FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sarasota, FL
Manatee County’s Largest Condo and Former Home of Tennis Hall of Fame Coach Nick Bollettieri Hits the Market
for $2,950,000
One of the area’s most iconic residences, the former home of Tennis Hall of Fame Coach Nick Bollettieri, has been listed for sale at an asking price of $2,950,000. Grandly nestled on the shores of Sarasota Bay, this magnificent condo, in exclusive Tidy Island, offers a rare opportunity for luxury living in a unique waterfront
setting.
The private island community comprises over 240 acres of preserve and natural shoreline on Sarasota Bay, yet Tidy Island is home to less than 100 residents. Providing unparalleled privacy, this unique low-density enclave offers 24/7 security and guard-gated access.
Custom designed and built by the late Nick Bollettieri in 1984, this magnificent condominium showcases a seamless fusion of two 3-level units into an expansive 7,000 square foot residence. Built to accommodate Bollettieri’s active lifestyle, key features of the property include a private 60- foot lap pool, exercise loft, home theater, game room, elevator and a four- car garage.
The substantial size provided grand spaces for the famous Tennis coach’s family, occasional long-term guests, and rising star students he trained. With a demanding style, he coached some of the games biggest stars including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova and Venus and Serena Williams among others.
Laying the groundwork for his future impact on the sport, he began giving Tennis lessons at The Colony Beach and Tennis Club and in a pioneering move founded the legendary Bollettieri Tennis Academy in 1978 which later became IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand.
The current owners, Paul and Gloria Rodhouse, founders of Palmetto, FL based Automotive Armor Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of ballistics and armoring products for Military, Police and Civilian uses, have decided to “downsize” after 19 years. Despite their move, the Rodhouse’s plan to remain in the local area.
Listing Broker Jordan Chancey, with RE/MAX Alliance Group, expressed excitement about representing such a unique and historically significant property. “Bollettieri’s influence is felt throughout the region, with IMG Academy continuing to attract top-tier athletes, coaches and sports enthusiasts from around the globe to our community” he stated. “This condo offers not just for a grand luxurious lifestyle, but a piece of local sporting history.”
While blending the care-free lifestyle and no maintenance commitment of a condo, as the hallmark of seasonal living, this unit also provides all the privacy and presence of a luxury free-standing residence according to
Chancey. “This fantastic residence would make a great second home, he said, “but it might just give the Buyer every incentive to simply enjoy the Tidy Island lifestyle year-round.”
For further information, or to schedule a viewing, interested parties are encouraged to contact Jordan Chancey
at 941-545-8816 and FloridaBrokerJordan.com
