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Florida Lighthouses
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Florida Lighthouses

Mike Miller from FloridaBackroadsTravel.com | February 19, 2024

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Prepping a Home for an Art Collection
Prepping a Home for an Art Collection

Sotheby's International Realty | February 5, 2024

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The Best Small Towns in Florida Are Big on Charm
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The Best Small Towns in Florida Are Big on Charm

Country Living Magazine | January 8, 2024

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Golden State Of Mind
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Golden State Of Mind

RESIDE Magazine | December 31, 2023

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Christmas Comes to Boca Grande
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Christmas Comes to Boca Grande

Alexa Johnson | December 11, 2023

Out and About at Holiday Events

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A Look at Ralph Pucci in Honor of Art Basel Miami
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A Look at Ralph Pucci in Honor of Art Basel Miami

RESIDE Magazine | December 11, 2023

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Plaster Masters
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Plaster Masters

RESIDE Magazine | November 12, 2023

The Potential of a Once-Humble Building Material is Now Being Realized by Furniture Designers

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The Top 10 Historic Hotels In Florida, According To Southern Living Readers
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The Top 10 Historic Hotels In Florida, According To Southern Living Readers

Southern Living | October 8, 2023

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Gasparilla Inn to Host Foundations of Wellness
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Gasparilla Inn to Host Foundations of Wellness

Alexa Johnson | September 6, 2023

Book Your Spot Now for NOVEMBER 5-7TH, 2023

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Idalia Skirts Island
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Idalia Skirts Island

Boca Beacon | August 31, 2023

But We Still Had Some Unpleasantness

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Thought And Feeling
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Thought And Feeling

RESIDE Magazine | May 29, 2023

AXEL AND MAY VERVOORDT ARE MARKING 50 YEARS OF COLLECTING TOGETHER, GUIDED BY TRADITIONS FROM BOTH THE EAST AND WEST

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Ahead of the Pack
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Ahead of the Pack

RESIDE Magazine | May 2, 2023

THE WOLF FAMILY COLLECTION, COMING TO AUCTION THIS SPRING, CELEBRATES AMERICAN CREATIVITY AND ONE COUPLE’S EXTRAORDINARY EYE FOR DETAIL

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Trends
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Trends

RESIDE Magazine | May 2, 2023

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Keyline Bistro Opens in Boca Grande
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Keyline Bistro Opens in Boca Grande

Gulfshore Magazine | May 1, 2023

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Leveling Up
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Leveling Up

RESIDE Magazine | April 9, 2023

A NEW GENERATION OF WOMEN IS PUTTING TEXTILE ART BACK ON THE MAP. DESIGN WRITER EMMA CRICHTON-MILLER INVESTIGATES THE GENRE’S RESURGENCE

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Personal Security Gets A Tune-Up
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Personal Security Gets A Tune-Up

RESIDE Magazine | February 15, 2023

The Latest Tech Devices to Ensure Your Home’s Protection Can’t Be Breached

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Soups Worth Savoring
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Soups Worth Savoring

RESIDE Magazine | November 11, 2022

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Rattan Moves Beyond Beach Homes
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Rattan Moves Beyond Beach Homes

RESIDE Magazine | October 15, 2022

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Hurricane Help
Hurricane Help

Fort Myers News-Press | October 7, 2022

Meals and Groceries

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Hurricane Ian Help
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Hurricane Ian Help

Karen Danner, Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty | October 7, 2022

Contacting Insurance Companies

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Sustainable Design Is Possible
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Sustainable Design Is Possible

RESIDE Magazine | September 30, 2022

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Best Backgammon Sets
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Best Backgammon Sets

RESIDE Magazine | September 7, 2022

Must Haves for the Ultimate Game Room

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Everything Is Illuminated
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Everything Is Illuminated

RESIDE Magazine | August 31, 2022

SEEING THE LIGHT JUST RIGHT TAKES SOME BRIGHT IDEATION

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Banyan Residences The INSIDER Premiers!
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Banyan Residences The INSIDER Premiers!

Banyan Gasparilla Sound | June 30, 2022

Get the latest details on Banyan Gasparilla Sound's milestones and building news.

