The Founders Club Sarasota, Florida a Robert Trent Jones Jr. Golf Course

The Founders Club is nestled amid 700 acres of verdant natural landscape on the outskirts of Sarasota, Florida – the renowned cultural and vacation destination on Florida’s West Coast. The area’s world-famous Gulf beaches and keys, its sophisticated arts, culture, spa and dining scenes are just a short distance from the elegant custom homes of The Founders Club.

Within the walls of this private gated community, The Founders Club weaves a rich tapestry of heritage, elegance and convenience into a lifestyle as captivating as the storied history that inspired its name. Only 262 home sites adorn the fairways of the Signature Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed course and nature preserves.

Currently there are 25 Single Family homes on the market for sale Prices from $714,000 to $3,999,950.

There are Seven Sale pending Single Family homes priced from $735,000 to $2,699,000.

Four Single Family homes have Sold this year for $726,000 to $1,200,000.

Membership Plans Available:

Signature Equity Golf Membership $47,500 one time contribution with annual fees of $9,860 plus $1,000 annual Caddie minimum.

Equity Social Membership $18,000 one time contribution with annual fees of $2,680

And they have some Invitational Memberships that are very reasonable.

If you would like more information on The Founders Club or want to view any of the homes for sale contact Nick Herron The Herron Group / RE/MAX Alliance Group 941.350.5035.

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Beach, Bay or Back Nine...Live the Dream

Snook Haven Retreat and Restaurant Experience the Natural Beauty, Tastes, and Sounds of “Old Florida”

The Myakka River, one of Florida’s “Wild and Scenic Rivers”, acts as a backdrop for this unique dining and entertainment experience. A Venice fixture for over 50 years, Snook Haven is Old Florida at its finest. Take a backwoods drive onto E. Venice Ave off of River Road down the old dirt road canopied by Spanish oaks and palms and enter into life along the river.

With its quirky décor and paintings of alligators and turtles, Snook Haven claims to be the “Home of the Killer Turtles”, rumored descendants of extras used in the 1930’s movie shoot of Johnny Weismuller’s Tarzan film “Attack of the Killer Turtles”. The restaurant serves up some authentic Florida favorites like gator bites, grouper nuggets, Southern style Okra, Fried Grouper sandwiches, BBQ pulled pork, and Catfish along with the more traditional selection of steaks, pork cutlets, ribs, and burgers. An indoor dining area and bar offers an array of seating, but to really experience “Old Florida” sit at one of the picnic tables on the outdoor deck overlooking the natural beauty of the Myakka River.

Live entertainment kicks up on the outdoor stage almost every evening and weekend with local favorites such as Smoked Mullet, Skunk Monkey, and Bruce Nye the Elvis Guy. Experience the river firsthand by launching your boat at the boat launch, renting one of Snook Haven’s canoes or kayaks, or by taking a leisure boat ride with your own personal tour guide on Captain Terry’s River Tour.

Snook Haven is close to I-75 on Venice Avenue and is conveniently located a short distance from several golf course communities and is accessible by canoe or kayak from the Venetian Golf and River Club.

Nick Herron & Kathleen Herron of the Herron Group would be glad to show you any of the properties listed on any of the golf course communities or Sarasota’s Barrier Island of Casey Key, Manasota Key, Siesta Key, Lido or Longboat Key. Call 941.350.5035

Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream

The New Concession Clubhouse

The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Specialist held its two day Luxury Seminar at the John Cannon Complex in Lakewood Ranch. It was hosted by the Tierney Foster Team and Keller Williams Lakewood Ranch Realty. The institute founder Laurie Moore-Moore was the guest instructor for the Luxury Seminar. There were forty-five agents which filled the board room at the complex. Some of the agents attending were from as far away as Littleton, Co and one even from Canada. After completing the course and meeting performance requirements you get your Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) Designation.

Thursday night we had a reception at the Concession. It took place in John Cannon’s The Royal Melbourne at the Concession with 11,200 square feet of living space. This was put on by Ed Bertha, Executive Publisher of REAL Magazine and Tierney’s Team of Keller Williams. They even had the same caterer Doug Hitchings that prepared our breakfast and lunches at the Luxury Seminar do different stations around the home.

They had two guest speakers Anne Weintraub, Esquire with Syprett, Meshad, Resnick, Lieb, Dumbaugh, Jones, Krotec & Westheimer, P.A.. Ann spoke on “Tips: How To Handel Over The Top Clients” which was very interesting.

The other speaker was Pamela Hughes, President of Hughes Design Associates. Pamela spoke on the “Interior Design at The Concession Clubhouse, a Sneak Preview”. Pamela showed photos of the different rooms of the new clubhouse and told us about all the light fixtures being hand designed and built from antique fixtures, carpeting being made in Turkey and Axminster carpet from England in the locker rooms, and a lot of wood and fireplaces for accents.

The pro shop is the only room completed and it is even stocked with merchandise. The Concession is planning on having the Grand Opening in August of the new Clubhouse.

There are fourteen properties listed for sale in Mid-Florida Regional MLS they are priced from $1,495,000 to $8,400,000 and one property has sold this year.

If you would like to see any of the homes at The Concession please contact Nick Herron and Kathleen Herron, the Herron Group, RE/MAX Alliance Group 941.350.5035.

Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream

Sarasota Golf Course Homes

Some of the finest golf courses in the US are located in Sarasota, Florida. Ample sunshine, southern breezes and temperate climate create the perfect backdrop for all types of outdoor recreation.

