WELCOME TO SARASOTA NEIGHBORHOODS
Here are some great neighborhoods we would like to bring to your attention. They include Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, Lido Key, Bird Key, St Armands and Siesta Key.
BIRD KEY
Sporting deep water canals, its own private yacht club and spectacular bayfront homes—many with their own deep water dockage—to call Bird Key a boater’s paradise is an understatement. Bird Key is all this, and much more.
Today’s Bird Key is a fashionable island neighborhood with sparkling vistas that begin at sunrise and end with blazing sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. At night, the expansive Sarasota skyline glistens to life across a shimmering expanse of Sarasota Bay.
In the early 1920’s, circus entrepreneur John Ringling purchased Bird Key as part of his ambitious plans to develop the magnificent strand of barrier islands that include Lido and Longboat Keys. He built the first Ringling Causeway for easy access to and from the Keys, St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota. The newest causeway, no longer a draw-bridge, opened in January of 2004 and is a study in sleek contemporary design and convenience.
Numbered among Bird Key’s current residents are professionals of every stripe, including doctors, attorneys, entrepreneurs and celebrities. They live in impressive new homes or spectacular renovations of Bird Key’s original homes.
CASEY KEY
Casey Key is a spectacularly lush barrier island 15 miles south of Sarasota. Named for Captain John Charles Casey—an English-born army officer who graduated from West Point with General Robert E. Lee—Casey Key stretches from Siesta Key on the north to the Island of Venice at its southernmost tip, allowing boaters and fishermen easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. The majority of the island is a conservation district, established in the early 1970s by the Florida State Legislature. Casey Key has matured well, its charm being its single greatest attraction.
Residential real estate opportunities consist almost entirely of single-family homes and opulent waterfront estate homes. Visitors and residents enjoy the beaches and recreational opportunities on the island. Shore-side activities include volleyball, picnicking and simply soaking up the sun and scenery. Fishing is also a beloved activity.
LAKEWOOD RANCH
At its inception, Lakewood Ranch was little more than an expansive agricultural tract that straddled the Sarasota-Manatee County Line, just east of Sarasota and Bradenton.
In 1994, after 19 years of careful planning and approvals, real estate development began. Today’s Lakewood Ranch is an award-winning 7,000-acre master-planned community encompassing all aspects of residential and commercial development.
Seven villages, offering a variety of lifestyles—from town homes to estate living—share dramatic landscapes with forest and wetland preserves and hundreds of species of native wildlife. Recreational facilities include Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Athletic Center, 54 holes of Championship golf, the Sarasota Cricket Club, nine world-class polo fields and a variety of community parks, lakes and nature preserves. The community, also features shopping, dining, excellent new schools and healthcare facilities, and was recently voted "Best Neighborhood" by the readers of Sarasota Magazine.
EDGEWATER - An exclusive gated community, Edgewater—located at the southern end of Lakewood Ranch—features neighborhoods centered on the160-acre LakeUihlein. The superb location allows easy and convenient access to Lakewood Ranch Town Center, Wharf Park, and the exciting new Main Street Lifestyle Center which features dozens of boutique-style stores and shops along a tree-lined promenade. You’ll find places to fish, nature trails to explore and enjoy brilliant sunsets overlooking the lake. For a challenging workout, the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Club is also nearby.
Edgewood is comprised of five distinct neighborhoods, each with its own individual style of living and exclusive amenities. A variety of residential choices are available, from luxurious maintenance-free condominiums and Carriage homes to single-family and custom estate properties. Most offer views of numerous lakes or nature preserves.
GREENBROOK - The newest addition to Lakewood Ranch, Greenbrook is a community within a community; its neighborhoods dedicated to comfortable Florida living at this prestigious new address. Included in the community are certified “Green Neighborhoods” with energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly homes, pristine lakes and nature preserves.
With so much to choose from, everyone from the first-time homeowner to retirees can find their perfect home in Greenbrook. Numerous home styles are available, from maintenance-free condominiums villas, cottages and town homes, to single-family residences and estate properties
COUNTRY CLUB - The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch is prized for its prestigious location, secure gated entrance and neighborhoods that center on its prestigious Arnold Palmer-designed Legacy Golf Course. Here, homebuyers enjoy luxury and comfort amid an impressive array of single-family homes.
