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For Sale 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive 305 Ritz Carlton Beach Club Residences Sarasota FL 34236

1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #305 Ritz Carlton Beach Club Residences Sarasota FL 34236

New To Market For Sale

$2,549,000 - 1BR 2BA With Den/Study or 2nd BR. Spoil yourself resort-style on Lido Beach with a luxury residence with all the legendary services and amenities of the Ritz-Carlton. This quiet retreat in The Ritz Beach Residences offers an elegant, yet casual, lifestyle on the Gulf of Mexico’s sandy beaches. Enjoy captivating sunsets on the gulf, morning sunrises overlooking palm trees and delightful afternoons around the swimming pool or at the beach. This beautiful residence boasts a large family room with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that lead out to generous terraces, perfect for entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen will delight any chef. The oversized master bedroom lends itself to many options, while the study/den provides a private retreat for reflection. Amenities at The Ritz Beach Residences include a private outdoor heated pool and spa, fitness center, massage room, social room, sauna baths, billiard room, boardroom, library, theatre and two elegant guest suites for out-of-town visitors. Only a short distance away is St. Armand’s Circle brimming with upscale dining, shopping & entertainment options. Enjoy proximity to the art scene of downtown Sarasota as well. As a tenant you may acquire membership to The Ritz-Carlton Members Club with packages including golf, beach club and spa amenities. Some Images Are Virtually Staged Click HERE for the Virtual Staging Video Click HERE for the Aerial Video Tour Click HERE for MLS information Stellar MLS A4582855 Ritz Carlton Beach Club Residences 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #305 Sarasota FL 34236 1br • 2ba • Den/Study or 2nd br 2,077 sq ft a/c 2,575 total Unit is Unfurnished Private Parking $2,549,000 Owner Open to 1 Year Lease Offer $10000/Month Represented By: Ed Bertha [phone] [email protected] www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Red Line Investors dba Burns & Bertha 2707 Barnard Road Bradenton, FL 34207 Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2023 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Read the full article

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For Lease 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive 305 Ritz Carlton Beach Club Residences Sarasota FL 34236

1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #305 Ritz Carlton Beach Club Residences Sarasota FL 34236 Available For One Year Lease $8,500/Month - 1BR 2BA With Den/Study or 2nd BR. Spoil yourself resort-style on Lido Beach with a luxury residence with all the legendary services and amenities of the Ritz-Carlton. This quiet retreat in The Ritz Beach Residences offers an elegant, yet casual, lifestyle on the Gulf of Mexico’s sandy beaches. Enjoy captivating sunsets on the gulf, morning sunrises overlooking palm trees and delightful afternoons around the swimming pool or at the beach. This beautiful residence boasts a large family room with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that lead out to generous terraces, perfect for entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen will delight any chef. The oversized master bedroom lends itself to many options, while the study/den provides a private retreat for reflection. Amenities at The Ritz Beach Residences include a private outdoor heated pool and spa, fitness center, massage room, social room, sauna baths, billiard room, boardroom, library, theatre and two elegant guest suites for out-of-town visitors. Only a short distance away is St. Armand’s Circle brimming with upscale dining, shopping & entertainment options. Enjoy proximity to the art scene of downtown Sarasota as well. As a tenant you may acquire membership to The Ritz-Carlton Members Club with packages including golf, beach club and spa amenities. Read the full article

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October 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Recap

