World Rowing Championships At Benderson Park

World Class Rowing Facility 20 Minutes From The Forest

The world Rowing Championships were recently held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.  These were the top rowing athletes in the world helping the event to draw thousands to the region over two weeks.

The Forest premiered a thirty-second video as one of the sponsors for the many mobile phone charging stations at the event.  It’s now available to watch on our YouTube Channel along with many other videos about life in and around Sarasota’s premier estate home community.

If you’ve never seen competitive rowing in action you’re missing out.  Benderson Park is truly a world-class World Rowing Championships Nathan Benderson Parkrowing facility and just 20 minutes from The Forest.  There are many major rowing events and competitions scheduled there throughout the year. It’s also just adjacent to the University Town Center Mall.

Great place to see an event, do some shopping and have a meal.

 

Fall Estate Homesite Incentive

Save 10% On Homesites At The Forest In Sarasota

Site Plan Developer Homesites The Forest SarasotaThis fall there is more than just leafs falling at The Forest.  Prices on estate homesites are also falling for a limited time.

Those thinking about building a private estate home can take advantage of Fall Incentive with 10% off list price on all remaining developer owned homesites. To qualify, buyers must contract and close on a homesite by December 15, 2017.

“There is still a very good selection of developer homesites available and this sale offers buyers the chance to save as much as $32, 500,” said The Forest managing partner Tom Dabney.  “There are some incredible deals to be had with several three acre homesites below $100,000 with the sale incentive.”

According to The Forest Premier Sotheby’s International Realty agent Brian Wood, typically closings on homesites only require a few weeks.

“The policy is also flexible allowing property owners ample time to develop plans for their custom estate home and to review and select a builder,” said Wood.  “We have Sarasota’s best builders here and they offer a wide selection of current floor plans or can design and build from scratch.”

Wood noted The Forest has guidelines property owners must follow that ensure the unique character of the homes and street scene in the community:

  • Construction must commence within two years of closing on a homesite
  • All construction must be done by one of the approved builders
  • Home plans must be at least 2,800 square feet under air and 4,000 square feet under roof
  • There is a no repeat rule for the exterior design of homes

See the Site Plan for available developer homesites.  Contact Brian Wood for pricing and to schedule a tour of The Forest.

Forest Unique Option In Nation’s Best Place To Retire

Sarasota Ranked Best Retirement Location On U.S. News List

Aerial View of Estate Homes at The Forest SarasotaSarasota has been ranked as the best place to retire in the U.S. for 2018. This nod came in the venerable U.S. New & World Report’s annual list.

The reviewer in the article referred to Sarasota as a “paradise, mixed with hints of realty…as traffic congestion becomes more common.”

For those in search of a community that has all of Sarasota’s best assets without the traffic congestion, The Forest at Hi Hat Ranch offers that and more.  It’s the area’s only gated community designed exclusively for large estates.

The Forest is a great alternative to the traditional small lot communities that dominant Sarasota. Large estate size home sites offer residents greater privacy and peace and quiet, at a location still within easy access to I-75, Doctor’s Hospital, and the entire Tampa Bay region.

In fact, many of the residents at The Forest moved from neighborhoods close to the beach to escape the congestion (watch resident interviews on the Forest YouTube Channel.)

“On a cost per square foot basis, the 3-5 acre homesites are a huge bargain compared to even the largest ‘estate’ lots in other gated communities,”says Premier Sotheby’s International Realty agent Brian Wood.  “Add to that a no-repeat rule, ensuring every home is truly unique, ensures a street scene unlike almost any other community.”

Homesites range from $85,000 and home and site packages from the $900,000s. Compared to similar style custom homes in gated communities, the Forest offers an excellent value with the alternative to own a true estate home and property.

Find available homesites and schedule a private tour to learn more about this unique opportunity in the nation’s best place to retire.