Living in Sarasota. 5 Things No one Tells you about Sarasota.
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- Living in Sarasota. 5 Things NO tells you about Sarasota. Every city has it's nuances and history and When I moved here no one told me about the strong history with the circus and John Ringling or the Amish Village. Also it is important to know when living in Sarasota what the rental restrictions are like.
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I live here! I love this place! It's a paradise for all things sunshine and arts... And, boating!
I agree. Thanks for reaching out.
Lived there 9 yrs
My grandparents moved to Sarasota in the 1960’s until the mid 1980’s. My family and I used to visit once or twice a year. I have so many good memories of being in Sarasota!
Oh that is wonderful. I think it is a special place.
My home town! The Van Wezel is called "The Purple Cow". It is pronounced "Van Waysel". The Sailor Circus was also at Sarasota High School. These students went on to work in the circus as adults and many still live there. I couldn't afford to live there so I left in 1995. You MUST have $$$ to live there. We sold our home on Siesta Key in 1995 for $150,000. It just sold for $900,000. It's just an above ground home, Jeri-built. The Amish sell their homes to each other and screw up the tax bills for the Bahia Vista Rd area. I worked for the Property Appraiser in the 70's and 80's. I miss the beach on Siesta and The Garden Restaurant in the village. It's all commercial now. My husband headed up the parade for Siesta Key for a couple of years in the 1970's. Nothing is the same there now. I go back for high school reunions. #60 coming up in 2024! Oh, and I don't want to forget to say that Riverview is Sarasota's High School! :D
I love Sarasota. ❤️
Born and raised Sarasota county. It’s far from the old Sarasota I knew. Developers have done a number on it. AND the powers that be in county government try to keep out the businesses they deem not up to their standards. Manatee county/Bradenton are much more like the old Florida from years ago. Downtown Bradenton still has many of its original buildings.
I agree. Bradenton feels much more original.
Agree ..developers have literally raped Sarasota .. Di sgust ing .. It needed a few things but not this ..
Gone are the days of just being able to park DT Sarasota .. You have to download some app to be able to park ? I just want to eat .. Not everyone wants to put everything on their phone ..We got round a bouts ...for what ? Its getting ri di cu lous .. Now you can barely stand in line and go see a movie .. There is an app for that too .. Get real .. So by the time you get there ..they been all bought up by the lazy hogs on their phone . get in line like we did for years ! Same goes for self check out .. People need jobs ..quit taking away jobs ..i refuse to use them ..
@@terrycroker7815 which is why I want to go out to eat I stay closer to I-75
@Mary H hate living here too. Been here since 91' it's not the place it was
Love the local history.
Thanks so much.
On our list to visit Sarasota and Siesta Key. Did not know that about the Amish presence down there. We love trips to Lancaster, Pa. from Jersey. We actually have been pronouncing "Tamiami Trail" the correct way, good to know. Nice video and thank you for the great info. Have subscribed and will explore more of your content. 👍👍👍
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.
The Amish are all mostly in one area near cross-streets Beneva & Bahia Vista. There is an excellent Amish restaurant there called Yoder's with great fried chicken and pies. Everything to eat there is good.
Very informative.❤👍
Thank you.
St. Armand’s is definitely one of my happy places
Me too. I love just wondering around there.
Where is Dr. Martin Luther King located?
Do the police shoot black people there?
@@antoniostafford3520 Actually that is a fake news narrative. Shut the squawk box off and just live your life.
@@ccchogan Honey im just looking out for my safety. The polices are terrible in some places for no apparent reason.
My family and I holiday in Sarasota every year, we're Irish, the beaches are the best, Saint Armands is fantastic , am missing it so much at the minute.
Definitely hoping to buy a home there.
Oh, so glad you love our area as much as I do. If I can ever be of help please let me know.
Super Information
Thanks Lisa
Thanks Eric. There are some great items about Sarasota that get missed!
