So many people seem to be making the move to Florida, but I have had a few folks talk to me about selling due some reasons that I will address below.  Many of these sellers are relatively new to our state.  Perhaps we need take more time to go over the pros and cons of living here.1. Extreme Weather: Florida is known for its hurricane-prone climate. Residents often face the threat of hurricanes and tropical storms, leading to property damage, power outages, and evacuation orders.  Seems people have short term memory of the devastation that Ian caused.2. High Humidity: The state's humidity can be overwhelming, especially during the hot summer months. High humidity levels can make the weather feel even hotter and uncomfortable for those not accustomed to it.  You better drink a lot of wat... 09/07/2023

Here are 5 reasons to consider when deciding whether to make Sarasota, Florida your next home.  My next post will be 5 things to consider that may make you change your mind about living here!1. Beautiful Beaches: Sarasota boasts some of Florida’s most pristine beaches, such as Siesta Key Beach, known for its powdery white sand. Residents can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, water sports, and breathtaking sunsets.2. Cultural Attractions: Sarasota is home to a vibrant arts and cultural scene. The city hosts numerous theaters, art galleries, and cultural events, including the Ringling Museum of Art and the Sarasota Opera.3. Outdoor Activities: With its mild climate, Sarasota offers excellent opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. You can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and boating in the surrou... 09/07/2023

Skye Ranch is an upcoming development located in Sarasota, Florida just minutes east of I-75.  It aims to be a master-planned community offering a variety of neighborhoods and exceptional amenities for residents.  However, please note that specific details about Skye Ranch's progress, neighborhoods, and the new K-8 school are continually evolving. It is advisable to consult the latest information and official sources for the most accurate and up-to-date details.Skye Ranch's vision is to create a vibrant and family-friendly community that combines residential, recreational, and educational opportunities. One highlight of Skye Ranch is the planned K-8 school within the development. This school is expected to provide educational facilities and services to the residents, offering convenienc... 05/25/2023

.      I am not a Winter person . January and February tend to drag on . But with March, Spring is right around the corner . And for me , my passion, Baseball returns .       It has long been a dream for me to spend the entire month of March in Florida and going to 10-15 Spring Training Games . I picked FL over AZ , because I am a Beach and Ocean type of guy . Seafood is my meal of choice . And I tan easily.         Spring Training brings new life for your favorite team( no matter how poorly they played last year ).I’m a die hard Baltimore Orioles Fan . Watch them all Summer long. This year after years of losing , the O’s are improving greatly with an incredible Youth Movement . They have the best Minor Leaguers in all of Baseball . So this weekend I’ll be tuning in ( still stuck in PA ... 02/22/2023

Recently updated, well maintained, comfortable 2 bed, 2.5 bath Lido Towers vacation apartment rental on 5th floor (unit 506)... large corner unit with wrap around balcony offering seating with panoramic views, free form pool, hot tub, club room, sauna, picnic area with gas grills, bike racks, covered parking, elevators, trash chute, laundry room, secure entry system, manager on duty... gorgeous private beach access and seating area... available for the months of December 2021 ($5,380.00) and January 2022 ($5.600)... see https://lido-beach-vacation-rental.com/ for more details and photos... also available for April 2022 ($5,600) and the months thereafter (1 month minimum rental)... call/text Hans at 914-438-3903 if you have questions... 10/12/2021

Recently updated, well maintained, comfortable 2 bed, 2.5 bath Lido Towers vacation apartment rental on 5th floor (unit 506)... large corner unit with wrap around balcony offering seating with panoramic views, free form pool, hot tub, club room, sauna, picnic area with gas grills, bike racks, covered parking, elevators, trash chute, laundry room, secure entry system, manager on duty... gorgeous private beach access and seating area... available for the months of December 2021 ($5,380.00) and January 2022 ($5.600)... see https://lido-beach-vacation-rental.com/ for more details and photos... also available for April 2022 ($5,600) and the months thereafter (1 month minimum rental)... call/text Hans at 914-438-3903 if you have questions... 10/10/2021

Updated 1,400 sqft, 2 bed 2.5 bath vacation condo rental in popular Lido Towers located right across from gorgeous & tranquil Lido Beach... see web site at https://lido-beach-vacation-rental.com/features for all amenities & features... prime location with private beach access, pool, hot tub, sauna, club room & much more... see web site at https://lido-beach-vacation-rental.com/new-bookings for availability & pricing... close to St. Armands Circle with it's varied shops, entertainment, ice cream parlors, bars & restaurants... so much to see and do... 06/20/2021

Veteran’s Home Loans for Sarasota FloridaIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves you mo... 06/02/2021

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota as well as throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. Suncoast Tax Solutions is a full-service tax resolution company helping clients to solve their tax problems quickly and efficiently.Unemployed workers likely will not have to file amended tax returns to take advantage of a new federal tax exemption for jobless benefits, the head of the Internal Revenue Service said Thursday.IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told lawmakers on a House panel, “We believe we will be able to monitor and we will be able to announce that individuals will not have to file amended returns to be able to take the exclusion for the $10,200 per person.”Mr. Rettig said officials hoped to make a formal announcement “in the near fu... 03/19/2021

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota as well as throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. Suncoast Tax Solutions is a full-service tax resolution company helping clients solve their tax problems.The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced yesterday that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days."This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities," said IRS ... 03/18/2021

