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"This Is Sarasota"
Sail away, sail away, sail away..
Relax on the stunning Gulf of Mexico
Longboat Key & Whitney Beach are located on the north end of Longboat Key. They have limited parking and no amenities, but the sand is so white, the waters so blue, and the area so secluded...no one cares. Lido Key and North Lido Beach Just off St. Armand's Circle at the north end of Lido Key. Awash in Australian pines and good shelling, this stretch of beach is surprisingly remote. At its tip lie some of Sarasota's spectacular Gulf-front homes.
Lido Beach is located just off St Armand's. This is where many locals flee to escape the seasonal crowds.
The reason: ample parking, concessions, (including beer), clean restrooms and cabana rentals.
South Lido Park is located at the tip of Lido. The crowds can be big on weekends, when lively salsa music, volleyballs and Frisbees fill the air; but there are plenty of picnic tables and grills to go around.
There is also a shower area and restrooms. Beware the dangerous currents (this is not a good swimming beach) and wild raccoons. Both can be hazardous to your health. Remember, don't feed the wildlife, they can be more than a nuisance.
Siesta Key Siesta Key Beach. Located along Midnight Pass Rd. on Siesta Key. What we are famous for - blinding white quartz sand, frequently judged among the finest in the world and currently voted the best beach in the USA! --- a large concession area, gift shop, restrooms and showers, tennis courts, fitness trail, baseball fields and on weekends...live music. The parking lot is huge, but still manages to fill up quickly during season. If cars are circling, try to find a space in one of the access roads that run between the beach and Siesta Village. A Sunset Spectacular!
Turtle Beach is located on Midnight Pass Rd. at Siesta Key's south end. A large picnic shelter and free boat ramps allow easy access to and from Little Sarasota Bay. There is also a playground, volleyball court and dune walkovers. The beach is narrower than Siesta, with a few more shells, but offers stellar sunset views.
 Sarasota's Fabulous White Sandy Beaches
To some, the beach is merely a playpen for a day, its sugary sand a nuisance to be swept away before heading home. But think of a beach only as an afternoon's amusement, and you miss one of nature's greatest creations. From the hovering seabirds picking off glittering fish in an ebbing tide to the skittering crabs and colorful shells A beach is more than a tract of land; it is a living, breathing creature, with all the alternating filibuster and tranquility of a tempestuous woman. One moment her water's glassy surface can lull you into unsurpassed bliss, the next day a tropical storm can send waves churning into the dunes with frightening fury. But her threatening moods seldom last longer than a day, or a few hours, so if her temperament is not to your liking, leave her be and come back when the sun or tides make her more amenable. Then when you leave again, you'll find that her clinging sand beckons you back like a sad soul lost in the throes of unrequited love.
Sarasota Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Find all Sarasota Homes for Sale and view online real estate listing on the Florida MLS & Featured Listings covering Sarasota County and surrounding areas. The market is picking up steam in Sarasota Florida as this place offers great year round weather and people from colder parts of the country are coming here for vacation. Real estate in Sarasota offers a diverse mix of homes from single family homes along the beachfront, homes in gated communities, suburban type settings, homes on its islands known as the keys, or in the downtown area and others. A variety of property types are offered where you will find Sarasota condominiums, Sarasota town homes, single-family luxury homes, custom homes, land and more.
Average listing and Median sales prices for homes for sale in Sarasota are about $528,000 and $154,000 respectively based on data ending August, 2011 (Sarasota Market Trends, October 2011).
These figures represent the broadest spectrum of properties throughout all of Sarasota County, however, the indivual communities show a more finite view of the numbers. Out on Siesta Key, the Average listing price is $969,450 and the Median sales price is $580,550 while Lakewood Ranch shows an Average list price of $531,684 and a Median sales price of $236,000. On Longboat Key the disparity is even more pronounced; the Average list price is 968,872 while the Median sales price is $411,500.
This shows that spectacular deals and steals can be found on a broad range of homes from the low-end to the high-end market. As Sarasota Realtors specializing in coastal Florida, we know the area well and can help you find a dream home at an incredible price. So inquire with us today and allow us to brief you about the housing market and where the best deals can be found.
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Siesta Key Homes for Sale & Real Estate
Search all Siesta Key Homes for Sale in Florida by viewing real estate listings on the Florida MLS & Featured Listings covering Sarasota and its greater area. Siesta Key is one of the barrier islands that front the city of Sarasota along the Gulf of Mexico. Real estate options in Siesta Key include condominiums, high-rise condos, town homes and single-family homes. These are generally higher-end homes that can be found along the waterfront.
Being Sarasota Real Estate Agents who constantly do business in Siesta Key, let us show you around the area and give you a concise overview of this local housing market. Based on your preferences, we can help you find a home in Siesta Key or one of the beautiful Sarasota neighorhoods.
St. Armands Homes for Sale & Real Estate
St. Armand's is another barrier island off the coast of Sarasota where high-end single-family homes and condos can be found. Instantly find all St. Armands Homes for Sale on the Florida MLS & Featured Listings and view the latest real estate listings here and WWW.HomeSalesInSarasota.com. Homes on St. Armands are part of a more affluent area where you will find condo developments and single family homes that all surround a circular shape street called St. Armand's Circle. Around the circle you will find exquisite jewelers, galleries, shoe stores, dining establishments, ice cream shops, specialty shops great spas and other businesses that comprise this charming area.
We are Sarasota Realtors based at the Coldwell Banker office on St. Armand's Circle who can help you with St. Armands real estate and can give you a tour of the area to find properties that suit your preferences. Whether its buying a home as a vacation home, a primary residence or an investment property to rent, we know that area and can help you achieve your objectives in any area throughout Sarasota County.
THE MUSEUM AREA:
In 1911, John Ringling and his wife, Mable purchased 20 acres of waterfront property in Sarasota, Florida. Today, that investment welcomes visitors from around the globe with fine art, historic mansion, two circus museums and a jewel-box of a theater.
The couple’s first project in Sarasota was the splendid Venetian Gothic mansion Cà d’Zan, built between 1924 and 1926 for a then staggering sum of $1.5 million.
You don't necessarily have to have this home for your own, but there are several really charming residential areas of Sarasota in the Museum District:
Sapphire Shores and Indian Beach. These neighborhoods offer many beautiful homes on or near the Sarasota Bay and have wonderful views across the Bay, not to mention the spectacular sunsets.
Two other great neighborhoods "west of the trail" to consider are Hillview and Cherokee Park, both of which are in proximity to the Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
TEAM RIDGEWAY Is committed to finding you the right home, in the right location, for the right price. So no matter what your interests, objectives, goals or lifestyle, we are ready to provide the best possible service to meet those needs. Please, don't hesitate to call on us for all your real estate needs, whatever they might be.
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