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Venice, FL Real Estate News

By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
    Many thanks to all the staff when I am in need of help, members and friends of Activerain met and unmet for your friendship, comments and support, as well as those who read my posts. Thanks for the brave men and women in service who fight for our freedom so that we may enjoy peace. The joy of abundant delicious food at this festival, with family and friends around us reminds me of the generosity of God  -  Thank you LORD for all the blessings! Happy Thanksgiving  
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
BREATHE DEEP AND ENJOY VENICE       If you've thought about buying a luxury home for sale in Venice or an adjacent community, you may want to know that the Venice area is being recognized by the national media for something important to all of us: good fresh air. According to a study of 100 metro areas and cities published in Autumn 2012 by honeywell, south Florida is the nation's clean air capital, grabbing the top 3 spots. Honeywell's "AirGenius Awards" went to the 25 metropolitan areas with the highest air quality. The greater Sarasota area ranked 3rd in the nation, just behind 2 smaller south Florida markets.       A Wall Street Journal report on the AirGenius Awards stated, "Data on pollen counts, particulate matter and ozone concentrations, public smoking laws, and 'green' city ra...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 2012 Holiday Parade in Venice FL Come and enjoy this 37th annual popular downtown event.  Almost 120 local companies, schools, churches, social organizations and bands will participate during the Thanksgiving weekend – 2012 Holiday Parade in Venice FL on Saturday November 24, 2012. This family fun event is FREE to all ages.  Join the community to celebrate the Pre-parade entertainment starting at 5:00pm and the holiday parade which begins at 7:00pm.    Beginning at the corner of West Venice Avenue and Harbor Drive (City Hall of Venice), turning on Nokomis Avenue, then at Turin Street, it ends at the Venice Community Center.  Holiday decorations and lights on the streets will warm heart and put a smile on your face, while the music will make you want to dance. There are ample parking sp...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
What is a Mangrove? Waterfront buyers for properties along the shoreline may need to know – what is a Mangrove? Mangroves are a protected plant usually found along the water edge, this tree is easily identified by the tall, arching roots that help to stabilize the tree. The leaves are dark green and waxy. The torpedo shaped seeds are called “pencils”. They may remain alive for a year while floating in the water before settling on the bank.     Mangroves play an important role in the ecosystems. They provide homes and food for many fishes, birds and shellfish. They also help prevent soil erosion and filter water pollution.            There are black, red and white mangroves. They can live in freshwater, saltwater, and brackish water (area along the coast where fresh and salt water meet.)...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
Chestnut Creek Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – 3rd Quarter 2012   Real estate market reports for homes in Chestnut Creek Venice FL will provide you a good over view of how homes for sale performed during the 3rd quarter 2012 - the months from July 1 to September 30, 2012 are as follows:   To see homes for sale in Chestnut Creek Venice FL       Total properties sold = 4, bank owned = 1, short sale = 1, regular resale = 2 Total properties active for sale = 5 as at November 17, 2012  Total properties pending = 2 Average sold price per square foot = $89.05  Highest sold price = $270,000 Lowest sold price = $125,000 Average sold price = $173,875 Average listing price = $167,500   Average days on market = 10  Sales price to list price ratio = 103%         Compared to 3rd quarter 2011 C...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
Southwood Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – 3rd Quarter 2012   Real estate market reports for homes in Southwood Venice FL will provide you a good over view of how homes for sale performed during the 3rd quarter 2012 - the months from July 1 to September 30, 2012 are as follows:       To view listed homes for sale in Southwood Venice Florida Total properties sold = 8   Total properties listed for sale = 12  Average sold price per square foot = $104.49  Average sold price = $208,363 Average listing price = $222,263   Average days on market = 197  Sales price to listed price ratio = 94%   Compared to the 3rd quarter 2011 Southwood market report, the highest sold price was 7.88% up in the 3rd quarter 2012. Compared to the 2nd quarter 2012 the highest sold price was up 14.28%         S...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 Hibiscus Flowers There are several hundred types of beautiful, colorful hibiscus native to warm, tropical and subtropical regions. They are used as landscape shrubs for their showy flowers. Citizens in Malaysia and South Korea love hibiscus flowers so much, they have been named as their national flower.     The hibiscus have single and double flowers, a variety of colors - red, pink, yellow, orange, white, variegated and more. In general the flowers only last for a day, in cooler weather they may last longer.   Hibiscus can grow by cutting, and also hybridizing by grafting on to a good root stock. Many homeowners plant hibiscus in their gardens to attract the butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Some Asian countries use the flowers to make tea.  Different colored hibiscus produce tea wi...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