October 2020 Real Estate Market Activity Recap. Sarasota and Manatee single family home, condo and town home sales. October; Reports Another Fast-Paced Month. Home sales continue to soar in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Following the same trends seen in previous months, October 2020 reports a rise in closed sales, an increase in median prices and shrinking inventory. According to compiled data, single-family homes are going under contract in fewer days than the previous year, resulting in a fast-paced seller’s market. Single-family closed sales increased by 48.4 percent to 766 sales in Manatee and by 30.1 percent to 929 sales in Sarasota. Condo sales rose in October with a 39 percent increase to 292 sales in Manatee and a 29 percent increase to 423 sales in Sarasota. In October, the median time from listing date to contract date decreased across the two-county area. Single-family homes are selling quickly, with a 58.1 percent decrease to 18 days on the market in Manatee and a 44.7 percent decrease to 21 days in Sarasota. As for the condo market, median time to contract is down by 8.9 percent to 41 days in Manatee and down by 28.6 percent to 45 days in Sarasota. Cash buyers continue to participate in the market with an overall increase in cash sales from last year. For single-family homes, cash sales in Manatee increased year-over-year by 53.6 percent and by 16.9 percent in Sarasota. Condo cash sales increased by 10 percent in Manatee County and increased by 44. Read the full article

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October 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Snapshot

October 2020 Real Estate Activity in Sarasota Manatee.

Snapshot Of Single Family Home, Condominium and Town Homes; Sales, Active, Pending, Expired and Off Market Listings.

Real Estate statistics for the month of September pulled from Stellar MLS. Download the report below. Formatting of data and production of report courtesy of Ed Bertha, Broker/Principal, at Red Line Investors dba Burns and Bertha. Download the report HERE. For Specific Information contact Ed Bertha at [phone] or [email protected] Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Data courtesy of Stellar MLS. Read the full article

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September 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Recap

September 2020 Real Estate Market Activity Recap.

Sarasota and Manatee single family home, condo and town home sales.

September; Sales Rise, Higher Prices And Fewer Listings. Cash sales go up once again, increasing by 27 percent in Sarasota and by 48 percent in Manatee County compared to the same period in 2019. According to compiled data despite the global pandemic, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee is staying strong. The residential market data for September reports that more homes were sold in the first nine months of 2020 than in the first nine months of 2019. The September market continues the trend from the previous month: a rise in sales, higher prices and fewer available listings than the same month last year. Year-to-date, closed sales have increased by 3.6 percent for the combined markets in both counties. The year-to-date report is calculated using data totaled from January 2020 to the current month. As for the month of September, a total of 2,327 sales were reported in Sarasota and Manatee counties which is a 35.1 percent increase from last year. Single-family closed sales increased by 31.4 percent to 707 sales in Manatee and by 27.7 percent to 880 sales in Sarasota. The condo market increased with 73.5 percent jump to 314 sales in Manatee and a 35.2 percent increase to 426 sales in Sarasota. The median price for single-family homes in both counties decreased slightly from the record- highs reported in August but are still up from September of 2019. In Manatee County, single-family median prices increased by 11.1 percent to $350,000. Sarasota single-family prices increased by 6.9 percent to $318,500. Condo prices increased year-over-year by 10.6 percent to $220,000 in Manatee and by 8.7 percent to $252,240 in Sarasota. With an increase in sales and rising prices, the dollar volume of sales jumped in all markets last month. For the condo market, dollar volume in Manatee County increased year-over-year by 113.5 percent to $94.5 million. As for Sarasota condos, dollar volume increased by 91.1 percent to $169.8 million. The volume of sales for single-family homes increased by 65 percent in Manatee and by 50.2 percent in Sarasota. Year-over-year, the combined inventory of active listings in both counties decreased by 29.6 percent. Condo inventory decreased by 13.7 percent in Sarasota and by 14.8 percent in Manatee. Single-family home inventory decreased by 36.2 percent in Sarasota and by 40.3 percent in Manatee. The month’s supply of inventory for single-family homes fell by 38.2 percent to a 2.1-months in Sarasota and decreased by 42.4 percent to 1.9-months in Manatee. Condo supply decreased by 23.7 percent to 2.9-months in Manatee and by 20.5 percent to 3.5-months in Sarasota. The month’s supply of inventory is an estimate of the number of months it will take to deplete the current inventory given the recent sales rates. The total number of new listings for both markets increased in September by 19.8 percent from last year. Condo new listings increased by 15.5 percent in Sarasota and by 13.5 percent in Manatee. Single-family home new listings increased by 25.3 percent in Sarasota and by 18.4 percent in Manatee. Pending sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in September with a combined 47.5 percent increase. For single-family homes, pending sales increased by 48.4 percent in Manatee and by 41.5 percent in Sarasota. Condo pending sales increased by 60.2 percent in Manatee County and by 50.8 percent in Sarasota. Click HERE to download the report. For Specific Information contact Ed Bertha at [phone] or [email protected] Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Reprinted with permission of Florida Realtors. All rights reserved. ©Florida Realtors® Read the full article

