The Secret Garden

In addition to its unique indoor coastal decore, Southern Design Living has an ever-growing outdoor collection in a secret garden setting. Come see what's happening in Florida design, 2980 Placida Rd., Englewood, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 pm. 

LWR Update

At Lakewood Ranch, the real estate markets continue to soar with 165 homes in some stage of construction and more than 300 homes sold already in 2011—three times more than all of the homes sold in 2009.  More than 20 of the sales this year have been in The Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch’s most exclusive and private community, with 1,500 acres of pristine landscaping and scenic lakes.  From the magnificent clubhouse to each elegant custom estate home, The Lake Club embodies luxury for people who enjoy the experience of living well.  For more information, visit lakewoodranch.com or call (941) 907-6000 for a free tour.

Lakewood Ranch,the 8,500-acre, award-winning, master-planned community in Sarasota and Manatee counties, is the largest green-certified master planned community in the country. Ranked No. 2 in the state of Florida and No. 12 in the country by national real estate consulting firm, John Burns Consulting, Lakewood Ranch is already home to more than 15,000 residents and features A-rated schools, a hospital, the Sarasota Polo Club, its own Main Street with theaters, the 75-acre Premier Sports Campus, shopping and dining, and four million square feet of commercial property. 

Meet Linda Page

A long-term resident of Florida, Linda A. Page has lived in Sarasota since 1973. A true downtown expert, she has experience in property development, new sales and re-sales in both condominiums and single-family homes. Her high-end career includes noteworthy projects such as Beau Ciel, Orchid Beach Club, University Park Country Club, the Water Club and Four Seasons Country Clubs in Portugal and Spain. Her exceptional experience and passion for the real estate business is a tremendous asset to those buyers and sellers who are looking for guidance and assistance in this volatile re-sale market, and for developers with an eye to new projects in the area. Page is now partnered with Michael Saunders and Company.