The Bradenton and Sarasota areas provide locals with a ton of options for ringing in the new year, whether you are looking for a family-friendly event or a night out with the grown-ups. How will you celebrate the transition to 2017?

6th Annual New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Bay at Marina Jack Sarasota Bayfront, December 31st at 11am

New Year's Eve Bash at Pier 22 in Downtown Bradenton, December 31st at 11am

Red Carpet Affair NYE 2017 at Club Prana, December 31st at 7pm

New Year's Eve at Selby Gardens at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, December 31st at 6pm

New Year's Eve Gala at Hotel Venezia, December 31st at 7pm

Polo Grill NYE Bash at Polo Grill, December 31st at 8:30pm

The Shack's NYE Party at The Neptune Room, December 31st at 9pm

Growler's NYE Bash at Growler's Pub, December 31st at 9pm

Our beautiful listing in Lake Sarasota, at 4510 Satinleaf Lane, has just sold. Did you want to know what it sold for, or what that means for your own property? We can also let you know what the market in your area is like and what that means for you!

With plenty of buyers still searching in the area, let us know if you or someone you know are thinking about selling. Contact Scott or Kelli Nold of The Nold Team at info@SoldByNold.com.

A wonderful kitchen can help sell a home eight percent faster than a similar sized home in the same zip code, and many real estate professionals spotlight the kitchen in their marketing. Researchers have pinpointed the following features to be most likely to add value to your home:

- Custom cabinetry

- Kitchen island

- Creative lighting

- Granite counters

- Large pantry

- Stainless-steel appliances

- Tile backsplash

- Breakfast bar

Chef's kitchens are also a growing demand among buyers, which is commonly associated with an oversized refrigerator, dual commercial-quality oven, six-burner stovetop, and a butler's pantry. 

Contact Scott or Kelli Nold of The Nold Team at info@SoldByNold.com to discuss listing your beautiful home.

Snow Fest is coming to a new location on December 16th, 17th, and 18th at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. This wonderful event brings winter magic to its visitors, giving them the chance to frolic in 250 tons of snow -- even though it is 80 degrees out. Aside from the snow, you can also enjoy the following:

- This years show, "Holiday Spectacular", brought to you by ReFlex Arts Dance live at 5:30pm daily and Ovation School of Musical Theater at 7pm daily

- Free movie and show at 6pm daily, Frozen at The Ranch, with appearances from Elsa, Olaf, and Anna

- 16' Human Snow Globe 

- Music and caroling

- Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and other winter characters

- Mrs. Klaus's kitchen with food vendors and Santa's Workshop with craft vendors

- Kids amusement area

Do not miss this wintry mix of family-friendly, kid-oriented fun from 3pm-8pm on Friday and 12pm-9pm on Saturday and Sunday!

Pride in ownership abounds within this spectacular move-in ready home within the gates of the award winning Lakewood Ranch Country Club! This expanded “Saxony” 3 bedroom 3 bath pool home has been meticulously maintained by the original owners. The “L” shaped floor-plan provides a very private 3-way split for all bedrooms. The large master suite is complete with a sitting area and en-suite bath complete with dual vanities, soaking tub, walk-in aquarium glass shower, and bidet. The sizable kitchen is perfect for chef at heart, complete with wonderful wood cabinetry and plentiful counter space. Enjoy unmatched outdoor entertaining on the very spacious lanai, surrounding the resurfaced heated pool/spa, and outdoor grill/cooking area. Nature lovers will love the tranquil views of pool and preserve from most every room in the home. Membership to the Country Club is available, both golf, tennis, and social. Lakewood Ranch is a nationally recognized and award winning master planned community with nature trails, parks, great schools, golf, hospitals, polo, and event filled Main Street. Within minutes to world class dining, shopping, the Arts of Sarasota, 3 airports, our award winning beaches. Purchase with confidence as there is a 1 year warranty included with the purchase of this wonderful home!

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Rarely available and move-in ready within the maintenance free gated community of Avalon! The “Edgewood” model offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus den, and is the largest in the community (only 4 built). This particular home has also been expanded to offer an additional 166 sq ft, Bonus area, for a total of 1983 sq ft under air. The rooms throughout are more generously sized than all other Avalon floor plans. Entertaining is a breeze with the large eat-in kitchen, offering endless counters, beautiful wood cabinetry, breakfast bar and island. The sizeable great room offers ample space to accommodate most any furniture placements. The bonus area is ideal for a grand piano, game room, or tranquil reading room. The large master suite is complete with walk-in closet, dual vanities, and an oversized walk-in shower. Enjoying the quiet location is made easy, just step outside to your private lanai and enjoy your peaceful lake view. Palm Aire Golf & Country Club offers several different levels of memberships but is not mandatory. There are two 18-Hole Championship Golf Courses, 8 Har-Tru Lighted Tennis Courts, beautiful 25,000 sq. ft. Club House, State-Of-The Art Fitness Center, and Resort Style Olympic Swimming Pool. Palm Aire is highly sought after with its wonderful community amenities and close proximity to everything good! Located just steps from the heated community pool, minutes from 3 airports, world class dining and shopping, the Arts of Sarasota, and our award winning beaches. This is a must see!

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Move-in ready and gorgeous best describes this 3 bedroom 2 bath home in the Crossings. Updated front to back top to bottom, you will be surely love the wood flooring throughout the body of the home. The updated kitchen is complete with quartz countertops and beautiful raised panel wood cabinetry. Both bathrooms have been graced with new vanities, fixtures, commodes, and tile. Additionally, the big ticket items have been address in 2016 – new roof (w/5 yr. transferrable warranty), new HVAC, and new Hot Water Heater. Enjoy your coffee on the large lanai and watch our beautiful sunrises from your fenced back yard. There is plenty of off street parking with the large circular driveway and 2 car attached garage. Located close to 3 international airports, minutes to fine dining, shopping, a short drive to downtown Bradenton or the Arts of Sarasota, and just a few short miles to our world famous beaches. This beautiful home is a must see!

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You will find tremendous value in this is an adorable 2 bedroom 2 bath home on a very large corner lot in the much desired Village Green section of west Bradenton. You are certain to appreciate the New kitchen appliances, new carpeting in the bedrooms, new wood flooring, A/C was just installed in 11/16, a new storm rated garage door in 2014, the beautiful tile roof was just replaced in 2011….many of the big ticket items have been handled for you! In addition to the neutral décor throughout most of the home, you will love the large covered and enclosed lanai complete with separate AC and heat. Located close to 3 international airports, minutes to fine dining, shopping, a short drive to downtown Bradenton or the Arts of Sarasota, and just a few short miles to our world famous beaches. This is a must see!

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