Originally purchased in the early 1900’s by Milwaukee business magnate John Schroeder—and acquired two decades later by the Uihlein family, founders of the Schlitz Brewing Company—the land that now comprises The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch. once hosted a successful string of agricultural and shell mining ventures for over a century. Since 1994, the area has become the site for one of the most successful new master-planned communities in all of Florida.
RIVERWALK - One of the original neighborhoods in Lakewood Ranch, Riverwalk offers miles of serene nature trails, parks, and sidewalks that wind through the community and lead to neighboring streets and the new Main Street lifestyle shopping district. This atmosphere of relaxed connectivity makes Lakewood Ranch one of the most popular family-oriented communities in the region.
Single-family homes are the hallmark of this neighborhood and there are a multitude of these residential opportunities to explore. A variety of home sites, premier builders, and unique floor plans make this a neighborhood with a home to suit every lifestyle.
SUMMERFIELD - One of the inaugural, and most established neighborhoods of Lakewood Ranch, Summerfield is a family-oriented neighborhood noted for its access to superb schools, parks, greenways and abundant recreational activities. The community proudly sponsors many family events, including its annual Easter egg hunt and 4th of July bicycle parade.
Composed of five different neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive style, residential choices are unlimited. Winding streets showcase large single-family homes and maintenance-free villas
THE LAKE CLUB -The Lake Club is one of the newest villages in Lakewood Ranch, the nationally acclaimed master-planned community just east of Sarasota. Exclusivity and privacy, amid lush landscapes and grand lakefront vistas, are just part of the pleasures of living at The Lake Club. Residents also enjoy a private clubhouse, with concierge services, and a day spa.
The Lake Club offers homebuyers exceptional residential opportunities from spacious estate homes, on oversized home sites, to maintenance-free luxury condominiums and coach homes.
LIDO KEY
Just north of world-renowned St. Armands Circle, Lido Shores nestles like a singular jewel in a perfect setting. Hugging the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay and New Pass, its picturesque locale provides the perfect backdrop for dramatic, upscale homes created by Sarasota's most talented architects and designers.
Lido Key has attracted noteworthy artists, intellectuals and celebrities, as well as successful entrepreneurs. Many of the homes fronting the Gulf are being remodeled or replaced and include private deep-water dockage. Bayside homes feature shimmering views across Sarasota Bay and spectacular after-dark vistas of Sarasota’s ever-changing skyline.
LONGBOAT KEY
As much an international destination as it is a beloved favorite among visitors and residents from all over the U.S., Longboat Key’s span crosses through both Sarasota and Manatee Counties. This magnificent length of shoreline got its first road courtesy of circus magnate John Ringling in 1925. Originally, it extended only from New Pass at the southernmost tip to the Manatee County line, but Ringling envisioned a beautifully landscaped boulevard that would run the full length of the barrier island.
Today’s Gulf of Mexico Drive is the magnificently landscaped thoroughfare that Ringling had imagined to run the full length of Longboat Key. It winds past splendid homes and condominiums, lush greenways and parks, hidden driveways and side streets, yacht basins and captivating stretches of the Gulf of Mexico. Along both sides are discreet shopping plazas—filled with upscale shopping and fine dining—and the emerald-shaded fairways that comprise the two championship courses of Longboat Key Club
BAY ISLES - Behind the gates of the renowned Longboat Key Club, Bay Isles is the location you’ve always dreamed of. A collection of lovely neighborhoods, including Sabal Cove, Corey’s Landing and Queen’s Harbor, Bay Isles features lush tropical landscaping, peaceful nature trails and a world-class marina with access to the finest boating opportunities on the Gulf Coast. Just steps away, the emerald green fairways of Longboat Key Club’s Harborside course, beckon you to a challenging round.
Single-family homes in Bay Isles range in size from 2,000 to almost 7,000 square feet. Homebuyers find an impressive blend of bayfront, courtyard and maintenance-free residences that are in exquisite harmony with the lush tropical environment
LONGBOAT VILLAGE - Established in the 1800s, Longboat Village is located on the northern edge of Longboat Key where it gives way to Anna Maria Island. Noted as much for its thriving arts and cultural scene as for its tropical beauty, neighborhood pot luck dinners and numerous social activities, Longboat Village is a community in the purest sense of the word.
