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Old 06-23-2015, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance View Post
Don't forget to figure in the outrageous cost of homeowner's insurance in those places by the water. We could have bought a beautiful condo on Sarasota Bay, but the amenities were well over $700/month due to the insurance. And that was a condo, not a single family residence.

We spent two winters on Anna Maria Island, and I was concerned about the advanced age of the residents and the horrible traffic. It was a good 45 minutes to get from Bradenton to Sarasota in February.
Insurance on a 2500sf, canal front pool home in Port Charlotte less than 10 yrs old was $2700, no bond or other fees. Lots of first rate builders in the area and a few I would not consider. A seasoned agent will help.