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Éric Ripert’s Favorite Cookbooks
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Éric Ripert’s Favorite Cookbooks

RESIDE Magazine | June 6, 2022

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Architecture That Conveys The Spirit Of A Place
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Architecture That Conveys The Spirit Of A Place

RESIDE Magazine | May 9, 2022

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Under The Sea
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Under The Sea

RESIDE Magazine | April 4, 2022

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Creating Curb Appeal
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Creating Curb Appeal

RESIDE Magazine | March 21, 2022

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Choice Convertibles
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Choice Convertibles

RESIDE Magazine | January 26, 2022

A GUIDE TO HIGH-PERFORMANCE CARS THAT LET YOU ENJOY FUN IN THE SUN

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Destination: Health
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Destination: Health

RESIDE Magazine | January 26, 2022

THE TOP NEW SPAS AROUND THE WORLD DELIGHT TRAVELERS LOOKING TO INCORPORATE MIND-BODY WELLNESS INTO THEIR JOURNEYS

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Southwest Florida is Outdoor Paradise No Matter What Time of Year
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Southwest Florida is Outdoor Paradise No Matter What Time of Year

The Buffalo News | November 5, 2021

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Next-Level Interactive Dining
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Next-Level Interactive Dining

RESIDE Magazine | November 5, 2021

THESE EPICUREAN DESTINATIONS ALLOW YOU TO CATCH, GATHER, AND PREP YOUR OWN MEALS IN STYLE

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Playing Through In Style
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Playing Through In Style

RESIDE Magazine | November 5, 2021

BE AMONG THE FIRST TO PLAY THESE NEW, UPSCALE GOLF COURSES

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The Top 15 Resort Hotels in Florida
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The Top 15 Resort Hotels in Florida

Travel + Leisure | September 9, 2021

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3 Tips for Buying a Second Home in Boca Grande
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3 Tips for Buying a Second Home in Boca Grande

September 2, 2021

Discover why Boca Grande is the perfect location for a vacation home — and how to navigate the buying process

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The Jewel of Boca Grande
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The Jewel of Boca Grande

Gulfshore Life | August 7, 2021

Through its 110 years, several owners and storied chapters, the Gasparilla Inn & Club still shines bright with its Old Florida charm.

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Grilled To Perfection
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Grilled To Perfection

RESIDE Magazine | July 2, 2021

THE BEST HIGH-TECH DEVICES TO PERFECT YOUR BACKYARD BARBECUE

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6 Lesser-known Pete Dye Courses
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6 Lesser-known Pete Dye Courses

Links Magazine | May 4, 2021

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Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty Sponsor the Boca Grande Historical Society’s 2021 Virtual House Tour
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Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty Blog | April 11, 2021

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Tour Boca Grande's Newly Renovated Gasparilla Inn
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Tour Boca Grande's Newly Renovated Gasparilla Inn

Town and Country Magazine | March 8, 2021

Because sipping on Boca Punch and playing a game of backgammon sounds good right about now, doesn't it?

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The Market Leaders in Boca Grande, FL
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The Market Leaders in Boca Grande, FL

February 25, 2021

Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty Top Brokerage by Volume in 2020

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For Old Florida Island Idyll, Head to Boca Grande
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For Old Florida Island Idyll, Head to Boca Grande

Sarasota | February 24, 2021

Boca Grande—that idyllic Old-Florida town on Gasparilla Island south of Englewood—retains its small-town charms while the rest of Southwest Florida...

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Boca Grande
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Boca Grande

Florida Backroads Travel | February 24, 2021

Off the Beaten Path Places, Culture and History

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Boca Grande: Old Florida island on the Gulf is worth the trip & toll
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Boca Grande: Old Florida island on the Gulf is worth the trip & toll

FloridaRambler.com | February 24, 2021

Boca Grande bike trails and historic village make delightful daytrip

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14 Classic Southern Weekend Escapes
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14 Classic Southern Weekend Escapes

Garden & Gun | February 24, 2021

Load up the car and grab the road snacks—these beloved Southern getaways have beckoned guests for generations

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The Other Boca, the One Without the Flash
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The Other Boca, the One Without the Flash

The New York Times | February 4, 2021

The house was originally her second home, but it is now her primary residence.

