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Understanding Your Florida Property Taxes: A Quick Guide for Sarasota and Manatee County Homeowners
Steve Walter - Walter Group Each year around this time, many of our clients reach out with questions about the property tax correspondence they’ve received from Sarasota or Manatee County. Florida’s property tax system can appear complicated at first glance, but a few...
August 2025 Market Insights: Sarasota Islands Luxury Waterfront Real Estate
Understanding the Current Market on Longboat Key Steve Walter - Walter Group We’re often asked about our opinion on the general state of the real estate market in our little niche of the world on Longboat Key. Our clients are frequently elsewhere for a substantial...
Maximizing Property Insurance Value: A Strategic Approach for Longboat Key Homeowners
Longboat Key's Beauty and Property Risks Longboat Key is famous for its beautiful beaches. The presence of various amenities makes it appealing to residents. However, it's crucial to mention that the area is also prone to hurricanes. For homeowners in Longboat Key,...
Rosewood Residences Lido Key April 2024 Construction Update
As of April 1st, 2024, Rosewood Residences Lido Key construction is progressing nicely! During construction, we will send updates on our progress. Below is a list of recent on site activities: West placing boom being set in place. Columns and shear walls on level 3...
Discover the New Longboat Pass Bridge Options
SR 789's sole link between LBK, Bradenton Beach, and AMI is aging. It needs urgent attention. The bridge was built in 1957 and last repaired in 2005. It is a vital route for normal travel, but it becomes especially crucial during evacuations. Unveiling Longboat Pass...
Longboat Key Florida Stone Crab Season: Everything You Need to Know
How do you know it's Stone Crab Season on Longboat Key? We were showing a property to clients by boat this afternoon and suddenly realized it’s October 5th. What’s October 5th, you ask? It’s 10 days prior to the start of stone crab season; the 1st day traps can be...
Longboat Key, Anna Maria, and Sarasota Bridge Clearances: Everything You Need to Know as a Boater
We've compiled in this post the bridge clearances between low and high tides for the bridges surrounding Longboat Key and Sarasota County. We hope our experience as long-time local Longboat Key waterfront realtors will help you become more familiar with Longboat Key...
Private Luxury Gated Communities on Longboat Key
Explore luxury living in private gated communities on Longboat Key. Discover the elegance of Gulfside communities such as L'Ambiance, Lighthouse Point, and Positano, boasting private beaches, top-tier amenities, and captivating Gulf views. Or immerse yourself in the...
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins May 1st
Starting from May 1st and continuing until October 31st every year, numerous endangered sea turtles begin to nest on the beaches of the Town of Longboat Key. To ensure the safety of these nesting females and their hatchlings, the Town has implemented specific Code...
Walter Group is Michael Saunders’ Top Longboat Key Real Estate Team for 2022
The Walter Group Real Estate team has been awarded the title of Top Luxury Waterfront Real Estate Team on Longboat Key by Michael Saunders & Company again for the year ending December 31st, 2022. This prestigious honor recognizes the Walter Group's exceptional...