Those direct bay and gulf front properties are in great demand and inventory is thin. Magnificent large homes are being built on these older properties. When the tide goes out, the silt and garbage remain. This is especially true in December, when the moon plays its tricks. When we are helping Buyer clients look for a place to keep a boat, we always take along a chain with markings at one-foot increments to measure how deep the water is at the dock.
Some people see Florida as golfing and gated community lifestyles.
Sarasota has many, many golf courses. It has been said that the Scots brought golfing to the United States by having the first course in Sarasota. It is home to the TPC and the AMEX Challenges. There are many golfing communities in Sarasota. They offer different types of home lifestyles.