In 1912 Sarasota was beautiful. It was abundant with wildlife and fish. Over the years greed has taken over and now Sarasota is pretty much a solid concrete slab. The once beautiful mangrove have been removed or cut so homeowners can have a nice “view”. The county commissioners approve every new community without hesitation. I guess they forgot back in 1988 Manatee and Sarasota had very bad drought and only had 10 days of drinking water left. We were lucky and had few rains and survived it. In 1925 there was a worse drought which caused the Myakka river to dry up. It will happen again and much worse as water usage is at a all time high. It’s ashamed that people don’t learn from history. However, a Cat 5 hurricane may restore this once beautiful coastal community.
Well you’re just a ray of sunshine. What happened to you in 1912 that made you this way?
@@scottbollinger3999 The ruination of this state made me this way, over building, over populated, hoping a Category 5 can restore our coastline.
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I have lived here thirty five years, and its a great place. Nothing close to what it was, and why it has a great reputation. If you have money its great. If you have to work, and have no great skills your in trouble. High rent and home prices. Very low pay....Everywhere. Dreamers beware you have been warned. If you bring three kids here you will get no handouts. No welfare for needy. It is also very prone to recession
And that is the Truth,The land of entrampment!!
Agreed!!
Yup...you have to be rich and married.
It's nothing but rich retired baby boomers....millions of them....everywhere...
@@cynthiabragg2611 rich baby boomers....everywhere...eveverywhere
Lisa you may have struck a nerve or two. Love the action on this vid.
Thanks for watching
And.... Honore Ave. is pronounced on-er-ray!
Instead of honor !✌🏼
... Sarasota is nothing like the reality show Siesta Key !!!
Lastly the famous Wallendas family is based here!
P.S.
You can rent Air b&b's for less than 8 days!! 🤫
Yes, those are all true. However the locations are very limited that allow less than 8 days for AirBNB. And they keep making it stricter and harder to do in lots of communities.
It's Honor. That was the man's first name. His name wasn't on-er-ray.
Thank you for clearing up the pronunciation of Honore......I don't know how you can live in a place and not know how to pronounce local names. Quai is another one.....care to clear that up too please
@@richardsprague220 That is how locals pronounce it though. My family in Florida goes back to 1822 in Florida, 6 generations in Sarasota. Great grandfather helped survey many of the original streets, great uncles helped build the Ringling Mansions, Island Park was dredged partly to accommodate the ski school and ski shows we put on there, The headquarters for Selby gardens was the house I grew up in, etc. etc. etc. All of my family there says "on-er-Ray".
I left a comment to give you some "on-er-ray" back up.
The biggest draw for us is live theater. Sarasota has more than it's share of excellent live performances, at reasonable prices. On the downside, long, hot, and humid summers, with red tide, and love bugs.
I had no idea North Port was so large. That is where my wife and live.
land mass wise it's 2nd in the state, next to Jax.
Your video content is so much better than what others are posting. Thank you.
Thank you for your comments. I try to put a few things out that were very important for me to learn. There are so many great content creators. If I can ever be of help please let me know.
Beautiful museum, hate circus. North Port sucks. Yes, downtown Sarasota has daily rental.
I was born here in 1973. Second generation. Growing up I couldn't wait to get out if here because there was nothing for teens to do. I'm not sure about now. What I know is that this place has grown and changed so much. I am now unable to continue to live here because I can not afford it. It's like they don't want people who do service work to live here but they need us here. Many restusraunts have been opening later in the day because they can't find good help. They can't find good help because the good help can't afford to live here on what they get paid. So if you are coming here you need a good income. And please don't be so nasty. Keep Sarasota beautiful. And respect the wildlife. Learn what you should not do when it comes to gators and hogs and turtles. Thanks
Beautiful comment and Share! .....and our TROPICAL hurricane seasons! Happy Monday Friends💜💜💜
I'm on my way! Don't Fear! I'm not from New York. LOL
Haha, I love my New Yorkers. We welcome people from all over. Where are you moving from?
Do you have an episode on Bradenton Florida?
@@nancyaritl758 not one video dedicated to it but it is on the list and also talked about in the Sarasota suburbs video.
No New York And Californians are not welcomed
What is annual weather in Sarasota? No flood zone areas? Hurricane safe?
