3 Things | Brand new

Sarasota’s current building boom is changing the face of the area. New homes are being built all over town. Though they’re in a variety of styles and price points, they all offer what today’s buyers are looking for: an open plan, energy efficiency and an outdoor living area. But, this being Sarasota, they don’t stop there. The best ones also promise an elegant tropical lifestyle that’s the envy of the rest of the country every time winter rolls around. Let’s take a look at three of the nicest examples of new construction currently on the market.

Coastal Perfection

4193 Roberts Point Circle

Located toward the prestigious north end of Siesta Key, this coastal-style home has a bright and airy two-story living area that opens on to a caged pool and spa. The master bedroom is on the main level, with 3 more bedrooms upstairs (including one with an en suite bath that could function as a second master). The state-of-the-art kitchen has many custom touches, and the home is convenient to both the nearby beach and the mainland.

Priced at $1,195,000. For more information, call Karen Greco of Michael Saunders and Co. at 504-6927.

Sleek and Stylish

2315 Mietaw Drive

This stylish West Indian-inspired home in close-to-downtown McClellan Park is full of unique features. The area between the home and the detached garage/guest house has become a highly usable outdoor living area, with pool, spa, outdoor kitchen (complete with pizza oven) and pergolas and water features. There’s also an exotic garden that flows around the property. Inside the feeling is crisp and modern, with just enough wood to warm things up.

Priced at $1,595,000. For more information, call Peter Laughlin of Premier Sotheby’s at 356-8428.

Beachfront Beauty

3475 Gulf of Mexico Drive

For the ultimate in new construction, check out this large estate-style home on Longboat Key. Set on more than a half acre, the home was designed by prominent local architect Mark Sultana. With five bedrooms and five and a half baths, it boasts all the trappings of a trophy home, including a home theater, game room, exercise room, walk-in wine cellar, elevator, and a six-car garage. Large windows frame spectacular views of the Gulf from all of the major rooms. But the best feature of all is the 150 feet of direct beachfront.

Priced at $6,995,000. For more information, call Charles Buky of Coldwell Banker at 228-6086.