Most home sites are waterfront, with canals or direct frontage on Sarasota Bay. Of those homes located away from the water, most enjoy superb views of the Bay. Homes range in style from Florida Ranch and Key West to contemporary designs, all maintaining that classic Florida feel.
COUNTRY CLUB SHORES - Originally opened in the early 1960s, this classic waterfront community is one of the most sought-after locations on Longboat Key. Developed in five phases, Country Club Shores is one of the few single-family neighborhoods on this prestigious barrier island. With its deep water canals opening to a shimmering expanse of Sarasota Bay, this is a rare opportunity to park your boat in the backyard and join the privileged few who call this vintage neighborhood home.
The architecture in Country Club is decidedly “old Florida,” with the majority of single-story homes on canals with private docks and davits. Many of the older residences have been restored or replaced and homes that front the bay offer sweeping views of the ever-changing Sarasota skyline.
OSPREY
Judge John G. Webb of Utica, New York was the first man to settle in the area he later named Osprey, after the large bird that nests in the loftiest branches of the town’s indigenous pines, live oaks and gumbo limbo trees. The Osprey Post Office was established in 1884 with Webb as its first postmaster.
Today’s Osprey, located on Little Sarasota Bay, is a thriving community with abundant residential opportunities. Osprey is noteworthy for being the site selected in 1910 by Bertha Honore Palmer, widow of Chicago magnate Potter Palmer and an early Sarasota visionary, for her winter estate and gardens.
At Spanish Point, site of the estate, she designed elaborate gardens while preserving early pioneer dwellings and the remains of the area’s prehistoric past. Historic Spanish Point remained in the Palmer family until 1980, when the site was donated to Gulf Coast Heritage Association.
Osprey is also home to Oscar Scherer State Park, 1,384 acres of pine and scrub flatwoods located on the banks of a small tidal creek. The park offers canoeing, a swimming lake, campgrounds, nature trails, bicycle paths and picnic areas.
SOUTHBAY - Southbay Yacht and Racket Club is a unique, established community on the southwest coast of Florida between Sarasota and Venice. It has more than 350 custom homes, a large clubhouse & pool and lighted tennis courts.
Southbay owns and operates one of the largest and finest community-owned deep water marinas on the west coast of Florida. It has 172 boat slips that can accommodate boats up to 55 feet in length. For property owners' use only, its monthly slip rentals are some of the most affordable in Florida.
The impressive home in Southbay Yacht and Racket Club are located on the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway, facing the marina, or in park-like settings.
THE OAKS - Located just south of Sarasota, in Osprey, The Oaks is quite simply described as "Paradise" by those who live and play there. The opulent community, set on 1,000 acres east and west of North Tamiami Trail (US 41), the Oaks includes three distinct neighborhoods—Oaks Bayside, The Preserve, and Oaks Clubside.
Members of The Oaks Club enjoy a 36 holes facility of championship golf designed by William Byrd and Ted McAnliss. Additionally, there are 12 Har-Tru tennis courts, an over-sized swimming pool and regulation croquet court landscaped with hedges of greens and trees of roses.
Some of the most dramatic homes in Sarasota are those found within The Oaks, many of them sporting Georgian, Plantation and Spanish-Mediterranean design. As spectacular as its homes, The Oaks’ idyllic setting includes tree-lined boulevards, manicured grounds and abundant landscaping.
PALMER RANCH
As impressive as it is masterfully conceived, Palmer Ranch is the very model of sensitive residential development. Formerly owned by one of Sarasota’s earliest pioneers—Bertha Honore Palmer—and then by the late, legendary businessman and Tampa Bay Buccaneer owner Hugh Culverhouse, Palmer Ranch is Sarasota's largest master-planned community. It consists of 10,000 acres of superbly developed single-ownership land.
In fast-growing South Sarasota, just minutes from the city's beaches, cultural, business and civic centers, Palmer Ranch presents buyers with a variety of unique neighborhoods and a wide range of lifestyle choices. From maintenance-free villas and condominiums to sprawling estates and beautiful single-family homes, Palmer Ranch offers a multitude of choices to complement your singular lifestyle.
COUNTRY CLUB OF SARASOTA - An extraordinary golfing community of the highest caliber, Country Club of Sarasota is paradise found for golfer and non-golfer alike. Located in the south Sarasota, the gated community is located near fine shopping and dining, schools and cultural activities and a plethora of other urban amenities.
