 White sugar-sand beaches, sophisticated arts, world-class shopping, five star resorts, country clubs of distinction, legendary fine dining and community events coupled with the areas natural beauty and year-round good weather are just a few reasons that Sarasota ranks among the nations 15 most livable communities, according to Money Magazine. Located on Southwest Florida's Gulf coast, the Sarasota area is a paradise unto its own.
Pleasantly surprised visitors may take advantage of several of Sarasota area events. The counties high per capita income supports a wide variety of recreational activities and arts organizations. Among them are theater, ballet, opera and international film festivals usually found only in larger urban areas. In fact, Southern Living magazine recently named Sarasota County "the nation's per capita arts capital." If you are more the athletic type, outdoor activities are plentiful as well, from beach combing to rollerblading.
Not only a paradise for the pleasure seeker, residents find that Sarasota has all the charm of a southern town with the conveniences of a big city. Southern town charm lives in this city due to the diligence of the Sarasota residents in which waterfront estates and new golf course condominium communities are carefully designed to compliment our historic districts and neighborhoods that are preserved with pride.
Every great city must plan for its future, Sarasota does so through the young. Sarasota County's public schools serve more than thirty-six thousand students. With twenty elementary, eight middle and nine high schools Saraota provides educational opportunities for all -- from the physically challenged to the academically gifted. The area is also home to a wide variety of private schools of various affiliations. Teachers in Sarasota County are top-ranked; nearly eighty percent have post-bachelor degree training which reflects in our students. Every year, two-thirds of the county's high school graduates go on to college. In addition, Sarasota is proud to host six higher education institutions. University of South Florida at Sarasota, New College (USF's honors program), Ringling School of Art and Design, the University of Sarasota, Eckerd College and Manatee Community College.
A vital community, each facet of Sarasota is just as exciting as the next. Come experience the allure of our Sarasota paradise whether you choose to relax on our white sand beaches or become a resident.
A perfect family environment, Bent Tree is a master-planned community conveniently situated just two miles east of I-75. Bent Tree offers a wide range of architectural designs, while each home reflects the community’s commitment to superior craftsmanship. With its golf course views, wide, beautifully landscaped streets and amply-stocked lakes, Bent Tree is a wonderful place to call home. Membership in Bent Tree Golf and Country Club is optional. Homes from estates to condominiums are available. ($200,000 to $800,000).
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Bird Key is a prestigious established gated community of exceptional single family homes, many currently undergoing major renovations and upgrades; some older smaller homes are being torn down and replaced with larger, more luxurious residences. It's a true boater's paradise, with most homes on deep sailboat water canals or direct frontage on Sarasota Bay. It's perfectly located minutes away from white sugar sand Gulf beaches, world class shopping and dining at St. Armands Circle and all of downtown Sarasota's exciting cultural amenities and business center. Close proximity to beaches, shops, restaurants and downtown make this unique, plus it is one of the few neighborhoods which consist of only single family residences: no condos, duplexes or villas. Most home sites are waterfront, either on the bay or canal, and for those who are not, or who wish to enhance their social life, there is Bird Key Yacht Club, which features fine dining, pool and tennis courts. Membership is by sponsorship and not mandatory. Bird Key has a great convenient location and stable neighborhood of homes from $200,000 to $6,000,000. Walk, bike or bus to beaches, shops and restaurants. Minutes to theater, galleries, opera, ballet, museums and a myriad of special events throughout the year. Activities available include boating, kayaking, jet skiing, windsurfing, swimming, biking, sunning, tennis, fishing, shopping, picnicking and beach and nature walks.