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September 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Recap

September 2020 Real Estate Market Activity Recap.

Sarasota and Manatee single family home, condo and town home sales.

September; Sales Rise, Higher Prices And Fewer Listings. Cash sales go up once again, increasing by 27 percent in Sarasota and by 48 percent in Manatee County compared to the same period in 2019. According to compiled data despite the global pandemic, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee is staying strong. The residential market data for September reports that more homes were sold in the first nine months of 2020 than in the first nine months of 2019. The September market continues the trend from the previous month: a rise in sales, higher prices and fewer available listings than the same month last year. Year-to-date, closed sales have increased by 3.6 percent for the combined markets in both counties. The year-to-date report is calculated using data totaled from January 2020 to the current month. As for the month of September, a total of 2,327 sales were reported in Sarasota and Manatee counties which is a 35.1 percent increase from last year. Single-family closed sales increased by 31.4 percent to 707 sales in Manatee and by 27.7 percent to 880 sales in Sarasota. The condo market increased with 73.5 percent jump to 314 sales in Manatee and a 35.2 percent increase to 426 sales in Sarasota. The median price for single-family homes in both counties decreased slightly from the record- highs reported in August but are still up from September of 2019. In Manatee County, single-family median prices increased by 11.1 percent to $350,000. Sarasota single-family prices increased by 6.9 percent to $318,500. Condo prices increased year-over-year by 10.6 percent to $220,000 in Manatee and by 8.7 percent to $252,240 in Sarasota. With an increase in sales and rising prices, the dollar volume of sales jumped in all markets last month. For the condo market, dollar volume in Manatee County increased year-over-year by 113.5 percent to $94.5 million. As for Sarasota condos, dollar volume increased by 91.1 percent to $169.8 million. The volume of sales for single-family homes increased by 65 percent in Manatee and by 50.2 percent in Sarasota. Year-over-year, the combined inventory of active listings in both counties decreased by 29.6 percent. Condo inventory decreased by 13.7 percent in Sarasota and by 14.8 percent in Manatee. Single-family home inventory decreased by 36.2 percent in Sarasota and by 40.3 percent in Manatee. The month’s supply of inventory for single-family homes fell by 38.2 percent to a 2.1-months in Sarasota and decreased by 42.4 percent to 1.9-months in Manatee. Condo supply decreased by 23.7 percent to 2.9-months in Manatee and by 20.5 percent to 3.5-months in Sarasota. The month’s supply of inventory is an estimate of the number of months it will take to deplete the current inventory given the recent sales rates. The total number of new listings for both markets increased in September by 19.8 percent from last year. Condo new listings increased by 15.5 percent in Sarasota and by 13.5 percent in Manatee. Single-family home new listings increased by 25.3 percent in Sarasota and by 18.4 percent in Manatee. Pending sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in September with a combined 47.5 percent increase. For single-family homes, pending sales increased by 48.4 percent in Manatee and by 41.5 percent in Sarasota. Condo pending sales increased by 60.2 percent in Manatee County and by 50.8 percent in Sarasota. Click HERE to download the report. For Specific Information contact Ed Bertha at [phone] or [email protected] Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Reprinted with permission of Florida Realtors. All rights reserved. ©Florida Realtors® Read the full article

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September 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Snapshot

September 2020 Real Estate Activity in Sarasota Manatee.

