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Bird Key Sarasota FL Real EstateThere is a
paradise located just west of downtown Sarasota, surrounded
This is a boater's dream, with deep water canals, spectacular bay front homes and a private yacht club. The residents are professionals, CEO's, attorneys, doctors, entrepreneurs, some retirees, affluent families and celebrities that are friendly, yet respect the privacy of their neighbors.
Bird Key HomesBird Key is an upscale neighborhood with 510 home sites and an active Homeowner's Association. Many of the original homes that were built during the 1950's have been replaced with elegant estate homes. Security patrols during the day and the gate is guarded at night. The natural beauty of Bird Key, the sparkling bay views, the casual Florida lifestyle of a Bird Key home ranges from the $400,000 to $5.5 million. (current as of 2004)
Typical Waterfront Lot on Bird KeyBird Key lots are usually obtained by tearing down older outdated homes to make space for new estate homes. Bay front, canal front and interior lots are all popular on Bird Key. All Bird Key residents are invited to be a member of the Bird Key Yacht Club. Bird Key History
In 1911, Lindsay Worcester of Cincinnati was in Florida to recover from illness and she took a small boat with friends out to Bird Key for a picnic. She fell in love with the natural beauty, beaches, birds and palm trees on the small island. Her husband, Thomas Worcester, purchased Bird Key from the state to build a beautiful modern home for them. Their mansion took three years and cost over $100,000 to complete. Thomas sold it to John Ringling in the early 1920's. John also purchased St. Armands Key and Lido Key. John's sister, Ida Ringling North, moved into the mansion on Bird Key. Ringling built the Ringling Causeway from the mainland for easy access to Bird Key, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key with great plans for homes, shopping, hotels and entertainment. In 1936 John died and bequeathed the island to Ida, who lived there in the beautiful home until she died in 1950. The island was enlarged, her home was removed and the Bird Key Yacht Club today is on the site of the first home on Bird Key.
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Cultural Activities Theatre visits offer many choices such as The French Film Festival, the Asolo Theatre Company, Florida Studio Theatre, Island Players, Lemon Bay Playhouse, or Theatre Works, for a start. Music interest? Check out the Florida West Coast Symphony, Key Chorale, the Jazz Club, Sara. Ballet of Florida, Sara. Blues Society. Opera Association, or the Sarasota Concert Band. Enjoy collecting art? There are numerous galleries and art shows. _________________________ As Top Professional Realtors, we Preview, We are working with properties every day: Beach and bay front homes, condos, golf course homes, maintenance-free homes, planned communities, homes with charm, family neighborhoods, the downtown art area, gated and golf communities and new homes.
Our experience can make the deal happen: We know of properties that are not on the market yet, we know the differences in writing Manatee and Sarasota contracts to save you money and when negotiating a contract our experience can help you get the property that you want. Ethics counts when you want a level playing field and hard work is critical when you want the best. We enjoy showing the area and properties to our clients. Let us know when you are coming and we will e-mail you some great places to go and things to do, as well as MLS listings of condos, houses or lots. John & Nancy Werner
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Integra Realty Group
Multiple Award Recipients Thank you to our clients for this award! In Our Client's Words We are working with properties every day: Beach and bay front homes, condos, golf course homes, maintenance-free homes, planned communities, homes with charm, family neighborhoods, the downtown art area, gated and golf communities and new homes.
Our experience can make the deal happen: We know of properties that are not on the market yet, we know the differences in writing Manatee and Sarasota contracts to save you money and when negotiating a contract our experience can help you get the property that you want. Ethics counts when you want a level playing field and hard work is critical when you want the best. You've got a life. We help you make it a LIFESTYLE. Being avid boaters and realtors, we know the waters, beaches and properties very well. Use the realtors that know the properties, neighborhoods, schools, other realtors and lenders. Experience, best work and integrity are top reasons that we are successful realtors for our customers. Bird Key Fl is an upscale waterfront residential neighborhood located 5 minutes from downtown Sarasota on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Bird Key is located between mainland Sarasota and St. Armands Key. Quick access to Bird Key is by a new fixed-span bridge that connects downtown Sarasota to Bird Key's eastern side. Traveling to the west, St. Armands Key and Lido Key are connected by bridges and Longboat Key is across a bridge to the north of St. Armands.
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