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Sep 23, 2024 – Leslie Lake
December 23, 2023
By Louise Bolger

Will there be home stability in the New Year?

It’s a whole year later and we’re still talking about interest rates and low inventory – will it ever end? The sellers are still happy with their values, the buyers are still dismayed with the lack o…
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June 12, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Condo inspection bill signed into law

Condo inspection bill signed into law

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law new state legislation that will impact condominium associations and owners. On June 9, DeSantis signed the legislation recently ad…
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June 12, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Bortell’s Lounge for sale

Bortell’s Lounge for sale

ANNA MARIA – Bortell’s Lounge is on the market with a $7.2 million asking price. Pat Bucko is serving as the broker for Bortell’s Lounge owner Steve Rose. According to Bucko’s online listing, t…
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April 24, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Does anyone know what’s going on?

I recently spent a weekend with some good friends, all of whom were either involved in real estate sales or still are. Naturally, there was a lot of conversation about soaring home values both here i…
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March 6, 2022
By Cindy Lane
Historic Island house saved

Historic Island cottage saved

BRADENTON BEACH – As cottages and bungalows continue to be bulldozed to make room for large-scale vacation rentals, a Welsh couple has preserved a piece of old Anna Maria Island. The 1927 Sea Grap…
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February 20, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Florida’s west coast market continues to emerge

So, what exactly is an emerging housing market index and why is it so important? An emerging housing market index measures the top metro areas for homebuyers seeking an appreciating housing market…
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November 22, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Designing woman opens new studio in Anna Maria

Designing woman opens new studio in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – After eight years of doing business on the Island, designer Adrian Griffin has opened her new design studio on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria and she’s ready to take her business to the next…
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August 1, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Are we starting to see a normal market?

I’m starting to read in national publications that the real estate market is beginning to return to normal with more new listings hitting the market, especially in what is considered the luxury marke…
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July 19, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Duncan Real Estate stronger than ever after 20 years

Duncan Real Estate stronger than ever after 20 years

ANNA MARIA – Duncan Real Estate owner Darcie Duncan celebrated her company’s 20th anniversary last week. In addition to being her birthday, Tuesday, July 13, marked 20 years since the energetic re…
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January 20, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
2020 a banner year for real estate sales on AMI

2020 a banner year for real estate sales on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – In the midst of a global pandemic, 2020 was a stellar year for Anna Maria Island real estate agents. For the sixth consecutive year, Sato Real Estate Realtor, broker and co-own…
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