Hello. The average annual temps are anywhere from rom 53°F to 90°. The summers are very humid. January and February are our coldest months. There are a lot of neighborhood that are not in flood zone. Historically, Sarasota has been safe from hurricanes - there are many theories as to why. Give me call I'd love to discuss more 9413735880.
Eight day minimum Air BnB in City of Sarasota? Is that a fairly new law? Thirty day County. I suspect many rentals skirt the rules.
It is not new, it just is not always followed!
Grew up on my summers inthe Gulfgate mall in (tropical Shores) little nice area. I would love to move back in that small little community
It's a high crime area,look at the crime stats for Florida,It would be nice for a vacation,living here you need lots of money!!
Beautiful city love it there looking to purchase a home in Siesta Keys
Hi Paul, thanks for reaching out. Love Siesta Key and all the surrounding beaches. If I can be of help please don’t hesitate to give me a call or shoot me an email.
It's Ca d' Zan (House of John) NOT Cardazon!
Thanks
look this up Development in the SFHA must comply with the Sarasota County Floodprone Areas Ordinance. Flood insurance is
required for residential and commercial buildings in the SFHA with federally backed mortgages. This is referred to as the
Mandatory Purchase Requirement.
Avoid Sarasota... in fact, avoid Florida. We owned a condo for eight years... it’s tacky in so many places.
I 💕 be here now, florida sucks
Awesome video, thanks! I'm a seasoned Real Estate photographer getting ready to move to Sarasota in March! Super excited!
That is so exciting. You will love it. If I can be of any help please let me know.
@@LivingInSarasota Thank you! Since I am starting my company all over again I am looking for new clients and would love to shoot for you!
@@flmediasolutions There is already hundreds of them here
@@LivingInSarasota I finally made it down from Colorado! I would love to shoot for you on your next listing :)
Nice video. Thanks
Thank you.
Hello. What’s the spelling of the restaurant you said “divals?” Can’t find.
DuVals. Located downtown Sarasota.
@@LivingInSarasota thank you! Love your videos. Any info on new Toll Brothers community coming on Fruitville Rd, 7 miles east of 75? I’m hoping it’s not a “Lakewood Ranch Community!”
Love visiting Sarasota. Lisa, you're gorgeous. Great video
Sarasota thinks its lined in gold .
The cost to rent does not match the wages at all .. The people who keep it going are the nurses , CNAs , hard labor , motel , restraunt workers . reality check needed .
I have lived here for the past 6 years. You are correct it is very expensive. Sarasota can justify it considering all the beaches and it’s proximity to the Tampa metro area. If you look at other attractive places to live in Florida compared to Sarasota the housing cost are lower here. I know that’s insane but compared to Naples, Miami , Ft Lauderdale, West Palm, Destin, And the keys Sarasota is priced accordingly. The only three areas that are lower priced or comparable metros are Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. I would love to see these costs go down but I only see it going up from here.
@@NYCHairguru Let me know what you want to know about Venice and I’ll be glad to help.
@@NYCHairguru All the old folks live in Englewood and their parents live in Venice. A joke a mortgage broker told me when I moved here ten years ago.
lightning, lots of it
Tampa has the highest # of lighting .. I'm always shocked when I see people walking the beach my mom's best friend got struck by lightning on siesta key and died as soon as you see any lightning it's time to leave the beach!
#6 to many massholes and new yorkers #7 for 4 months of the year the population doubles causing traffic nightmares #8 hurricane season is rough and hot #9 job market has a lot of room for improvement #10 Yes you can play golf in the winter but expect to pay more and it takes twice as long to play #11 Overpriced or over valued real estate affordable housing is non existent
Great information! Thank you! I'm going to attend Ringling College in the Fall and am curious about your opinion of the area. Would you say walking to and from school is fine or would it be better to travel by bus? Should I be concerned about any particular areas?
The area around Ringling is really cool and eclectic. There are a few blocks that are nicer than others but overall some great homes and activities near by. If you would like to chat about area anytime feel free to give me a call at 941-373-5880.
