From waterfront estates and golf communities to downtown condos and historic cottages, Sarasota 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, please go to our Interactive Neighborhood Map .

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SARASOTA MAINLAND

Cherokee Park.  Located just south of downtown and close to the hospital district, this bayfront neighborhood of traditional and Spanish homes is one of Sarasota’s oldest suburban areas.  Wide, quiet streets and sidewalks are lined with mature, tropical trees. 

Downtown.  Bordering Sarasota Bay, downtown Sarasota is booming with new construction.  Many new luxury condominiums are under way and several older neighborhoods are being renovated.  A thriving arts district, new upscale retail and sophisticated amenities contribute to vibrant city living.

Gulf Gate.  Ranch-style homes with barrel tile roofs and well-maintained yards are featured in this quiet older neighborhood near shopping, schools and movie theaters. The Gulf Gate Golf Club offers an 18-hole short course and a nine-hole executive course.

Harbor Acres.  This elite bayfront community is located between downtown and the hospital district. Architectural styles range from Old Florida to contemporary in this beautifully landscaped neighborhood of timeless charm.

Oyster Bay.  Oyster Bay is an upscale bayfront neighborhood concentrated around the Field Club, one of Sarasota’s oldest and most respected private clubs.  Here you’ll find classic Old Florida-style homes, executive residences and even a few mansions. 

The Landings.  Located in south Sarasota between Sarasota Bay and Phillippi Creek, The Landings is a gated community of homes and condominiums in a park-like setting.  The Landings Racquet Club offers tennis, swimming, a clubhouse and gym.  The Landings is conveniently located near schools, shopping and restaurants.

McClellan Park.  A sense of history permeates this quiet neighborhood of mostly Old Florida homes, many bordering on the Bay. 

Museum Area.  In north Sarasota near the Ringling Museums and Asolo Theatre, you’ll find some of Sarasota’s most majestic bayfront estates, comfortably coexisting with smaller, more affordable homes.  Mature trees, including stately banyons, grace the winding streets. 

South Gate.  East of Tamiami Trail, not far from the hospital district, Southgate is an older neighborhood that is gaining new attention. Its 2,000 homesites feature ranch-style homes, barrel tile roofs and well-tended lawns. South Gate is close to the beaches, shopping, schools and restaurants.  

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 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.

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