Building a New House by KBHome at Stoneybrook Venice FL Are you looking for a gated community with many activities for all ages to call home?   Building a new house by KBHome at Stoneybrook Venice FL will satisfy your needs. View current resale homes in Stoneybrook. Located across from Jelks Preserve Park on River Road with access to I-75, US 41, beaches, Venice downtown, restaurants, shopping, etc. KBHome at Stoneybrook Venice FL, their homes are built to order, allowing homebuyers the choice of choosing and budgeting when building their dream home. As of November 13, 2012 KBHome price range from $ 291,990 to $ 319,990. They offer one or two story homes, with 7 flexible floor plans ranging from 2136 to 3512 square feet, and 3 to 6 bedrooms with 2 to 4 ½ bathrooms.         KBHome  offer...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – October 2012 Are you looking for a property to buy? Make sure you check out the residential sales performance at Venice Florida Real Estate Market Reports – October 2012 before you start your house hunting.   To see Single family homes for sale in Venice FL.   91 units were sold, 13 bank owned, 12 short sale, 66 regular resale. 162 units were listed for sale. The average sold price was a $214,064 home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 car garage and 1903 square foot heated area. Average days on the market was 108 The average sales price to list price ratio was 94%   According to Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – October 2012 The average sold price for single family homes in October 2011 was $173,436 - it went up 23.42% in 2012 which was $214,064 ...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 Government Offices to Close in Honor of Veterans Day  We salute all the men and women who serve as a veteran to fight for our country and our freedom. It is deserving of our government offices to close in honor of Veterans Day on November 11, 2012. A ceremony will take place on Veterans Day. When: November 11, 2012 Sunday Time: 10:00am Where: Patriots Park 800 Venetia Bay Blvd. Venice FL 34285 Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8118 in Venice All the government offices in Sarasota County will be closed on Monday November 12, 2012. Departments to close include: Venice City Hall, libraries, history centers, post office, recreation centers, the Knights Trail Park Pistol, Air Rifle Range in Nokomis, and the Englewood Sports complex   Departments open: Schools in Sarasota County will be...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 National Association of REALTORS’ Conference & Expo in Orlando FL Many real estate professionals from other states and around the world are attending the National Association of REALTORS’  Conference & Expo in Orlando FL at Orange County Convention Center from November 9 – 12, 2012.     The REALTORS® Expo grand opening was on Friday November 9, 2012 at 3:00 – 6:00pm. It was sponsored by NAVICA System Engineering.   This expo is the largest real estate trade show, which had participation from about 400 vendors.           International Networking Center, REALTORS® had realtors who came from as far as Brazil, Britain, Canada, Greece, Italy, Ireland,  Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain and more.     REALTORS® Conference and Expo is one of the best places to learn the latest tools for real estate...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
Pelican Pointe Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – 3rd Quarter 2012   Real estate market reports for homes in Pelican Pointe Venice FL will provide you a good over view of how homes for sale performed during the 3rd quarter 2012 - the months from July 1 to September 30, 2012 are as follows:                    To view homes for sale in Pelican Pointe   Total properties sold = 12   Bank owned = 0  Short sale = 1  Regular resale = 11   Cash = 2  Conventional loan = 5   Villas = 2  Single family homes = 10   Total properties listed for sale = 23  Regular resale = 23   Average sold price per square foot = $148.21  Average sold price = $309,950   Average listing price = $329,125     Average days on market = 85                                                           Sales price to list pr...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 Venice FL - New Designation “Bicycle Friendly Community” Good news, the City of Venice is going to celebrate their latest achievement after years of hard work. All are welcome to attend the formal award ceremony of Venice FL – New designation “Bicycle Friendly Community”.   When: Friday November 9, 2012  at 4:00pm Where: Historic Venice Train Depot, 303 E Venice Avenue, Venice FL 34285 Admission: Free   Featured speakers: Venice Mayor John Holic and Tim Bustos from the League of American Bicyclists and the Florida Bicycle Association You will see new signs that Venice is a “Bicycle Friendly Community” around the town. With the new designation of silver level, it will attract more tourists to Venice Florida who enjoy safe cycling as leisure or sport from around the country and the world...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 Bird Bay Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – 3rd Quarter 2012 Real estate market reports for homes in Bird Bay Venice FL will provide you a good over view of how homes for sale performed during the 3rdst quarter 2012 - the months from July 1 to September 30, 2012 are as follows:        View homes for sale in Bird Bay Venice FL here. Total properties sold = 14   Total listed properties for sale = 21  Average sold price per square foot = $97.34 Average sold price = $99,336 Average listing price = $109,436   Average days on market = 62  Sales price to list price ratio = 92.00%       Compared to 3rd quarter 2011 Bird Bay market report, the average sold price was 9.36% up in 3rd quarter 2012.   