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Jun 12, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
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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August 31, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Revised Hunters Point plans increase home size

Revised Hunters Point plans increase home size

CORTEZ – Developer Marshall Gobuty plans to enlarge the homes in the proposed Hunters Point project in Cortez, but will not increase the proposed number of homes, he said. Gobuty, the founder and…
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August 11, 2020
By SUN contributor
Waterline resort units on sale now

Waterline resort units on sale now

HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a piece of the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, now is your chance. The 37 two-bedroom, fully furnished units went on the market at 10:08 a.m…
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July 20, 2020
By SUN contributor
New Compass hotel opens to guests

New Compass hotel opens to guests

PERICO ISLAND – The brand-new Compass by Margaritaville hotel on Anna Maria Sound opened its doors July 15 with the first guests checking in mere minutes after opening. Hotel staff, management, ow…
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May 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Vacation rental owner issues plea to mayor

Vacation rental owner issues plea to mayor

ANNA MARIA – Vacation rental owner Carolyn Hodgson is among those who are upset that vacation rental operations are still prohibited in Florida because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Gov…
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February 25, 2020
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Florida’s in the tax driver’s seat

It’s almost tax time again so why not talk again about Florida’s advantageous tax position and the influx of new residents. I like to tie in our growing population with real estate sales statistics s…
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February 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Jason Sato tops county real estate rankings again

Jason Sato tops county real estate rankings again

ANNA MARIA – For the fifth consecutive year, Sato Real Estate’s Jason Sato was the top real estate agent in Manatee County in 2019 in combined total sales and listing volume. Duncan Real Estate ow…
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May 7, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Unregistered Airbnb fined $250 per day

Unregistered Airbnb fined $250 per day

ANNA MARIA – Special Magistrate Karla Owens has levied a $250 per day fine for the unregistered operation of an Airbnb vacation rental at 302 North Shore Drive. Owens issued this order during the…
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April 9, 2025
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