Homes Sold in the bay area
$625,000
203 Locust Drive 5 bedrooms, 4 baths Brandon in Dogwood Hills: Built on a cul-de-sac in 1989, this custom executive home sold at its listing price in June. The 4,830-square-foot house features floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, formal living room, family room with wood-burning fireplace, chef’s kitchen with gas cooktop, double ovens, and eating area with wooded views, remodeled master suite, third-floor media/bonus room, oversized lanai with pool and 1⁄2-acre landscaped lot backing to woodland and spring-fed pond. Signature Realty Associates, Brenda Wade Team
Boats docked at the Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club on Anna Maria Island have quick access to the Gulf and Sarasota Bay.
Anna Maria, Longboat Key Buyers pony up for the ‘island life’
$155,000
6156 Spyglass Court 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Spring Hill in Timber Pines: Built in 1982, this well-maintained home has a doubledoor entry, great room plus additional family room, kitchen with tile counters and backsplash, pantry closet, ceiling fan and adjoining breakfast nook, enclosed Florida room with heat and air, stenciled/painted driveway, community pool, golf and tennis courts and clubhouse. Listed at $159,000, the 1,674-square-foot home sold in May. Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners, Dougherty/Denis Team BY NICK STUBBS Times Correspondent
$745,000
11000 Fourth St. E 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Treasure Island on Isle of Palms: This elevated waterfront home, built on a cul-desac in 1989, has vaulted wood-beam ceilings in the open-concept living/dining rooms and kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, large wraparound porch, huge deck leading to 111 feet of waterfront, newly painted dock, large yard with plenty of room for a pool and oversized two-car garage with storage. Listed at $749,000, the 1,926-square-foot house sold in May. Century 21 Jim White & Associates Inc., Helle Hartley
It’s what Island living is all about: kicking back, enjoying the sun, water and breezes. The barrier islands of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key offer just that for thousands of homeowners and renting vacationers, and market watchers say there is no slowing of interest among buyers, despite rising prices. Al Galletto, sales manager for Island Real Estate, focuses his business on Anna Maria. About 25 percent of residency there is full time; the rest is composed of second and third homes used as vacation getaways for owners, who often rent them out the rest of the year. The buyers have the means. It’s why the island sales are booming despite higher interest rates, higher home prices and low inventory, he said. “Half the sales are cash,” Galletto said. As for the inventory, “it’s as low as it’s been, but the sales are as high as they’ve been.” In addition to those clamoring for a vacation home on an island, buyers are taking stock in the investment value. Since the housing crash a decade ago, values have been appreciating 6 to 7 percent a year, said
Galletto. Most of that appreciation is in the land, he said, estimating that in most cases, 75 percent of the value in a single-family home purchase is in the land. In the case of a new home, the number is perhaps 60 percent. Newer single-family homes on Anna Maria start around $850,000, Galletto said. A fixer-upper can be bought for $500,000 to $600,000. The lowest entry into something on the island would be a one-bed, one-bath condo at about $250,000. There are not a lot of vacant lots on Anna Maria, but expect to pay around $1.2 million for something on the water, around $900,000 just inland and about $300,000 for something in the middle of the island, said Galletto. Jen Bowman, who along with her husband, Mark, operates Keller Williams on the Water in Holmes Beach, says it’s a sellers market on the islands. She’s had sales from buyers who only viewed the home remotely via internet video. About 50 percent of buyers are purchasing a second or third house, she said. Bowman said single-family homes she’s listing start at around $700,000 and run up to $3 million on the Gulf beach. Condos start around $288,000. “Prices continue to go up and will for at least a few years,” said Bowman, who describes living on Anna Maria and Longboat Key as a “slowed-down existence.” “All the basic needs are here: groceries and everyday things,” she said. “But you have the island lifestyle that you don’t get in a city— even a small city.”
$230,000
4820 Rue De Bayonne, No. 407 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Clearwater in Feather Sound: Built in 1982, this Chateau Bayonne condo has an updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters, hardwood floors in living and dining rooms, den, updated master and guest baths, frameless glass shower door in guest bath, large lanai, under-building parking space, clubhouse with kitchen, heated pool, sauna, fitness area and pool room. The 1,600-square-foot home was listed at $240,000 and sold in May. Re/Max Metro, the Gregs TO SUBMIT YOUR SALE for consideration in this column, please send us a photo of the home plus the address, sale price, listed price, month sold, TH91425 number of bedrooms and baths, and short description. Submissions may be emailed to bmoch@tampabay.com (put HOUSE VALUES in the subject line) or mailed to: Tampa Bay Times/House Values, Attn: Barbara Moch/ Newsroom Services, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731
You know you are in the vacation zone when the railings of homes are adorned with the day’s drying beach towels. This colorful scene is on Anna Maria Island, but is typical up and down the barrier islands from Bradenton Beach to Longboat Key.
