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Citrus Square a Downtown Sarasota condo and retail village style development

The new village style development, Citrus Square, in downtown Sarasota has announced they have signed tenants for their first floor retail space.Divinia Jeanne’s Chocolate Heaven, Pilates Sarasota, Michael’s Urban Hair Studio, Carlson Dry Cleaners, and Savory Street International Cafe and Bakery soon will call Citrus Square home.Only one retail space remains. And on the second…

“Savour Sarasota” in Sarasota Florida

Sarasota Convention and Visitor’s Bureau’s 4th annual “Savour Sarasota” is coming up June 1-14.17 of Sarasota’s independent restaurants aka Sarasota- Manatee Originals are particpating this year.I can honestly say I have enjoyed each one of these restaurants personally. It comes at no surprise that Sarasota has earned recognition for the highest concentration of Zagat-rated restaurants…

Spotlight on 100 Central a Downtown Sarasota condo

100 Central downtown Sarasota condo facts and figures. Total number of units in 100 Central – 95Building was completed in 2005 Location – In the heart of downtown Sarasota within walking distance to arts, theaters,dining, shopping, Sarasota Bay. Adjacent to Whole Foods, Starbucks and Pinos Italian restaurant. Amenities include, Lap size pool,private theatre,fitness/gym,concierge,guest suite,art studio,entertainment…

Sarasota Downtown News

I attended the Destination Downtown luncheon yesterday organized by the Downtown Partnership of Sarasota. The topic : The Partnership’s merger with two { possibly three } Downtown Associations ; Downtown Merchants Association and Palm Avenue Association. Burns Square, who expressed their interest at the luncheon will likely join in. And what about Rosemary District and…

Bottom Line..Invest in Sarasota Real Estate

Return on Investment Comparison January 2000 – December 2008 Dow Jones – 19.8%S & P – 35.2%Nasdaq – 59.9%Real Estate + 69.8%Source: MSN Money.com Case Shiller For example, had you invested $100 across abroad index of the Dow, S&P, or Nasdaq securities;versus applying the same amount toward a realestate purchase back in 2000, your long-terminvestment…