Snapshot Of Single Family Home, Condominium and Town Home Sales, Active, Pending, Expired and Off Market Listings.

Real Estate statistics for the month of September pulled from Stellar MLS. Download the report below. Formatting of data and production of report courtesy of Ed Bertha, Broker/Principal, at Red Line Investors dba Burns and Bertha. Download the report HERE. For Specific Information contact Ed Bertha at [phone] or [email protected] Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Data courtesy of Stellar MLS. Read the full article

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SOLD 27990 Crosby Road, Myakka City, Florida 34251

Sold 27990 Crosby Road, Myakka City, Florida 34251

$ 460,000 6 Acres. Motivated Seller - Beautiful 6 acre parcel. Large country block home on acreage. This 5 bedroom 3 bath home sits perfectly situated on its almost 7 acre lot offering privacy and no HOA; while being just minutes from the city. In addition to the many bedrooms and baths, there is plenty of room to entertain with 2 living rooms and a bonus theater room. Completely remodeled in 2015 this home will give you peace of mind. The home had all major renovations done in 2015 including a new roof, insulation, septic tank and dual A/C units, kitchen with full butcher block counters, floors, and master bath. Situated on nearly 7 acres of open land there is plenty of room to roam. Also available is the ability to purchase the additional 5-acre parcel of land adjoining the property. The property has an existing 32x56 horse barn that could be a great structure with a TLC. There is also a 24x50 covered pavilion offering endless possibilities with restoration. The entire property is fenced and has some cross fencing so bring your livestock! If you’re looking for peace and quiet while still having access to all the amenities of Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota this is the place for you. Adjacent 5 acre parcel available. Click HERE for information. Click HERE for MLS information Click HERE for Google Maps Stellar MLS A4455460 27990 Crosby Road, Pomello Park Myakka City, Florida 34251 $ 460,000 5 BR 3 BA 2,592 sq ft 6 Acre Lot Represented by: Brad Ayres [phone] [email protected] www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Red Line Investors dba Burns & Bertha 2707 Barnard Road Bradenton, FL 34207 Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Read the full article

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August 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Recap

August 2020 Real Estate Market Activity Recap.

Sarasota and Manatee single family home, condo and town home sales.

August Reports Record High Single-Family Home Prices in Sarasota and Manatee. The residential housing market in August of 2020 reports another month of increased home sales and new listings amid declining inventory. According to the compiled data, the median prices for single-family homes reached a record-high in both counties. The current market conditions favor the seller with homes selling at a quicker pace in August 2020 when compared to last year. Realtors in Sarasota and Manatee participated in a total of 2,297 closed sales in both markets, a 17.1 percent increase from August of last year. Single-family closed sales increased by nine percent to 713 sales in Manatee County and by 12.7 percent to 867 sales in Sarasota. The condo market also increased with 54.2 percent jump to 313 sales in Manatee and a 20.6 percent increase to 404 sales in Sarasota. In August of 2020, the median sale price for single-family homes reached the highest recorded prices in both counties. In Manatee County, median prices increased by 13.6 percent to $360,000 and Sarasota increased by 17.9 percent to $330,000. Condo prices increased year-over-year by 8.8 percent to $223,000 in Manatee County and by eight percent to $249,495 in Sarasota County. The median is the midpoint of all sales prices; half the homes sold for more, half for less. The median time to contract declined year-over-year in all markets last month. For single-family homes, the time to contract fell by 41.2 percent to 30 days in Sarasota and decreased by 28.6 percent to 30 days in Manatee. Condos took a bit more time in August with a decrease of 42 percent to 47 days in Sarasota and an eight percent decrease to 46 days in Manatee. New listings continue to climb in August with a combined 17.1 percent increase for the two counties. Condo new listings increased by 38.6 percent in Manatee and by 21.3 percent in Sarasota. Single-family home new listings increased by 15.3 percent in Sarasota and by 9.2 percent in Manatee. Pending sales increased for the third consecutive month. For single-family homes, pending sales increased by 43.1 percent in Manatee and by 25.8 percent in Sarasota. Condo pending sales increased by 66.7 percent in Manatee County and by 21.3 percent in Sarasota. Year-over-year, the combined inventory in both counties decreased by 24.7 percent. Condo inventory decreased by eight percent in Sarasota and by 5.2 percent in Manatee. Single-family home inventory decreased by 33.3 percent in Sarasota and by 34.9 percent in Manatee. As for the months’ supply of inventory, Sarasota single-family homes fell by 37.1 percent to a 2.2-months’ supply. Manatee single-family homes decreased by 36.4 percent to 2.1-months. Condo supply decreased by 8.3 percent to 3.3-months in Manatee and by 15.9 percent to 3.7- months in Sarasota. Click HERE to download the report. For Specific Information contact Ed Bertha at [phone] or [email protected] Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Reprinted with permission of Florida Realtors. All rights reserved. ©Florida Realtors® Read the full article