This island home on Anna Maria is flanked by tall palms. It features a rock yard, which makes maintenance less of a worry for absentee owners. Many of the homes on Anna Maria Island are rented to tourists during the winter and summer seasons.
A typical weekend day on the islands would be rising late, maybe hitting one of the beaches or browsing specialty shops. Lunch and dinner? Hurricane Hanks or the Rod and Reel Pier come to mind, she said, as both are longtime island favorites. While adjoining, Anna Maria and Longboat Key have distinct differences in character, said Gunner Davis, a partner at Century 21 Beggins Enterprises. Longboat is more for residents and less for tourists, he said. Anna Maria is tourist oriented and buzzing with activity in all seasons. Off season, many of the homes on Longboat Key are vacant, which is the opposite on Anna Maria, he said. Davis said available inventory on the islands is around seven months, which he considers not bad at all. It is, however, a “little bit of a seller’s market,” so buyers should expect to pay up a little, at least for now. Davis said Longboat currently is in a bit of a “revitalization phase.” Driving around, it’s not hard to find many new homes going up in builtout communities after the older home on a lot has been demolished. Many of those older homes were built at ground level and date to the
1950s. Because they are not elevated above current flood elevations, their owners pay premium flood insurance rates. “They (buyers) are raising homes to lower insurance rates,” Davis said. Most of his buyers are people looking to get a piece of what he calls “some of the most beautiful water in the state.” “The water here is amazing; it’s not the darker water you see to the north where there is more river runoff,” said Davis. “It’s why people are buying here from all over the world.” Purchasing on the barrier islands isn’t cheap, but for those with the means it can be a good investment, said Davis; despite rising costs, the picture for buyers has to be considered with some perspective. “Prices are really just back to where they were in 2005,” he sadi. “We’re just about fully recovered (from the housing crash a decade ago),” he said. Davis added that while interest rates are creeping up, they still are at “historically low levels.” He also notes that there are plenty of available vacant lots on Longboat Key for those who want to carve out a piece of paradise for the future.
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A house in St. Petersburg’s Old Northeast is a finalist in HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt contest. Built in 2007 in the Mission Revival style, the 4,000-square-foot home a block from Coffee Pot Bayou is among 12 nationwide in the “curb
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Homes Sold in the bay area
This Old Northeast home is a finalist in the “curb appeal” category of HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt.
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appeal” category. Viewers can vote online through July 17 for a chance to win $10,000. “I’m happy to have it featured,” said listing agent Amy Bailey of Smith & Associates Real Estate. She said she doesn’t know how it was chosen, though “HGTV has done a couple of episodes in St. Petersburg, so maybe whoever was doing that caught wind of it.” Potted plants flank a long, shallow brick stairway leading to the front door of the house, which has
a tile roof and dove-gray awnings over the front windows. Other landscaping includes agave and cypress trees. Priced at $1.399 million and on the market for 147 days, the four-bedroom, four-bath house features limestone flooring, walnut beams and solid maple kitchen cabinets. It is the only Florida house in its category, which includes homes in Vancouver, Rhode Island, California and Texas. Last year more than 1 million
votes were cast in the Ultimate House Hunt contest. The winner for curb appeal was a home in Encino, Calif., with grass growing between large concrete pavers. Voters can vote online once a day in each of eight categories. Among the other categories are “homes with history,” waterfront homes and “modern masterpieces.” This story was originally printed in the Tampa Bay Times on 6/16/2018. For more stories like this, visit tampabay.com.
1591 Gulf Blvd., No. 605-S 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Clearwater Beach in Harbor South: This sixth-floor condominium, built in 1980, has a galley kitchen with Jenn-Air range and side-by-side refrigerator, living room and L-shaped dining room, split master with walk-in closet and dual-sink vanity in dressing area, laundry closet with full-size appliances, two terraces, electric hurricane shutters, reserved parking, pool and marina. Listed at $369,000, the 1,324-square-foot unit sold in June. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Thorn Collection, Martha Thorn
$175,000
4620 Dewey Drive 2 bedrooms, 2 baths New Port Richey in Gulf Harbors Woodlands: This home, located in a waterfront community with gulf access via a private boat ramp, has an updated kitchen with modern gray cabinets, breakfast bar, stainless appliances and marble backsplash, large living and dining rooms, master suite with custom tile work, lanai access from kitchen and living room, and newer roof. Built in 1981, the 1,502-square-foot home sold at its listing price in May. Keller Williams Realty, Judi Pobst Team
$201,000
11374 60th Terrace 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Seminole in Bay Ridge Terrace: Built in 1958, this block home features a brand-new shingle roof, large living room with L-shaped dining area right off the kitchen, spacious family room, porcelain tile and terrazzo flooring, ceiling fans, irrigation system, fenced backyard and one-car garage. Listed at $205,000, the 1,307-square-foot house sold in May. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty, Christa Ballauer
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Curb appeal & garden
Want a great landscape? Tip 1: Don’t start with plants! Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa or Carissa grandiflora), grown in a low hedge that forms a wide circle around an oak tree in the Water Resources Department’s gardens, was a big favorite among workshop attendees. Its varied natural shapes have a topiary-like quality. Natal plum is a non-native that does best in full sun but also thrives in part shade.