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With a sparkling backdrop of 28 lakes and a pristine natural environment, Calusa Lakes boasts one of the Gulf Coast’s most enviable locations. Situated on a 460-acre heavily wooded site just south of Sarasota Square Mall, Calusa Lakes offers a choice selection of single-family homes crafted by Sarasota’s most renowned architects and builders. A challenging golf course affords players a fine test of their skills from tee to green. ($250,000 to $500,000)
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One of Florida’s most prestigious addresses is Casey Key. Its privileged residents dwell on this narrow, eight-mile island south of Siesta Key, between the Gulf of Mexico and Blackburn Bay. Homes here exude a unique blending of wealth, elegance and old-Florida charm. Conservative, tasteful architecture reigns supreme, with few exceptions. Land use is restricted to single-family residences, many of them sprawling Gulf-to-bay estates. The key’s pristine natural environment and wildlife are protected by legislation. With some of the highest land values on Florida’s west coast, Casey Key affords residents a picture perfect island lifestyle. ($315,000 to $8 million)
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Off Honore Avenue south of Fruitville Road, Cedar Hollow is a deed-restricted community of 225 homes in three phases. Oversized lots and affordable pricing attracted families to David McNabb when he began transforming an orange grove into a neighborhood in 1984. Cedar Hollow residents enjoy the convenience of nearby schools and shopping. ($90,000 to $150,000)
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Conveniently located Center Gate offers residents charming, ranch-style homes just south of bustling Bee Ridge Road. Built in the early ‘80’s, Center Gate homes are constructed of concrete block or wood. Currently, this neighborhood is undergoing a transformation, as more young families move here, and in the process, many homes are being updated to better suit today’s active lifestyles. ($130,000 to $350,000)
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Developed in the mid-1930’s, Cherokee park transcends the times with its wide, quiet streets, gracious, traditional homes (some on waterfront lots) and tropical, mature trees. Many of the homes in this well-established neighborhood have been recently renovated by owners, among them professionals, executives and retirees. Originally a citrus grove and family estate, Cherokee Park is conveniently located just off Osprey Avenue, close to downtown and the beach of Siesta Key. ($300,000 to $2,000,000)
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Traditionally thought of as havens for the area’s large retiree population, Sarasota’s country clubs are redefining themselves as more and more young executives and families are moving into these master-planned communities. They offer a variety of home styles, including condominiums, maintenance-free villas and single-family homes. These communities offer active, vibrant lifestyles, with golf, tennis, swimming, fitness centers and elaborate clubhouses among the many amenities.
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For avid golfers, the Country Club of Sarasota is the premier place to suit your lifestyle. Situated off Beneva Road, single-family homes here border picturesque fairways of the world-famous TPC Golf Course in Prestancia or delightful lakefront views. ($250,000 to $600,000)
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On the southern end of the Key, Country Club Shores offers one of the island’s few single-family home neighborhoods. With homes situated on deep sailboat water canals, Country Club Shores is a boater’s haven. Most of the homes in this community are single-story and designed in the old-Florida style. Schooner, Yawl, Spinnaker, Birdie and Bogie… each of this neighborhood’s streets has a distinctly nautical or golf-related name. ($180,000 to $3 million)
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An upscale community of 378 custom homes and 106 villas on 285 acres in the heart of Palmer Ranch, Deer Creek is an outstanding gated, deed-restricted residential community of 484 houses and maintenance-free villas. Almost half of its 285 acres has been reserved for lakes and nature preserves. Natural beauty and sensitivity to site-planning set Deer Creek apart from typical surrounding communities. Consideration for the homeowner’s privacy has been of utmost importance.
Roads wind around the lakes of this neighborhood and many of the original trees are still standing, along with newly planted ones and seasonal flowers. Beautiful wild birds and waterfowl are plentiful. Each home site is carefully planned so that no home backs up to a neighbor's, affording families the privacy to enjoy outdoor activities.
Deer Creek is an oasis just minutes from the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and boating on the Intracoastal Waterway. This community is close to the cultural area of downtown Sarasota and within walking distance of shopping, movies, and a complete new YMCA facility.
The golfer has a wide choice of courses, including the TPC course at Prestancia. From Deer Creek we also enjoy easy access to I-75 which allows to be in Bradenton or Venice in less than 15 minutes. The Sarasota/Bradenton Airport is only a 30-minute drive away.
- Homes range in price from $200,000 to $525,000.
- Home square footage ranges from 1,700 to over 4,000 sq.ft.
- Neighborhood approximately 10 minutes south of downtown
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This tranquil, older neighborhood features the classic Florida home – 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 enhance the comfortable atmosphere. An ideal location, Gulf Gate is just minutes from movie theaters, major shopping centers, schools, restaurants and Siesta Key Beach. The Gulf Gate Golf Club offers both nine-and 18-hole executive courses. ($150,000 to $350,000)
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With its beautifully landscaped streets and location along Sarasota Bay, Harbor Acres is an astute property investment as well as a wonderful place to live. Conveniently situated off Orange Avenue, Harbor Acres offers upscale homes, many belonging to the city’s leading professionals, in a variety of styles, ranging from Old-Florida to contemporary. Ideally situated between Sarasota Memorial Hospital and downtown, this enclave of homes exudes a timeless appeal. ($400,000 to over $2,500,000)
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A community of two-, three- and four-bedroom single-family homes, each on either a lakefront or wooded home site.
