Saturday Morning Sights at Downtown Sarasota’s Bayfront Park

What fabulous weather in Sarasota right now! Snuffy and I, along with our friends Sandy and Lucy took a long walk this morning on Sarasota’s Bayfront. We encountered lots of doggies and their owners along the way as well as morning walkers and joggers.
Looking out to the bridge, Sandy spotted a dolphin close to shore. I tried to get the shot as it slipped past, but as you can see from the picture, I got just a tiny tip. What a beautiful sight with the bridge and Golden Gate Point in the background!

Over by the “Unconditional Surrender” statue of the kiss, Lucy was given quite a welcome by a group of friendly Sarasotans. She felt as though she won the Saturday morning marathon!

Lucy is a 14 year old Basset/Shar-Pei, and everyone always asks "what is she?"  I always say "she's Lucy!"  A very special lady!



And not to be outdoneby Lucy, Snuffy posed by the shoe at the famous statute as he grabbed a little breath from our walk.

If you are searching for a downtown Sarasota condominium where you can enjoy a walking lifestyle, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467. We love downtown and have agents who are experienced with downtown Sarasota condos.

1350 Main - Luxury Downtown Condos 2010 Update

One of the most sought after condominiums in downtown, 1350 Main Sarasota is beautifully positioned on the corner of Palm Avenue and Main Street. Resident love walking around the friendly downtown area, visiting with neighbors and strolling along Sarasota’s bayfront. Residents have the use of a resort pool, grilling area on the amenities level as well as gathering rooms for socializing and a full fitness center. There is a 24 hr concierge at the building also.

The Sarasota MLS shows 18 condominiums available for sale at 1350 Main. Prices range from $325,000 for a one bedroom, one bath to $1,850,000 for a penthouse with over 3,000 square feet. Eight luxury condominiums have sold in this outstanding building in the last six months.

If you are searching for luxurious downtown Sarasota condos, contact the John Allen Team. We have experienced Sarasota real estate agents who show luxury condos in the downtown area including One Hundred Central, Sarabande and Plaza at Five Points.

Ritz Carlton Residences - Downtown Sarasota Condos Update 2010

Downtown Sarasota's Ritz Carlton Sets the Standard for Luxury

Residents of the downtown Sarasota, Florida Ritz Carlton Residences experience the ultimate in a luxurious resort lifestyle with 24 hour concierge services. Condominiums at the Ritz are in two locations:  the Ritz Carlton Tower Residences and in the hotel of the downtown Sarasota Ritz Carlton.  The Ritz  offers a Members Club which includes many amenities: a full-service spa, a beach resort on Lido Key, and a golf club with a course designed by Thomas Fazio.



Located in the downtown area, the Ritz Carlton Sarasota is a short drive to the barrier island beaches. Residents are close to shopping, dining and professional services as well as the cultural center of downtown Sarasota.  If you're searching for a  Ritz Carlton Residence with panoramic water views, spacious balconies and spectacular sunsets, you'll find it here.

The Sarasota MLS database currently shows 24 condos at the Ritz Carlton Residences. These downtown Sarasota condominiums were built in 2003 and are priced $999,000 for a one bedroom, one bath condo to $3,990,000 for a 17th floor penthouse residence.  Three condos, all over $1,000,000 have sold at the Ritz Carlton Residences in the last six months.

The John Allen Team provides the highest of Internet exposure for selling your downtown Sarasota condo with multiple websites using creative marketing strategies. Call us at 941-544-6467 with your questions and for more details on Ritz Carlton Residences for sale.

Downtown Sarasota Real Estate

Well it's official now.  John Allen just launched his new redesigned Downtown Sarasota Real Estate website.  The website is all about the downtown area.  You can use the search features to search for single family homes in the downtown area or search for condos, villas and town houses.  Click and search by MLS numbers, neighborhoods or condo community.  The site is easy to navigate, and you'll find maps and walking tours.  Downtown Sarasota is a wonderful walking neighborhood where residents live, work and play.