Made up mostly of single-family homes on generously proportioned homesites, most homes enjoy breathtaking lakefront vistas or border the emerald-green fairways of world-famous TPC Golf Course at Prestancia.
HERITAGE OAKS - Just East of I-75, Heritage Oaks is a gated golfing community that offers free golf ownership to residents. Golfers can perfect their game on the challenging Azinger/Lewis 18-hole championship course, with its immaculate clubhouse and fully-equipped fitness center. There are also tennis courts, aerobic/fitness classes and four heated swimming pools.
Residential choices range from maintenance-free condominiums and villas to club and single-family homes. The community is semi-private and is the perfect setting for an investment or vacation home.
HUNTINGTON POINTE - Huntington Pointe is the perfect blend of nature and architecture inside the celebrated community of Palmer Ranch. Residents enjoy a neighborhood nestled amid protected lands and wildlife preserves. Here a welcoming sense of community exists thanks to numerous activities intended to bring residents together.
Spacious lakefront and wooded home sites accommodate 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom single-family homes. Designs, primarily of the contemporary Florida style, are nestled seamlessly into the natural landscape.
LAUREL OAKS - An upscale, gated community—designed for the ultimate in sophisticated living— Laurel Oaks Estates features two Gary Player championship golf courses amid a pristine environment of wetlands and nature preserve. Designed with privacy in mind, residents enjoy golf and tennis, a 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, a dynamic social calendar with planned activities for all ages, and a junior Olympic-size swimming pool.
Homes in Laurel Oaks Estates are spacious and impressive, ranging from three bedrooms with 3,000 sq. ft. to six bedroom estates with 7,000 sq. ft. All command especially large home sites with architectural styles that vary by builder. The community is laid out with a limited number of homes in order to fully preserve the natural surroundings and provide the ultimate in solitude.
OAK FORD – Located east of I-75 in Sarasota County, Oak Ford is part of an 850-acre nature preserve. The neighborhoods are made up of wooded properties with golf course views, wildlife preserves and private picturesque lakes on many of the larger properties. Dedicated to a more relaxed version of country club living, avid golfers and their families are attracted to this unique community.
Wooded home sites at Oak Ford range from one to five acres, with larger properties allowing an equestrian lifestyle. Home styles pay homage to classic and contemporary Florida homes, grand southern estates, and newer Mediterranean designs.
PRESTANCIA - Home to two championship golf courses, including the prestigious Tournament Players Club, Prestancia continues to maintain its position as one of the most coveted communities in Sarasota for luxurious country club living.
Prestancia’s collection of prestigious homes is divided between several smaller distinct neighborhoods. Styles of architecture vary by neighborhood with choices that include single family homes on large home sites, two and three bedroom villas, low-rise condominiums and maintenance-free homes.
SERENOA - Just east of I-75, Serenoa Lakes provides ideal country living with easy access to the finest in urban amenities. The location is perfect for active retirees, young professionals and growing families.
Residents of Serenoa Lakes enjoy spacious and attractive single-family homes, on half- to one-acre home sites. The neighborhood includes a shimmering 30-acre stocked lake—for fishing and kayaking—and an adjoining 18-hole public golf course with driving range and putting green. There are numerous home styles and floor plans available throughout the neighborhood.
SILVER OAK - Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch, offers the ultimate in Florida living. Within the 10,000 acre Palmer Ranch community there are a myriad of amenities including championship golf, tennis, nature and bike trails, and canoeing on one of dozens of pristine lakes.
Home sites are spacious ¼ or ½-acre parcels with homes designed by many of the region’s top architects and builders. Styles include Georgian, Ante Bellum, Spanish, Mediterranean, Colonial and French Provincial.
STONEYBROOK - A premier neighborhood in Palmer Ranch, Stoneybrook is a magnet for young professionals, growing families, and active retirees. An 18-hole semi-private championship golf course, with clubhouse, is the hallmark of the community. This welcoming neighborhood encourages lasting friendships by maintaining an active social calendar for its residents.
Stoneybrook features stylized two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, quality-crafted and situated on a lakefront or wooded home sites. For those who prefer, Stoneybrook offers spacious and fully amenitized condominiums, many with golf course panoramas.