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Lake Sarasota is an affordable neighborhood, perfect for young families. Located off Bee Ridge Road east of I-75, this well-maintained community of single-family homes includes two sections: an older, non-deed restricted area, and a newer deed-restricted area with homes that are 12 or fewer years old.
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Lakewood Ranch is an award-winning 5500 acre master-planned community, designed to suit most lifestyles. Half of Lakeland Ranch is set aside as open space and recreation areas, including lakes, parks, nature preserves, wetlands and trails. It's close to I-75, shopping restaurants and services, with excellent schools K-12, both private and public.
It's divided into 4 villages, 2 of which are gated communities. Within each village is a variety of maintenance-free and single family homes at a wide range of prices, built by the area's top builders.
Lakewood Ranch has everything you need: its own 250 acre Town Center for grocery shopping, retail stores, banking and hospital facilities, easy access to I-75 and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. It is convenient to the entire Tampa Bay area. A huge new Business Park is under construction. The public schools are top-rated, including brand-new Lakewood Ranch High School, and nearby private schools such as the prestigious Out of Door Academy offer other excellent educational choices.
Lakewood Ranch has its own 18-hole championship Legacy Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, with a beautiful clubhouse. A second course is under construction. The Athletic Club offers 2 swimming pools (lap & recreational), tennis courts and gym. Small sailboats, canoes and other small craft can use 160-acre Lake Uihlein, and there are 5 other lakes for boating & fishing. Residents make use of the more than 100 miles of sidewalks & trails for running, biking & walking. The Polo Club is right down the road, and community parks feature tennis, ball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds & picnic areas. The diversity of its residents is reflected in the 25 active resident clubs.
- Number of homes in Lakewood Ranch: 1,800
- Homes range in price from $120,000 to over $2,000,000.
- Home square footage ranges from 1,000 to over 12,000 sq.ft.
- Neighborhood approximately 20 minutes north/east of downtown.
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An upscale country lifestyle is yours at Laurel Oak Estates. With a limit of 430 homes to be built on its 813 acres, this community will insure plenty of privacy and tranquility. Homes are surrounded by two 18-hole golf courses designed by Gary Player, and undisturbed stands of oak and pine and natural wetlands. Also available to residents are eight tennis courts, a junior Olympic-sized pool and a 30,000-sq. ft. clubhouse, where activities are designed to appeal to all age groups. Lakefront, golf course and wooded lots are available. ($400,000 to $2,000,000).
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One of Sarasota’s most historic neighborhoods, Laurel Park is within easy walking distance of Main Street and downtown. Stroll the sidewalks of Laurel Park and you’ll discover Sarasota’s past in charming Old-Florida bungalows, Spanish-style architecture, tall Washingtonian palms and other native plantings. You can also admire renovations of some of Sarasota’s quaintest homes, many of which belong to artists and young professionals. An active neighborhood association recently spearheaded the creation of a small park for picnics and children at play. ($100,000 to $350,000)
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Nestled just north of world-renowned St. Armands Circle, Lido Shores is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay and New Pass. This picturesque locale provides the perfect backdrop for dramatic, upscale homes created by some of Sarasota’s most talented architects and designers. The area has attracted artists and intellectuals, as well as successful entrepreneurs. Many of the homes on the Gulf are now being sold, remodeled or replaced, as are some bayside homes with their views of the Sarasota skyline. Deed-restricted, the area offers its own private beach, accessible only to homeowners of Lido Shores. ($200,000 to $3.1 million)
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| Long Boat Key - North End |
Longboat Key has two distinctly different personalities – the south end with its glamorous condominiums, and the north end, site of Longboat’s original “village”. Quaint, canal-front homes and low-rise waterfront condominiums dot the unspoiled, friendly landscape of the north end. Unlike the grand Avenue of the Flowers on the south end, Whitney Beach’s shopping center offers its own unique character and charm.