Check out one of your favorite downtown Sarasota condos like 1350 Main, 100 Central or Plaza at Five Points and see how they score as a walking community.  You'll love this feature on the site.

BuyDowntownSarasota.com also gives you great information about downtown living and all of the most popular Sarasota condos downtown.  Read about a restaurant before you give it a try or find a place to find the perfect painting for your new downtown condo.  It's all our the new site!

For more information and to visit some downtown Sarasota real estate, call the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467.  Our agents regularly show downtown Sarasota condos as well as condos and real estate on Sarasota's barrier islands.

Price Reduction at One Hundred Central Condo in Downtown Sarasota

Price reduction at One Hundred Central condo in downtown.

Unit A#403, Now Offered at $409,000

Call Sandy Whitehead at 941-928-3435 to ask about her listing at One Hundred Central.  This building is in the heart of downtown Sarasota.  We gave you the scoop on this Unit A#403 at 100 Central in February. You can read all about it from our earlier post.

This downtown Sarasota condo for sale has an open floor plan in one of the best buildings downtown. Originally priced at $439,000, the condominium is now available for $409,000.  Make an offer and negotiate to own your downtown Sarasota real estatee!  This one is move in ready!

One Hundred Central has a secured parking building and offers excellent amenities:  fitness center, club room, theater, art studio, outdoor kitchen, guest suite, resort-style swimming pool and spa as well as 24 hr security. 

Two pets are welcome here -- any size.

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 11 condos for sale at One Hundred Central priced from $375,000 to $949,000. One condo at One Hundred Central is under contract and 6 condos have sold in the building in the last six months at selling prices of ranging from $320,000 to $826,000.

We show Sarasota homes for sale in the downtown area as well as waterfront real estate on Sarasota's barrier islands.  Give us a call!

1350 Main Most Dog Friendly Downtown Sarasota Condo

Downtown Sarasota condos - 1350 Main Update for May 2010

Built in 2007, 1350 Main, one of the best condominiums in downtown Sarasota, allows you to bring a pet.  You can even have a large dog at this condo that sets the stage for urban Sarasota living. Residents of 1350 Main shop, dine, attend cultural venues in the downtown area, and have easy access to Sarasota beaches. In our 1350 Main condo blog article in January 2009, the Sarasota MLS reported 19 condos listed. Currently 17 units are on the market at reduced prices beginning as low as 325,000 for a one bedroom and one bath condo. In April 2007, the low price was $370,000.

There's a large three bedroom, three and 1/2 bath penthouse available at 1350 Main with 3208 sq.ft and priced at $1,850,000. Call us for full details, and we'll send you all the info on this unit available in the MLS.

Amenities available in these downtown Sarasota condos: bbq/picnic, business center, club house, theater room, exercise facility, fitness, guest quarters, swimming pool/spa.

1350 Main Sales Activity Last Six Months

Current MLS Listings:  17
Pending Sales:  4
1350 Main Sales: 9
Lowest Priced Condo: $325,000
Highest Priced Condo: $1,850,000

Annette Smith offers the highest of Internet exposure for selling your downtown Sarasota condo at 1350 Main with multiple websites.  Call Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 or John Allen at 941-544-6467 for a creative marketing strategy to sell your downtown Sarasota Florida real estate.  If you are a buyer, we know the downtown Sarasota condo market.

Downtown Sarasota Condos Update

Sarasota downtown condos are moving. Last year Barbara Corcoran had a spot on the Today Show about Sarasota being the no. 1 Best Place to Buy a Home. Ms. Corcoran mentioned Sarasota's sophistication as a city offering an urban lifestyle. Just like the story about Siesta Key being the No. 2 Beach last year, this Today Show spot presenting Sarasota to the world brings in new buyers. The downtown area is a great walking neighborhood. Residents live, work and play right in the downtown Sarasota Paradise.

Whole Foods, the new downtown Publix, shops, galleries and restaurants are within walking distance of the downtown area. The beaches of Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key Beach are all a short drive from downtown Sarasota. For additional shopping, world famous St. Armands Circle is within 5 minutes of the city.  Restaurants, cafes and bistros are both downtown and on the Circle offering excellent cuisines of choice.

