Each year it is important to take advantage of your option to file for a Florida Homestead Exemption if you qualify. The video here should give you concise information on how to do so. I have also included links to the applications and additional information.
HOMESTEAD DEADLINE 3/1/17 You may qualify for the Florida Homestead Exemption if you meet the requirements. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2017. Learn More about this tax saving measure Charlotte County residents
After the Beachfront Bargain Hunt Episodes aired on HGTV featuring our very own Jim Benson (Owner/Broker of Paradise Cove Properties), our phones rang off the hook! Shocking? Well, not really! How could you not want a piece of our little paradise! As I little reminder, I have included a short video of what the area has to offer PLUS featuring a couple of our amazing restaurants.
Whether you’re taking a break from the sun on Englewood Beach to enjoy a cold beverage and local grouper sandwich or coming in from a long day fishing our local waters, Manasota Key/Englewood has restaurants for any occasion. Today I’m spotlighting only three of the local favorites; Lock and Key, Flounders on the Beach Restaurant & Tiki Bar, and Farlow's on the Water.
Lock and Key is a local favorite, known for it’s happy hour ‘pull tabs’, frozen drinks, and rocking night life. But don’t let it’s night life fool you, it’s the perfect twist of casual fine dining - highly recommend for Sunday brunch, a formal dinner in front of the fish tank, or casual drinks on the outside patio with the gulf breeze. Click here to view more about Lock and Key
Don’t worry about the sand between your toes while you enjoy live music, a game of corn hole, and a nice refreshing beverage from the tiki bar at Flounders on the Beach Restaurant and Tiki Bar. And no worries, if you leave a sandal, you can probably spot it on the wall, along with all the other ‘lost, and not yet found’ flip flops. Boat docking is available too... because we don’t always ride our beach cruisers everywhere! Click here to view more about Flounders on the Beach
Park the beach cruiser and take a short drive to Farlow's on the Water, located on the main land just 1.6 miles from the Tom Adams Bridge. And I promise YOU WON’T REGRET IT! With some of the best food in town, plus live music every night! and did I mention the food… Click here to view more about Farlow's on the Water
Want to know more? Get a taste of Charlotte County’s 'Waterfront Watering Holes’ in this Article published by the Herald Tribune and pick your top three favorites. The article is a little outdated but a great source to familiarize yourself with all things ‘watering hole' that Manasota Key/Charlotte County has to offer. - Take a look! http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2011/04/28/day-trip-a-cruise-through-charlotte-countys-best-waterfront-bars/
Now, want to own a piece of our paradise? Jump on your beach cruiser and take a virtual ride down Manasota Key, tour all the 'Beachfront Bargains’ with your own Real Estate Portal by clicking here - www.islandgirlhomes.com or simply see if for yourself and give me a call Today!
Exciting things are happening all around SW Florida and I want you to be a part of it. Recently, HGTV has been focusing on our little piece of paradise. The show is called Beachfront Bargain Hunt. The premise of the show...each week we follow a family making their beachfront living dreams come true - on a budget (most under $375,000)! We'll follow them on the house hunt as we discover some of the most surprisingly affordable beachfront locales that prove you don't need to be a millionaire to live right on the beach! The first episode features Little Gasparilla Island, the second features Manasota Key and the third features South Gulf Cove (to be aired Sunday, Feb. 9th, 2014 at 8:30pm (EST) - set your DVR)! AND there is talk of more to come!
Jim Benson of Paradise Cove Properties filming the Manasota Key Episode of Beachfront Bargain Hunt
If that were not exciting enough, the Manasota Key and South Gulf Cove episodes feature Paradise Cove Properties owner Jim Benson. After watching the first two, I cannot imagine anyone not wanting to know more about the area.
Rather than tell you myself (since I am already partial) I will let you see for yourself! Each show is under 30 minutes and is truly worth the watch. I would love your feedback and of course am happy to help you find your piece of paradise. Click here for Manasota KeyClick here for Little Gasparilla Island
And if you are wondering what you can buy for under $375,000, click here :) I am sharing my listing that may interest you are looking for a second home, investment property or ready to live the "island" life - for under $360,000! Plus, I can find you MORE like this! My favorite FREE service I offer to you is your own private and personalized search website. It allows you to search from anywhere in the world, customize and save your favorites and soooo much more. I hope you will give me the chance to help you find your piece of paradise! Click here and fill out this form or call or email me to day to set up your own personalized search website. www.islandgirlhomes.com
Finally, thought I would share some photos & video we took when we were boating on New Year's Day!
I have the pleasure of living on the Cape Haze Peninsula, actually I even live at the Cape Haze Marina. There is nothing more relaxing for me than the sound of the water, the fish jumping and quiet starry nights. This area has all this and more. Enjoy some insight into my piece of paradise!
Located just North of the Boca Grande Causeway, you can find the Cape Haze and Placida communities. Made up of several intimate neighborhoods in an Old Florida setting, this area offers prestigious homes and homesites overlooking some of the most pristine waterways in the area. Residences located on Lemon Bay and Placida Harbor offer wide water views and quick access to the emerald waters of the Gulf. The deeper waters with no fixed bridges are desirable to sailboat and luxury yacht owners alike and have elevated the value of property. The views are absolutely spectacular and on days with an Easterly wind, you’re sure to hear the surf pounding on the shores of Don Pedro and Little Gasparilla Islands! Homes and homesites not located on the waterways appreciate the natural surroundings and give the feel of living in an old time fishing village with access to several marinas, and boat ramps.
So, if you’re looking for deep water access, an intimate community or sweeping bay views, you’re sure to find the home or homesite of your dreams!
To see properties by land or water, call me today to arrange a personal tour of some of the finest properties the area has to offer.
