Michele Blethen at Leslie Wells Realty

06/05/2026

🏓 Looking for pickleball in North Manatee County?

Many of our newer communities in Parrish and Palmetto offer resident pickleball courts, including Del Webb BayView, North River Ranch, Prosperity Lakes, Artisan Lakes, Esplanade at Artisan Lakes, and several other master-planned communities.

For public play, UMR Sports in Bradenton and G.T. Bray Recreation Center remain popular destinations for leagues, open play, lessons, and tournaments.

📖 I recently enjoyed reading a great article about UMR Sports, the impressive new sports complex created by my friends and local business owners. It’s exciting to see amenities like this continuing to enhance the quality of life and recreational opportunities available to residents throughout Manatee County.

It’s no surprise pickleball continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports and one of the most sought-after amenities for active adults and residents throughout Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto, and Terra Ceia!

🏡 Thinking about making a move? If you’re searching for specific community amenities such as pickleball, pools, fitness centers, boat ramps, dog parks, walking trails, etc., feel free to reach out! I’d be happy to provide information and guidance as you explore both resale and new construction homes 🏠 ⚒️

REALTOR® / U.S. Navy Veteran
Michele Blethen
941-737-1245
[email protected]

A wealth of sports fields and amenities are being added to the former Moore Dairy Farm property.

05/22/2026

📊 April 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Sarasota & Manatee Counties 🏡

The latest market report from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) shows our local market is staying active as we head into summer! ☀️

Here are a few key highlights:

✅ Buyer activity increased across both counties✅ Closed sales and pending sales were up in all major market segments✅ Inventory declined, meaning more buyers are competing for available homes✅ Home prices stayed relatively stable overall✅ Luxury home sales over $1M remained strong 💎

🏠 Single-Family Homes• Sarasota median price: $490,000• Manatee median price: $492,500• Homes averaged about 44–46 days on market before contract

🏘️ Condos & Townhomes• Sarasota condo sales jumped 18.7% 📈• Manatee condo sales increased 12.5%• Buyers still appear to have negotiating room in many transactions

💵 Cash buyers continued to play a major role in our market, especially in the condo segment.

Overall, the market is showing stronger demand while still offering opportunities for both buyers and sellers.

If you’ve been thinking about buying, selling, or just want to understand what these numbers mean for your neighborhood, feel free to reach out! 📲

Michele Blethen
REALTOR® | U.S. Navy Veteran 🇺🇸
Leslie Wells Realty🏡
📱 941-737-1245
📧 [email protected]

(Source: REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee April 2026 Market Report)

05/16/2026

Today we honor the strength, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who serve our country. 🇺🇸

As a U.S. Navy veteran, Armed Forces Day holds a special place in my heart. Thank you to all who continue to serve our nation with courage and commitment.

Wishing everyone a proud and meaningful Armed Forces Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/15/2026

My day started off with floortime at our awesome Leslie Wells Realty office, then I was off to a Brokers Open House, an investor’s special that is a turnkey property with proven rental income on almost 4 acres, and rounded out the day with lunch and a cocktail at a popular local spot. I love my Florida lifestyle ☀️ 🏝️

Check out this beautiful property in Terra Ceia, Florida and then call me for a private showing 👇

https://us-east.prospects.com/prospects/m.do?tk=09c60b7d1f291cccd3fbe4da28770484