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From the imposing high-rises which line Gulf of Mexico Drive to its sprawling bayside estates, Longboat Key offers residents a secure and private lifestyle. From the moment you cross the bridge onto this island community, you’ll marvel at its impeccably manicured fairways and lawns, upscale shopping areas and obvious opulence. Many of the island’s condominiums are second, third or even fourth homes for Longboat’s world-traveling residents.
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Privacy and luxury on 1,000 of Sarasota’s most superbly maintained acres. Bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Sarasota Bay to the east, the Longboat Key Club is a collection of regal resort accommodations. These include quiet residential neighborhoods and charming condominium villages, along with a variety of recreational amenities. Within the Longboat Key Club you will discover such exceptional resorts and communities as The Resort at Longboat Key Club, Bay Isles, Lighthouse Point, Queens Harbour and Grand Bay.
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A tranquil country setting of trees, lakes and nature preserves provides the backdrop for some of Sarasota’s most charming homes. With its commitment to landscape integrity, Longwood Run builds homes that are a part of their environment, rather than intruding on the natural setting. Residents can select from single-family homes, town homes, garden villas and patio homes. Located just off University Parkway, on the Sarasota/Manatee border, Longwood Run offers an active lifestyle and the casual comfort of country living, just moments from Sarasota’s dynamic downtown ($200,000 to $450,000).
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A delightful enclave of 139 homes and zero-lot-line villas. This upscale community features Mediterranean and traditional architecture.
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Wonderfully situated between Orange and Osprey Avenues, McClellan Park is a neighborhood that preserves the historical charm of old Sarasota. Set in a tranquil area of narrow, winding streets, you’ll find mostly older homes, many being renovated by young families. In this quiet neighborhood, Sarasota’s history continues to endure. ($250,000 to $500,000).
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Like so many of Sarasota’s neighborhoods, the museum area comfortably mixes the modern and the traditional. Homes facing Sarasota Bay include some of the city’s most imposing, stately residences. There are also smaller, more affordable homes along the quiet streets. Towering trees and public access areas along the bay add to the quaint charm of this area. Patrons of the arts and history buffs appreciate its proximity to the John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, the Asolo Center for the Performing Arts and New College/USF. Homeowners are as eclectic as the homes, ranging from retirees to artists and writers to executives, and some of Sarasota’s oldest families. ($200,000 to $1,000,000).
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A prestigious address, Oyster Bay is centered around the Field Club, one of Sarasota’s oldest and most venerable private clubs. A small area of distinguished homes situated just west of Tamiami Trail between Hansen Street and Kimlira Lane, Oyster Bay features classic Old Florida-style homes along with executive residences, and a few mansions as well, most of which are situated along the bay. ($400,000 to $2,500,000).
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One of the area’s most distinguished country club communities, Palm-Aire is comprised of 1,300 acres of land with residences ranging from condominiums to estate-sized homes and wooded villa communities. Both families and retirees are attracted to this popular community, located at University Parkway and Whitfield Avenue in Manatee County. Palm Aire offers two championship golf courses, 14 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, an Olympic-sized pool and a 23,000 sq. ft. clubhouse. ($150,000 to $500,000).
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Formerly owned by Sarasota pioneer, Bertha Palmer, (and then by the late, legendary businessman and Tampa Bay Bucs owner Hugh Culverhouse), Palmer Ranch today 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 wide range of lifestyle choices, from maintenance-free villas and condominiums to sprawling estates and beautiful single-family homes ($200,000 to over $1,000,000).
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| Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club |
Pelican Pointe residents are drawn to an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ted McAnlis and a multi-million-dollar clubhouse. This award-winning, gated community is located in Venice. ($150,000 to $300,000+).
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East of U.S. 41 in Sarasota, homes in Phillippi Gardens are a good buy among houses on boating water. Residents enjoy pristine, deep water about ten minutes by boat to the Intra coastal Waterway. Developer Reid Farrell, who began designing the subdivision in 1958, curved the streets here to enhance the neighborhood’s ambience. Farrell boasted to buyers that no two houses were alike on the same street, giving Phillippi Gardens a character all its own. The 600 homes here range in price depending on location. ($150,000 to $450,000).
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Home of two championship golf courses, including the prestigious Tournament Players Club. Owned and operated by the PGA tour, this is one of the best places in town to see one luxurious home after another. Small neighborhoods within Prestancia include La Vista, Mara Villa, Monte Verde, The Enclave, The Estates, The Manors and Palacio, Villa D’Este, Villa Fiore, Villa Mirada and Villa Palmeras.
