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New waterfront development hosts launch party

The Strand is an upcoming community that will feature 156 units.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 10:30 p.m. January 25, 2017
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Developers, realtors and other supporters of The Strand, a new waterfront housing development, gathered at the property Jan. 25 to mingle, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and learn more about the new community.

The Strand will feature 156 units, 47 of which will have boat slips. Coldwell Banker Branch Manager Matthew Day says that the condos will be attractive because of their tropical modern style — designed by Hoyt Architects — and because they’re located a mile from downtown Sarasota on North Tamiami Trail.

Renderings show that residents will also be able to enjoy a kayak/paddleboard launch, day boat dock, walking trail, pool and fitness center.

Lynn Morris and Nora Johnson
Lynn Morris and Nora Johnson
Kim Githler, architect Gary Hoyt, Dorian Vee and Betsy Kane-Hartnett
Kim Githler, architect Gary Hoyt, Dorian Vee and Betsy Kane-Hartnett
Kim Githler, developer Jim Bridges, Betsy Kane-Hartnett and Elita Krums-Kane
Kim Githler, developer Jim Bridges, Betsy Kane-Hartnett and Elita Krums-Kane
Dyrk Dahl, Gwen Kruse and Matthew Day
Dyrk Dahl, Gwen Kruse and Matthew Day
(Back) Ben Bates, Brock Doyle, Robert Livengood, Craig Cameron and James Brown with (front) Brenda Cozy, Tina Johns, Mary Hale, Bonnie Haytcher, Loretta Friedman, Elaine and Robin Adair and Dyrk Dahl
(Back) Ben Bates, Brock Doyle, Robert Livengood, Craig Cameron and James Brown with (front) Brenda Cozy, Tina Johns, Mary Hale, Bonnie Haytcher, Loretta Friedman, Elaine and Robin Adair and Dyrk Dahl
Coldwell Banker Sales Manager Angie Kaleskas explains the site plan to Dr. George and Carolyn Kotlewski
Coldwell Banker Sales Manager Angie Kaleskas explains the site plan to Dr. George and Carolyn Kotlewski
Kendall Peacock and Rick Gomez
Kendall Peacock and Rick Gomez
Dan Woodley and Stacey Fredericks
Dan Woodley and Stacey Fredericks
Coldwell Banker Branch Manager Matthew Day tells the crowd details of the development.
Coldwell Banker Branch Manager Matthew Day tells the crowd details of the development.
Ed and Karee Valek
Ed and Karee Valek
Bob Birch, Dennis McLean, Elita Krums-Kane, David Berger and Amy Kleppinger
Bob Birch, Dennis McLean, Elita Krums-Kane, David Berger and Amy Kleppinger
Scotty McFarland performed Key West-inspired tunes for guests.
Scotty McFarland performed Key West-inspired tunes for guests.
Rob and Janis Collier
Rob and Janis Collier
Kyle Hembree and Cor Donovan
Kyle Hembree and Cor Donovan
Amy Tetzlaff of Amelia'   s catering spears a prosecco bottle for guests to enjoy.
Amy Tetzlaff of Amelia' s catering spears a prosecco bottle for guests to enjoy.
Tony Polk, Aaron West, Charlie Githler and Margaret Wise
Tony Polk, Aaron West, Charlie Githler and Margaret Wise

 

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