indulgent living as it opened in the spring of 2007.
Selecting a Luxury Real Estate Agent
Real Estate: Agents Realtors • Published: September 14, 2007
With luxury home buying becoming an exceptional element of the real estate market, it is crucial that upscale home buyers find themselves astute professionals that specialize in the high end market place.
Lido Key Condos - Carefree Island Living
Real Estate: Condominiums • Published: September 11, 2007
With a European flair, Lido Key is known for its beautiful beaches, close proximity to St. Armands Circle and gorgeous water front estate homes and condos. Consisting of a myriad of boutiques, restaurants, gift shops and many more...
Longboat Key Condos - Many Options For Island Living
Real Estate: Condominiums • Published: September 11, 2007
Encompassing an gorgeous stretch of beach front property. Longboat Key has become an oasis of opulent island style living.
Siesta Key Beach Front Living
Real Estate: Buying • Published: August 29, 2007
Considered to be one of the "Worlds Best Beaches" by the Travel Channel, Siesta Key has long been one of the top tourist attractions for Sarasota. The Travel Channel rated Siesta Key 5 out of 5 for beach sand, child-friendliness and swimming. This barrier island is world famous for its powdery soft, sugar white sand.
Travel to Sarasota Florida
Travel and Leisure • Published: August 29, 2007
With a growing average of 53,000+ people, residents and tourists alike can still find room to enjoy all of the amenities Sarasota has to offer. Possessing over 25 miles of gulf front beaches, along with countless acres of state parks, there is still plenty of space to enjoy unobstructed views of the water or sunsets.