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Old 07-22-2011, 05:26 PM
 
Location: Clearwater, FL
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I've been reading through this forum for a couple of weeks now, and I'm seriously considering a move to Sarasota next year. One thing that I've seen mentioned both here and when searching for apartment info is that rent prices can vary wildly between seasons.

My current lease (in Colorado) is up at the end of March, which is when I was considering a move. But if it would benefit me financially to wait a while, I have no problem doing so. To that end, when exactly does the season begin and end? And in Sarasota, is summer "on" or "off" season?

Thanks!
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Old 07-22-2011, 05:31 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Summer is off season. I worked for a RV/Mobilehome park, we considered high season for Rver's to start January 1 and end March 31st. People who own their own places normally start coming in Nov and leave at the end of March or April.

So, your timeframe for a move should be fine.
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Old 07-22-2011, 05:34 PM
 
Location: Sarasota FL
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Many in the area and I'm one of them would say, that there is no longer an 'off season'. It use to be that you could drive on Fruitville, Bee Ridge or Clark Rd in July -Aug and be the only car for a mile. Drive on those roads today and you'd think it was January for the amount of traffic.
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Old 07-22-2011, 06:35 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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If you are looking for discounts on rental apartment or condos, your best chance to get a better price is after Easter, as that is when most of the "snowbirds" go back north for the summer. You'll find more vacancies and a some of the condos that do seasonal rentals will negotiate on prices after Easter. Snowbirds start returning to FL by early October, with the main tourist/winter visitor season starting after Christmas and running until Easter.
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Old 07-22-2011, 07:17 PM
 
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
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Based on my experience, the wild variations are more a matter of whether you are a seasonal renter (a rental term of 1-4 months sometime between December and March) or an annual lease renter. Seasonal rentals are typically turnkey arrangements that include everything from furniture to cutlery plus there is a supply and demand aspect to them so it is not unusual to see a property that might rent for $1600/mo on an annual basis rent for $3000/mo during season but the annual lease arrangement will almost always be a barebones property. Although it's not unheard of to see furnished rentals on the market that can be rented either annually or seasonally, usually they do not overlap. So, if you are looking for an annual lease, you probably won't be affected by the higher priced seasonal properties no matter what time of year you move here.
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Old 07-22-2011, 08:18 PM
 
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
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Seasonal rentals or vacation rentals are usually from Oct to May. The remainder of the summer time is off season. If you are planning to move here, then you would rent an annual rental or possibly a month to month rental. Prices for annual rentals do not differ from season to season like vacation rentals do.

Seasons in FL:
Spring - when the danger of frost is past, time to open windows and doors and let the fresh air in
Summer - when the temps are higher (usually in the 90's daily), frequent afternoon thunderstorms, rainy season, use the air-conditioner daily
Fall - rainy season ends, temps get cooler, days are shorter
Winter - chance of frost, sometimes have to turn on the heat, dry season
Hurricane Season - June 1 to Nov 30th
Snow Bird Season - Oct/Nov to April/May
Turtle Nesting Season - March 1 to Oct 31st
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Old 07-23-2011, 08:14 AM
 
Location: Clearwater, FL
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Thanks for the clarification, especially about the seasonal renting thing. I had been wondering why a company would change their lease prices by so much - that makes a lot more sense now!
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Old 07-23-2011, 11:03 AM
 
Location: Sarasota, FL
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Many in the area and I'm one of them would say, that there is no longer an 'off season'. It use to be that you could drive on Fruitville, Bee Ridge or Clark Rd in July -Aug and be the only car for a mile. Drive on those roads today and you'd think it was January for the amount of traffic.
I definitely have noticed that the "off season" seems much less "off" than it used to.

I am thinking it is possible that many of the birds have decided they cannot afford two homes, and have chosen here rather than the Great (Frigid/Sweltering) North.

Who can blame them?
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Old 07-23-2011, 11:57 PM
 
Location: SWFL
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When we were shopping for a home I recall more than one RE agent referring to "season", as to increased activity, traffic, business, sales, momentum. Your specific question asks about "off season". Quite simply "off season" is when it's Florida summer hot, humid, etc. Say April to September. "Season" is when the north gets cold and Florida is temperate, October to May. This may vary by a few weeks or a month either way depending on who you consult. Just my observation and (limited) experience.
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Old 07-25-2011, 02:00 PM
 
Location: Nokomis, FL
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The snowbirds tend to start coming here around November (sometimes late October), and leave around Easter.

Any other time is the "off season", I guess.
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