TURTLE ROCK - Located in south Sarasota, east of US-41, Turtle Rock is a haven for active adults and young families who treasure private country-club-style living in a magnificently maintained natural setting. With easy proximity to a number of top-rated championship golf courses, Turtle Rock’s impressive amenities include community swimming pool, tennis courts, canoeing, recreation building and walking paths.
Turtle Rock offers homebuyers fabulous villas, single-family and estate homes on large meticulously maintained home sites.
VILLAGE WALK - With walking trails, nature preserves and sparkling lakes, Village Walk on Palmer Ranch is a gated community that also enjoys close proximity to the beaches and the urban amenities of downtown Sarasota. Young professionals, empty-nesters, and growing families relish the cordial atmosphere and village-like feel of Village Walk.
A beautifully conceived neighborhood, residential opportunities in Village Walk include one- and two-story paired villas and single-family homes. Each offers an abundance of innovative floor plans and designs.
SARASOTA
The rich history, vitality and breathtaking beauty of Sarasota has sent many a writer and artist scrambling to put pen to paper and brush to canvas in order to capture its essence. Longtime resident and local historian, Jeff LaHurd calls Sarasota a lyrical name for a lovely and lively area that is always moving forward.” Sarasota is that rarest of place that combines vintage small-town charm with boisterous big-city amenities in a way that makes it the envy of municipalities many times larger. Add to this an unparalleled Gulf Coast setting, a bustling economy with a huge philanthropic heart, and a cultural scene of astonishing breadth, and you’ll understand why Sarasota has etched itself on the heart of so many newcomers from everywhere in the world and every walk of life.
Residential opportunities in Sarasota are as varied as its people, proudly showing off the same colorful and eclectic mix. From coastal castles to classic Florida bungalows; golf course condos to street-side town homes and lofts, your choices are as unlimited as the sun-filled days that stretch before you.
BENTREE - Located just east of Interstate 75, Bent Tree is a master-planned community designed to celebrate the pristine beauty of its natural setting. The architecture presents an assortment of classic and modern styles and the country club offers exceptional golf and a full calendar of social events.
Living accommodations at Bent Tree range from condominiums to grand estates, with most of the homes centered around the community’s prestigious golf course. A neighborhood revered for its country club style of living, Bent Tree’s residential mix is an inviting blend of golf aficionados, retirees, executives and families with children.
CHEROKEE PARK - A choice bayside location is the hallmark of Cherokee Park, another of the city’s oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods. In its earliest days the neighborhood was considered far from downtown Sarasota, but is now prized as an oasis amid a bustling city.
Although the neighborhood dates back to the ‘20s, most of the homes were built in the boom after World War II. Styles vary, but most reflect traditional or Spanish styles and nearly every home has been impressively remodeled to preserve the special character of the lovely neighborhood. For young professionals and families who appreciate the convenience of downtown living, Cherokee Park is one of the most popular places to call home.
DOWNTOWN SARASOTA - A city teeming with live theater. An internationally-acclaimed opera house and art museum. A soul-stirring symphony and soaring ballet. Fabulous places to dine as a prelude—or postscript—to a night on the town.
New York? Maybe. Except, throw in a challenging round of golf in the morning, a powdery white beach in the afternoon and a blazing sunset over the Gulf of Mexico to launch an evening’s worth of exciting possibilities. This all adds up to Sarasota—Florida’s “Suncoast” and cultural capital—where days begin at the water’s edge and spill into downtown after dark..
Downtown Sarasota can be anything you want it to be. It’s the tree-shaded esplanade of Main Street—filled with shops, restaurants, cafes, and gourmet food stores. It’s the boutiques, salons and art galleries of Palm Avenue. It’s the antique stores and darkened art cinemas at Burns Court, or the quaint and friendly artists’ colony at Towles Court. It’s a morning’s jog along the bayfront, lunch beneath the banyans at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and afternoon high tea sipped in grand style at the Ritz-Carlton. It’s a daylong fishing charter that glides from its bayside slip; or a sunny morning stroll amid fresh produce and other open-air delights at each Saturday’s Farmers’ Market..
Residential opportunities are equally eclectic, possessing the same unique blend of possibilities. From the bungalow-rich side streets of vintage neighborhoods, to opulent new bayfront condominiums, downtown Sarasota offers a walk-able lifestyle that oozes with casual tropical charm, the distinct aura of history and the excitement of all things new.