The opera, ballet and symphony in Sarasota are frequented by residents and visitors of Sarasota condos. The location of the inner city to beaches, water activities and cultural venues is extraordinary. In the last few years, many new condominiums were built featuring top-of-the-line amenities that draw buyers seeking a luxury and convenient lifestyle.

If you are searching for that urban lifestyle that downtown Sarasota condos offer, give John Allen or Annette Smith a call. We regularly show downtown Sarasota condos including One Hundred Central, Plaza at Five Points, the Ritz Carlton Tower Residences, as well as properties on the barrier islands of Casey Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key.  We can show you any Sarasota property.

One Hundred Central - Downtown Sarasota Condos

Sandy Whitehead has a new listing at One Hundred Central, right in the heart of downtown Sarasota.  This is where you want to be if you want to be in the middle of everything.  Marina Jack's and the Bayfront are close, Starbuck's and Whole Foods are just around each corner.  There is also specialty shopping on Main Street.

This 4th floor condo has a den just off the foyered entry.  Add a closet to the den, and you'll have a two bedroom unit.  The open floor plan offers a spacious master bedroom, two full baths, beautiful kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.   There's also a 27x11 covered outdoor terrace with entrances from the living area and the master bedroom.  Priced at $439,000 -- make an offer and enjoy the downtown Sarasota lifestyle!  Bring your toothbrush -- this condo is offered turnkey furnished with a few exceptions.

One Hundred Central provides secured parking building and extra storage is available too along with outstanding amenities:  fitness center, club room, theater, art studio, outdoor kitchen, guest suite, resort-style swimming pool and spa as well as 24 hr security. 

You can bring your pets to 100 Central -- two of them and any size.

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 9 condos for sale at One Hundred Central priced from $379,000 to $1,100,000. Two condos at One Hundred Central are under contract and 3 condos have sold in the building in the last six months at selling prices of ranging from $367,500 to $850,000.

If you are searching for a downtown Sarasota condo right in the heart of Sarasota that affords you a luxurious urban lifestyle, this one is very special. Call Sandy Whitehead at 941-928-3435 for information regarding showings. Downtown shopping, restaurants and cultural venues as well as Palm Avenue galleries are all close to One Hundred Central.

West of the Trail is a great area in Sarasota if you want the convenient lifestyle but just a little bit away from the city center.  We show Sarasota homes for sale in this area as well as waterfront properties on all Sarasota's barrier islands.  Give us a call!

Regency House Condo Sold- Downtown Sarasota Condos

Condo Just Sold at Regency House in Downtown Sarasota

Regency House, one of downtown Sarasota's bayfront condos, recently completed a renovation of its public areas that helped us sell our listing. The main lobby area now sparkles with its new look, including a glass tiled wall behind the reception area. There's a great little library for Regency House residents on the main level near the front door, a club room and a fitness room right next to the swimming pool area, also on the main level.  Residents of Regency enjoy many social activates.  The on-site management are efficient and extremely helpful to residents and agents.


Sandy Whitehead and I had this great second floor Regency House listing in under contract in just 62 days. The unit showed beautifully featuring Main Cottage furnishings along with approximately 1700 sq.ft. of living space. The lanai was enclose to make room for  a huge living/dining space.  In addition, the condo offered two bedroom, two baths, washer/dryer in the unit as well as a surprise "office" creatively tucked into a space used by many as their storage closet. Priced at $339,000 -- a great buy for the new owners and a great sale for the sellers!

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 7 condos at Regency House priced from $155,000 to $660,000. One condo is under contract at Regency House an 3 condos have sold in the last six months at prices ranging from $302,500 to $600,000.

If you are searching for a downtown Sarasota condo near downtown Sarasota and right across from the Marina and the Bayfront Park, call Sandy Whitehead at 941-928-3435 or Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 for information regarding showings. Downtown shopping, restaurants and cultural venues as well as Palm Avenue galleries are all within walking distance from the Regency House.