Sarasota Real Estate

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Sarasota Homes & Condos and Florida Key Living

Sarasota has long been known as one of the best places to live, work, raise a family and retire. There are many real estate options to suit any lifestyle. View our homes and properties and beautiful Siesta Key Condos for a glimpse of Sarasota living.

Our website give you access to all the properties on the market. In addition, you'll find detailed information on hundreds of developments. If you are considering maintenance-free living in Sarasota, visit Sarasota Condos for sale today to begin your journey. Feel free to check our credentials at John Allen's Plaxo account or our newly redesigned Sarasota FL Real Estate Blog.

Contact Information:

John Allen
Sarasota's Finest Properties
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.
7131 Curtiss Ave. Ste 1
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-544-6467
john@buysarasota.com

John Allen, your Sarasota Realtor

A whole lot more then golf communities and waterfront properties!

Who is John Allen?

I decided to put my marketing degree from Georgia Southern to work when I became a broker at Allen Real Estate Services Inc., our 27 year old family business. Working as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, my areas of expertise include luxury and waterfront homes, condominiums, and golf course communities. As a 32 year resident of Sarasota, I know and and love this area. My clients seem to sense my enthusiasm and appreciate the personal knowledge I can pass on.

As a REALTOR®, I treat every customer like they are my only client; I take time to understand their needs, and do everything I can to make the transaction go as smoothly as possible.


My achievements include recognition as a multi-million dollar top producer and membership in the Million Dollar Guild.


Find out why Sarasota is such a great place to live, and begin your search for available properties at BuySarasota.com (winner of the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards for "Best Real Estate Agency Website - USA".)


Sarasota Real Estate News Blog

Your source for all Sarasota real estate information.

Here is some blog posts I have written over the past year or so about Sarasota real estate and the home market in Florida.
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Reccomended Sarasota Reading

Are you a history fanatic?

Sarasota has quite the interesting history, here are some books that we think you would be interested in if you are looking to learn more about our area.

We have also included a set of t-shirts for all the people who love Sarasota and want people to know it!
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Why Sarasota?

Brief overview of Sarasota's history.

So why are so many people attracted to the southwest coast of Florida and many of its surrounding keys?

Originally settled by local natives and eventually European settlers in 1840, the area was named "Zara Zote" on maps in the early 1700's. Early settlers were attracted to the warm climate and survived by building small fishing camps along Sarasota Bay and by trading with fishermen and travelers.

In 1927 modern Sarasota started to take shape, as professional planner John Nolan was hired to help develop a plan for the city. His planning changed the face of Sarasota dramatically, and still can be found today with the placement of roads and even named many of the roads that are still in use today.

Sarasota has faced many challenges and obstacles in the past, more specifically many bank failures and speculation caused woes from the 1920's-1950's.

More recently Sarasota has been in the news due to a large amount of real estate foreclosures happening in the area due to poor financial practice's in the mortgage sector. This makes it a prime market for real estate investments.

John Allen's Sarasota Websites

Here is a list of websites / news stories I have found, most of these websites are from and around Sarasota FL or news about the Real Estate market throughout the United States.
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4 Reasons to sample the Sarasota life style

Reasons why Sarasota is one of the most desired places to live in the United States.

1: Climate, you just can't beat it! The sub-tropical environment of Florida with its beautiful tree's and forests to picturesque beaches, you can find it all here. With temperatures barely falling below 50'F all year, Sarasota is a haven for those who flee colder climates every winter.

2: Sarasota is also a major area for people who love the outdoors. From boating to golfing or just hiking along the white sand beach's to playing a game of tennis, you can do it all here with out the winter jacket.

3: Sarasota is also host to many events and festivals to keep both locals and travelers busy. From Wine Tasting to Art museums to spring break, all these events attract people from around the world looking for a taste of the Sarasota life style.

4: Sarasota is known as the Circus Capital of the World.

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Sarasota Real Estate Resources

Looking for basic information about Sarasota? Check out our links below!
Sarasota Visitors Bureau
The official Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau Website.
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
The official Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Website.
Sarasota MLS
Search and view all Sarasota properties listed for sale in the MLS.
Sarasota Real Estate Blog
View the latest news, information and statistics for the local market.
Alinari Listing
View our Alinari Listing.
Sarasota, Florida
Wikipedia Article on Sarasota County and the southwestern coast of Florida.

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