GOLDEN GATE - Once known simply as Cedar Point, it’s easy to see why this tiny 22-acre peninsula—that juts into Sarasota Bay—eventually earned the name Golden Gate Point. Much has been done over the years to improve what ultimately became the storied gateway to John Ringling’s resort communities on St. Armand’s, Lido and Longboat Keys. Each time a new causeway was built to link Sarasota with these barrier islands, the span would originate from this previously undeveloped stretch of land.
With the magnificent Ritz-Carlton Hotel as its new neighbor, today’s Golden Gate Point is the address for some of the city’s most impressive new residential offerings. These include Vista Bay Point and La Bellasara, luxury condominiums that hug the shoreline and command breathtaking city, bay, gulf and sunset views. A short scenic walk is all that’s required to transport you to the restaurant, shopping and cultural offerings that have made Sarasota an international destination.
HARBOR ACRES - One of Sarasota’s most coveted neighborhoods, Harbor Acres hugs Sarasota Bay just south of downtown. A long-established community noted for its convenience, comfort and eclectic blend of older and newer homes, Harbor Acres is sought-after by families, professionals and executives who prize both its quaint neighborhood ambiance and elegant waterfront opulence. Sandwiched between the bay and a bustling retail and restaurant district, Harbor Acres is within easy walking distance of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Selby Botanical Gardens and the pleasures of downtown.
Large home sites command beautifully landscaped streets that wind through this stylish and comfortable neighborhood. Many of Harbor Acres’ original “old Florida” homes blend beautifully with impressive new and carefully conceived designs. A choice location for boaters, Harbor Acres offers bay and canal front properties with private dockage.
MCCLELLAN PARK - Situated between Orange and Osprey Avenues, McClellan Park, one of Sarasota oldest and most historic neighborhoods, manages to preserve its charm while blending into the magnificent new Southside shopping and restaurant district that lies to its immediate east. Set in a tranquil grid of narrow, winding streets, this lushly canopied neighborhood is an oasis within an oasis.
The neighborhood of McClellan Park is an impressive blend of vintage Sarasota residences showcasing “old Florida” architecture. Many are cottage-style, while others have undergone faithful renovations to become updated properties that still exude the character for which this splendid neighborhood is renowned.
MUSEUM AREA - Similar to so many of its other historic neighborhoods, Sarasota’s museum area mixes modern with traditional architecture. Patrons of the visual and performing arts and history buffs alike appreciate its proximity to the Ringling Museum of Art, the Asolo Center for the Performing Arts, New College and the University of South Florida. Homeowners are as eclectic as the selection of homes, ranging from retirees to artists and writers to young professionals and some of Sarasota's oldest families.
Facing Sarasota Bay some of the city's most impressive and stately residences are to be found in the museum area. And yet, there are smaller, meticulously-maintained homes along the quiet streets of the neighborhood. Towering trees and public parks along the bay add to the quaint charm of the historic area, which was once home to John Ringling and many of his family members, friends and business associates.
OYSTER BAY - Oyster Bay is a lush tropical neighborhood bordering on Sarasota Bay and one of the city’s most venerable private clubs, The Field Club. A private and prestigious location, avid boaters will enjoy deep sailboat waterways and sweeping views of the bay.
This distinguished location features classic old Florida homes, single-story Florida ranchers, executive residences and mansion estates. Home sites are generously proportioned to make way for large residences, many with water frontage on the Gulf, bay or canals.
PALM AIRE - Two championship golf courses are among the most popular features of Palm Aire, one of Sarasota’s most distinguished country club communities. Located on 1,300 acres of scenic natural beauty along University Parkway, Palm Aire’s convenient location and impressive roster of amenities make it a most attractive neighborhood for families, young professionals and active retirees.
In addition to challenging golf, amenities at Palm Aire include Har-Tru tennis courts, a 23,000 square foot clubhouse and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Residential options include maintenance-free condominiums, lushly landscaped villas, single family homes and grand estates.
SOUTHGATE - Formerly a Sun-Kist Orange Grove, South Gate is now one of central Sarasota’s most sought-after communities featuring beautifully updated 1950s ranch-style homes. Residents enjoy easy access to neighboring Southgate-Westfield Mall and other upscale shopping venues.