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For Lease 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive 305 Ritz Carlton Beach Club Residences Sarasota Fl 34236

1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #305 Ritz Carlton Beach Club Residences Sarasota FL 34236

Available For One Year Lease

$8,500/Month - 1BR 2BA With Den/Study. Spoil yourself resort-style on Lido Beach with a luxury residence with all the legendary services and amenities of the Ritz-Carlton. This quiet retreat in The Ritz Beach Residences offers an elegant, yet casual, lifestyle on the Gulf of Mexico’s sandy beaches. Enjoy captivating sunsets on the gulf, morning sunrises overlooking palm trees and delightful afternoons around the swimming pool or at the beach. This beautiful residence boasts a large family room with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that lead out to generous terraces, perfect for entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen will delight any chef. The oversized master bedroom lends itself to many options, while the study/den provides a private retreat for reflection. Amenities at The Ritz Beach Residences include a private outdoor heated pool and spa, fitness center, massage room, social room, sauna baths, billiard room, boardroom, library, theatre and two elegant guest suites for out-of-town visitors. Only a short distance away is St. Armand’s Circle brimming with upscale dining, shopping & entertainment options. Enjoy proximity to the art scene of downtown Sarasota as well. As a tenant you may acquire the residence owner’s membership to The Ritz-Carlton Members Club with packages including golf, beach club and spa amenities. Some Images Are Virtually Staged Click HERE for the Virtual Staging Video Click HERE for the Aerial Video Tour Click HERE for MLS information Stellar MLS A4479228 Ritz Carlton Beach Club Residences 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #305 Sarasota FL 34236 1br • 2ba • Den/Study 2,077 sq ft Unit is Unfurnished Private Parking $ 8,500/Month 12 Month Lease Owner Open to Purchase Offer Represented By: Ed Bertha [phone] [email protected] www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Red Line Investors dba Burns & Bertha 2707 Barnard Road Bradenton, FL 34207 Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Read the full article

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Ed's Kitchen Korean Ground Beef With Rice

Korean Ground Beef With Rice.

Recipe by Ed Bertha.

When you just want an alternative to change up ground beef. Not interested in boring ground beef? This is a simple recipe to make and the flavor is out of this world. The key is the sauce. If you want to flavor up the rice, double the sauce and reserve half for the rice. All ingredients are easily found and this recipe doesn't take much time to make. Enjoy the journey and the meal!