@@LivingInSarasota Oh that's so good to hear! I appreciate you offering me help! If I do need some more advice, I will gladly contact you! Thank you so much!
The homeless in town are everywhere 😎
not to worry during hurricanes they get washed out to Gulf and flood waters remove their stink
Just like everywhere in the world!
So what's your solution?
How do you help this issue?
Very messy people often.
@@racheller8753 we had police, business owners and social service agencies working together to support the homeless. All three accepted a no panhandling policy,. I see posters in Sarasota businesses, but I doubt there’s buy in from police and social services. Unless everyone is pulling in the same direction, success is futile. The downtown association should be leading the effort. How are you helping the issue?
@@paulh138 first of all these are things that are implemented by the county or the city there's tons of programs for them it's just a matter of getting to the core issue I volunteer the resurrection house the salvation army I have baggies ready purses to give women with sanitary napkins food Tylenol if I see someone I give them that . .shall I go on??! You put down a group of people like they're worthless. They're in pain or have mental issues. Yes they take advantage & usually have no regaurd for their surroundings but I'm not here to judge ,just trying to do something besides work eat sleep shit work eat sleep shit..... It's probably selfish on my part bc I want to help, give so I can know what this life is all about ..
I heard someone say what if they're Jesus in drag??!!! Or treat everybody like they're Jesus in drag!! ✌🏽
Thanks Lisa. Just subscribe. Want to move there soon. Will try to contact.
Great, just let me know how I can help.
I learned 2 things! 😊 What tamiami means and that there's one million people around here ..wow!!
I knew there were a million people here. They’re all on the road daily.
1 to expensive 2 crowded 3 crime 4 taxes 5 hot
Sarasota, come for vacation, leave on probation, come back on extradition! No bueno!
so, did you say sarasota is reallly a circus town ?
Yeah,it’s full of clowns....🤡
@@jamesfranklin9855 and crackheads
Yikes.
You don't have much of a tan for a Floridian Maybe even a little pale
I live in Tampa Bay not tan either sunscreen we don’t like to get too dark
A tan? Lol all that means is that you have sun damage and a high possibility of skin cancer. I thought people got over the whole tan thing 30 years ago. I don't care if I lived in Florida my whole life, my fair skin will not be burnt like a crisp in the sun. It's ugly to have leathery burnt skin. Fair skin is beatiful because it is healthy. Maybe get checked for melanoma if you are "tanned" all the time.
Only the tourist and tanned and sunburned...the locals stay out of the sun
@@mygirldarby Take it easy there sparky I'm
62 years old and have way bigger problems
than being out in the sun to long
@@loup9356 That's weird in the summer in
New York I get a tan from just running
errands around town
Your videos would be much more impactful if you narrate and just show the sights; you don’t have to show your lovely face every five seconds. Give it a shot!
Gulf gate has a 30 days or more only rental.
Sarasota use to be a nice little town 30,000 people 40 years ago when we moved here.
75 wasn't even finished yet or new 301.
Thanks, wow, sounds like you have seen decades of changes. It is always amazing watching places transform.
Are you still single?
People you have to remember, this is an ad she needs to make a buck
Very apparent. From the title I expected an exposé.
First thing to know about living in Saratota: don't do it, don't visit, don't move there. It's overcrowded as it is already. Stay away!
I couldn't have said it better myself. Its not the same place it was 20yrs ago. Everyone wants to be here and it's driving me madd
Same for Manatee County. Its overcrowded. Go to St. Pete or Clearwater beach ⛱instead. You will be happy you did
You must live here. Agreed...please stop coming here!!
Dear commissioners, add a moving here tax.
what roads?
I lived on the east coast of Florida for a year many years ago and it was nice, but I always liked the vibe on the Gulf coast better especially between Naples and Tampa. Sarasota seemed like a special place while visiting family in the area. Great energy there. I will definitely contact you if I decide to move into the Sarasota area Thank you for the excellent video.
Thanks for reaching out. Glad you enjoyed.
Sarasota WAY too expensive .. Developers are pushing people out of their neighborhoods .. Shame
I hear that a lot. Unfortunately it won’t change anytime soon.