Top-tier public and private schools, the beach amenities of nearby Siesta Key and the full array of upscale cultural and urban amenities of downtown Sarasota are also convenient to the residents of South Gate.
THE LANDINGS - Just west side of Highway 41, The Landings is a private gated community located bayside in a retail-rich section of central Sarasota. With neighborhoods noted for their winding streets and stately mature trees, The Landings has become a treasured mainstay of luxury and convenience for residents of all ages.
An abundant choice of residential opportunities awaits homebuyers in The Landings. From single-family homes, to luxury bayside condominiums, how well you live is entirely up to you. Famous for its “Tree Houses,” multi-level town homes named for their deliberate positioning among the tall trees and lush landscaping, The Landings also includes maintenance-free villas and estate homes.
THE MEADOWS - One of Sarasota's most popular and sought-after communities, The Meadows is ideally situated east of downtown Sarasota, near I-75. Offering numerous amenities—including golf, tennis, racquetball and biking—The Meadows is noted for its immaculately maintained and environmentally rich resort-style atmosphere. Nearby are some of Sarasota’s most upscale new shopping and dining venues.
Developed by Taylor-Woodrow Homes, this mature country club community features a wide range of neighborhoods. Over 3,400 residences—including garden homes, villas and single-family homes—are nicely distributed in a beautiful, 1650-acre setting. This unique setting includes more than 80 stocked lakes, pristine waterways and nature preserves. Winding through the Meadows, there are approximately 17 miles of roads, 14 miles of sidewalks and bike trails, and a 1.7-mile fitness trail.
SIESTA KEY
In the late 1800’s, Siesta Key was variously called Clam Island, Sarasota Key or Little Sarasota Island, depending on which map you looked at. Early Siesta Key was a beautiful, but hostile, environment—inhabited mainly by wildcats and wild boars. Settling here meant a life of hardscrabble survival for those who dared to tame its challenging landscape.
Early settlers, it turns out, were not initially attracted to the natural beauty of the Key and its surrounding waters. They came merely to raise crops in harsh sandy soil that gave very little back. They came because it was the only available property that hadn’t been deeded away to land speculators.
Today’s Siesta Key will captivate you the moment you step onto its world-famous powdery white beaches. From sunrise to sunset, Siesta Key's displays its unsurpassed beauty to thousands of residents and tourists throughout the year. Head slightly further inland and you'll discover Siesta Village, complete with eclectic shops, fine restaurants and plenty more to see and do. Venture down Siesta's side streets and you'll find everything from gulf front condominiums, villas and apartments to magnificent seaside estates.
BAY ISLAND - Located on Siesta Key, Bay Island is luxurious island living redefined. Just minutes from world-famous Siesta Key Beach and the charming environs of Siesta Village, residents enjoy a life of relaxation and casual sophistication with the urbane pleasures of nearby Sarasota at their doorstep.
Bay Island is an architectural showcase for large estate manors built in Colonial and traditional ‘beach bungalow” styles. Home sites are spacious with breathtaking scenery, including bay and Gulf Views.
HIDDEN HARBOR - Located on the east shore of Siesta Key, directly on Roberts Bay, Hidden Harbor is a quiet neighborhood in a highly sought-after location. Upscale yet laid back, the neighborhood enjoys a central location with easy access to the Siesta Village and world famous Siesta Key Beach.
Many homes in this community are waterfront properties and include dockage for boats and watercraft. Contemporary Florida architectural design is the predominant style of homes in this neighborhood, but a number of custom built properties are intermixed and add their own unique flair.
POINT OF ROCKS - Point of Rocks, near mid-key on Siesta Key, is at the southern edge of magnificent Crescent Beach. Some of the highest ground on Siesta Key the coastal rock formations at Point of Rocks provide a natural habitat for a variety of fish and a wonderful snorkeling destination for underwater enthusiasts.
For centuries, Point of Rocks has been a landmark, especially for mariners. Legend has it that the area is the starting point—on maps—to burial treasures plundered by pirates.
ROBERTS POINT - Roberts Point, on the north end of Siesta Key, is a neighborhood lush with tropical landscaping and convenient to one of the nation’s highest-rated beaches, a thriving arts community and charming Siesta Village. Noted for its relaxed island ambiance, Roberts Point features original “old Florida” beach cottages comfortably co-mingling with multi-million dollar mansion estates. Most of the cottages have been updated with today’s most sought-after luxuries, while the imposing mansions have been carefully designed to fit into their natural surroundings.luxuries, while the imposing mansions have been carefully designed to fit into their natural surroundings.