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Country living is captured perfectly in River Wilderness, an elegant, private golf and country club community set on a river in Manatee County. A 27,000-sq. ft. clubhouse set amid lush landscaping welcomes residents, along with custom homes and generous-sized home sites. ($180,000 to $500,000+).
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| Rosedale Golf & Country Club |
Situated in the burgeoning area just east of I-75 on State Road 70 in southern Manatee County, Rosedale Golf and Country Club includes single-family homes, golf course villas and lake houses on 335 acres. With its secured entry, bubbling fountains and graceful columns, Rosedale exudes a gracious Southern charm. Residents enjoy 18 championship holes of golf, Har-Tru tennis courts, boating and swimming 365 days of the year. ($130,000 to $375,000).
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Sarasota’s downtown district is exploding with new energy, from new luxury condominiums facing the bay to renovated apartments, and a delightful blend of both new and refurbished single-family homes. Downtown Sarasota is a vibrant and exciting place to call home. Live theater, opera, ballet, symphony, an eclectic collection of fine art galleries, and a wide variety of live entertainment in restaurants and lounges are drawing both the young professional and the mature adult to sample the flavor of this sophisticated, cosmopolitan area.
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As we wind through Turtle Rock Boulevard, you'll see the Club House on your left and some gorgeous views of one of our small lakes. Also on the same side are the community pool and the tennis courts. Bike and jogging paths throughout. Every sunny morning brings out a lot of walkers, some with their dogs. About five years ago, when Turtle Rock was first built, there was a great effort to keep as much natural flora as possible. As a result, our nature preserves are home to many bird species. Turtle Rock is a deed-restricted community with a variety of homes - about 800 - on nice-sized lots in prices ranging from $250,000 to $550,000. The oldest are around five years old; a few new ones are still being built. We also have a maintenance-free section.
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Siesta Key will captivate you the moment you step onto its powdery white sands. From sunrise to sunset, Siesta Key’s world-famous beach displays its unsurpassed beauty to residents and tourists every year. Venturing further inland, you’ll discover an artist’s and writer’s colony, complete with eclectic shops, some of the finest restaurants and sophisticated boutiques. Turn down Siesta’s side streets and you’ll find everything from small beachfront condominiums, villas and apartments to magnificent estates. ($200,000 to $4 million)
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From the north bridge (at Siesta Drive) up to Siesta Village, you’ll find a large selection of expensive homes, many on the water, with views of the Gulf, downtown and the bay. The first area of Siesta Key to be developed, the north end is the site of many of the key’s classic homes as well as an operating fish market. Nearly every side street is decorated with a jungle of lush, tropical plantings and private, beautiful views of bayous and canals. Author John D. MacDonald lived here and his bayfront house was recently on the market. Another famous Siesta Key resident was Pulitzer-Prize-winning writer MacKinlay Cantor. This area is also home to Sarasota’s historic Out-of-Door Academy, now one of the region’s top private schools, with a sprawling campus in a quiet neighborhood.
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In the past ten years, South Siesta has become one of Sarasota’s finest addresses. Neighborhoods include Point of Rocks, where homes sit atop small dunes overlooking big rock formations in the Gulf, and the Sanderling Club, one of Sarasota’s first gated communities. Sanderling reflects wealth with its discreet, understated homes on secluded, wooded lots and a generous stretch of private beach. South of Sanderling, Midnight Pass Road is lined with large bayside estates. There are also some smaller, moderately priced homes as well as luxury condominiums close to Turtle Beach.
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At the heart of Siesta Key you’ll find the friendly, lively Village. Featured here are avante-garde art shops, fashionable boutiques, beach bars, restaurants, and some of the key’s most affordable housing. Also located in this area is the wonderfully wide beach that earned Siesta Key the reputation for having “The World’s Whitest Sand”. Here you’ll see hundreds of beachfront homes, cottages and a variety of condominiums. Many of the most lavish houses are on deep lots overlooking the bay. Mid-key neighborhoods include Sandy Hook, Siesta Isles, Riegel’s Landing and Hidden Harbour, among others. You will also find some exceptional condominium communities including Casarina, Excelsior, The Gulf and Bay Club.