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 3 garlic cloves minced 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1/4 tsp pepper 2 cups cooked rice Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet cook the ground beef and garlic break it into crumbles over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off oil. In a small bowl whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over the ground beef mixture and let simmer a minute or two. Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Read the full article

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23rd Annual Community Harvest By Columbia Restaurant

23rd Annual Community Harvest By Columbia Restaurant

Support Suncoast Charities For Children

Support Suncoast Charities for Children when dining at any Columbia Restaurant by mentioning Community Harvest and selecting Suncoast Charities for Children as the recipient of your donation during the month of September. Through this annual September program, Community Harvest, the Columbia Restaurant donates 5% of all guests’ lunch and dinner checks in the form of gift certificates to charitable organizations chosen by the guests. Columbia Restaurant donated more than $212,000 to more than 100 local non-profit organizations throughout Florida with the 2019 Community Harvest. Since the program began in 1998, the Columbia has given more than $2.6 million to non-profit organizations throughout Florida. Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Read the full article

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August 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Snapshot

August 2020 Real Estate Activity in Sarasota Manatee.

Snapshot Of Single Family Home, Condominium and Town Home Sales, Active, Pending, Expired and Off Market Listings.

Real Estate statistics for the month of July pulled from Stellar MLS. Download the report below. Formatting of data and production of report courtesy of Ed Bertha, Broker/Principal, at Red Line Investors dba Burns and Bertha. Download the report HERE. For Specific Information contact Ed Bertha at [phone] or [email protected] Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Data courtesy of Stellar MLS. Read the full article

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July 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Recap

July 2020 Real Estate Market Activity Recap.

Sarasota and Manatee single family home, condo and town home sales.

Increased Sales and Buyer Demand in Sarasota-Manatee. The Sarasota and Manatee housing market reports renewed demand with a rise in sales, new listings, pending sales, and pending inventory in July of 2020. According to the reports compiled by Florida Realtors® and provided by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, closed sales in July increased by 24.1 percent from the same month last year. The market continues to favor the seller with a rise in demand and a decrease in inventory. Last month’s closed sales across the two-county market totaled 2,426 sales, a 24.1 percent increase from July of 2019. In Manatee County, single-family closed sales increased by 26.7 percent to 774 sales and condos increased by 16.5 percent to 276 sales. In Sarasota, single-family homes increased by 21.9 percent to 978 sales and condos increased by 30.5 percent to 398 sales. For the second consecutive month, pending sales increased in all markets in Sarasota and Manatee counties with a combined 36.2 percent jump from July of last year. For single-family homes, pending sales rose by 33.1 percent in Manatee and by 33 percent in Sarasota. The condo market showed a 47.9 percent increase in pending sales in Sarasota and a 38.9 percent increase in Manatee. Median sales prices for both single-family homes and condos rose year-over-year in July. Single- family prices in Manatee County increased by 10.5 percent to $358,963 and in Sarasota, prices increased by 12.8 percent to $327,250. Condo prices increased by 15.2 percent to $220,000 in Manatee and rose by 7.1 percent to $240,000 in Sarasota County. The median is the midpoint of all sales prices; half the homes sold for more, half for less. New listings also continued an upward trend with a combined 26.1 percent increase for the two counties. Condo new listings increased by 62.4 percent in Manatee County and by 34.6 percent in Sarasota. For single-family homes, new listings increased by 19 percent in Manatee and by 18.9 percent in Sarasota. On the supply side, active inventory listings are lower than a year ago. Year-over-year, the combined inventory in both counties decreased by 24.2 percent. Condo inventory decreased by 11.5 percent in Sarasota and by 4 percent in Manatee. Single-family home inventory decreased by 34 percent in Sarasota and by 30.2 percent in Manatee. Inventory is lower than a year ago, but buyer interest remains high especially when fueled by low mortgage rates. “We are concerned by the decreasing months’ supply of inventory. July’s numbers dropped to approximately 2.3 months supply for single-family homes and 3.8 months for condos. Six months is considered a balanced market,” added Clapp. “Weekly sales continue to outpace new listings coming onto the market. When supply goes down and demand goes up, sellers have the upper hand.” As for the months’ supply of inventory, single-family homes stayed under a 3-month supply in July with a 36.8 percent decrease in Sarasota (2.4 months) and a 32.4 percent decrease in Manatee (2.3 months). Condo supply decreased by 2.7 percent to 3.6 months in Manatee and by 18.4 percent to a 4-month supply in Sarasota. The months’ supply refers to the number of months it would take for the current inventory of homes on the market to sell given the current sales pace. Click HERE to download the report. For Specific Information contact Ed Bertha at [phone] or [email protected] Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Reprinted with permission of Florida Realtors. All rights reserved. ©Florida Realtors® Read the full article