BY PENNY CARNATHAN Diggin’ Florida Dirt
Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a gotta-have plant with no idea where you’ll put it. My hand’s up! Snagged some shriveled $1 pity rack “specials” figuring, “I can rehab these”? Me, too. Splurged on the big 3-gallon shrub because you just couldn’t wait for the quart-size to fill that spot? Yup, guilty. If your hand’s still up you, like me, are a not-so-smart landscape designer. I learned this, and lots
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more, last month at St. Petersburg Water Resources Department’s new Smart Landscape Design Workshop, a free, four-hour Saturday morning class replete with helpful hand-outs and a steady flow of snacks. (Did I mention this is free?) I’ve been an enthusiastic amateur Florida gardener for more than 15 years, with the advantage of learning from great hobbyists and professionals, thanks to this column. But it’s confirmed; I definitely don’t know it all. Nearly 70 gardeners flocked to the sell-out workshop. Many were newbies, but, hello fellow veterans! This is for us, too! When planting your landscape, the LAST thing you do is buy plants. First, plan. Which areas get sun all day? Which are boggy? And what do you want from the different areas of your yard? Plan first so you buy plants that will thrive and meet your kids-pets-tranquility needs. Healthy plants are more likely to
niest yard,” said fellow workshopper Debby Harrison of St. Petersburg. “I’m overwhelmed with how big it actually is. Now, I know what to look for. And I have the plant guidebook!” Stick a tab on page 31. To use this book, you’ll need to constantly refer back to page 31. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design is available as a free download at ffl.ifas.ufl.edu; click “For Homeowners.” (We got color print-outs at the workshop.)
Saturday Sensible Sprinkling Field Day What: Learn watering efficiency with class time and hands-on exercises, including fixing irrigation system problems When: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 Where: St. Petersburg Water Resources Department, 1650 Third Ave. N., St. Petersburg Free: Seating is limited and registration is required. Visit sensiblesprinkling.eventbrite.com to sign up. Call (727) 892-5611 for information.
Find more workshops Water Resources’ “eSplash” newsletter www.stpete.org/enewsletter Pinellas Extension’s monthly classes mailing list http://eepurl.com/dI75o
It includes hundreds of native and Florida-Friendly plant profiles, with details about what they need and how big they can get using symbols found on page 31. The premise for this workshop: You want to create an attractive, low-maintenance, functional landscape. “Attractive” is subjective; “low-maintenance” is not. It means less mowing, weeding, fertilizer — less work. However — no landscape is no maintenance! They all require SOME work. “Functional” includes attracting wildlife, like our all-important pollinators, butterflies and bees. We need to give back. Get some neighbors on board! Wildlife need a corridor of yards where they can eat, rest and shelter. Chris Claus, St. Petersburg’s water conservation coordinator, created Smart Landscape Design with help from the University of Florida’s Extension, a wonderful — and free! — resource available in every Florida county. The new workshop is a condensed version of a multi-evening series taught a couple times a year at the Water Resources Department. No word yet on when Smart Landscape Design will be offered again, but you can find similar — free! — workshops at your local UF Extension office. “I learned a lot, but this is just lesson 1. There’s a lot more to go,” said
Debby Harrison of St. Petersburg works on her group’s site analysis map of a sun-drenched parking lot island at the Water Resources headquarters.
Ken LeRoy, a Chicago native who recently bought a Lakewood Estates home with a lush, Florida-friendly yard. “I want to be a good steward to this landscape.” My hand’s up! Tips are paraphrased from presentations by Chris Claus, and Doris Heitzman and Brian Niemann of the Pinellas County Extension. Reach Penny Carnathan at pcarnathan49@gmail.com, visit her blog at www.digginfladirt.com, and join the chat on Facebook at Diggin Florida Dirt.
Timely Tendings | Summer landscape maintenance Summer brings vigorous plant growth and lots to do to maintain the landscape. Check this list to keep your landscape looking good and give you some time to play! • Put down a layer of organic mulch two to three inches deep around the plants to help conserve moisture and keep down weeds. Be sure to keep mulch two inches away from the stem or trunk of all plants.
