Sara Vickers - Sarasota Real Estate Agent

09/04/2026

Because vacationing here ≠ living here.

Insurance. 💰
Flood zones. 🌊
HOA/CDD fees. 💸
Traffic.🚦
Location.📍
Resale. 🏠

Florida real estate comes with things buyers from other states may not be used to considering like insurance costs, flood zones, HOA and CDD fees, hurricane exposure, commute times, neighborhood differences and even how one location may affect resale down the road.

And sometimes the home that looks like the best deal online isn’t actually the best buy.

That’s where having a local Realtor who understands the area matters.

I’m not here to convince you that every Florida house is perfect.

I’m here to help you figure out which one actually makes sense for you.

So before you pack the moving truck because you found a gorgeous house with a pool… do your homework.

Thinking about Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key or the surrounding Gulf Coast?

DM me “FLORIDA” and I’ll help you start doing the homework before you make the move. 🌴

08/28/2026

You’ll never be this age again… so just do the thing. 🤍

Book the trip.
Move to the place you can’t stop thinking about.
Start over if you need to.
Say yes to the things that scare you a little.
Watch the sunset instead of rushing home.
Take the picture.
Wear the outfit.
Meet new people.
Build a life that actually feels like yours. 🩵

We spend so much time waiting for the “right” time, the perfect circumstances, or some version of ourselves that finally feels ready.

Meanwhile, life is happening.

You don’t get this exact version of yourself back.

So go. Do it. See what happens. ✨

08/19/2026

🫣WAIT—THIS LIDO KEY WATERFRONT HOME JUST GOT A LOT MORE INTERESTING. 👀

The house didn’t change.
The view didn’t change.
The private dock didn’t change.

But the PRICE did. ⬇️

📍 701 Tyler Dr., Sarasota

Bayfront living, incredible water views, boating from your backyard—and now a newly reduced price.

If you passed on it before, you may want to look again 👀

08/16/2026

If you’re new here, hi! 👋🏼 I’m Sara — a Florida REALTOR® who believes finding a home 🏠 is about a whole lot more than bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage.

It’s about how you want your life to feel. 🌴

I help buyers, sellers, relocators and investors navigate the Sarasota + Manatee County real estate market — from Lakewood Ranch and Downtown Sarasota to Longboat Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island and our incredible Gulf Coast communities.

A little about me…

🏡 I’m a full-time REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty
🌴 I made the move to Florida myself, so I understand the relocation process firsthand
🔑 I work with everything from primary homes and new construction to luxury, waterfront and investment properties
🐾 I’m a dog person through and through
🌅 Give me a Sarasota sunset, good company and somewhere near the water and I’m happy
🤝 And when it comes to real estate, I’m big on communication, strategy and actually telling my clients what they need to hear — not just what they want to hear.

My goal is simple: help you make a smart real estate decision while finding a home and lifestyle you genuinely love.

So whether you’re already local, thinking about making the move to Florida, considering selling, or you’ve just been quietly watching Sarasota real estate from afar…

You’re in the right place. 🤍

Follow along for Sarasota real estate, new construction, luxury homes, market updates, local favorites and a little Florida life in between.

📩 Thinking about buying, selling or relocating? DM me “FLORIDA” and let’s talk.

Sara Vickers | REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sarasota • Lakewood Ranch • Florida Gulf Coast

07/22/2026

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