Sarasota Real Estate Islands & Beaches

Longboat Key Lido Key Siesta Key   Casey Key Venice Beach Anna Maria Island

 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.