Property Management in Fruitville, Florida

Fruitville, Florida Details

In the late 1920s, Palmer Experimental Farms determined that the best growing crop in Fruitville is celery, contrary to the town’s name! Around the same time, a municipal airport opened just north of town. In the Great Depression, a big portion of Palmer’s estate was purchased by the government, creating jobs for millions of young men. In 1940, construction began on the local school.

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Right in town is the famous Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, which is home to a variety of big cats such as Barry the Siberian Tiger and Mia the Liger (they’re real, and not just in Napolean Dynamite)! The Big Cat Habitat also has monkeys, goats, and other fun creatures, a must-see for locals and visitors. Also, in town is the Detwiler’s Farmers Market, where locals go to pick up local-grown food, including Amish butter, grass-fed meat, and of course ice cream.

At night, cruise over the Big Top Brewing, an in-town local craft brewing company that makes their own IPAs, Wheats, and Ales. Big Top plays on the circus history of the town, incorporating circus-themed artwork and names into its establishment and beers.
20 minutes southeast of town is Myakka River State Park, one of Florida’s oldest state parks. Visitors to this 58 square mile park can hike, canoe, kayak, boat, fish, camp, bicycle, bird watch, and stay in cabins. Spot alligators at the viewing boardwalk over Upper Myakka Lake or on a boat tour or birdwatch in the tree canopy walkway. Other wildlife such as deer and turkeys are also present.

This area of Florida has notably great weather. While in the winter, the temperature generally ranges from the low 50s to the low 70s, in the summer, the temperature goes up from the low 70s to the 90s. It does not rain often, making this area a great spot for outdoor activities and soaking up the sun.

Downtown Sarasota is just a 10-minute drive west, and the famous Siesta Keys are a short drive south of there. The waters here are astonishingly clear, and the white sand feels like sugar when walked on barefoot. Bring plenty of sunscreen – you’ll want to stay on this beach for a while.

Just north of downtown is the Ringling Museum, a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The Ringling is a circus museum, art museum, theater, and playground in one. You may want to spend the whole day there (if you forget to bring food, just stop in the restaurant)!

North of Sarasota is a long string of beaches on longboat key, a must-visit spot. On this key is the highly-rated Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

Fruitville Property Management

According to the US Census Bureau, the median household income from 2012-2016 was $61,672, slightly above the national average. The mean travel time to work was 21.2 minutes, indicating many residents commute to nearby Sarasota for work. The town is well educated – 94% of residents are high school graduates, and nearly 35% have a bachelor’s degree or higher, both above the national average.

From 2012-2016, the median rental price was $1,237, and the median home value was $208,900. The current average rental price is $1,469 according to NeighborhoodScout, indicating an increasing trend of rental prices. The current home price is $284,604, a 35% increase from 2012-2016, according to NeighborhoodScout. Home prices do vary depending on location – as of summer 2018, there are several gorgeous 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes in the high $300s, and other 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes in the high $100s. There is not much diversity in this Florida suburb – 93% of residents are white.

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