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3 Incredible Sarasota Neighborhoods for Golf Enthusiasts

Sarasota is a golf lover’s paradise. With dozens of popular and scenic golf courses in the region, there are many Sarasota neighborhoods designed with the golfer in mind. Large expanses of manicured fairways and greens lined with palms, sprawling estate-style...

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Sarasota Opera Season

Known as the Cultural Capital of Florida, it’s no surprise that Sarasota delivers opera that elicits an Italian encore. In its 59th season, the Sarasota Opera has a long history of riveting performances, from well-known to more obscure operatic productions....

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Schemmel Property In The News

We’re proud to announce one of our property listings has made headlines in the local news. The Herald Tribune article features a Lido Shores property for sale with incredible details and modern architecture designed by the famous architect Guy Peterson....

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The Pearl – Luxury Condos in Sarasota

A rare gem amidst the available Golden Gate Point condos, The Pearl, true to its name, is unique – outside and in. This new luxury residential development features some of the most elegant and rare condominiums on the exclusive Golden...

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Maryland and an $11,000,000 Week

It is always great to visit my son at the University of Maryland. It was a mediocre Big 10 football game last Saturday but we got to see family and friends and enjoyed the weekend away. The campus is beautiful...

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Best Places to Retire in 2018

There are so many reasons to live in Sarasota, but there’s always room for more! Sarasota was recently named in a list of 2018 Best Places to Retire. It’s no secret that Florida is a top destination for retirees looking...

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Post Irma Thoughts on the Market

As with any market, there are going to be some positive and negative elements. At the end of the day, the West Coast of Florida with its beaches, culture, weather, and way of life will always be a huge attraction....

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The Mark Luxury Condos

The Sarasota real estate market is active and thriving, with several exciting new residential complexes currently being developed. Dubbed as America’s Best Small City and one of the “Best Places to Retire” in the US by Money Magazine, it is...

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Is August International Buyer Month?

It has been a very interesting and busy August. Buyers are out there looking and confident about making decisions. The highlight has been a flurry of showings and transactions with foreign nationals. I had the pleasure of showing one of...

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