All units have two bedrooms and two baths with 1,047 square feet to nearly 1,300 square feet. Some homes are on the first floor and some are on the second. Most have a covered porch and walk-in closets. Building exteriors are pinkish-tan stucco with a brown roof and an exterior staircase. Each property has a covered parking space.

Prices begin in the high-$200,000s. The HOA is about $400 per month. Please verify this with a Realtor as prices may change.

Amenities include an updated clubhouse with a fitness center, a library and a game room. Residents also enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and shuffleboard courts. World class white sand beaches, for which Sarasota is famous, are about five miles away.

Sarasota is also known for great shopping, bountiful cultural activities and abundant golf courses. The city is generally divided into four areas: downtown, the museum area, West of the Trail and the Keys. Each has its own distinct characteristics and is worth exploring.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Summer temperatures are generally in the 80s and 90s. Winter temperatures are in the 60s and 70s. On average, the area receives 56 inches of rain per year.

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Florida:

Sticking out into Hurricane Alley, Florida was a land no nation seemed to want. Ruled successively by Spain, France, England, and the Confederate States of America, the state had a backwater reputation. Other than St. Augustine and Pensacola, there were few cities. The area was rural and populated by frontier farmers.

In the late-1800s, changes came when railroads began chugging down both coasts. Industrialist Henry Flagler's Florida Easy Coast Railway even made it all the way to Key West. The Great Florida Land Boom, the build-up to World War II, and the space industry also helped turn Florida into one of the nation's most populous states. In 1900, there were about 500,000 residents. Today, there are more than 20 million, almost 351 people per square mile.

Why do people keep coming? Tourism marketing is one reason. Annually, millions visit Orlando's theme parks and the state's 663 miles of white sand beaches. Taxes generated by the billion dollar vacation industry allow Florida to prosper without a personal income tax. Budget-sensitive retirees have flocked to its cities and shorelines.

If you can ignore the hurricanes, the state's climate is relatively mild. Only five other states are sunnier. Florida's system of state universities and community colleges is sizable, and its big cities are meccas for culture and the arts. Sarasota is a good example. Its Ringling Museum Complex contains internationally known art museum, a circus museum, an historic theater, and a 66-acre garden. Museums near Orlando range from a Zora Neale Hurston gallery to a Madame Tussauds.

Who Buys in a 55+ Community?

Age-restricted communities, at least those for residents age 55 or better, generally appeal to people seeking a sense of community with other people from similar socioeconomic backgrounds. Most developments are gated or at least have some type of secured access and appeal to retirees seeking a sense of security. People who enjoy lots of amenities, planned activities and social interaction also buy in 55+ developments. Just an FYI: newer communities tend to have a younger demographic while older communities usually have a more mature set of residents, primarily because residents in older developments purchased when they were younger and have stayed put.

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