The Florida Association of Realtors 

IT'S SMOOTH SAILING WITH

THE MAIN SAIL TEAM!!

Waterfront Specialists

WELCOME to Main Sail Team.com.  Main Sail Team is composed of Diane Oakes and Nancy O'Connell.  We represent buyers and sellers in St. Petersburg, Seminole, Belleair, Largo, Tampa, Palm Harbor, New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, and Dunedin, Florida, including nearby Beach and Waterfront communities.

If you would like information on Waterfront, Beachfront, Luxury Homes or any other criteria, please e-mail your request and we will set you up in a custom search.  You will receive new listing updates delivered to you daily.  

CALL US and we'll point the way to the right home for you.  We also have in house mortgage (GATEWAY FUNDING) if you need help with a loan.

Buying a home is sometimes a complex undertaking.   The Main Sail Team will help save you time and money. Together, we will determine your needs and wants and find or sell your home.  We promise to make your real estate experience stress-free and easy.  We possess a wide range of real estate experience and guarantee to find or sell your home in a timely and professional manner. We will make sure that you get the most out of your next real estate transaction by taking advantage of cutting edge technology, products and services. 

Relocating to the Tampa Bay, St Petersburg, Florida Area? If you are moving to this area, The Main Sail Team can assist you in collecting the information you need, and make your transition as smooth as possible. Feel free to contact us for home finding assistance and area information.   

Qualifying taxpayers (First-time Homebuyer)who buy a home by April 30, 2010 can get up to $8,000 or $4,000 for married filing separately.  Current homeowners (Must have used the home sold as principal residence consecutively for 5 of the last 8 years) can get up to $6500.       IRS First Time Home Buyer in 2009

We invite you to contact us with any of your real estate needs and questions, as we are here to serve you, the client! We look forward to hearing from you soon!   

                                                    Nancy O'Connell

 Call 727-821-6490 or  866-821-8789

Diane Oakes-727-424-2280

Nancy O'Connell-727-710-2727

Email: Dianeoakes@msn.com

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The Tampa Bay Area encompasses Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota Counties

With 3.3 million residents, the Tampa Bay area ranks number one in population in Florida, and number two in the Southeast.

More than one-third of the people moving into the Tampa Bay area each year are 25 to 34 years old.

As Florida's wealthiest market, Tampa Bay is number one in effective buying income and number one in retail sales. It is the second wealthiest market, following Atlanta, in the Southeast.

The Tampa Bay area leads Florida in the number of businesses, manufacturing employment, new business formations, effective buying power, retail sales and bank deposits.

According to the Census Bureau, the average 21.8-minute commute here is among the lowest of any metropolitan area in the United States. 

Tampa Bay rings up the highest food sales in Florida.

With more than 100,000 registered pleasure boats, Tampa Bay is a nautical haven.

Home to 19 colleges and universities

University of South Florida - one of 20 largest universities in the United States

State leader for providing and acquiring medical patents

Over 95 million sq. ft. of office, industrial and warehouse space

Ports and airports export over 2 billion and import 1 billion

GOOD NEWS ABOUT TAMPA BAY

#1 in job growth of all major metro areas - U.S. Labor Statistics

#1 in South for Job Announcements - Southern Business & Development

4th Best US Metro Area in which to live - Places Related Almanac

"Florida's Only Five Star Quality of Life" - Expansion Management Magazine

"7th Best Airport in The World" - Conde Nast Traveler

"#8 Best Places for Small Business" - Entrepreneur Magazine

"#10 Market for Projected Job Growth" - Newsweek Magazine

"A Top 10 City for Small Business" - Dun & Bradstreet

St. Petersburg area beaches
 

Caladesi Island. Reached only by pontoon ferry, this 3-mile-long, untouched barrier island is near Dunedin, toward the northern edge of the county.

Sand Key. Just a few miles south of Caladesi, this smallish park fulfills the dream of a tropical paradise.

Fort DeSoto Park
Seven sprawling miles of beach and recreation area; an old historic fort, with overnight camping, lots of barbecue grills and picnic tables under shade pines, the occasional raccoon and snake..
Exit Interstate 275 at State Road 682. Turn south on State Road 679. Two tolls. Paved trails; bike rentals, snack bars, boat ramps, picnic areas with grills, rest rooms, free parking and camping (with reservations).

Pass-a-Grille
A national historic district with quaint beachside hotels and the pink Don CeSar, with a 1920s-era four-star Mediterranean hotel. Funky beach fun. I-275 at State Road 682, west to the beaches.
Street parking, beachside restroomshttp://www.Myflorida.com

Clearwater Area
Sand Key Park
I-275 to State Road 60, west to Clearwater Beach. Or take I-275 to State Road 688 in St. Petersburg and turn north on Gulf Boulevard.
Wide beaches, covered picnic areas. Grills, restrooms, metered parking. For the college crowd, it's Clearwater Beach (north of Sand Key).

Indian Rocks Beach
I-275 to State Road 688

Madeira and Redington beaches
I-275 to 38th Avenue North

Treasure Island
I-275 to 5th Avenue North

Official Florida State Government Services and Information, provided by the State of Florida 

http://www.myflorida.com/portal