Sarasota, Florida boasts a variety of public and private golf courses; many associated with resort style amenities and gated communities. Home owners enjoy twelve months of tee times, award winning greens and relaxed play. It is truly a “Golfer’s Paradise” with magnificent courses, beautiful year round weather, tropical foliage and lush greens have created a perfect environment for the avid golfer.

Voted among “Best Places to Play” 2008-2009 Golf Digest by their readers selected the Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch offers service and greens you would find at private world-class facilities.

Also at Lakewood Ranch is the Lakewood Ranch Country Club course which is a gated single family development. There 82 homes on the market for sale, priced from $274,000 to $3,500,000. Eighteen homes have sold so far this year and there are eighteen sale pending.

If your interested in looking at golf course homes at Lakewood Ranch or at any of Sarasota’s other great golf courses please call Nick Herron and Kathleen Herron, the Herron Group, RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-350-5035.

Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream

Life After Golf------IN SARASOTA

A glance through this week’s issue of Sarasota Magazine’s Weekend Insider reminds us of the vibrancy of our area. So much to do and see! Golf may be your main attraction, but variety is the spice that keeps life interesting. So after 18 holes, here are a few ideas for your Valentine’s weekend.

· If you’re a runner, join 2,000 of your running buddies for the fourth annual ABC7 Sarasota Grouper Marathon early this Sunday morning, Feb. 15. The race begins and ends at the Ringling Museum.
· View designer elegance at its finest on Siesta Key as the Sarasota Orchestra Association’s Designer Showcase kicks off Friday the 13th. Eighteen of the area’s top designers have created enchanting spaces in two condominiums in the new Summer Cove development, located at the old Summerhouse Restaurant.
· Love luxury cars? Ferraris and Exotics on St. Armands kicks off a weekend of fun, starting the party at the Rectrix Aerodrome on Friday, displaying the four-wheeled works of art on St. Armands Circle, and including fine dining at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club.

And don’t forget to treat your Valentine to something special. Here’s an idea: why not pick up a gourmet picnic from Whole Foods, toss a blanket into the trunk, and take your love on an old-fashioned picnic? You could start with a drive up and down one of our lovely keys—Casey Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key—so many beautiful island drives to choose from! Stop at one of the nature parks or one of the off-the-beaten-track beaches so prevalent in Sarasota’s barrier islands. Breathe in the sea air, toss a crumb to a sea gull (never mind—that creates a mess!), pick up one colorful shell as a remembrance, and cherish the time together.

Happy Valentines’ Day from your Sarasota and Casey Key luxury real estate specialists, Nick Herron and Kathleen Herron with The Herron Group, RE/MAX Alliance Group. Call 800-789-6580 or email Nick for more information on Sarasota real estate, waterfront homes, and golf course living.

The Heart of Sarasota’s Cultural District
800 N Tamiami Trail, #412, Sarasota, FL
$495,000
MLS #A3896138

Great split floor plan in this spacious and bright condo right in the heart of Sarasota's cultural district. Alanari at Rosemary Place is one of the newest buildings in this coastal city in South West Florida. Top of the line luxury appointments and plenty of gracious amenities are offered in this building. Close to waterfront, downtown shopping and restaurants. Sarasota could be your home town!

Sarasota Golf Course Communities, Affordable Properties Available

Sarasota Area Golf Course Home Just Reduced

South of Sarasota off Interstate 75, take Laurel Road, East to Venetian Golf and River Club near Venice, FL. Our listing at 158 Montelluna Drive is now offered at $475,000. This beautiful home features a lanai with a lagoon pool and views of second hole, signature traps and green. View details of the complete listing on our Sarasota real estate website.

The Venetian Golf & River Club offers its residents a chamionship golf course, one main and two additional dining rooms, lounge, cabanna bar without outdoor grill, day spa, aerobics, fitness center, tennis courts, pro shop, two resort swimming pools, nature park and canoe launch.

If you are looking for a golf retreat, Annette Smith and Nick Herron, the Herron Group, RE/MAX Properties, are experienced in Sarasota golf course real estate sales and are ready to assist you in finding the perfect golf course home. Email us for a list of luxury Sarasota real estate available if Florida is your choice.

Sarasota Golf Course Communities - The Oaks Report

The Oaks, November 2007

The Oaks ia a family oriented community wth beautiful landscaping and excellent amenities. As one of Sarasota's premier golf course communities, The Oaks offers world-class amenities to real estate owners. In September, there were 36 active listings in the Oaks ranging from $329,000 for 2 bedroom, 2 bath, townhouse in the Oaks Preserve to a home with over 5,000 sq.ft. of space priced at $12 million.

Currently, reported in the Sarasota MLS statistics, there are 40 active listings in the Oaks and two homes in the Oaks are under contract. Contact us if you need homes sold in the last six months. Membership to the Country Club and golf course are mandatory in this community.

For more Sarasota real estate information or golf and country club info, click to our main website. The Herron Group markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities, including property at Venetian Golf & River Club, Venice, FL.

Sarasota Golf Course Homes & Country Club Blog

Golf and Country Club Lifestyles, Condo Living, Restaurants, Shopping

Are you considering retirement or a relocation to a golf course community? Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with shopping in the Sarasota area, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, ice cream parlors, and many activites and cultural attractions a short drive away or stay at home and enjoy a private gated community with amenities galore.

Read about happenings, new projects, events on our new blog.

Some of Sarasota's Best Golf Course and Country Club Communities

Lakewood Ranch
University Park
Prestancia
Laurel Oak Estates and Country Club
The Oaks
Venetian Golf & River Club

For more Sarasota real estate information on Sarasota Golf and Country Clubs, click to our main website. The Herron Group markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities, including Casey Key real estate.