Articles

Welcome to the Dave Giampietri Group article library, a working resource for anyone buying, selling, or relocating to Downtown Sarasota and the wider Sarasota County market. Every piece here is written by our team, grounded in current MLS data from Stellar MLS (My Florida Regional MLS), and refreshed as the local market shifts. You won't find recycled national headlines or generic homebuying clichés. You'll find specifics: which downtown buildings are sitting on the market longest, where price-per-square-foot is actually rising, how the Rosemary District compares to Burns Court, and what closing costs really look like in Sarasota County right now.

Our content is organized into a few core tracks. Market Reports break down monthly inventory, median sale price, days on market, and list-to-sale ratios for Downtown Sarasota and surrounding zip codes. Neighborhood Guides go deep on places like the Rosemary District, Burns Court, Laurel Park, Golden Gate Point, Bird Key, and Lido Key, covering HOA dues, walkability, amenities, and the typical buyer profile for each community. Buyer & Seller Guides walk through the full transaction: financing options, inspection negotiations, staging, pricing strategy, and what to expect at the closing table in Florida. And our Lifestyle pieces cover the things spreadsheets miss — dining, arts and culture, bayfront, beaches, and what daily life actually feels like in each community.

If you're new to the area, start with our Downtown Sarasota vs. Lakewood Ranch and Rosemary District vs. Burns Court comparisons to understand where your dollar goes furthest. If you're already local and thinking about a move, the latest market report and seller's guide are the right entry points. Have a question we haven't answered yet? Reach out — most of these articles started as a real client question.