THE KEYS
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.
COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITIES
Bent Tree
Offering water views, wide landscaped streets, well-stocked lakes
and a variety of architectural styles, the Bent Tree master-planned
community features an 18-hole private golf course. Spacious fairways
are lined by towering oaks draped in Spanish moss in this
established community. Bent Tree hosted the LPGA Classic in which
golf legend Nancy Lopez claimed her first LPGA tournament win and
her 35th career victory to establish her in the LPGA Hall of Fame.
Amenities include three all-weather tennis courts, a four-lane
swimming pool, a children’s wading pool and clubhouse.
Calusa Lakes
A gated, upscale community with an 18-hole Ted McAnlis‑designed
championship golf course, Calusa Lakes is set within 460 acres of
wooded terrain with 28 lakes and large greens. Amenities at this
semi-private club include a clubhouse, an aqua driving range, tennis
courts and a fully stocked pro shop.
The Concession Golf Club & Residences
Pristine woodlands and waterways provide the backdrop for the
private club and gated community, the Gulf Coast’s only Jack
Nicklaus Signature Golf Course designed in association with Tony
Jacklin. The Lindrick neighborhood features 1 to 1½-acre homesites
overlooking oaks preserves and lakes, priced from the $1 millions.
The Nicklaus Manor neighborhood is an enclave of 33 homes, each set
on a half-acre site. Purchase of the residence includes a Signature
Membership to the club. Home packages are priced from the mid $2
millions. Amenities include a 23-acre practice facility with
10,000-square-foot putting green, traditional caddie program, sports
clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, fitness center and croquet courts.
The Founders Club
This private traditional community offers 262 homes, 200 with direct
golf course vistas of fairways, wetlands and natural preserves.
Home sites start from the $400,000s.
Opened in February 2005, the 18-hole championship golf course
designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. is set against a backdrop of
centuries-old oaks, pines and palms and offers three par 5's and
three par 3's on each nine. Amenities include a driving range,
putting green, chipping green, pro shop, lessons, clubhouse with a
main dining room and private dining rooms, fitness facility, and
massage therapy treatment room. A recreational facility highlights
basketball, sand volleyball, a picnic gazebo and grills, and two Har-Tru tennis courts.
Gator Creek
Gator Creek is a quintessential country gentlemen’s community of 66
upscale homes. Fourteen miles east of downtown Sarasota, this quiet
community features abundant wildlife, including bald eagles,
bobcats, foxes, hawks, deer and, of course, alligators. A bridle
trail rims the community. Homes tend to be snapped up as soon as
they hit the market. This exclusive men’s club features an 18-hole
course built in 1972 and designed by Joe Lee. Features include
generous landing areas in the fairways and well-maintained greens
that are large, undulating and fast. The course's signature hole is
the scenic #15 hole, a 380-yard, par 4 which features water flowing
down the right side of the fairway. Guests must be accompanied by a
member.
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