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As a successful real estate team, John and Sunny Gaudiano have been helping people relocate to Florida for almost 20 years. This blog is full of topical information for the new resident. Enjoy!

Summer Storms Are Fun

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August 27, 2016

This week produced some strong storms on the barrier islands protecting Sarasota. Rocky and I still needed to perform a few property inspections.....

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Did John Ringling Build Dwarf Houses For The Little People That Worked For Him?

July 02, 2015

Welcome to Sarasota. New residents will often not notice all that John Ringling did for our city. I've gone to his church (built with excess circus equipment). Had closings at the bank he founded and frequently visit the barrier islands he developed. We all do. But it wasn't until recently that I saw the homes he reportedly built for the little people in his employ. I always just though it was a urban legend until I sold a home across the street. A Little House Various Video Tours © John Gaudiano

What's The Difference Between a Lanai and a Loggia?

December 01, 2014

Welcome to Florida. Sometimes new arrivals will have a tough time with some terms that are unique to Florida and sometimes the concept of how we live will confuse folks. On the West Coast of Florida for example, our Ocean is the Gulf of Mexico and the tides can be as infrequent as once a day. For someone moving here from a fishing village on Cape Cod, that's a nearly impossible concept to comprehend. I was reminded about how things can be difficult for brand new residents when I was showing a midwestern couple and their Realtor around a new listing that we have. As I gave a tour, I took time to showcase how the Loggia would be an ideal after dinner retreat with it's garden and lake view. Then the Realtor for these very nice people asked me what a Loggia was. WHA-AAT?!?! Seriously, if you are buying a home in the state of Florida and your representative is unsure of what a Loggia is, find new representation! I mean most people know what a Lanai is, a...