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One of Sarasota’s signature neighborhoods, Southgate is a community of more than 2,000 single-family homes, some of which are situated on the banks of Phillippi Creek. Developed in the 1950’s, Southgate is renowned for its unpretentious ranch-style homes which feature distinctive concrete and stucco exteriors, barrel tile roofs and well-maintained lawns. Southgate stretches from Hyde Park Street to Bee Ridge Road and from Tamiami Trail to Beneva. ($120,000 to $350,000).
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A world-renowned shopping and dining destination, St. Armands is also a residential community of 225 homes. Architectural styles are eclectic, ranging from Old-Florida to Mediterranean to contemporary. Many of the smaller or older homes are currently being renovated or replaced with miniature mansions and elaborate estates. An intriguing blend of past and present, this stylish neighborhood is only a short walk from famed St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. It is also convenient to downtown Sarasota, the airport and theater district. ($200,000 to $3,000,000)
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Stylized and spacious two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, each quality-crafted and situated on a lakefront or wooded homesite.
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One of Sarasota’s most popular newer communities is The Landings, bordered by Sarasota Bay and Phillippi Creek. This gated community is just moments away from schools, shopping, Siesta Key Beach and Sarasota’s finest restaurants. The Landings Racquet Club offers an active agenda, with tennis facilities, a pool area, gym and clubhouse. Residents may also enjoy walking and biking trails which meander throughout The Landings’ park-like setting. You can choose from a variety of condominiums as well as single-family homes. ($300,000 to over $1,500,000).
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One of Sarasota’s most popular communities, The Meadows offers a big assortment of single-family homes, villas and condominiums. With its wide variety of styles and price ranges, The Meadows has established itself as a favorite for both families and retirees. The Meadows, located just off 17th Street near I-75, offers sports, recreational facilities, entertainment, fine dining and shopping – all in a private resort atmosphere. Golf, tennis, racquetball, bicycling and jogging trails, plus dozens of stocked lakes give residents plenty of activity and entertainment all year round. ($100,000 to $600,000).
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Among the most dramatic homes in Sarasota are those found in The Oaks. Many of Georgian design, homes here are complemented by an idyllic setting with statuesque trees. Situated on both the east and west sides of U.S. 41 in Osprey, just south of Sarasota, The Oaks offers an outstanding stretch of coastline and a ten-acre bald eagle sanctuary. Homeowners are invited to join The Oaks Club where they may enjoy championship golf, Har-Tru tennis courts, an oversized pool, croquet and a multi-million dollar clubhouse.($400,000 to $2,500,000).
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Many of Sarasota’s mainland communities have been revitalized and have emerged as some of the city’s most sought-after addresses. Mainland neighborhoods exude the character and charm of Old Florida. Their proximity to downtown Sarasota’s cultural offerings, shopping and restaurants makes them convenient, delightful places to call home.
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| University Park Country Club |
Recognized as one of Sarasota’s premier lifestyle communities, University Park Country Club offers an active lifestyle. You’ll find a variety of homestyle choices, including maintenance-free, single-family homes, patio homes and custom-designed estates. Ideal for both young families and retirees, residents here can enjoy a championship golf course, tropical panoramas and the country club with its busy social schedule, popular Park Grille & Café and pro shops. ($250,000 to $1,000,000).
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| Venice Golf & Country Club |
Set amid 460 acres of lush woodlands and grasslands, the Venice Golf and Country Club embodies the consummate country club lifestyle. With numerous nature preserves and 55 acres of glistening lakes, the community balances natural beauty with a variety of man-made amenities, including an 18-hole championship golf course, a clubhouse, a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, formal and informal dining areas, Har-Tru tennis courts, exercise facilities and more. Six enclaves of upscale, single-family homes afford residents a rare combination of privacy and luxury. ($180,000 to $500,000).
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A choice location on Sarasota’s mainland, this area is one of the city’s oldest suburban neighborhoods. It offers quiet streets lined with grand trees and sidewalks, as well as easy access to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and downtown. Streets here are named for flowers such as Bougainvillea, Rose and Hibiscus, and are known as “the flower streets”. The homes reflect traditional and Spanish styles, with many renovated to preserve the special flavor of the neighborhood. For professionals and families who appreciate the convenience of downtown living, the area west of the Trail is one of the most popular places to live. ($200,000 to over $1,000,000)
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