Gardens Open House: Browse the organic, edible nursery for natural products like mosquito repellent, herbal salves, plus perennials, seeds, potting soil, herbs and medicinal plants, local honey and bee products, seasonal vegetable starts for sale; stroll the gardens for home edible landscape inspiration, while enjoying fresh herbal tea, with healthy lunch options for sale. Park on lawn, no parking on Ray Road. Free admission. 11 a.m.4 p.m. today, Heat-Loving Herbs Discover herbs for the garden that thrive in hot summer weather, at tour through the garden at 1:30 p.m., plus find out ways to keep cool naturally. Free mulch available. Willow Herbal Delight Gardens, corner Ray Road and Miller Road, Valrico. (813) 759-3677.
Shade Gardening Workshop: Got a shady garden spot? Find out what plants thrive with little sunlight, in workshop under the tents in the Garden, part of the Keeping Our Cool in the Summertime series. Fee includes coupon for the Garden Shop. $10, $8 members. 10-11 a.m. Saturday, University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa. (813) 974-2363. gardens.usf.edu.
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Garden Party: Each July, Hernando Chapter members of the Florida Native Plant Society host the event to share experiences in using native plants, and offer suggestions on where to use them. The event will feature a slideshow, photos and picnic refreshments. Free. 7 p.m. Monday, Chinsegut Hill Retreat, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville. www.hcfnps.org. Ask a Master Gardener: Pasco County Master Gardeners are on hand for free garden advice for those with garden pest problems, ailing plants (bring sample for diagnosis), or other landscape dilemmas. Free. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson. (352) 518-0156. pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/ events_calendar.shtml. Pasco Extension Seminar: Pre-registration requested. Free, unless otherwise noted; registration requested. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Orchid Repotting Workshop Bring an orchid for repotting (for a $7.50 fee), and a clay pot or plastic container to put it in, or just watch as experts demonstrate how to move the plant to a larger pot, Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson. (352) 518-0156. pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/events_ calendar.shtml. Master Gardener Nursery: Spruce up a landscape or garden space - find a large selection of Florida native and Florida-Friendly plants, all from healthy stock, at budget prices, at the nursery open from 9 a.m. to noon, each Wednesday and Saturday, weather permitting. Free. 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Master Gardener Nursery, 19490 Oliver St., Brooksville. (352) 754-4433. 9 a.m.noon Saturday, Tampa African Violet Society: Free. 7 p.m. Thursday, History of the African Violet Learn about early variations of the violet, and how it was developed to have the varied bloom types and foliage available today. Common Ground Christian Church, 4207 N Boulevard, Tampa. (813) 924-2686. tampaafricanviolets. com.
survive and live longer. They also establish root systems more quickly. Almost all plants, even drought-tolerant varieties, require weeks of steady rain or irrigation to grow healthy roots, which is what makes them drought-tolerant. Don’t waste time and water on plants that won’t do well in the long run. Choose smaller plants. They, too, require much, much less time and water to establish those all-essential roots. “I bought my house 2 1/2 years ago and it seemed like it had the ti-
Blooms and Bouquets Worskhop: Get creative and design a floral arrangement. or other piece, while enjoying beverage and hors d ‘oeuvres or dessert, and take home your finished design. Fee includes use of tools, flowers, container, instruction and food and beverage. Advance registration required. Register at Blooms and
Bouquets or Wedding Petals Shop Facebook page, or call. 6 p.m. July 9, Succulent Garden Arrange mini succulents in a wood or bamboo container, with stones and adornments, for a unique look. $70. Blooms and Bouquets Florist and Events, 2502 N Howard Ave., Tampa. (813) 586-3041. www. tampabaybloomsandbouquets. com. 6 p.m. July 19, Succulent Garden Arrange mini succulents in a wood or bamboo container, with stones and adornments, for a unique look. $70. 1 p.m. July 29, Succulent Garden Arrange mini succulents in a wood or bamboo container, with stones and adornments, for a unique look. $70. Blooms and Brews: Craft brew sampling of small batch beers, a plant identification contest, door prizes and more, as the Pinellas Chapter of the Florida
Garden Events | Bromeliads in the Landscape Tuesday Get design ideas for using bromeliads in the home or commercial landscape, with tips for avoiding common planting issues, in this program with Marty Folk. 7:30 p.m., Free Good Samaritan Church 6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. http://www.FWCBS.org/
• Prune dead parts from shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants anytime they appear. Dead wood and stems are the perfect entryway for disease, and wood-eating insects. • Consider replacing shrubs that require constant pruning to keep them in bounds, with more manageable shrubs like dwarf Walter’s viburnum (Viburnum obovatum ‘Mrs. Schiller’s Delight’), India hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis indica), dwarf Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘Schil-
Native Plant Society partners with Caledonia Brewing for a casual evening for adults 21 and older. Buy your own beer and wine. For more information, email: pinellasFNPS@gmail. com. Register at: https://www. meetup.com/Pinellas-FNPS/ events/251374133/. Free admission, beer prices vary. 6-8:30 p.m. July 10, Caledonia Brewing, 587 Main St., Dunedin. (727) 351-5105. www. caledoniabrewing.com. Florida Native Plant Society, Nature Coast Chapter: With refreshments and native plant drawing. 7 p.m. July 10, Creatures of the Night Learn about common ‘critters’ in your yard that come out at night, and how to identify them. Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’Lakes Blvd., Land O’Lakes. (727) 207-1853. pasconativeplants.org. Master Gardener Nursery: Spruce up a landscape or garden space - find a large selection of Florida native and FloridaFriendly plants, all from healthy stock, at budget prices, at the nursery open from 9 a.m. to noon, each Wednesday and Saturday, weather permitting. Free. 9 a.m.-noon July 11, Master Gardener Nursery, 19490 Oliver St., Brooksville. (352) 754-4433. 9 a.m.-noon July 14, 9 a.m.-noon July 18, 9 a.m.-noon July 21, 9 a.m.-noon July 25, 9 a.m.-
lings Dwarf’), or dwarf Ixora (Ixora coccinea ‘Nora Grant’). Source: Theresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Service. For additional landscape and garden information, visit our website at http://sfyl.ifas.ufl w.edu/pinellas/. Join us on Facebook to get regular tips and information: https://www.facebook.com/ PinellasExtension.
