| |
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 bayfront 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 highrise condominiums lining the
Gulf of Mexico.
Manasota Key The
southernmost island in Sarasota County, quaint Manasota Key has no
highrise 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 bayfront 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.
|