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The Vacation Town Where Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney Go To Disappear
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The Vacation Town Where Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney Go To Disappear

Sports Illustrated | February 3, 2021

Sports Illustrated | MAY 7, 2019

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747-2 South Harbor Drive
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September 24, 2020

$9,300/Month* 3/2 Harborside Condo 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6

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701 South Harbor Drive
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701 South Harbor Drive

September 24, 2020

$8,850/Month* 3/3 Kentia Townhome 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6

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786 Beach View Drive
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786 Beach View Drive

September 24, 2020

$8,820/Month* 3/3 Kentia Townhome 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6

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Hotel-Style, At Home Hotel-Style, At Home

Private residences are infusing both a sanctuary-like feel to attend to self-care needs as well as an element of leisure to everyday living. It’s a trend with which Jim Tin...

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What’s New, What’s Next in Home Design What’s New, What’s Next in Home Design

Many factors can shape the look and feel of our spaces. While homeowner preference, fashion, and technological advancement play a part, it’s perhaps the cultural zeitgeist ...

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With Real Estate Prices Rising and  Tax Changes Coming, Strategizing Is Key With Real Estate Prices Rising and Tax Changes Coming, Strategizing Is Key

Real estate is not only the most significant asset many people transfer to their heirs, but also the most complicated aspect of an estate plan. The legacy of a family resid...

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The Pull of Provenance: Do Celebrity Connections Actually Sell Homes? The Pull of Provenance: Do Celebrity Connections Actually Sell Homes?

Good PR is essential for marketing a luxury property, and when it comes to commanding attention for a home for sale, there’s nothing quite like a celebrity connection. Ba...

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Going With the Flow: Currency Fluctuations Lift Luxury International Purchases Going With the Flow: Currency Fluctuations Lift Luxury International Purchases

Whether they’re looking for an apartment in London or Tokyo or a Barcelona penthouse, Americans buying property overseas—particularly in Asia and Europe—have benefited for ...

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Hybrid Work Leads to Busier Suburbs, Some Deals To Be Had in the Cities Hybrid Work Leads to Busier Suburbs, Some Deals To Be Had in the Cities

Hybrid work arrangements are here to stay. According to data from property technology and security firm Kastle Systems, whose Back to Work Barometer tracks access to office...

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Try-Before-Buy Mentality Boosts Luxury Rental Markets Try-Before-Buy Mentality Boosts Luxury Rental Markets

In the wake of a sluggish sales market, some would-be luxury sellers are renting out their properties rather than letting them potentially sit idle for months at a time—and...

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Real Estate Investment In the Digital Age: Navigating Data and Analytics For More Transparency Real Estate Investment In the Digital Age: Navigating Data and Analytics For More Transparency

Once exclusively the tool of the market researcher or the expert broker, data analytics quantifying the real estate realm are now at the fingertips of both the high-end hom...

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Where Cash Is Always King Where Cash Is Always King

A historic rise in mortgage interest rates has translated into a higher percentage of all-cash deals around the world. Read more in the Luxury Outlook 2024 Report by Sothe...

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How a Synergy Of Tech Tools Is Disrupting Real Estate How a Synergy Of Tech Tools Is Disrupting Real Estate

The real estate industry has faced many tech shake-ups. From the rise of the Multiple Listing Service to algorithm-based instant buying, savvy agents have adopted the techn...

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Real Estate Resilience: Building for an Uncertain Future Real Estate Resilience: Building for an Uncertain Future

The real estate industry and key real estate investors are re-evaluating their purchasing practices and portfolios in the wake of natural disasters ranging from raging wild...

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Sotheby's International Realty Posts 2024 Earnings Sotheby's International Realty Posts 2024 Earnings

Sotheby’s International Realty had a record breaking and award-winning year in 2023. Powered by innovation and expertise, we have continued to reach new heights. And while ...

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Builder Confidence Grows Amid Strong Demand Builder Confidence Grows Amid Strong Demand

As luxury markets try to build back inventory to pre-pandemic levels, some areas are seeing robust new growth amid continuing strong demand from buyers and restored confide...

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Emerging Real Estate Hot Spots: Unveiling the Next Global Investment Destinations Emerging Real Estate Hot Spots: Unveiling the Next Global Investment Destinations

While there will likely always be an enduring desire for people to own a pied-à-terre in Paris or a villa in Tuscany, the appeal and financial potential of global real esta...

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Buyers Steer Money Toward Sustainable Homes Buyers Steer Money Toward Sustainable Homes

When Wohali, a luxury, 5,000-acre planned community, breaks ground later this year in Utah, it will boast a long list of sustainable features: thousands of acres set aside ...

