Brought to you by Linda Grimshaw Broker
 August 1st 2004


Linda Grimshaw
Broker

The Oympics ....Start this month in Athens . Let us all take time to supports our athletes during this time. We are all proud to be Americans and living, for a moment, though the achievements of our American athletes is something I know we will all enjoy!---Linda---

 
News from Sarasota Life Realty Group
COMMUNITIES

From the lush and beautifully landscaped grounds to the innovative home styles and designs, Venetian Falls offers much more than a home – it offers a lifestyle of luxury, convenience and activities that are unique to the Venice area for your Active Lifefestyle. Venetian Falls is age qualified for those aged 55 or better. Enjoy a newly constructed home, HOA maintenance of your lawn, a carefully planned Community Center, heated swimming pool, walking trails and more! You will be able to choose from a selection of single-family homes, garden villas or paired villas.

Looking for an active lifestyle community? Then come Venetian Falls. We will have several floorplans to choose from, all of which include many options and upgrades in which to choose. Plus, our state of the art community clubhouse and recreation center will soon be constructed. With shopping and dining also close by, you'll have everything you need at your doorstep to have that lifestyle you've always dreamed of.


  • Base Plan Prices From $243s-$290s
  • Active Lifestyle Community
  • Large Community Recreation Center
  • Heated Swimming Pool with Aqua Track
  • Easy Access to I-75


Feature Article of the Month

BUYING THAT DREAM HOME

It's the dream of most people to own their own little bit of real estate, whether a modest condo or a huge mansion. If you've done your homework, you probably have a list of needs and wants that includes the amount of bedrooms and baths, family room, basement, garage and so on. If this is your first home and you're working with a budget (who isn't?) how do you get what you need at a price you can afford?

Think compromise. There are so many variables in housing that it is probably impossible to find the perfect match. Many buyers spend countless hours searching for 'the one.' In the meantime, you could pass up a great opportunity by not making a few concessions. We're not talking about second best - just more realistic expectations. Mortgage rates are great, but they probably won't stay that way. The longer you wait, the more your dream could cost.


Begin by paring down your list to five or fewer items you cannot live without. They might include your ideal neighborhood, a garage, eat-in kitchen or accessibility. This will help you zero in on what you really need versus what you want and may help you to make a wiser decision. The rest will consist of things you would like to have.

For example: you find a very nice home in your chosen neighborhood. It has everything on your wish list except the garage. Consider the option of adding one. Will the property accommodate this addition? Is the house priced to allow for this extra expenditure? If you've always wanted a family room, is there an extra bedroom that could be used for this purpose? Or, maybe some unused area in a basement? Again, consider the extra cost.

Many sellers will put their homes in the 'neutral' zone. But not everyone follows this rule. If you like the house, but cannot stand the colors, changing the paint is a small expense and inconvenience if everything else works for you. If you've always dreamed of having an English garden and the yard is a mess, then maybe this could be your new hobby.

Get creative and that dream could become a reality very soon.
FYI
WHAT CAN SARASOTA LIFE REALTY GROUP DO FOR YOU?

Realtors in general are often perceived as a group of overpaid do-littles. In an attempt to set the record straight, here is a list of some of the more important things you should expect from your realtor.

  • The ability to locate and show you ALL properties that are currently for sale. Florida is a MLS state. That means we can show you every property available...not just our own listings.

  • To show you NEW construction and represent you with the builder. Sarasota Life Realty Group is a BUYERS AGENT. We work only for you...no one else. We are your independent representative and owe allegiance only to you.
  • To assist you with every facet of your purchase, construction, and move. We provide a list of Inspectors, Mortgage Brokers, Contractors, Movers, Handymen.......etc. These are independent contractors that have proved themselves to be reliable and make our recommendation credible. And, we receive no compensation from them.
  • If you build, local monitoring of all phases of construction, including periodic photographs of your home construction in progress.

  • REMEMBER, Our fees are paid by the seller or the builder. A builder cannot discount to you because you choose not to be represented nor charge you more if you choose representation. Additionally, we can often save you money when you use our services. Contact us for details!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Linda Grimshaw, Broker
Sarasota Life Realty Group
4312 Longchamp Dr. Sarasota Fl. 34235
941-359-8020, 941-359-8072 FAX
linda@sarasotalife.com
POOL SAFETY!

Longer days and warmer weather may have you thinking of your swimming pool . Chances are, your friends are thinking the same thing and they all may want to come over and enjoy your hospitality. Are you prepared?

As a pool owner, you will want to make sure your pump is working, no leaks, and the pool chemistry is in order.

Do not consider the alarm system and fencing in and around your pool as foolproof protection of your property. Your friends and family needs to abide by a strict set of pool rules when swimming or playing in your yard.

Never leave a child alone in your backyard where they have access to a swimming pool - gated or not.

Put a life jacket on every child below the age of six. All non-swimming children, however old, should also wear a life jacket.

Always swim with a buddy. This goes for adults as well!

No diving in any water under six feet deep.

Do not allow children to stay under water too long while holding their breath. This can lead to blacking out and further complications.

Never take your eye off underwater swimmers.

Limit the number of rafts in a pool. The bottom of the pool must be visible at all times.

Keep a phone by the pool at all times.

Keep a long pole near the pool for rescues. Never go into the water to rescue someone if that person can be reached by extending a pole to them from the side of the pool. Unskilled rescuers very often become victims themselves.

Always clear the pool and pool deck and get under cover for 20 minutes when thunder ior lightening is in the area

Safe swimming pools make the swim season enjoyable. Relax and enjoy your pool with the knowledge that you and your guests are safe, and having fun!




Allon Sams & Friends

Allon Sams is a talented keyboardist gaining momentum in the contemporary smooth jazz arena. The musical energy that is seemingly ready to rocket this jazz artist into the forefront of his genre cannot be credited to the stroke of luck sometimes required to find a place in the music industry. The motivation behind Allon Sams is there due to this artist's tireless devotion to his craft, his love of music, his desire to create and record his own music, and his desire to perform his music live to jazz lovers everywhere. With the intensity of his desire to create and perform his own music growing increasingly stronger, He has a way of seducing your soul with the melodies and grooves of a live performance, always leaving you wanting more.

August 20th 5:00 PM

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