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By Geri Scheckner, Broker Associate, Bright Realty · Updated October 2026 Short answer: Buying a home in Sarasota comes down to choosing the right neighborhood, checking the flood zone and insurance costs before you make an offer, and moving quickly on the best homes, some of which sell before they

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