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Great DIY ideas to try with old clothes

Posted on 01/05/2025

Do you have old clothes and fabrics taking up space at...

Diy

Beginner Diy

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Posted on 12/29/2024

Questions to Ask When Finding a New Place to Live

Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...

Cost Of Living

Home Buying

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Posted on 01/30/2025

Another Property Sold - 4964 Live Oak Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

HIGH & DRY! ...Great Curb Appeal in BRENTWOOD ESTATES (NO HOA...NO DEED RESTRICTIONS!)...NEW ROOF...Updated/Upgraded IMPACT WINDOWS & ONE SLIDER with 1458 Square Feet...Two Bedroom, Two bath Home with a TWO CAR GARAGE and a bonus Family room plus a Florida room. Eat-in Kitchen with updated SS appliances, plantation shutters for the bay window PLUS a dining room, Living Room and this is a "SPLIT PLAN" with the primary bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet on one side of the home and Bedroom #2 on the other side of the home plus an updated bathroom! You will love the updated flooring and the peace of mind knowing this home has been...

Another Property Sold - 3824 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

Posted on 01/29/2025

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...

Another Property Sold - 3967 Prudence Drive, Sarasota, FL 34235

Posted on 01/25/2025

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! With a New roof PLUS a new & highest wind rated garage door COUPLED WITH this home is not in a flood zone EQUALS no hurricane damage here! You will love THE CURB APPEAL of this 4/2 UPDATED POOL HOME on an oversized corner lot with a 2 car garage, circular driveway and additional parking next to the garage. No Deed Restrictions so bring your RV, boat, work car or work truck home...Plenty of parking! The updated kitchen includes custom solid maple cabinetry with REV-A-SHELF pull out drawers throughout, Granite, counters and a complete GE Stainless-SLATE Suite of appliances including a convection range. The...

Another Property Sold - 5614 29th Street Circle E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Posted on 01/25/2025

BRIARWOOD-LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION! NO FLOODING, NO HURRICANE DAMAGE, WELL BUILT BLOCK HOME! Come check out the great curb appeal of this awesome 3 bedroom, 2 bath POOL HOME accented by VAULTED CEILINGS in the living room, dinette and Kitchen. The pool has been resurfaced, newer pool pump, newer screens on the pool cage, pool settee, large covered and screened lanai with an Anderson storm roll down screen PLUS a fenced back yard! The kitchen has a delightful pantry with a barn door, The primary bedroom has a remodeled bathroom, large walk-in closet and a bonus room that would be a great office, study or Nursery and the other two...

Bradenton

3902 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $517,500!

Posted on 01/17/2025

Urban Contemporary GLEN OAKS MANOR ... ARRIVE HOME to this stunning MEDITERRANEAN villa-chalet where an impressive front paver courtyard greets you as you step inside this professionally decorated and renovated BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD POOL VILLA WITH A BRAND NEW ROOF. The living room, dining room, kitchen and family room are all ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium plus a full glass wall focused on your courtyard vistas of the pool. The kitchen is very stylish with gorgeous quartz countertops and backsplash and lazy Susan cabinetry with pull out drawers. Popcorn ceilings have been removed and Crown Molding installed throughout the home. The two...

2605 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34234 is now new to the market!

Posted on 01/11/2025

MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE IN THE HEART OF TOWN...You will fall in love with this 5950 square foot RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built in DeSoto Acres on 2.18 Acres and only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the stately gated entrance you are greeted with engaging curb appeal and a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and a wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000+/- square foot addition connected...