REAL-ESTATE-NOW

Welcome. I trust you’re at least curious about the state of real estate here on Anna Maria Island, and, most particularly, at Tortuga Inn Beach Resort and Tradewinds Resort. These are first-class properties in perfect locations, superbly managed and maintained, and known for their quality and gracious style. Significantly, they all have excellent income histories, as well as flexible rules that maximize that income by allowing owners to use their units as they chose, from private vacation homes to daily, weekly or monthly rentals.

Value Now. During the boom, Anna Maria was one of the strongest markets in the country - a success based not on frantic over-building or toxic loans - but on the simple rules of supply and demand. Property on an easy-to-get-to, unspoiled Gulf island with great weather, beautiful beaches and old-fashioned charm is always desirable - especially when the island is essentially built-out and protected by strict zoning laws. Value, it's called. And real estate values here today are the best we've seen in ages.