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With more and more companies allowing their employees to work from home, many are finding it’s the perfect time to live where they play, making it easy to step out of their office and into vacation mode. 

Those deciding on where to make this relaxing move should look no further than Venice, Florida for the perfect place for remote workers. 

White sandy beaches, a beautiful historic downtown, and affordable living are just a few of the factors that make this coastal town a popular destination among those looking to make this tropical move.

World Class Beaches

Bordering the west side of this gorgeous town are numerous beautiful beaches such as Caspersen Beach, Paw Park Beach, and Venice Beach, all of which contain picturesque white sand, a

With an ever growing demand on the tourism industry to be more ecologically responsible, Florida has become a hot spot for ecotourism.

With so many options for this environmentally friendly trend available in Florida, we’ve put together a short list of five of our favorite ways to explore this scenic state while staying green.

But first:

What is Ecotourism?

Ecotourism is perfect for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, but still have a travel bug that demands to be itched.

This responsible way to see the world allows tourists to be conscious of their environmental impact while still ticking off the items on that ever growing bucket list. 

This means participating in greener activities that involve less pollution, such as

Residents of Venice, Florida know that they rarely have to leave town to experience something new. 

So while many are taking long road trips or traveling through airports to take advantage of the scenic white sand beaches of this coastal city, Venice residents need only step outside their front door to begin their staycation.

Whether you’re taking the whole family, a romantic partner, or just looking to get away by yourself, we’ve come up with four ideas for Venice residents to plan their next exotic vacation just blocks away from home. 

Rent a Hotel Room

There’s no better way to spend a few days getting to know a different neighborhood in Venice than by renting out a hotel room playing tourist.

And with so many different things to do,

Gulf Shores Realty was honored at the 2019 Best of Venice Awards in Venice, Florida.  Gulf Shores Realty swept the Real Estate awards being recognized as the BEST OF VENICE WINNER in THREE award categories:

Best Independent Real Estate Company

Best REALTOR- Matthew Ritter, PA

Best Real Estate Team-The Ritter Group, Jessica Ritter, Matthew Ritter PA

The Best of Venice Awards are coveted because the winners are voted on by the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun. "There is something special about knowing the public has placed their faith in you and declared you to be the Best of Venice" stated Wayne Welsh, Broker-Owner of Gulf Shores Realty. The event was held at the Plantation Golf and Country Club with hundreds in attendance.  This

It is time to sell your home and you have listed your home with a Realtor.  Your Realtor will place your home's keys into an electronic lockbox on or near your front door.  The lockbox is typically secured to an object such as the doorknob or railing to prevent it from being removed.  Realtors who schedule appointments to show your home to prospective customers use their electronic access code to open the lockbox for showings.  Once opened, the electronic lockbox sends the opening Realtor's contact information and creates a permanent record of the showing for accountability.

Ever wonder just how safe your keys are once placed in the lockbox?

What if a vandal decided to break into the lockbox and use the key to get into your home?

Well, Gulf

Gulf Shores Realty was honored to win the coveted 2019 Business of the Year Award from the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce.  The award was presented on May 31, 2019 at the Plantation Golf & Country Club with a dozen of our Agents and Staff present.  No one knew who the winners would be until they were announced.   This marks the second time Gulf Shores Realty has won the award having been a previous winner in 2014.  Gulf Shores Realty won for the category of Professional and Financial.  Broker-Owner Wayne Welsh stated, "This award is valued so much as it bestows the Trust of the Chamber of Commerce and the business community in the winner and the public knows they are a respected business that they can trust."

Award winners go through a

You have decided to put your Florida home for sale and have an important choice to make. Do you use a Realtor® or try to sell FSBO, “for sale by owner?” The allure of going it alone is you don’t have to pay a real estate commission. Stick a sign in the yard and an ad in the paper and bam…your ready to pack, right? Well not so fast.

According to a 2017 survey by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), only 7% of buyers found their home from yard signs or open house signs and only 1% found their homes through newsprint ads. FSBOs accounted for only 8% of home sales in 2016.

The two most important concerns to home Sellers are time and money. Current statistics show FSBO’s take at least 10% longer to sell. In fact, many FSBOs list with a Realtor