SANDERLING CLUB - Tracing its roots to the early 1940s, The Sanderling Club began as a winter resort on Siesta Key with small carriage homes and charming beach cabanas. A membership-based community, the neighborhood is beautifully planned with spacious home sites, congenial residents and an unparalleled—but casual—beach lifestyle. The cabanas were designed by the innovative and renowned Sarasota architect, Paul Rudolph, who would later head Yale School of Architecture. The Sanderling Beach Club, also designed by Rudolph, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Sanderling Club possesses exceptional character and charm, characterized by its lush, natural landscape and understated, yet architecturally diverse, homes with uncommon privacy.
SANDY HOOK - A quiet enclave of distinctive homes, Sandy Hook was developed by its namesake, Mary Rockwell Hook. A pioneer in the study of architecture—at a time when women were considered unsuited to the industry—Hook designed the first two winter cottages in the tropically secluded community, just off Ocean Boulevard on Siesta Key.
Today, Sandy Hook continues to embody the spirit of Hook’s passion for art and architecture. The 42 single-family homes that share this private beach location are living monuments to that passion. For those who prefer, there are condominium residences available in the Sandy Cove section of the community.
SIESTA COVE - Siesta Cove offers the ultimate in luxury and relaxation within an easy walk or short bike ride from world-famous Siesta Key Beach. Boutique shopping, fine dining and the other casual pleasures of nearby Siesta Village are yours to explore and enjoy
A unique neighborhood consisting of island-style homes—many with stunning bay frontage—the residences of Siesta Cove are nestled into the natural, landscape. Single-family homes and villas are available, mostly rendered in the classic Florida beach cottage style.
SIESTA ISLES - Only a stone’s throw from world-renowned Crescent Beach, on Siesta Key, Siesta Isles has a well-developed sense of community that offers a relaxed island lifestyle. Just a short walk away is Siesta Village with island boutiques, fine restaurants, nightclubs and live music.
Properties in the neighborhood are amply sized, many with canal or water views. Home styles are upscale Florida ranch designs, with an added touch of island flair.
TORTOISE ESTATES - Located at the southern end of Siesta Key, near Turtle Beach State Park, Tortoise Estates presents an ideal island existence, where residents enjoy quiet relaxation as a mainstay of daily life.
Homes in Tortoise Estates are designed to match their tropical setting, with designs that pay homage to Key West, Grand Cayman and classic Florida-style beach bungalows.
ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE
St. Armands Circle is an enchanting shopping, restaurant and nightlife district renowned for its continental flavor and graceful synthesis of past and present. Only steps from magnificent Lido Beach, its lush tropical courtyards and patios, antique statuary and contemporary architecture contribute to an international atmosphere of relaxed elegance, and timeless style.
Visionary circus magnate John Ringling purchased St. Armands Key in 1917 and planned a development that included residential lots and a shopping center laid out in a circle. His crews labored at dredging canals, building seawalls, and installing sidewalks and streets lined with rose-colored curbs. In 1925, work began on a causeway to link St. Armands Key with the mainland.
One year later, the John Ringling Causeway and Ringling Estates development opened to the public, with Ringling himself leading a parade across the causeway. His circus band played in the center of the Circle even as free bus service brought prospective buyers and sightseers from downtown Sarasota to the Key.
Today, stylish residential neighborhoods are just steps from the famed shopping district and the azure shores of Lido Beach.
UNIVERSITY PARK
Its magnificent entry is your first hint of the high-quality lifestyle that awaits homebuyers in University Park, where the beauty of the land takes precedence and top-quality homes are carefully placed in the natural environment, with many overlooking lakes, the golf course, or preserve areas.
The community’s lush landscaping emulates a botanical garden surrounded by the award-winning University Park Country Club. Here, challenging golf, tennis and croquet are just a small part of the lifestyle that includes an active calendar of special events and numerous social activities. Convenience is also a hallmark of University Park. Downtown Sarasota, the airport and Lakewood Ranch are just minutes away, as are exciting new shopping and restaurant venues.
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