Love your videos but I think you’re wrong about renting Airbnb for a week at a time in Sarasota. We’ve been renting for 7 days for the past couple of years.
Sarasota County allows 30 days and there are a few areas that do allow weekly but it is becoming harder and harder to find. I am glad you have been able to find great options. Thanks for watching.
Nice review very informative. I often cycle up Route 41 from Fort Myers. I remember how shocked I was to see the number of Amish there.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A VERY HELPFUL AND FUN VIDEO!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video.
For folks with $300K+ for a 2nd home, Sarasota is the perfect part-year paradise. Dec 1st through May 31st is awesome.
couldnt agree more! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the insights about this little gem. I believe there's also a good opera company in place? Could you elaborate or better present to us a future video about it?
Ironically, he is a speaking coach. Another person thinking they found a hidden gem in Sarasota, once a beautiful bedroom community is now an overpopulated escape for the rich. The roadways cannot handle the influx of traffic, making it like all other major metropolises...hell for the simple man who has ALREADY lived here. Locals have to stay in their homes because of overcrowding everywhere. We see the beach if we're lucky twice a year. I have nothing against full time residents, or weekly tourists, it is the developers, snowbirds and investors that are ruining this town.
Sarasota Florida use to be a nice place to live, however it has gotten to big.
I almost moved there, thank Gawd I didn’t.
Why?
Traffic is bad.
Moved to Sarasota in 2019 from Maryland and no regrets! Traffic gets heavier during snow bird season, but it’s only from November to Easter Sunday, and only busy until around 5pm. Beautiful city with many wonderful things to offer including several gorgeous and clean beaches.
Depending on your interests, likely a good decision. I grew up there, actually born into one of best known and oldest families in the area going back 6+ generations, and some areas were quite pristine. Studied Marine Biology and with only some exceptions the eco-systems were healthy. There were plenty of beach accesses, quiet uncrowded places to be found. If you ever have visited, there were zero sailboats parked around Island Park, only a couple boats docks at Marina Jack (now it is overrun with oversized gluttonous boats) (actually before Marina Jack was built it was City Pier and my grandparents' restaurant was out there) and the bay grass flats were healthy. This is a bit of an environmental perspective but that is my field partly. Greedy developers have ruined the skyline along the Bayfront with gawdy (to borrow your "gawd") buildings that block the views. I moved west by 20 but still return to visit huge family there.....it's a sad sight in some areas to see what the results of the mis-managed free-for-all has brought.
Enjoyed the video loved it fun to watch and tons of information. Moved to Venice 8mons ago and looking forward to seeing more vids from you like this one. Thanks
Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it.
Why someone working in Silicon Valley should move to and work remotely from Sarasota: ua-cam.com/video/Cks2AZlCV0A/v-deo.html
Let's just be honest. This place is good for the rich or if you work for the rich ( as I do). The money game is outrageous here ( if your into the worship of money) But the more people that move here, the more work I have. I own my own handyman biz and my phone never stops ringing. So I'm torn on the growth. People in lakewood ranch are typically assholes and stuck up. They think they rule the world and they can't even change a light bulb. The rest of the people aren't too bad. If I could leave it all behind to move to the county... I would in a heartbeat. This area was country till neal homes and kb homes and all the other developers changed that. Thanks corporate America!!
Lisa, did you mean to say "nuances" in the description? I'm sure we have both, but......
Haha, yes. This is what happens when you re-read your own writing over and over. It all looks right, even when it is not. Thanks so much. Lisa
Also the home of Miss Havisham (in one version of the movie anyway
Very informative!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Really excellent video!!’ I just launched my UA-cam video TODAY (in Tampa), so I’m now looking with a different level of appreciation and discernment! 🤩🤩🤩
Best of luck!