noon July 28, Top 10 Things Newcomers Need to Know About their Florida Yard: Spoiler alert, number one is forget everything you ever knew about gardening elsewhere. Attend the class to find out the rest of the list. No registration necessary. Free. 10:30 a.m. July 11, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. (352) 540-6230. Horticulture Library Program: growpinellas.eventbrite.com. Free, but registration required. 2 p.m. July 12, Succulents Master Gardener Anna Marchand leads beginners class on growing succulents, with advice on plant selection, how to plant and care for them, whether indoors in terrariums or containers, or outdoors in the landscape. Register at Eventbrite.com. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. (727) 582-2603. Pasco Extension Seminar: Pre-registration requested. Free, unless otherwise noted; registration requested. 2 p.m. July 12, Art of Bonsai for Beginners Discover the ancient Asian art of bonsai, that combines horticulture with artistic expression. Register at Eventbrite. com. Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. (352) 518-0156. pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/ events_calendar.shtml. 6 p.m.
July 12, Canning Home Grown Produce Learn basics of home canning to preserve the bounty of vegetables and produce from your home garden. Register at Eventbrite.com. New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey. (352) 518-0156. pasco.ifas. ufl.edu/events_calendar.shtml. 9 a.m. July 14, Made in the Shade Find out what to plant in those shady spots in your landscape, with expert advice from a Master Gardener. Register at Eventbrite. com. Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’Lakes Blvd., Land O’Lakes. (352) 518-0156. pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/events_ calendar.shtml. 10 a.m. July 14, Mushroom Farming Workshop on small scale mushroom farming. Register at Eventbrite. com. Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth St., Zephyrhills. (352) 518-0156. pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/ events_calendar.shtml. For more gardening events, visit tampabay.com/homes and use the Things to Do search tool. Send submissions to Garden Calendar, Newsfeatures, Tampa Bay Times, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731; or email to calendar@tampabay.com. Deadline is two weeks before publication.
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Bitcoin home is first in Florida Real estate agents are now marketing a luxury house using the digital currency.
BY SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN Times Senior Correspondent
BELLEAIR SHORE - When a house has been on the market for a long time, real estate agents typically either drop the price, up the marketing or both. After months without a buyer, the price of a mid-century home in this exclusive Pinellas County beach community was reduced to $4.1 million. Now, it’s being marketed in an unusual way — as the first bitcoin house in Florida. “My job is to expose the property to as many buyers as possible and if crypto-currency is one way of exposing it, so be it,” agent Nehad Alhassan
said Friday, leading a tour of the gulffront home designed in 1957 by a student of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Alhassan said he already has heard from several people interested in buying the house with bitcoins, including doctors, Southeast Asians and under-18-year-old whiz kids, who understand the technology far better than most. Created in 2009, bitcoin is a digital currency that enables instant payment to anyone anywhere in the world without going through a bank or other intermediary. That in theory makes it an ideal currency for luxury properties, which often are marketed internationally. But the value of a single bit-
coin varies wildly, soaring to nearly $20,000 in December and falling back to about $7,640 as of this week. That’s one reason it has yet to catch on in Florida real estate circles. “We have had discussions with our legal team about the potential liabilities and pitfalls that could result from the use of such currency,” said Charles Richardson, regional senior vice president of Coldwell Banker. “It is obviously very potentially unstable and could move in either direction during the transaction.” Broker Alex Jansen of Coastal Properties Group International said his firm has had queries from a few people who claimed to be prospective bitcoin buyers.
