Rock Legend Stu Cook Sells Florida Waterfront Estate for $7.5 Million

The Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist has parted ways with his modernist Sarasota home after more than a decade. But don’t worry – he’s not leaving Florida just yet.

From Bad Moon Rising to Real Estate Falling

The waterfront estate sold for $7.5 million on January 30, marking the end of an era for the 80-year-old musician. Cook purchased the property for $2.95 million in 2013, making this quite the profitable venture. The home had originally been marketed for $9.97 million, so the final price represents a significant discount from the initial asking price. The buyer? An upstate New York multifamily real estate executive named Myron Robbins, the president of Buffalo Management Group.

A Home with Rock History

This isn’t just any Florida mansion. Originally designed by noted architect Carl Abbott, who was part of the Sarasota School of Architecture, it was constructed in 2002 and rebuilt in 2016. The rebuild wasn’t exactly planned – the home burned down before they had a chance to move in due to an accidental fire caused by a stovetop burner that was left on. Cook recalls the dramatic moment: “We went to the house on New Year’s Day 2014 to receive closing papers and a case of champagne from our buying agent” before getting the devastating call about the fire. Talk about starting the year with a bang – just not the kind they wanted.

Modern Living Meets Musical Legacy

The home spans more than 4,500 square feet, including four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. After the rebuild, it now features triple-pane, hurricane-rated windows and doors and a whole house generator as well as all new electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. The property sits near the north bridge to Siesta Key, offering that coveted Florida waterfront lifestyle that draws so many to the Sunshine State.

Not Saying Goodbye to Sarasota

Before you start humming “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” in mourning, there’s good news for local Cook fans. He still has a residence on Golden Gate Point, which he and his wife purchased for $8.1 million in 2024. There, they own a penthouse condominium. The move reflects a desire for simpler living – “We decided we didn’t need a big house anymore—certainly not the yard—or waiting for people to come fix things”, Cook explained to local media.

The New Owner’s Empire

The buyer, Myron Robbins, isn’t new to real estate investments. Buffalo Management Group is Buffalo, New York’s premier apartment management company, and has been for more than 30 years. We own and manage 28 properties. After his first investment, Robbins continued to acquire other buildings, and in 1979 he started Buffalo Management Group to manage his properties. The firm, which specializes in acquiring and fixing up older, historic buildings, now manages fifteen properties with one-hundred-fifty apartments. From Buffalo’s historic buildings to Florida’s waterfront estates, Robbins clearly has an eye for distinctive properties.