Hi, thanks for the comments on your video! I have never been to Sarasota and so I would like to know which beach would you suggest to to go to that is fairly close from parking area and don't have to walk too much, with bathrooms close/and/or cafes or tiki bars, concession stand near or on beach? My mom is 86 years old and cannot walk very far on the sand and needs bathrooms close by. I like Siesta Key. Marie
I would recommend Coquina Beach. It is located at the southern most tip of Anna Maria Island. This beach has facilities and ample parking. The distance to the shore is relatively close. All Manatee public beaches are ADA compliant and some may have beach wheelchairs available. I would not recommend Siesta Key. This beach is vast, the distance to the shore is much further and it will be difficult walk for one who has trouble getting around. Enjoy the FL sunshine!! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your informative videos. Bummer about the vacation rental rules . We were thinking of buying a rental in Sarasota. Do you know any ares nearby that allow rentals under 30 days ?
Thank you for the kind feedback. I would check on AirBnB.
The first time I ever got crabs was in Sarasota.
The 1st time.... dude ???
Feel sorry for you.
Duvals is terrible.
Nice video! New resident here. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for viewing! I appreciate your comments.
Thanks for the info, particularly on the BnB situations. Will be reaching out to you when we are ready.
Thanks so much. Call anytime. Would love to help.
Hi Ma'am....
When I Visited Sarasota Back In 1989 , There Was A Bookshop With The Name " The Main Book Shop " Owned By Mr. Austin..
In Fact That Was Kind Of Remainder Bookshop In Downtown Sarasota...
I Would Be Extremely Grateful If You Please Let Me Know If That Bookshop ( The Main Bookshop ) Is Still There ..
Thank You So Much
Stay Blessed
Peace
Are you referring to Book Bazar on Main St? Thanks for watching!
@@LivingInSarasota In Fact, That Wasn't A Book Bazar But The Only Biggest Remainders' Book Shop Which Had 3 Floors..The Name Of That Book Shop Was " The Main Book Shop " And It Was Owned By Mr. Austin Who Was In His 70s In 1989 When I Visited There Twice..
Watching Your Vlog Was A Pleasure..
Stay Safe And Blessed...
Peace
I just comeback to NY from lido beach Sarasota! So beautiful 🤩
It really is! Glad you enjoyed the visit.
If I was going to lease a property for less than the specified allowed time I would put my name on the lease for the other say 3 weeks and still get the money I wanted from them for the week I think there's ways to get around every ordinance
There may be. Unless a neighbor starts to complain.
Expensive,heavy traffic,Lots of Northerners
Only in the winter. The rest of the time traffic is pretty light.
It's hot
Great information! Great video!
Thank you.
Walt's is excellent..food & prices !
Agree. I enjoy Walt’s.
I love Siesta Key!
Overbuilt and so the exits are clogged with cars.
Did they change their rules in regards to air bnb
No, the city and county rules are still the same.
Moving from kauai soon. I run an airbnb on Kauai. I need help in knowing what places i need to look to live and rent airbnb in same house or an adjoining unit
It's one huge nursing home....
Sarasota is so much more!
Realtor up here in Toronto. Good video, thanks. Dreaming of one day retiring somewhere warmer or having a second property there . I like Florida Gulf Coast and a bunch of our friends like Sarasota particularly, but my biggest fear about Florida is congestion. Not looking for Wyoming-like elbow room but also don't want to trade one rat race for another, even if the weather's nice. It's just so developed in the desirable areas of FL. Maybe we'll rent first in an area that our agent and our research says is good, and then see if we really dig it before buying.
Renting first is a good option however we don’t have the traffic like Orlando or Miami. It can get busy but there are lots of alternative routes in our area.
@@LivingInSarasota Good point. Thanks.
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My parents have owned property in Sarasota, SK and Osprey for years. I love Sarasota. I try to get there as much as I can. But I gotta say that the locals are about the consistently rudest people I've encountered anywhere, particularly if the believe/know you're not local. Sad but true.
Sorry to hear that. I have had the opposite experience. My neighbors have been here forever and welcomed me immediately. Everyone’s experiences are unique. Thank you for watching.
May be you’re the problem. Ever think of that?
@@BGIANAKy that's entirely possible. However, I'm fairly well traveled & haven't experienced issues anywhere but SRQ. And much of the behavior happens with little or no interaction from me. In a number of these, I was just a third party observer. Nearly every one of these situations has involved an elderly/retired resident. My experience is purely anecdotal, but it is real and frequent enough that it's worth pointing out. Sorry. As I said, I do love the area & always will.
