From waterfront estates and golf communities to downtown condos and historic cottages, the Sarasota area offers a range of residential options for every lifestyle and price range.  Find the perfect home for your boat.  Enjoy the social and recreational amenities of country club living.  Or get away from it all in your own island retreat.  Whatever lifestyle you desire, the possibilities are endless. Architectural styles ranges from Spanish Mediterranean to charming bungalows to the minimalist style of the Sarasota School of Architecture. 

For a brief description of our area neighborhoods visit our Interactive Neighborhoods Map.


SARASOTA MAINLAND

Cherokee Park.  Cherokee Park transcends the times with its wide, quiet streets, gracious, traditional homes, and tropical mature trees. Many of the homes in this well-established neighborhood have been recently renovated.

Downtown.  From new luxury condominiums facing the bay to renovated apartments and a delightful mix of both new and refurnished single-family homes, downtown Sarasota is a vibrant and exciting place.

Gulf Gate.  This tranquil, older neighborhood features the classic Florida home -- a single-story, ranch-style, concrete homes with barrel tile roofs. Yards and homes are beautifully maintained in Gulf Gate while winding streets and mature trees help to create a comfortable atmosphere.

Harbor Acres.  With its beautifully landscape streets and location along Sarasota Bay, Harbor Acres is an astute property investment as well as a wonderful place to live.

Oyster Bay.  Centered around the Field Club, Oyster Bay is a small area of distinguished homes featuring classic Old Florida style homes along with executive residences, and a few mansions as well.

The Landings.  One of Sarasota's most popular newer communities, The Landings is a gated community just moments away from schools, shopping, Siesta Key Beach, and Sarasota's finest restaurants. A community with tennis, pool, gym, clubhouse, walking and biking trails.

McClellan Park. 
McClellan Park is a neighborhood of mostly older homes, set in a tranquil area of narrow, winding streets. There's a sense of history here...a quiet neighborhood holding onto its inherent charms.

Museum Area.  The museum area comfortably mixes the modern and the traditional. Those homes facing Sarasota Bay include some of our city's most imposing residences and there are also smaller, more affordable homes along the quiet streets.

South Gate.  One of Sarasota's signature neighborhoods, South Gate is a community of more than 2,000 single-family homes. and renowned for its unpretentious ranch-style houses, easily identifiable by their concrete and stucco exteriors, barrel tile roofs and well-tended lawns.

THE KEYS

Part of a string of barrier islands that extends southward from Anna Maria Island to the Florida Keys, the Sarasota barrier islands of Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key and Manasota Key each have their own unique character and lifestyle and feature some of the areas most distinctive properties.  Sarasota’s extensive waterways also harbor other island communities.

Bird Key.   Bird Key is located off the John Ringling causeway between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key. This exclusive gated community is a boater’s paradise with deepwater canals and a private yacht club.  Its 510 homes include spectacular bay front estates, some owned by celebrities.

Casey Key.  Nearly every home has a view of the Gulf on this narrow, secluded island located south of Siesta Key between the Gulf of Mexico and Blackburn Bay.  One of Florida’s most prestigious addresses, Casey Key consists almost entirely of single-family homes and offers unparalleled privacy, uncrowded beaches and some of Sarasota’s most exceptional properties.

Lido Key / St. Armands Key.  Lido Key is located just west of downtown Sarasota via the John Ringling Bridge.  It is also accessible by bridge to Longboat Key to the north.  Features include St. Armands Circle, a world-renowned shopping and dining destination; South Lido Park, a 100-acre natural waterfront park; and Lido Public Beach.  The Gulf, Bay and Sarasota skyline provide spectacular views for luxury condominiums, upscale homes and luxury hotels.   

Longboat Key.  The northernmost of the Sarasota barrier islands, Longboat Key is located half in Manatee County and half in Sarasota County.  The 11-mile island paradise is connected by bridge to Anna Maria Island to the north and Lido Key to the south.  Home of world-class golf and tennis resorts, Longboat Key is a wonderland of manicured fairways and opulent high-rise condominiums lining the Gulf of Mexico. 

Manasota Key.  The southernmost island in Sarasota County, quaint Manasota Key has no high-rise buildings or traffic lights.  It is accessible by two bridges, one in Sarasota County and one in Charlotte County.  A two-lane, canopied road runs the length of the key with properties on both sides, many of them spanning both the bay-front and gulf-front.  Pristine beaches include a state park and wildlife sanctuary on the far south end of the key.

Siesta Key.  Home of the “world’s whitest sand beach,” Siesta Key is an eight-mile island connected to the mainland by two bridges.  The feel of an Old Florida tropical island is enhanced with mature trees, lush foliage and flowering plants. A mix of residential options range from waterfront homes and mid-rise condominiums to quaint beach cottages.