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July 2020 Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Sales Snapshot

July 2020 Real Estate Activity in Sarasota Manatee.

Snapshot Of Single Family Home, Condominium and Town Home Sales, Active, Pending, Expired and Off Market Listings.

Real Estate statistics for the month of July pulled from Stellar MLS. Download the report below. Formatting of data and production of report courtesy of Ed Bertha, Broker/Principal, at Red Line Investors dba Burns and Bertha. Download the report HERE. For Specific Information contact Ed Bertha at [phone] or [email protected] Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Data courtesy of Stellar MLS. Read the full article

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SOLD 10635 Shady Preserve Drive, Riverview, FL 33579

SOLD 10635 Shady Preserve Drive, Riverview, FL 33579

Under Contract The Same Day As Listed

$288,000 - 3BR 2BA - Pool. Welcome home! You've found your dream home! Situated in a quiet neighborhood, minutes from US-301 and I-75, this Richmond American custom home won't disappoint. Designed for the Florida lifestyle you can enjoy the home's privacy or kick it up a notch and entertain. Outside find a salt water pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. Add outdoor lighting, built in stereo, refrigerator, and bar with BBQ, the party is ready to begin. A Culligan whole house water softener and reverse osmosis system ensures crystal clear water. The front entryway features a mosaic design with ceramic tile installed in diagonal pattern throughout main part of house and bathrooms, with laminate flooring in bedrooms. Full decorative concrete curbing surrounds the front landscaping and is filled with rock not mulch. The master suite features a tray ceiling with a garden tub and over sized shower in the master bath. A built in entertainment center is the focal point of the living room. The gourmet kitchen offers wood cabinets and Corian counter tops with an added cook's benefit, a double oven. This home is move in ready and sold in 4 days when last on the market in January of this year. No CDD and low HOA fees add to the attraction. Click HERE for the 3D Tour Click HERE for the Virtual Tour Click HERE for the Vimeo Tour Click HERE for MLS information Stellar MLS A4469343 Shady Preserve 3br • 2ba Pool w Built in Entertainment/Cooking Center 1,932 sq ft $ 288,000 Represented By: Ed Bertha [phone] [email protected] www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Red Line Investors dba Burns & Bertha 2707 Barnard Road Bradenton, FL 34207 Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Read the full article

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Ed's Kitchen Spinach Feta Burgers

Spinach Feta Burgers.

Recipe by Ed Bertha.

When you just want an alternative to a traditional burger. Not interested in firing up the grill? This is a simple recipe to make and is just as delicious as a grilled burger. The key is dry spinach, and yes that’s a paper plate. All ingredients are easily found and this recipe doesn't take much time to make. Enjoy the journey and the meal!

Ingredients: 2 (10oz) packages frozen chopped spinach 2 (4 oz) packages crumbled feta cheese 1 cup Italian bread crumbs (divided 3/4 1/4) 4 garlic cloves minced 1 large egg slightly beaten (May take 2) 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground red pepper Olive Oil 4 Whole wheat or Brioche buns toasted Tomato Red Onion Defrost and drain spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels Combine spinach, cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, next 5 ingredients, shape into 4 patties and coat with remaining bread crumbs Cook patties in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes per side, drain on paper towels Serve on buns with ranch style salad dressing, tomato and sliced purple onion Burns & Bertha - Changing Lives - Red Line Investors - © 2020 www.DiscoverSuncoastHomes.com Read the full article