Newsletter 22
Dear friends,
The Huffington Post recently named Sarasota as one of their “Top 15 Warm Weather Retirement Cities To Dream About”.
They stated: “Nestled along Southwest Florida’s Gulf coast, known as Florida’s “Cultural Coast”, Sarasota offers an atmosphere of cultural indulgence, creative abundance and casual elegance, where you can unwind in style in this authentic beach town”.
As summer (in your area) winds down, it’s time to start thinking about how (and where) you want to spend the cold winter months, not to mention …. your golden years.
Real estate in the Suncoast area is tremendous value, and there are deals to be had. The market is steadily improving, so take advantage of the opportunities and invest in your future. We can help with your search by working with local real estate agents to find the right fit for your tastes and requirements.
We will also manage your southern home and ensure that it is maintained and improved for your future enjoyment.
We can help make your dreams come true. Visit our website for more information on our services and how we can help: Suncoast Home Concierge
Here’s some recent Suncoast area news:
VISIT SARASOTA LAUNCHES NEW SITE: Visit Sarasota County recently launched a redesigned website which is built in what is called a responsive design. Responsive design means that the site conforms to the dimensions of the device (iPhone, desktop, iPad) on which it is opened. The new site is divided into sections. Beaches and places to go, things to do and places to stay are the most prominently displayed sections on the site because they receive the most traffic. Other popular areas of interest include arts and culture. attractions, dining, outdoors and nature, weddings and shopping. Click on the link to check out the new site: Visit Sarasota County
FINDING THE PERFECT BEACH: Visit Florida, the states’ tourism agency, has created a online ‘beach finder’ that will do all the work for you. The interactive program, a Web-based platform that allows users to rank their beach needs – from how romantic to how family-friendly each beach is – is now available on line. With more than 120 million visitors expected to flock to Florida’s beaches every year by 2020, Visit Florida is working with county tourism bureaus to up the ante on promotions showcasing the Sunshine State’s top tourism staple. Click here to read more on this story from the Sarasota Herald Tribune: Sands to suit all tastes. Click here to check out the new site: Visit Florida
REGULATORS FOCUS ON CANNABIS CONTROLS: With Florida voters three months away from deciding whether to back a medical marijuana initiative, state regulators are grappling with setting rules that may shape how the historic shift is handled. If voters back the amendment – polls show overwhelming support – the question becomes how the Department of Health will restructure the initial regulatory system for distributing medical marijuana to “meet the needs of an expanded patient base”. Follow the jump for more on this story: Pot Scheme Taking Form
SARASOTA IS HUNGRY FOR RETAIL: With three retail centers in the works, including the only enclosed mall to open in the US this year, retail in booming in Southwest Florida. Robert Gibbs retail consultant and author of “Principles of Urban Retail Planning and Development” was commissioned by the City of Sarasota to do a comprehensive study of retail and its growth in the Sarasota market. He targeted four core urban areas and was shocked at the results. The study revealed that Sarasota has incredible demand for more retail and restaurants. Click here for more: Retail demand is strong
SARASOTA MEMORIAL LANDS PRIME SPOT ON HOSPITAL LIST: Sarasota Memorial Hospital has improved its national ranking in the latest US News & World Report survey of “Best Hospitals” collecting the fifth-highest overall score in the state and the highest for Southern Florida. No other Southwest Florida hospital made the top 50 lists that cover 16 specialties. Click here for more on this story: Sarasota Memorial in Prime Spot
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