Sand Key Real Estate Transactions - February 2008

The following residential sales closed in February 2008. Data is obtained from the local Realtor MLS.
Property Address / Subdivision / Sale Price / # Days On Market
1230 Gulf Blvd #1005 / Landmark Towers / $179,000 / 44
1301 Gulf Blvd #203 / Bayside Gardens/ $200,000 / 6
240 Sand Key Estates Dr #281 / Harborage II / $310,000 / 57
1660 Gulf Blvd #906 / Dans Island / $370,000 / 59
1480 Gulf Blvd #204 / Sand Key Condo/ $422,500 / 83
1270 Gulf Blvd #1006 / Harbour Light Towers/ $400,000 / 101
1340 Gulf Blvd #3E / Crescent Beach Club/ $615,000 / 296
1290 Gulf Blvd #2008 / Lighthouse Towers / $700,000 / 416
1180 Gulf Blvd #2005 / Grande On Sand Key / $1,100,000 / 5


Average Sales Price$477,388
Average number of days on market 119
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Victory For Sand Key Residents

The Shoppes are safe, for now. In a 4-1 vote, with hundreds of residents present, City Council voted against rezoning the Shoppes of Sand Key to "tourist", potentially allowing hotel units to be constructed. While residents rejoiced, there is the possibility that the owner will file a lawsuit because City Council violated its own statutes.

Cabana Club Variance Rejected

Legg Mason, owner of the Belleview Biltmore and the Cabana Club Grille presented a redevelopement plan for the Cabana Club Grille that would demolish the current builiding and construct a 38 room hotel and restaurant. After reviewing the proposal and taking questions from citizens, the Sand Key Civic Association has rejected a variance request that would raise the 25ft height variance to 65 ft.

Sand Key Real Estate Transactions - January 2008

The following residential sales closed in Janauary 2008. Data is obtained from the local Realtor MLS.
Property Address / Subdivision / Sale Price / # Days On Market
3500 Gulf Blvd #307b / Montmarte / $355,000 / 249
1380 Gulf Blvd #503 / Clearwater Sand Key/ $726,000 / 387

Average Sales Price$540,500
Average number of days on market 318
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Clearwater Aquarium Open Again

After recent improvements, including an IMAX type movie theater, the aquaruim on Island Estates is open after a 6 week hiatus. Other additions are an expanded gift shop, windows on the dolphin pool, and additional exhibits.

Sand Key Shoppes Zoning Decision Delayed

With a 3-3 split vote, the re-zoning decision will wait. It was standing room only at the 5 hour public hearing yesterday where 100 people had to watch the meeting via video from the 2nd floor of city hall because the main event was at capacity. The huge turnout was due the the "Save Our Shoppes" coalition, opposed to any re-development that would lead to the demise of their stores and restaurants, who chartered a bus to get as many residents as possible to the hearing. The current owner claims to have no interest in tearing down the Shoppes, but is seeking to have the zoning changed to "tourist" which could potentially lead to redevlopment, perhaps even a 100+ plus room hotel or condo tower. This can of worms was opened by a potential buyer who's contract has recently expired, but the city wants it settled and kept the hearing on the agenda - maybe they figure it's only a matter of time before there's another suitor. After 5 hours of citizen oposition, the community develpment board cast a vote of 3-3. On March 3rd the deciding vote will be cast by the 7th member who was not in attendance. The recommendation will then be fowarded to city council.

Boating Safety Class

The Coast Guard Auxillary is holding a class for adults and children. Topics include how to read a GPS and nautical charts. The class is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Clearwater Sailing Center, 1001 Gulf Blvd., Sand Key. The course costs $75. Call 469-8895 or visit a0701101.uscgaux.info.