St. Armands Key Florida Real Estate

St. Armands Key, Florida is an island in Sarasota Bay just off the west coast of Florida. It was named after Charles St. Armand, a Frenchman who bought property on the island in the late 1800s. The land deeds documented his name incorrectly and that incorrect spelling is used to this day.

The elegant St. Armands Circle shopping area with more than 130 stores is in the middle of the key and just a short distance from Lido Key with its stunning beaches and acres of recreation. St. Armands Circle is a shopping destination in itself and is full of boutiques, galleries and fine dining, as well as a famous fudge and ice cream shop. In 1917, circus magnate John Ringling purchased St. Armands Key,Florida with plans to build a residential community and retail services. He hired laborers to dredge canals and build seawalls and designed streets and sidewalks with charming rose-colored curbing. In addition to his circus fame, John Ringling was a major developer in the early 1900s. Today St. Armands Key, Florida sports stylish residences just moments from the famous shopping district and Lido Beach.

Whether you want to explore the Circus Ring of Fame or take a beautiful evening ride in a horse-drawn carriage, the St. Armands Key, Florida and surrounding area provides activities for all. The local flavor is further enhanced by homes and properties with lush tropical courtyards

and patios, contemporary Floridian architecture and antique statuary. All of this combines to present a community with the feel of relaxed yet stylish elegance.

You can have both a world class beach and world class shopping within walking distance here. For those who want luxury, see St. Armands Key, Florida. Contact us now to find out about St. Armands Key, Florida and the Sarasota Bay area.