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Demographic Shifts and The Evolution of Real Estate: A Global Perspective Demographic Shifts and The Evolution of Real Estate: A Global Perspective

Wealthier citizens around the world are more mobile than ever. Especially as the global economy emerges from the pandemic, more buyers are maintaining multiple residences, ...

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Sotheby's International Realty Presents Luxury Outlook 2024 Sotheby's International Realty Presents Luxury Outlook 2024

The Sotheby’s International Realty® 2024 Luxury Outlook report overviews industry trends in high-end residential markets around the world and highlights what you can expect...

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Gasparilla Inn Gasparilla Inn

The Gasparilla Inn & Club is the perfect destination for those looking for a sunny respite with an Old Florida feeling and updated and inviting interiors by noted designer ...

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Boca Grande: Lighthouses You Can Visit Boca Grande: Lighthouses You Can Visit

Florida Backroads Travel Website Recognizes Boca Grande's Lighthouses

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Boca Grande Downtown Named to Best List Boca Grande Downtown Named to Best List

While Florida's best towns are epic, their downtown areas with the best restaurants and shopping streets are what attract the most crowds.

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Trip Memos Website Names Boca Grande to 2023 Best List Trip Memos Website Names Boca Grande to 2023 Best List

Travel website includes three SWFL 'lesser-known beaches loved by locals' on its 2023 list

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Take a Winter Jaunt Down South to These 8 Beach Resorts Take a Winter Jaunt Down South to These 8 Beach Resorts

Trade your Midwest snow boots for sandals on a trip down South to these top-notch beach resorts.

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Boca Grande Voted America’s Best Small Beach Town Boca Grande Voted America’s Best Small Beach Town

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THE INN & THE ISLE THE INN & THE ISLE

It's hard to imagine a little island as quiet and quirky as Gasparilla could hold at its heart a grand hotel (that's just gotten even grander). But that's the beauty of thi...

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America's Best Small Beach Town 2023 America's Best Small Beach Town 2023

Boca Grade, Florida is named America's Best Small Beach Town 2023 by Travel + Leisure Magazine.

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The Best Small Towns in Florida Are Big on Charm The Best Small Towns in Florida Are Big on Charm

The Sunshine State is known for big cities, like the glitzy metropolis of Miami and the bustling Orlando with all its Disney attractions. But it's also home to unique and s...

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From Phosphate to Fishing From Phosphate to Fishing

Boca Grande is everyone’s favorite fishing town, but did you know it started as a phosphate mine? Here’s how the locale went from a mining town to a world-renowned fishing ...

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The Top 10 Historic Hotels In Florida, According To Southern Living Readers The Top 10 Historic Hotels In Florida, According To Southern Living Readers

Florida's history is filled with snowbirds fleeing winter temperatures for the mild weather of the Sunshine State. Over many decades, they’ve roosted in beautifully appoint...

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Golf Week Names Gasparilla Golf Course to Best List Golf Week Names Gasparilla Golf Course to Best List

Two SWFL Golf Courses Named to Annual Best Public Course List

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Sotheby’s International Realty Debuts New Marketing Campaign Sotheby’s International Realty Debuts New Marketing Campaign

Nothing compares to what’s next is a natural evolution of the Nothing Compares campaign. It retains the core brand components that allowed the campaign narrative to flow, w...

This Barrier Island Is One of Florida's Best Hidden Gems — and It Has a 110-year-old Inn This Barrier Island Is One of Florida's Best Hidden Gems — and It Has a 110-year-old Inn

Everyone loves a trip to Florida. But sometimes, the nightlife culture in Miami — or even Key West, to a lesser extent — just doesn’t hit the mark for total and utter relax...

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10 Best Islands in Florida for Beautiful Beaches, Laid-back Vibes, and Charming Small Towns 10 Best Islands in Florida for Beautiful Beaches, Laid-back Vibes, and Charming Small Towns

From hidden gems to popular spots, these are some of the best Florida islands.

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Sotheby’s International Realty 2022 Brand Performance Stats Sotheby’s International Realty 2022 Brand Performance Stats

In 2022 our clients put their trust in our experience, stability, and expertise. Our performance shows their instincts were right.

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What’s Opening in Florida After Hurricane Ian? See Timeline for Beaches and Restaurants What’s Opening in Florida After Hurricane Ian? See Timeline for Beaches and Restaurants

Southwest Florida is showing more signs of recovery from Hurricane Ian: Some beaches and a historic lighthouse are on the mend and some will be ready for the public soon.