NOKOMIS

Baypoint. Is comprised of a diverse group of ages, incomes and nationalities.  A truly diverse area of Sarasota county, adjacent to Venice with access to one of the most beautiful beaches in the county.  An active community, it's members enjoy living in and preserving the beauty, character and integrity of Baypoint.

Calusa Lakes.  Located on 460-acres, this enviable golf course community location is recognized by numerous national magazines as one of the best golfing communities in the region.  Residential opportunities include custom designs, by some of Sarasota's renowned architect and builders,  Mediterranean styles, large home sites, immaculate landscape and a pride in every detail of this lush tropical Gulf Coast community. 

Mission Valley Estates. An active and unique equestrian community with semi-private country club, Mission Valley Estates enjoys plenty of wide open space in the heart of Nokomis, just south of Sarasota.   Large country estates and acreage home sites are available in this community located minutes from Oscar Scherer State Park, championship golf and historic Spanish Pointe.  The perfect setting for families and active adults, the architectural influence of the community features  country-style homes, estates and manors.

Sorrento East. One of the most popular community locations offering a variety of lifestyles for all ages, this community boasts five fishing lakes, villas, condominiums and single-family residences near Oscar Sherer State Park.

Sorrento Shores.  A waterfront community of single-family homes with marvelous views of Casey Key and the Gulf, this convenient location offers easy boating access to the Intracoastal and beyond to the Gulf of Mexico.

Sorrento Woods.  Mature trees, shaded lots, winding streets and privacy attract residents to this single-family home community with picnic area and boat ramp access.

Additional communities include:

The Anchorage, a secluded gated waterfront development of grand estate homes. Synonymous with privacy...the design, size and unlimited appointments are the epitome of family lifestyle and gracious entertaining.

Laurel Landings  and the unique gated Shakett Island community.
 

OSPREY

Rivendell. Located in the village of Osprey, a few miles south of downtown Sarasota.  This master planned community is designed to enhance the active Florida lifestyle and offers a full menu of upscale urban amenities with estate properties nestled into natural surroundings.

The Oaks. Simply described as "paradise" by those who live there, this community offers 1,000 acres comprised of three distinct neighborhoods of Oaks Bayside, The Preserve and Oaks Clubside.  The magnificent Georgian Clubhouse, championship golf, 12 tennis courts and Jr. Olympic pool augment the  idyllic lifestyle and refined architecture featured in this community with manicured grounds and lush landscape.

The Woodlands at Rivendell. The Woodlands at Rivendell offers a  country-style setting in a suburban-style neighborhood featuring residential choices from village, estate and executive homes, to maintenance-free patio homes.  This community offers nature trails and numerous recreational facilities, with amenities including lakes, tennis, community parks, volleyball and basketball.  The renowned Pine View Schools is one of the top rated educational facilities in the country offering college prep course work for the intellectually gifted student.

Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club.  Located in Osprey, between Sarasota and Venice, this community offers custom homes, a private deep water marina accommodating boats up to 60 feet in length, large clubhouse, lighted tennis courts & swimming pool.

Bay Acres

VENICE

Venice Mainland and Venice Island offer spectacular residential options in a community with a small-town feel and city advantages.

Venice Islands.  The unique opportunity of living on or near the Gulf of Mexico with a range of residential options, from condominium to luxury waterfront estate and convenient access to schools, restaurants and shopping.

Venice Mainland.   The mainland offers neighborhoods ranging from modest to majestic.  There is ample new construction including villas, condominiums and single-family homes whether maintenance-free on the fairway to acreage for horses.  South Venice offers homes with deeded beach access, canal frontage with docks.

Chestnut Creek . 
Offering a clubhouse, heated pool and panoramic lake views, this community is conveniently located and offers a unique blend of residences from villas to large estate homes.

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club. Pelican Pointe is an award-winning gated community in Venice which boasts an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ted McAnlis and a multi-million-dollar clubhouse.

Plantation Golf & Country Club.  A premier championship golf and country club community, you'll find a wide range of housing options from patio homes, villas & condominiums to single-family residences.  This community hosts LPGA Tournaments and features exceptional tennis facilities, fitness center and clubhouse.

Venice Golf & Country Club. This community embodies the ultimate country club lifestyle.  Upscale homes and privacy are afforded within 460-acres of lush woodlands, 55-acres of sparkling lakes, a junior Olympic pool and an 18-hole championship golf course.  Additional community amenities include exercise facilities and Har-Tru tennis courts.

 

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Also be sure to visit these pages:  Sarasota Accolades, Area Golf Course Map, New Homes Directory, New Developments
 

 


Terri Healey, Broker-Associate
Michael Saunders & Company, Licensed Real Estate Broker
8660 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 320-0389  |  (941) 966-8000


 

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