“They have either disappeared or never deposited the earnest money,” Jansen said. Although he acknowledges bitcoin could one day be more widely accepted, “we have to be very careful. Our job is to protect the sellers in this.” Alhassan said the prospect of a bitcoin transaction doesn’t faze his client, an Ohio dentist who bought the Belleair Shore house three years ago for $2.5 million and uses it as a retreat. Once a home inspection is completed, the purchaser would be required to convert the bitcoins to U.S. dollars and put the full contract amount in escrow. Before becoming a real estate agent, Alhassan worked in IT security for Verizon and in payment processing for JPMorgan Chase. That background in technology and finance spurred his interest in bitcoin several years ago. “When I saw the simplicity of bitcoin, I knew it was the future,’’ Alhassan said. He himself used to trade the currency on a Japanese exchange, but it went bankrupt, wiping out three-fourths of his bitcoin worth. “Now, I hold a secret (computer) hardware wallet and I am my own bank, so nobody can take it from me,’’ said Alhassan, who writes a blog
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This gulf-front Belleair Shore home designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright is being marketed as Florida’s first bitcoin home for sale.
on bitcoin that draws as many as 100,000 readers a month. Regardless of how somebody pays for the house, it has several pros and a few cons. It is one of just a few dozen homes in Belleair Shore, a town with only about 100 residents and what essentially amounts to a private beach. The bathrooms and kitchen have been updated, but the 4,250-squarefoot home still has its original fireplace and floating wood stairs. True to the ’50s modernist style, the ceilings are fairly low and closet space
somewhat sparse. The two-car garage is being expanded to accommodate up to five vehicles; it currently holds the owner’s two Maseratis. The view, of course, will be the real selling point. Among those attending a recent three-day open house was a visitor from Nashville. Recalls Sean Cavanagh, Alhassan’s partner: “He just stood there looking out and said, ‘Man, it doesn’t get any better than this.’” This story was originally printed in the Tampa Bay Times on 6/9/2018. For more stories like this, visit tampabay.com.
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Top 6 Reasons to Buy in Bexley Amenities Galore: The Bexley Club is at the heart of the community, featuring a state-of-the art fitness center, a screened-in game room, two resort-style pools and an event lawn for community gatherings. Multi-surface trails weave throughout the community, leading to multiple parks, custom playgrounds, fit stations and a bicycle pump track designed just for Bexley. Various Home Options: No matter your family size or lifestyle, Bexley’s award-winning home builders offer an array of open floor plan options that are perfect for your family. There are even home options with dedicated spaces and features for your fourlegged friends to feel at home. Live Where Others Vacation: Bexley is convenient to all the top attractions in the area, making daily life feel like a permanent vacation. With the theme parks of Orlando and world-renowned beaches only a short drive away, life at Bexley is full-time fun. On-site Café and Bike Shop: Bexley’s own Twisted Sprocket Café features great food from an awardwinning chef, delicious coffee and cold beverages — with an unbeatable lakefront view. Right next door, Suncoast Trailside Bicycles is now open and offers bike sales and repairs, and will soon offer rentals. Convenient to Everything in Tampa Bay: Bexley’s location is ideal for easy access to downtown Tampa, the international airport, and tons of shopping and dining options. Located at the hub of Pasco County, you’ll be near it all when you live in Bexley. Best Master-Planned Community in the Southeast: Bexley was awarded with the Southeast Building Conference’s highest honor, a Grand Aurora Award for Top Master-Planned Community in the Southeast. Bexley also won Top Recreational Facility in the Southeast for its impressive lineup of amenities. Bexley was also recently listed in the top 5 communities in Tampa Bay, too, according to Metrostudy!
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‘Contractor’ sting nets 15 arrests The Hillsborough sheriff urges homeowners to ensure they hire only licensed professionals. Sheriff’s detectives reached out to
suspected unlicensed contractors through social media sites.
BY TONY MARRERO Times Staff Writer
The contractors arriving at the Brandon home thought they were meeting with a potential customer. They were wrong. In fact, the would-be clients were undercover detectives and the contractors, lacking a license to ply their trade, left the home in handcuffs. The recent sting by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, dubbed Operation Bring Down the House and conducted in May and June, netted 15 arrests, Sheriff Chad Chronister said at a news conference Wednesday. Charges are pending against five more suspects. Two of the contractors are repeat offenders snagged in a previous Sheriff’s Office sting, Chronister said. A third, 49-year-old Paul G. Gordon,
who did business as 813 Handyman, had eight prior charges of contracting without a license. “To the unlicensed contractors who wish to conduct their business in Hillsborough County, we will continue to aggressively target you until you stop preying on our community,” Chronister said. Two detectives reached out to 91 suspected unlicensed contractors through social media sites like Craig’s List, Yelp, Facebook and Porch. A majority of the suspects told the detectives they could do the work on the cheap by not pulling permits, Chronister said. When the contractors were unable to provide proof of license, they were arrested on the spot.