Bird Bay Venice FL Real estate market reports for   3rd Quarter 2011   3rd Quarter 2012   The ...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Fair Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 800 Tamiami Trial Venice Florida 34285, is hosting a small scale Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Fair at the church tomorrow - November 4, 2012 between 8:00am – 1:00pm.     The majority of the items were hand made by women from around the world who face incredible challenges in their daily lives. Some instances include struggles for safety, water, basic education and more. The fair trade fair is helping these women by doing business with justice and morality that equals their values. The following are items for sale.                      Art                                                                                                              Bag                            Baskets                                   ...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
Business Spotlight / Waterfront Dining in Venice FL  Many people like to relax and enjoy nature with water views in a comfortable, peaceful environment while having their delicious meal.  Kwee Huset of Kwee Huset Realty provides a list of business spotlight/waterfront dining in Venice FL for your convenience.                Crow’s Nest  1968 Tarpon Center Dr. Venice FL 34285  Tel:941-484-9551  Restaurant Hours  Monday – Wednesday 11:30am – 10:00pm  Thursday – Saturday 11:30am – Midnight  Sunday – 12:00pm – 10:00pm             Downstairs is a bar and lounge for casual dining.  Upstairs is an upscale dining room with fantastic views of marina and Intercostal waterway.  Nights are romantic for couples, see the moon, stars and lights from homes while enjoying your dinner and drinks.    Myak...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 Sea Creatures Take to the Streets in Venice FL  Winter residents and tourists, you will be surprised to see the forty two sculptures of beautifully painted dolphins and turtles - sea creatures take to the streets in Venice FL welcoming you back in downtown Venice.       Dolphin and turtle before painted Sea creatures before take to the streets   These dolphins and turtles will stand on the sidewalks for months before being auctioned off to the highest bidder.  A gala dinner in the spring 2014 at the Venice Yacht Club will be the site of the fund raising program for the  Venice Art Center.   Sea turtle welcome you to Venice FL           The sponsors paid between $2,500 - $12,000 for each dolphin or turtle. The cost included fiberglass animal, artist commission and the concrete base.    ...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 Spooky Tree     Wishing all the activerain members and staff, as well as the readers of my posts a wonderful Halloween.To all those who were affected by the Hurricane Sandy, may you find comfort and have your needs met. Take care and stay safe.                   Spooky Tree                           Spooky Trees         Recent posts:   The Results of the first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL   What is a Triathlon?/The first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL   Englewood FL Real Estate Median Price Market Report for September 2012   Wordless Wednesday 10/24/2012 - We are Open for Winter Business Again   Kweeh Speechless Sunday 10/21/2012 – Tree Huggers   Sarasota FL Real Estate Market Report for Short Sale Buyers–Sept. 2012   Golden Rain Tree has Fall Colors in Venice FL   October 20, 2012 Diva Da...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
 The Results of the first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL  The excitement is over and it is time to announce the results of the first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL on October 28, 2012.     We had nice weather, cloudy with a breeze and it helped to keep the competitors and volunteers cool and comfortable. The 1.2 mile swim was supposed to start at 7:40am – Sharky’s on the Pier, but due to the rip tide, the swim was cancelled and it revised into a run-bike-run, followed by 56 mile cycling at 8:00am – 2:00pm and the 13.1 mile run was ended at 4:00pm The following are the top three winners for men and women, who completed the race of the first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL.   Men’s winners: 1st place: Jesse Thomas - professional triathlete from OR.     2nd place: Andrew Starykowicz – professional t...
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By Kwee Huset, Venice Florida Homes For Sale
(Kwee Huset Realty)
What is a Triathlon? / The first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL The definition of triathlon from Wikipedia is a multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines. While many variations of the sport exist, the triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances.                                      Pictures from Wikipedia   The first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL visit Rev3 Florida Triathlete Guide 2012 for the detailed information. When: October 28, 2012 Where: 1600 Harbor Dr. South Venice FL 34285 Cost: Free Sponsored: Revolution3 and the Sarasota County Sports Commission   The area residents and business owners are excited about the first Rev3 triathlon in Veni...
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