Bob Thurston's Blog

Posted on 06/02/2024

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...

Garage

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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...

Gatherings

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Posted on 05/19/2024

Trending plants for your living room

Plants in the living room have been a steadfast interior...

Posted on 05/12/2024

Avoiding Epipremnum Aureum: Pet-Safe Trailing Plants for Your Houseplant Collection

For some pet owners, hanging plants in baskets is not...

Posted on 05/05/2024

How to start your dream home purchasing journey

Purchasing a home is a big commitment that can...

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...

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...

Posted on 05/18/2024

3944 Lakeside Road 160, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $299,900!

Glen Oaks Ridge - 55+ A French Provincial style villa ON THE LAKE! That's right, bring your fishing pole or just bask in the Florida sun while taking in this beautiful lake! This home has over 1500 square feet that includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms both have been updated, Living room, dining room, den/study, Florida room plus a large laundry/utility room. Wait till you see this Beautifully updated kitchen that includes the removal of two walls to open it up, adding a breakfast bar, all new cabinetry, stone counters, back splash, Stainless Steel suite of appliances to include a "slide in" JennAir convection oven and new lighting. No...

Posted on 05/09/2024

3824 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $688,900!

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...

Posted on 05/06/2024

Video Tour - 4712 Glenbrooke Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243

GREENBROOK-Community with superb LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Surprisingly-Sensational 3/2 contemporary POOL HOME with a 2 car garage that should fetch the best property insurance rates since the roof was replaced in 2020 and windows/sliders recently replaced with hurricane/wind rated windows! This beautiful home has been totally renovated starting with a New modern kitchen with a Stainless Steel suite of appliances to include a "BEKO" Refrigerator and dishwasher, GE Profile slide in Double convection oven, XO Ventilation Range Hood, beautiful cabinetry with under counter lighting accented by quartz counters & backsplash. Newer tile...

Posted on 05/06/2024

4712 Glenbrooke Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243 is now new to the market!

GREENBROOK-Community with superb LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Surprisingly-Sensational 3/2 contemporary POOL HOME with a 2 car garage that should fetch the best property insurance rates since the roof was replaced in 2020 and windows/sliders recently replaced with hurricane/wind rated windows! This beautiful home has been totally renovated starting with a New modern kitchen with a Stainless Steel suite of appliances to include a "BEKO" Refrigerator and dishwasher, GE Profile slide in Double convection oven, XO Ventilation Range Hood, beautiful cabinetry with under counter lighting accented by quartz counters & backsplash. Newer tile...

Posted on 05/03/2024

1520 Lakeside Way 147, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

Glen Oaks Ridge - 55+ A French Provincial style (Updated) END UNIT Villa. This home has over 1500 square feet that includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms both bathrooms have been updated, Living room, dining room, den/study, Florida room plus a large laundry/utility room and it has a private driveway/carport not shared with others. Wait till you see this Beautifully updated kitchen that includes the removal of two walls to open it up, adding a breakfast bar, all new cabinetry, stone counters and back splash. No carpet here...tile floors throughout plus updated lighting and crown molding. Out front you have a newly screened front porch, a...