The value of the contracted work totaled more than $175,000, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Chronister said unlicensed contractors sometimes take payment but fail to complete the work, if they begin at all, and the work they do is often shoddy. He urged homeowners to be wary and confirm that contractors are licensed before hiring them. “Protect yourself,” he said. “Knowledge is power.” Contracting without a license is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and fine of up to $1,000. A second offense can result in a felony charge. The two contractors involved in a prior sting were William L. Moore, 57, and Donald E. Tucker, 55, who
did business as Rent A Husband and Rent A Handyman. This story was originally printed in the Tampa Bay Times on 6/21/2018. For more stories like this, visit tampabay.com. Tony Marrero | Times
Here are the other 12 suspects arrested and charged with contracting without a license: - Andrew Barrett, 46, Andrew Handyman Services - Charles R. Bates, 30, That’s My Guy - Lance S. Brady, 50, Lance’s Home Remodeling - Jose R. Echavarria-Calderon, 28, JE Clear Pools - Alberto Elfi, 71 - David L. Fickey, 31, Dave Does It All
- Abdiel Gutierrez-Garcia, 22, A-Z Home Solutions - Jose N. Jaimes, 48, Jaimes Handyman Services - Taek Su Kim, 61, Kim’s Plumbing - Jay G. Schlottman Jr., 40, The Riverview Handyman - Brian J. Williams, 38, The Honey Do Crew - William Yaner, 39, Handyman Remodeling LLC.
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Carrollwood Village Townhome $179,900 5316 Putnam Ct 3BR/2.5ba 1700 sqft fully remodeled, new a/c, assgn cov parking, comm. pool. Open Sat-Sun 11-3, or call or text for appt. By Owner 813-713-4007 Clearwater Beach $1,050,000 3BR/2.5BA Open SUN 1-4:30PM 1590 Gulf Blvd #501 Sand Key End Unit Direct Gulf Front Condo! Blt in ‘14, 1900SF SW Crnr unit, Views of BOTH Gulf & Bay. Balcony, Priv Elev & Under Bldg Prkg! Fully Furnished! Rich Rippetoe /Coldwell Banker/ 727-902-1437 Dunedin $679,000 4BR/3BA Open June 30 and July 1st 12:00-2:00pm 252 Seagate Ct. Looking for Location and Luxury? This 2900 Sq ft Townhome includes a 3 car garage, elevator to all floors, tray ceilings and is set in a waterfront community with private beach just north of walk-able downtown Dunedin. Call Chris at 727-379-2376 for access info to community. Wb655520 Lutz 3BR/2BA $257,900 Open 12-3 pm 26757 Haverhill Dr Sat/Sun June 30/Jul 1 Off Wesley Chapel Blvd (Rt 54). 4-car a/c garage/shop/office, conservation area & pond in back. Wb648962 Palm Harbor 3178 Montrose Ct Open SatSun 12-3. 3BR/2BA, 2400 sqft, cul de sac, close to great schools, backyard opens to 5 acre park. Well maintained home. Must see $365K. Palermo RE 727-744-9977 Pin Pk. 4188 96th Ave. N. Open 12:30-3:30 2/2/1 Mainlands of Tamarac Golf Course View Updated 55+ 727-215-3127 C21Chmp S.P.B. 8911 Blind Pass Rd. #101 Open 11-2 2/1 Boca Shores Waterfrnt Cmplx All Age Pet OK $179,900 727-200-3326 C21Champs Seminole. 11354 67th Ave N. Open Sun 11-2pm Spacious, well maintained 2BR/ 2BA/1CG + family rm (could be 3rd BR), 1520 sq.ft. $259,900. S. Coughlin, Charles Rutenberg Realty 727-348-2106 St. Petersburg 1:30-4:30pm $629,000 825 18th Ave N. Outstanding, vintage home. Desirable Crescent Lake area. 2,354 sf. 4BR/ 2.5 BA/2 CG. Don Pellegrino Smith & Associates RE 813.625.4399
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St Pete Tropical Shores Family friendly, safe, neighborhood home is an updated mid-century modern waterfront home. Refinished terrazzo floors, modernized bath (all granite & tile) master BR has ensuite bath, remaining 2BR share bath. Granite kitchen/all new stainless appliances, brand new cent ac/heat, laundry, salt water pool, private dock, possible additional BR off attached garage,close to downtown, museums, shopping & beaches, ample parking $3475mo. incl landscaping, pool maint, pest control, water/sewer. Avail.July 1st. Pics: Web id 653334 tampabay.com Kim 508-759-0198 St Pete-Pinebrook Manor Apartments QUIET AND CONVENIENT! 