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Posted on 06/30/2024
4 Trendy interior design styles to be inspired by
Even though there may be similar exterior house styles...
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Posted on 06/23/2024
Paying a mortgage and student loan: A homebuyer's guide
It's common for homeowners to have both mortgage and...
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Posted on 06/16/2024
DIY basics: Equipment & tool rentals
Having a set of tools and equipment to call your own is...
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Posted on 06/09/2024
Building soil for a better garden
Improving or “building” soil is essential for every...
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Posted on 06/02/2024
Top garage safety tips
Your garage offers a convenient place to keep your vehicle safe, store tools and gardening supplies and work on a wide range of projects. The following tips can help you improve the safety of your garage to lower the risk of injuries or other harm to you and your household. Keep hazardous materials locked up Pesticide products, fertilizers...
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Posted on 05/26/2024
5 Recipes for Delicious Keto-Friendly Dip
The key to the increasingly popular keto diet is the correct amount of “macronutrients.” While this can make some popular foods off-limits, there are plenty of fun party foods and appetizers that even the most strict keto-followers can eat without guilt. Here are some ideas for some keto-friendly dips to make for your next gathering: Buffalo Chicken Dip...
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Posted on 06/28/2024
1540 Glen Oaks Drive E B228, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!
GLEN OAKS GARDEN CONDOS...A well maintained 55+ condo community WITH A NEWER ROOF and NO INSURANCE ISSUES! An inviting Mediterranean-Style courtyard greets you to this RARELY AVAILABLE END/CORNER unit affording MORE WINDOWS, fewer shared walls and a private terrace exposing 2 walls to capture more of a breeze and vistas of The Bobby Jones Golf Course! Make this 2 bedroom, 2 (REMODELED) bathroom condo yours. Updates include a 3 year old HVAC and Hot Water tank, popcorn ceiling removed for a flat texture ceiling, interior just painted 06/2024, terrace/lanai tiled and screened. Plenty of parking to include one designated covered/carport spot...
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Posted on 06/23/2024
3617 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $569,000!
PRIVATE COURTYARD POOL VILLA in Urban Contemporary GLEN OAKS MANOR ... ARRIVE HOME to this stunning French villa-chalet where an impressive front garden-courtyard and porch greets you as you step foot into this recently renovated home with cathedral ceilings, double crown and chair molding plus Plantation shutters. The living room, dining room, kitchen and family room are all ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium with waterfall and Koi pond plus a full wall of glass focused on your courtyard vistas of the pool. The gourmet kitchen anchors this beautiful home with soft close, wood, dovetail cabinetry complete with pull out shelving, matching...
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Posted on 06/16/2024
7557 Fairlinks Court, Sarasota, FL 34243 is now new to the market!
Want a Million Dollar View? Check out this gorgeous Lake Preserve/Conservatory View in Fairway Lakes at PALM AIRE! A grassy park space in the front coupled with great curb appeal and a paver drive welcome you as you arrive at this beautiful 3/2 POOL home with just under 1800 square feet. High ceilings complimented by 8' sliders transom windows and crown molding greet you at your dedicated foyer with stunning views of the lake/conservatory vistas also viewable from the living room, dining room, kitchen and primary bedroom. The kitchen has plenty of natural light, newer tile flooring, new/newer stainless steel appliances including a new BOSH...
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Posted on 06/07/2024
2448 Clubhouse Drive 103, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $199,000!
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. FOREST LAKES VILLAGE... a 55+ MAINTENANCE FREE Condo FOR SALE with NO STAIRS to this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom condo that comes with YOUR RESERVED COVERED PARKING SPACE by your front door AND located in the courtyard! Close to shopping AND NEXT TO LEGACY TRAIL plus across the street from SEVERAL RESTAURANTS! No carpet here...this home has ceramic tile and engineered wood flooring. You will love the VISTAS of the COURTYARD & YEAR ROUND HEATED POOL area outside your back door. Complete with a rear patio/covered lanai and a small STORAGE room. Come enjoy this ACTIVE LIFESTYLE with an updated...
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Posted on 06/05/2024
3824 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $650,000!
URBAN CONTEMPORARY & PRIVATE END Unit COURTYARD POOL VILLA in GLEN OAKS MANOR! Welcome to the former abode of a well known Sarasota philanthropist couple, where their unique design, style and Eclectic formation delivers a truly unique experience! This home lends to entertaining with it's easy living lifestyle while sporting nearly 1850 square feet of living space, a sizable indoor Koi pond with waterfall with fountain features, PLUS a private outdoor pool with a brand new solar heater.  The large covered front porch and a cozy Lapa greet you as you enter YOUR designated foyer with instant swagger from the full wall, glass brick...
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Posted on 06/03/2024
4481 Atwood Cay Circle 16, Sarasota, FL 34233 now has a new price of $399,000!
CENTER GATE ESTATES VILLAGE - 55+ COURTYARD Villa community conveniently located to everything! This home has a new roof, hurricane window panels plus a wind rated garage door facilitating lower insurance costs! Need space? This nearly 2000 square foot home comes with 3 bedrooms, two baths, formal living and dining rooms, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar, Great room with cathedral ceilings, indoor laundry room with matching GE Washer/Dryer Suite and a wash tub. There is a Screened and covered lanai off the great room in addition to a HUGE private courtyard plus a 2 car garage. This home has been replumbed, the roof was replaced in...
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