@@MarkLightGroup just giving you a hard time haha. I don’t like most people but a lot of nice dogs around SRQ.
@@BGIANAKy haha dogs never disappoint!!
Great video thanks for sharing
We stay in Marco for the month of February and decided to drive to Sarasota for the day. We went to Siesta Keys, Bayfront Marina and had a great time. Went to a few open houses and compared housing prices very comparable to Marco Island. Great city.
Glad you enjoyed. Been to Marco a few times myself. Every city has it’s own unique flair.
Beautiful comment and Share! .....and our TROPICAL hurricane seasons! Happy Monday Friends💜💜💜
Great video. I’m contemplating moving to Sarasota, can’t take the climate in Boston anymore. Had enough. Where are some of the less desirable neighbourhoods to avoid when looking for a house year round? Where are some of the better places to look?
Id love to help you more specifically. please give me a call 9413735880.
Hoping to move there this summer may need a rental for a couple of months anybody have any places that are affordable but pretty nice
If you are just looking for a few months perhaps try a 3 month AirBNB or VRBO. There should be some good options during summer months.
I've Lived Here for Over 30 Years...Best Decision that I Ever Made🙏✌🕶
Great information. Cant wait to try these places out
Please do! Give me a call if I can help.
It should be called muffler town......never heard such loud mufflers! Can't wait to leave
Is this town racist?
No, I do not see that, but that is my perspective and I would definitely recommend talking to many others as well.
I love the information you provided Thanks 🙏
Thanks so much for letting me know.
Expensive, traffic, homeless beggars downtown, lots of tourists. Many people relocating here daily.
I do the Commercial Real Estate Signs in the Suncoast
There should be a big dollar sign on the bridges to it. 🌉
Best bang for your buck, what town around Sarasota has some of the best real estate prices? We're looking to possibly move there in the next few months. Thanks.
There are a few communities that are more affordable such as North Port, Port Charlotte, Ellenton, Parrish. They all are within 30 minutes of Sarasota but overall smaller and more affordable cities. If I can be of help please let me know.
@@LivingInSarasota Ok. Thank you. Hoping to relocate some time this spring.
@@mayor399999999999999 Bradenton borders Sarasota but it is MUCH cheaper....like if I decided to sell my home and move, yet wanted to stay in the area...I would definitely buy in Bradenton. You can get almost twice as nice of a home in Bradenton for the same price of a Sarasota home.
@@nikkigriffin08 Thank you for the insider's advice. Sarasota or Fort Myers? Pros and Cons. Im waiting on a job transfer and I have both cities as possible options.
@@nikkigriffin08 there is a reason for that. It's not good.
I'm looking into getting something in Sarasota now
Hi Brian, if I can be of any help please let me know.
@@LivingInSarasota maybe...im looking for something small, but fenced in. Was hoping to find a list of foreclosures
@@briantambling3918 unfortunately there are not a lot out there. It isn’t an area I specialize in as well so not as versed in it lately.
@@LivingInSarasota do you know anybody that does? I want something older, fixer upper. I have time on my hands now
I’d love to turn that tingling area into homes for the homeless
What is the “tingling area”?
Don't sit on top of strangers on the beach. It screams 😱 tourist. I don't want to hear you talk and you definitely don't want to hear me talk. Thank you for visiting our beaches and providing proper space between us and please be sure to leave nothing except footprints when you go home for the day, so that the beach is beautiful next time you spend the day there 😀
i need to clearify about our amish community. they are actually mennonites. very similar but amish do not use motorized vehcles and such where the mennonite do
Thank you so much for this. I appreciate your comments.
Fun fact !
You're both right .
I worked at yoder's a while back and there's both! I asked!
Amish simply follow a strict lifestyle and the Mennonites are a little more lenient .
Via Bish du?!
@@racheller8753 Correct, both Amish and Mennonites in "Yodertown". I grew up there and went to school with some of the Yoder kids.