This immaculate waterfront home is ideally located on Bay Island, the gateway to world famous Siesta Key. It boasts stunning views of the bay, over 4,500 sq ft under air, 3 generous bedrooms each with its own balcony and walk-in closet, and an enormous bonus room which can also be a 4th bedroom. The residence was virtually transformed in 2014 into one of the most beautiful coastal contemporary Key West style homes in the entire area. From top to bottom, everything was replaced or meticulously maintained. Impact rated sliding glass doors were installed as well as other access and garage doors, and Miami-Dade fort screen for all windows. Featuring dramatically high ceilings, wood and tile flooring, a beautiful gas fireplace, top of the line stainless appliances including a 5-burner Wolff gas cooktop, additional storage rooms, a bath and bonus studio just off the pool, a pavered motor court leading to your 3-car garage and expansive elevated front porch. Your backyard highlights include multi-level decks with covered seating areas, built-in gas grill, gas fire table, heated pool/spa, and a composite dock with 10,000 Lb. boat lift in a protected deep-water basin. You’ll have immediate access to the bay and just moments to the Gulf of Mexico. The culture, entertainment, dining, and shopping of Downtown Sarasota as well as the charming Siesta Key Village and incredible beauty of Siesta Key Beach are only minutes away. It really doesn’t get any better than this!
With world class powdery white quartz sand beaches, dozens of golf courses within driving distance, and an endless selection of cultural and family activities, Siesta Key is the laid-back beach town that goes above and beyond. This quaint yet quirky 8-mile-long island offers shopping, resorts, dining and nightlife. Ranked the #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2020 by TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards™, you will quickly understand why when you feel the quartz-crystal powdery sand between your toes, and experience the soft waves and the abundance of sun & fun at gorgeous Siesta Beach. Right nearby in Sarasota, you'll find museums, art, wildlife, circuses, opera, ballet, symphonies, theater, film festivals, botanical gardens, baseball spring training... the list goes on.
Jo’s passion for the Sarasota area coupled with her enthusiasm, dedication and persistence have resulted in a consistent record of achievement throughout her years in real estate. And as a longtime Longboat Key resident, she has a true appreciation of the beauty, lifestyle and the variety of cultural activities that Sarasota has to offer. She and her husband are very active within the performing arts community and enjoy the Symphony, Ballet and the Opera. Jo is both a past president and Chairman of the Board of Children’s First and has proudly served on the committee for Sarasota Rotary Foundation, The Jewish Family Community Services, and American Jewish Committee. Her 20-year background working for major retailers in women’s apparel (based in New York City) allowed Jo to hone her extensive marketing and negotiating skills. Additionally, Jo has utilized her extensive travel throughout the U.S. and abroad to expand her awareness of and appreciation for the complexities associated with real estate transactions. Jo has proudly been ranked among the top 1% of realtors in Sarasota and Manatee Counties specializing in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bird Key, Anna Maria Island and properties West of the Trail. Along with the following certifications: Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® (CLHMS), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Jo is a proud recipient of the FIVE STAR Real Estate AgentSM Best in Client Satisfaction Award for Ten Consecutive Years; a major distinction having only been attained by remarkably few in her field. She is a member of The National Association of REALTORS®, The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee and The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Jo Rutstein and Hilary Souza while looking for a second home in Sarasota. Both were very professional and extremely well-prepared about each listing we chose to preview. Both were very knowledgeable and very flexible with their schedules to accommodate us, as we were only in town for the weekend and had to make the most of our short time there. Both shared valuable insight about Sarasota and the surrounding areas. Being long distance, inspections and closing could not have been smoother. We look forward to making our new house “our” home. We would highly recommend them for all of your Sarasota real estate needs without hesitation!
-Paul & Cindy Shapiro
“I highly recommend Jo Rutstein for the great job she did for us in selling our Longboat Keycondominium. Jo and her team were extremely knowledgeable about the local real estate marketand they were very organized and always accessible. Jo showed great understanding andcompassion when handling the emotional aspects affecting elderly owners selling their residence.All the assistance Jo and her assistant Hilary provided to us when preparing the unit for sale andwhile completing the post-offer tasks made all the difference for us as out-of-state sellers.”
-Mark Rosen
“Jo and Hilary are a class act! Warm and friendly yet thorough, and the consummate professional.We were happy to do business with them as our advocates and thrilled to recommend them whomay be seeking assistance in the purchase or sale of property.”
-David and Marsha Russo
My husband and I have worked with Jo on several real estate deals, both as buyers and sellers. We have found Jo to be thoroughly professional, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. She puts ... forth a total effort in every thing that she does.......really makes you feel as if you are her only client! We highly recommend Jo Rutstein.
-John & Rita K.
“Jo and Hilary did an excellent job marketing our property. The photos, video, 3D and narrativereally highlighted everything our property offered. Jo and Hilary were great about communicatingthroughout the whole process, especially during the inspection, walk-through and pre-closephases. I would definitely use them again.”
-Lynn Wentworth
“Top-notch customer service. Jo and Hilary left no stone unturned in selling our house, in two daysat list price. It all happened so flawlessly and fast that we barely had time to blink. I will forever begrateful for the two friends who recommended Jo and company. Word-of-mouth and provenresults are the best way to choose a realtor.”
-Pam Dodd
“Great, positive attitude, very knowledgeable and professional. A joy to work with. I’d recommendher in a heartbeat. FYI. She also helped my daughter with a home on Bird Key and was equallyprofessional, efficient and pleasant. In my book, she is a super star!”
-Jean Martin
“Jo was very professional in her approach representing us. From the preparation of the marketingmaterials to pushing through the final negotiations she remained focused and on-task. I would beremiss not to mention her partner Hilary Souza who was also very helpful throughout the process.”
-Ed Wroble
Jo Rutstein has been our broker for selling our house and finding us a new one. She sold our house very quickly and took care of all the closing arrangements. Finding a new house for us was not an easy task. We needed a large house with adequate space for art, a yard for our dogs, an elevator, and room for entertaining, in short a very specialized house. Jo found it for us. She has been patient, devoted, exemplary in her work. Very professional and very well informed. She is persevering and dedicated to her clients. She is fantastic. We would recommend Jo wholeheartedly.
-Benjamin & Gisela H.
Jo has closed 4 real estate transactions for us in the last several years. She is our go-to realtor without question and we rec-ommend her to everyone looking to buy or sell a home. Jo is extraordinarily talented, professional, fun and compassionate. Our homes sold very quickly. The last one in about 11 days. Believe me, you will be very, very pleased with Jo.
-Susi & Phil T.
Most of all I can t thank you enough for all the hurdles you jumped through to make it possible to buy this house. It s just perfect for us and all our guests and visitors. The location in Sarasota and water views are stunning.
More than anything I just want you to know how esteemed you are by Richard and I. (Jennifer, the closer in Naples was also singing your praises. ). And I could see how everyone at Michael s respects and adores you. You are a treasure; a rare and precious gem who creates joy and makes dreams possible
-Richard & Dana K.
Jo is the consummate professional. She knows the ins and outs of the Sarasota real estate market and works hard to make sure her clients get only the best. Her willingness to go the extra mile is impressive. A big thumbs up for her making it easy for me to find the right property.
-Frank R.
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