Sarasota

The city of Sarasota, Florida rivals West Palm Beach and Naples as a destination for those who love the arts, culture, museums and the finer things in life. The area includes the stunning Sarasota Bay and numerous barrier islands – Lido and Bird Key, Siesta Key and Longboat Key – all on the Gulf of Mexico. Sarasota, Florida is home to more than 55,000 people and is the county seat for Sarasota County.  With its many conveniences, recreational activities and amenities, Sarasota, Florida is a popular spot for tourists, yet it has a small town feel and residents are proud of the neighborly atmosphere.  In Sarasota, Florida you can enjoy championship golf courses and pristine, sandy beaches. You’ll find many public parks and boat ramps for easy access to the Gulf of Mexico.

But that’s not all you will find in Sarasota, Florida! Here, the arts and nature are alive and well. Sarasota, Florida is home to the Sarasota Opera and Youth Opera, The annual Sarasota Film Festival held in April of each year, the annual Sarasota Blues Festival in November, the Sarasota Ballet with its new artistic director, the tropical adventure of Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Sarasota New College is a local honors college, and there are plenty of excellent primary schools in the area. 

On Saturday mornings you can stroll through the Farmer’s Market on Lemon Avenue or sun bathe on the sugary sands of Crescent Beach. Visit the Ringling Estate or the fabulous Ringling Arts Museum. Spend an evening at the historic Asolo Theater and wander the gardens and grounds of its 66 perched on Sarasota Bay. Stand before the stunning works of Rubens, Veronese and El Greco at the Museum of Art, spread a blanket under the sun on the delicious beaches of Longboat Key or Nokomis beach on Casey Key. Spend an afternoon on one of Sarasota’s deep green fairways, working on your golf game.

Residential communities in Sarasota include Bayfront, Bird Key and Lido Key, Bayou Oaks, Alta Vista, Belleveue Terrace, Central Cocoanut, Avondale,  St. Armands Circle, and many other lovely neighborhoods. The city of Sarasota is home to prosperous singles, families and active seniors, and there are many choice homes in the area.

New condominiums have risen above the city, and bayfront neighborhoods like Harbor Acres and Cherokee Park feature prestigious, upscale homes that rival the best in Florida. The Founders Club just east of Sarasota, Florida offers an upscale golfing where homes are in the millions. Siesta Key Village is a classic Florida community with all the artistic amenities and features and a beach bum atmosphere you will love.

The communities of Longboat Key and Lido Key have a cosmopolitan flavor and beautiful upscale homes. Lido Key is a barrier island west of Sarasota, Florida with bridge access from downtown Sarasota and from Longboat Key. Lido Key is perfect for fishermen, boater, and water lovers. It has nearly 100 acres of nature preserve, and South Lido Park with its glorious natural environs. The Key has single-family houses, spectacular waterfront estates and condominiums many with waterfront access onto the canals.

St. Armands Circle rests within the boundaries of St. Armands Key an island in Sarasota Bay. The local flavor is entrancing. Homes feature welcoming patios, lush tropical courtyards and a contemporary Florida architecture. St. Armands offers a relaxed yet stylish elegance.

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