Florida Gulf Coast Living
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Florida Gulf Coast Living is your locally curated guide to life along Florida's Gulf Coast, from St. Petersburg through Fort Myers. Explore communities, beaches, dining, events, and things to do, plus practical resources, neighborhood insight, and local perspective for everyday Gulf Coast living. Curated by Michael Hart, a Florida Realtor affiliated with eXp Realty, whether you're visiting, relocating, or already call the coast home.
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Everything you need to enjoy, explore or move to Florida's Gulf Coast.
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This Week on the Gulf Coast
New picks every week: the hottest new spots, the beach and restaurant of the week, a ready-made weekend plan, and everything happening along the coast. This week's features are live now.
What's Hot
Mitchell's Food and Wine, opening this week in downtown Sarasota, tops the hot list of new openings and hidden gems across all five communities.
Read this week's picksBeach of the Week
Casey Key Beach: Sarasota County's oldest public beach, dark shell-rich sand for shelling, near-80-degree water, and the sunset drum circle Wednesdays and Saturdays.
See this week's beachRestaurant of the Week
Evie's at Spanish Point in Osprey, the waterfront tiki bar on Little Sarasota Bay with live music, a dog-friendly patio, and a dock for boaters.
See this week's restaurantWeekend Itinerary
A Sarasota weekend: a sunset paddle at The Bay, the 30th anniversary craft festival, Fleetwood Mac at the Van Wezel, and the art museum's season opening.
Plan the weekendThis Week on the Gulf Coast: Events
Live music, festivals, performing arts, dining events and family fun today, this weekend, and in the next 14 days across Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, Osprey, Nokomis and beyond.
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Sarasota
Culture, Beaches & Refined Coastal Living
Venice
Small-Town Charm & Shark Tooth Capital
Osprey
Quiet Waterfront Living & Natural Beauty
Nokomis
Relaxed Old Florida Beach Living
Bradenton
Growing, Diverse & Family-Friendly
Anna Maria Island
Island Paradise on the Gulf
Lakewood Ranch
Master-Planned Perfection
Siesta Key
America's #1 Beach Destination
North Port
Growing, Affordable & Family-Focused
Englewood
Old Florida Coastal Charm
Port Charlotte
Waterfront Living on Charlotte Harbor
Punta Gorda
Historic Harborside Charm
Cape Coral
Booming City on the Caloosahatchee
Fort Myers
Riverfront Revival & Gulf Coast Gateway
St. Petersburg
The Sunshine City on Tampa Bay
Wellen Park
The New Heart of South County
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Step-by-step guide covering tax benefits, insurance, hurricane prep, and more.
Read the guideCost of Living
Side-by-side cost comparisons for relocating from any region in the U.S.
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Real Estate on the Gulf Coast
From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, get the insights and tools you need to make confident real estate decisions.
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Latest Gulf Coast Insights
Where to Retire on Florida's Gulf Coast: Communities, Costs, and Lifestyle
From Venice's walkable charm to Punta Gorda's waterfront calm, here is how to match a Gulf Coast community to the retirement you are planning, with current costs and what to verify before you buy.
Golf on the Gulf Coast: Best Courses and What It Costs to Play
A practical look at golf on the Gulf Coast: the best public and semi-private courses from Sarasota to Punta Gorda, what green fees really run, and how peak season changes the math.
First-Time Homebuyers on the Gulf Coast: A Practical Guide
Everything a first-time buyer needs to know about buying on Florida's Gulf Coast: pre-approval, what your payment includes, down payment help, closing costs, insurance, and new vs resale.
Cost of Living on Florida's Gulf Coast: What Your Budget Really Buys
An honest, data-backed look at what your budget really buys across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Lee counties, from housing and rents to insurance, taxes, utilities and everyday costs.
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Whether you are buying, selling, relocating, or just curious about Gulf Coast living, Michael is here to help. With nearly a decade of experience and local expertise, he makes the process smooth and informed.
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