1 & 2 Bedrooms available. 727-344-2425 3980 64th St N. Open 7 days a week. www.pbmanor.com St Pete-Venetian MHP 4thSt/54th Ave N Starting at $650/mo. Unfurnished. 55+ NO PETS. Credit & Background Check. Qualifying Income Req.Open Weekdays 9am-12pm and 1pm-2pm. 727-525-9642 St Petersburg Apartment $800 1659 1st Ave N, 1br, 1ba, includes water. No pets, bus stop in front, Sierra Palms Apartment, on 1st Ave N and 17th St. On site laundry. Call 941-447-6677. St. Pete Beach 1BR Condo Across from Upton Beach, dishwasher, laundry on site, parking. Close to restaurant, bus. No pets, parking. $1150/mo + dep. Bob 727-239-8513
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CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR SALE PINELLAS Clearwater Condo 2/2 1100SF in OTOW 55+ Community. LR & Large FL Rm. Beautifully reconditioned, carpet thru out, W/D, Free water, cable & garbage, $98,000. Call 727-771-1027 Clearwater Condo 800SF in OTOW 55+ Community. 1BR/1BA, LR & Large FL Rm (also used as 2nd BR) Beautifully reconditioned, LR & FL Rm tiled, laminate in BR, W/D, Free water, cable & garbage, $70,000. 727-771-1027 Clearwater On Top Of The World 2/2 New Paint & Carpet, New Bathroom w/ bowl top sinks & marble ctops, gas fplc, furnished by interior decorator. $149,500 Furn $139,500 Unfurn 727-796-0948 On Top Of The World (2) 3 b/r 3 ba VICEROY 1st floor $238,000.00 3rd floor $225,500.00 SEE TODAY! 2/2 1st floor 1400 sq, $164,800.00 Flo Lugo Rlty 727-455-7361, 455-7363 St Pete - OPEN SATURDAY 1-4 $164,900 8199 Terrace Garden Dr. N.,Quincy #103 Waterview, Ground Floor, 2/2 Updated. Inside W/D Cov.Park. 55+ Must See. Mary Dickman,Jack CollinsRealty 727-545-3190 St. Pete Beach $480,000 2BR/2BA Direct beachfront, 12th floor, in gated Envoy Point complex. 1180sf, pristine, turnkey Cond. Open daily! FSBO (727)647-4690 www.beycome.com property ID 341001
HOUSES FOR SALE CITRUS Tampa $799,900 4BR/3BA This beautiful, modern Mediterranean home boasts 3,100 §Ü nA sqft and sits on a well-shaded corner lot in Sunset Park. The interior features stained hardwood floors, surround sound, four spacious bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Originally built to entertain, this home is in the highly-desired Plant District and likely has room in the backyard to build a relaxing pool. 727-777-7100 Wb654890
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New Port Richey $179,000 2BR/2BA Desirable end unit condo facing west for WOW sunsets, Kit w/gran ctrs, walk in showers, gran ctrs in BA, dock, carpet/ tile, 2 balcs, pvt beach, 2 htd pools, 2 clubhs, tennis, park under bldg, elevator MUST SEE! 727-534-4755 Web ID 655310 North Redington Beach $699,900 2BR/2BA Fantastic Condo for Sale at the Tides, :AÜnÎ{Χ¢Ü North Redington Beach,Unique view of the Gulf, Lobby and swimming pool from the 6th floor. Great investment. Contact Eric 519-829-9732 Web ID 654305 SAND KEY, CLEARWATER BEACH $529,900 OPEN HOUSE SUN. 1-4PM 1460 GULF BLVD. #302, 2B/2B CONDO BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF GULF OF MEXICO LAMPHIER REALTY, INC. (727) 389-3544
Grand Central Bus. Just Listed! $630,000 Prof. Office Space w/3200 sq.ft mas.bldg on 3 lots w/23 parking spaces. Currently used for medical office. 5 min. from downtown St. Pete! Connie L. Carberry 727-410-1568, Regal Real Estate Services.
BUSINESS/OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE FOR RENT Medical/Office/Retail Space on Park Blvd. High traffic location. Available Immediately. 900 sqft. $2200/mo. 727-403-0022 Alt 19-Corner Tarpon Spgs office space SPECIAL LOW RATES!!! No CAM charges-Exc prkg. Flexible lease terms. 727-638-9559 or 813-841-1329 The Krauss Org Brokers
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Hudson - Lakeshore Blvd. Medical office. 900 SF, 1,924 SF, 3,653 SF Low rents, tenant incentives. Spring Hill – Office/Retail Space 880, 900, 1,000, 1,300, 1,800, 1,980 SF Immediate Occupancy. Call Al Isnetto Palmwood Realty 352-597-2500 x 202
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