Bradenton, especially Downtown Bradenton and the Village of the Arts have been recognized by Boston.com. I reprinted the article below: BRADENTON, Fla. – Turn onto 12th Street West, and it’s clear that this isn’t your average neighborhood. Instead of the usual bungalows, there is a riot of lime green picket fencing, a mural that pairs
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The weekend includes one of the area’s most popular events, the 23rd Annual Taste of Manatee from 11-10 p.m. Saturday and 11-7 p.m. Sunday.  The ‘Taste’ is a two-day celebration along Bra­denton’s beautiful, downtown riverfront. Six live bands are scheduled to perform and dozens of vendors from local restaurants will pack Barcar­rota Boulevard. More Information:
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While the Real Estate market seems to pick up a little we are seeing increased interest in vacation homes, with many buyers being cash buyers. Buyers often are taking money out of stocks and retirement plans and sinking it into real estate. Many are in search of retirement properties and are grabbing the bargains. Others
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Following several years of robust growth earlier in the decade, home sales declined markedly in the past three years. While there are a number of factors that have contributed to the decline in sales nationally and in Florida specifically, one significant countervailing force has been the growing importance of foreign home buyers. Foreign buyers recognize
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AOL is reporting that Sarasota, Florida is the 2nd most undervalued cities in the United States: Sarasota is a relatively upscale community on Florida’s west coast. “It’s a nice boating community, and they have got a lot of beautiful homes there,” says Jack McCabe of Florida-based McCabe Research & Consulting. After home prices plunged 44
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The City of Bradenton Housing and Community Development Division has about $130,000 available to help residents make down payments on houses if they qualify. The funds are part of the $482,236 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funding from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation that the City received for the 2008-09 program year. To qualify,
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SARASOTA – Nation’s Restaurant News has selected the 2009 inductees for its prestigious Fine Dining Hall of Fame. Among them is a well known Sarasota restaurant: Michael’s On East. Sarasota is already known for having one of the best beaches in the nation.  Now the city has a nationally-ranked restaurant as well. This award is said to
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Gov. Charlie Crist signed the budget bill (SB 2600) that lays out how the state will spend its $65.6 billion in the fiscal year that starts July 1. Included is $30.1 million for the Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program, which will help with downpayment assistance. Beginning July 1, those who quality for the federal $8,000 first-time
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  Today “Dr. Beach,” a.k.a. Stephen P. Leatherman, released his annual “best beaches” list. Topping the list was Hanalei Bay. This remote, two-mile crescent-shaped beach on Kauai where the emerald mountains meet the sparkling sea was selected No. 1 on “Dr. Beach” Stephen P. Leatherman’s 2009 list of top 10 beaches, which was released Friday.
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Enjoying your time in the sun and the sand between your toes? That feeling doesn´t have to be limited to only a couple of weeks a year. Make the Bradenton/Sarasota area your home and let everyday life become something truly spectacular! Our beautiful area is definitely a great place to be all year round.  We
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