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Buffalo chicken wings are a classic party snack for any occasion. However, if you prefer a meatless alternative, cauliflower floret “wings” are the perfect option. This spicy and savory snack is simple to make and a vegan and vegetarian favorite. Here’s everything you need to know for making your own cauliflower wings: Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 3/4...

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Posted on 01/07/2024

Open house: How to get the most out of a home showing

You may come across a home for sale that piques your...

Posted on 02/12/2024

2322 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239 is now new to the market!

Newly COMPLETED and FURNISHED MODERN! Why wait to build when the design, build and finishes have already been completed? This stunning custom home features a wide-open floor plan with sight lines to the beautiful back yard from most rooms. Enjoy 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & large powder room, all with floating vanities, interior laundry room, kitchen island and a separate butler's pantry. The primary closet is oversized and features a custom closet system. The fenced yard surrounds the huge saltwater POOL & SPA and outdoor shower, providing privacy in your south facing back yard which enjoys plenty of Florida sunshine year-round!...

Posted on 02/02/2024

16314 Hidden Horse Way, Myakka City, FL 34251 is now new to the market!

Picturesque country home in Sarasota Ranch Club! Situated on over 9 acres, this stunning custom home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, salt water pool/spa, pond, barn with 4 stalls and 2 paddocks, 3 car garage, solid wood floors, wrap around porch, board and batten walls and custom millwork throughout, including tongue and groove cypress ceilings, plus a large bonus room upstairs, mud room, laundry room and tons of storage. The entire property is fenced and the owners have meticulously maintained the home with recent updates including new roofs on both the house and barn (2021), hurricane garage doors (2022), hurricane panels...

Posted on 01/20/2024

Video Tour - 723 Jungle Queen Way, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Here's your opportunity to live in an exclusive canal front oasis where you can enjoy outdoor living with no neighbors in your back yard. This spectacular custom home was conceived and constructed for the builder's personal use and the quality is second to none, including steel reinforced concrete block construction, barrel tile roof, Anderson impact windows and sliding doors, gorgeous Sapele wood flooring, oversized garage, and even blueprints for a future elevator in a premeasured stack currently serving as additional closet space. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, this home has plenty of room for family and visitors alike....

Posted on 01/20/2024

Another Property Sold - 8429 Misty Morning Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Stunning Custom Arthur Ruttenberg Home in private gated community with low HOA Fees. The carved wood double doors at the entry lead you to a beautifully updated, custom decorated home with Two Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths with upgraded fixtures (including Toto toilets) and an open floor plan featuring a stunning kitchen with quartz countertops, and custom wood cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a center island. The Dining Room is currently furnished as a den. The office was originally the third bedroom and can easily be reconverted back. Open floor plan with luxury wood-look vinyl floors, baseboards. crown moldings, trey ceilings, chair rail...

Posted on 01/20/2024

723 Jungle Queen Way, Longboat Key, FL 34228 is now new to the market!

Here's your opportunity to live in an exclusive canal front oasis where you can enjoy outdoor living with no neighbors in your back yard. This spectacular custom home was conceived and constructed for the builder's personal use and the quality is second to none, including steel reinforced concrete block construction, barrel tile roof, Anderson impact windows and sliding doors, gorgeous Sapele wood flooring, oversized garage, and even blueprints for a future elevator in a premeasured stack currently serving as additional closet space. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, this home has plenty of room for family and visitors alike....

Posted on 01/12/2024

8750 Midnight Pass Road 103, Sarasota, FL 34242 now has a new price of $949,000!

LOWEST PRICE PER SQ. FT. for a Gulf side condominium on Siesta Key! You are in for a very special treat upon entering this spectacularly remodeled and professionally designed home which includes all furnishings. At 1650 sq. ft., this is the largest of the 2 bedroom floor plans and is luxuriously appointed with every fine detail and finish one should expect for this caliber beach home overlooking the glistening waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The chic and stunning modern kitchen features high-end stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops with waterfall edge, breakfast bar and significant built-in storage. An open concept design...

Posted on 01/10/2024

2513 Constitution Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34231 is now new to the market!

Looking to set sail for the intercoastal waterway in your kayak or paddleboard from your own backyard, then this beautifully remodeled waterfront home in Phillippi Gardens fits the bill. Complete with your own private seawall with an access ladder to the water's edge, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home has been completely updated with a seamless metal roof (2019), hurricane impact and energy efficient windows (2020), wood look plank tile throughout the entire house, hurricane panels for sliders, huge circular paver driveway (2020), hurricane impact garage door (2021), new pool motor (2023), tankless water heater, updated kitchen cabinets and...