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota as well as throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. Suncoast Tax Solutions is a full-service tax resolution company helping clients to solve their tax problems.Most people voluntarily file their tax returns and pay their taxes. Most people explain it by saying they want to pay their fair share. Others file to get a refund, claim a credit or avoid breaking the law.There are times when normally law-abiding citizens fail to file. Why? We find that taxpayers do not file tax returns for one or more years for various reasons and the problem can become overwhelming. Missing all or a portion of their records, personal hardship and/or neglect are one of many reasons people fall behind in filing their taxes... 03/11/2021

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. Suncoast Tax Solutions is a full service tax resolution company helping clients resolve there IRS issues quickly and efficiently.We know the story: things are tight financially, so you either 1) do not file the tax return or 2) file the return but don’t pay the balance due. But, do not worry, you tell yourself, next year will be better. Now it is 2 to 3 years later and a letter arrive from the IRS. The threats start. Maybe it has even gotten to the point of actual levy, lien and siezure activity. Now the IRS is wreaking havoc on your financial life and you simply do not know what to do.We know. We have helped many clients through that exact scenario. Fear n... 11/22/2020

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota as well as throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. Suncoast Tax Solutions is a full service tax resolution company helping clients to solve their tax problems.The Internal Revenue Service recently announced a number of changes designed to help struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 more easily settle their tax debts with the IRS.The IRS assessed its collection activities to see how it could apply relief for taxpayers who owe but are struggling financially because of the pandemic, expanding taxpayer options for making payments and alternatives to resolve balances owed.Taxpayers who owe always had options to seek help through payment plans and other tools from the IRS, but the new IRS Taxpayer Re... 11/19/2020

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota as well as throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. A federal tax lien is the government’s legal claim against your property when you neglect or fail to pay a tax debt. The lien protects the government’s interest in all your property, including real estate, personal property and financial assets. A federal tax lien exists after:The IRS: Puts your balance due on the books (assesses your liability); Sends you a bill that explains how much you owe (Notice and Demand for Payment); and You:Neglect or refuse to fully pay the debt in time.The IRS files a public document, the Notice of Federal Tax Lien, to alert creditors that the government has a legal right to your property.How to Get Rid of a LienPaying... 11/12/2020

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota as well as throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It may be a legitimate option if you can't pay your full tax liability, or doing so creates a financial hardship. The IRS will consider your unique set of facts and circumstances including your: Ability to pay; Income; Expenses; and Asset equity. The IRS will generally approve an offer in compromise when the amount offered represents the most they can expect to collect within a reasonable period of time. Be sure to explore all other payment options before submitting an offer in compromise. The offer in compromise program is not for everyone. If you hire a... 11/09/2020

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues.The Internal Revenue Service recently announced a number of changes designed to help struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 more easily settle their tax debts with the IRS.The IRS assessed its collection activities to see how it could apply relief for taxpayers who owe but are struggling financially because of the pandemic, expanding taxpayer options for making payments and alternatives to resolve balances owed."The IRS understands that many taxpayers face challenges, and we're working hard to help people facing issues paying their tax bills," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "Following up on our People First Initiative earlier this year, this next pha... 11/08/2020

I represent taxpayers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota as well as throughout the state of Florida who have federal and state tax issues. The IRS recently announced that it will resume issuing balance due notices to taxpayers. These notices were paused on May 9 due to COVID-19.Although the IRS continued to issue most agency notices, the balance due notices or the “500 series notices” were suspended temporarily because of a backlog of mail at the IRS due to COVID-19. The mail backlog is now caught up enough to account for the timely mailed payments. Some taxpayers may have already begun seeing in late October or early November, the updated 500 series notices with current issuance and payment dates.The 500 series includes three different types of notices that alert taxpayers about varyin... 11/06/2020

I represent taxpayers in Sarasota and throughout Florida who have federal and state tax issues. I have recently seen an uptick in the number of people contacting me who have not filed tax returns, some for many years. In fact, the non-filer issue is a priority for the IRS and they recently announced that they will increase face-to-face visits to high-income taxpayers who have not filed tax returns for prior years in an effort to increase tax compliance.More importantly, it is worth noting that the willful failure to file a tax return is a federal tax crime under the Internal Revenue Code Section 7203.So, what can non-filers do, and how can we help them get their tax return issue resolved with the IRS? It depends on why they failed to file a return in the first place.If the failure to fi... 11/03/2020

Summer is flying by and it will soon be time for parents and incoming students to attend the Ashton Elementary Meet Your Teacher Day on August 9th 2018.  This is when parents and their children get to meet their new teacher, tour their new classroom and ask any questions they might have.  My wife and I will be attending with our daughter who is entering Kindergarten.  It is my understanding you may also be able to drop off the required school supplies at this time to lessen the load on back to school opening day which is August 13th 2018. For the Ashton Elementary Meet Your Teacher Day, students with last names beginning A through M will be welcomed from 11am to 12pm.  Students with last names N through Z will be welcomed from 12pm to 1pm.   See the Ashton Elementary School Calender HER... 07/16/2018

We were visiting the Sarasota Florida area recently. We enjoyed a stop at "The Unconditional Surrender" statue which is located on Island Park Drive, along the Sarasota Bayfront.The statue stands 26’ tall and is a landmark in the city.  The statue is a recreation of the famous photograph from the end of the war celebration in Times Square.  It is known as "The Unconditional Surrender".  The sailor dipped an unknown nurse for this famous kiss to celebrate the end of World War II on August 14, 1945.The statue is made of aluminum and able to withstand winds from a Category 3 Hurricane. The Artist was Seward Johnson.  Jack Curran (a WW II Veteran) purchased the statue and with the support from numerous Sarasota veterans and organizations, he was able to donate the sculpture to the City of S... 07/15/2018