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Sotheby’s International Realty Releases 2023 Luxury Outlook Report Sotheby’s International Realty Releases 2023 Luxury Outlook Report

Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the release of the 2023 Luxury Outlook report, an in-depth exploration into high-end real estate markets across the gl...

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These 10 Florida Hotels Are Worth Visiting This Christmas These 10 Florida Hotels Are Worth Visiting This Christmas

These hotels in Florida will have travelers forgetting about a picturesque, snow-filled Christmas!

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Elevated Living on the Peninsula Elevated Living on the Peninsula

A look inside the future of the Gulf Coasts most anticipated new development, Banyan Gasparilla Sound.

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Sotheby’s International Realty Prevails In REAL Trends “The Thousand” Top Individual Sales Volume Category Sotheby’s International Realty Prevails In REAL Trends “The Thousand” Top Individual Sales V...

Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that once again it is the most represented real estate brand on the 2022 REAL Trends “The Thousand” Individuals by Sal...

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20 of the best Tampa Bay beaches you have to visit to call yourself a local 20 of the best Tampa Bay beaches you have to visit to call yourself a local

Summer is here, and while these beaches stay hot year round, it's time to kick back and stick your toes into the sand of one, or all, of Tampa Bay's many beautiful beaches....

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10 Best Florida Islands To Visit This Summer 10 Best Florida Islands To Visit This Summer

Florida is home to many islands for those looking for a seaside escape in the Sunshine State, and these are some of the best.

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Banyan Gasparilla Sound Banyan Gasparilla Sound

Seeking waterfront living in tranquil surroundings? Banyan Gasparilla Sound is a to-be-built residential community with a collection of beautifully designed, fully furnishe...

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Banyan Gasparilla Sound- A New Residential Resort Community Next to Boca Grande Banyan Gasparilla Sound- A New Residential Resort Community Next to Boca Grande

Southwest Florida’s Gasparilla Island, home to the Village of Boca Grande, is one of the world’s most recognized addresses for understated seaside elegance, premier fishing...

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Plans evolve for luxury resort in Placida Plans evolve for luxury resort in Placida

Boca Grande residents Jay Feinberg and his wife, Cookie Potter-Feinberg, have not lost interest in the redevelopment of the 15-acre Fishery property, which they own under t...

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Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Historic Year With Record $204 Billion In Global Sales Volume Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Historic Year With Record $204 Billion In Global Sal...

Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that its global network achieved a record US$204 billion in 2021 global sales volume, a 36% increase in sales growth y...

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2021 Highlights of Significant Sales Across the Sotheby's International Realty Network 2021 Highlights of Significant Sales Across the Sotheby's International Realty Network

From a USD $99 million dollar sale in Florida to a HKD $375,046,000 sale in Hong Kong, here are 10 highlighted sales represented by Sotheby’s International Realty in 2021.

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Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty #1 Brokerage for 2021 Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty #1 Brokerage for 2021

A brisk market fueled by unprecedented demand pushes Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty to #1 brokerage on Gasparilla Island.

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Sales launch for Banyan Gasparilla Sound - a residential resort community Sales launch for Banyan Gasparilla Sound - a residential resort community

Southwest Florida’s Gasparilla Island, home to the Village of Boca Grande, is one of the world’s most recognized addresses for understated seaside elegance, premier fishing...

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Where to Find Florida’s Best Beaches? Try These Five Islands Where to Find Florida’s Best Beaches? Try These Five Islands

Beyond the Florida Keys, there are many other small islands strung along the Sunshine State’s vast coastline. Here, five of the most seductive.

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Sales Launch For Banyan Gasparilla Sound, A 16-Acre Residential Resort Community In Placida, Florida Sales Launch For Banyan Gasparilla Sound, A 16-Acre Residential Resort Community In Placida,...

Sales have launched for a residential resort community planned for 13000 Fishery Road in Placida, just outside of Gasparilla Island in the Village of Boca Grande, which has...

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More details disclosed about new Banyan Gasparilla Sound resort More details disclosed about new Banyan Gasparilla Sound resort

This week it was announced that Banyan Gasparilla Sound, just outside of Boca Grande at the Fishery property, has opened up their sales through Gulf to Bay Sotheby's Intern...

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Rich Taylor has specialized in the luxury real estate market of Boca Grande, Fla., since 1995 when he began building long-term relationships with his clientele based on integrity and dedication.