Local Communities

Whatever type of community you are drawn to, the Sarasota area has something for you. Whether it's land, a waterfront home, a condo, a historic building, or something unique you are seeking, I will work to find the right home for you. Explore this page to learn more about our local communities around Sarasota.
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Palmer Ranch

Palmer Ranch is a large master planned community of neighborhoods on over 10,000 acres located in the south end of Sarasota, Florida.  It has become one of the most popular areas of Sarasota to live in due its very well planned out neighborhoods, location to many conveniences, and the diversity of housing styles from maintenance free condos to million dollar estates. Palmer Ranch is home to over 35  residential neighborhoods, all of which are located just minutes from the county's renowned beaches, cultural, business and civic centers. The beautiful parks, trails and recreational facilities contribute to the active lifestyle and family friendly communities of Palmer Ranch. Palmer Ranch is home to the 12 mile Legacy Bike Trail stretching from Sarasota to Venice.

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Golf on Palmer Ranch: Click here

Legacy Bike Trail: Click here

Bradenton

Explore Bradenton’s Old Florida history and visit its museums, parks and preserves. Don’t miss vibrant downtown Bradenton, the RiverWalk and the Village of the Arts – a working artists community. Plus, Bradenton is a short drive from such Gulf shores as Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.

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Walk Bradenton website. A great summary of the history, art, dining and shopping of downtown-Click here

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Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida has been drawing vacation travelers for decades. Sarasota is now listed as the Happiest Place to live. Something people in Sarasota always knew but it's now confirmed by a survey by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®. Find your perfect vacation on the beaches of Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Lido Key.

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Chamber of Commerce - Click here

Watch this short video on the many aspects of Sarasota –

https://youtu.be/8L52nvULLr0

Venice/Englewood

Venice Florida abounds in natural beauty and splendor. Venice offers something for everyone including beautiful beaches, its quaint downtown shopping area and the old Florida scenery along the Myakka River. Once a fishing and farming community, this city in the heart of Sarasota County has blossomed into a vacation destination, where families play in the surf, hunt for prehistoric shark teeth, shop through downtown, bike around the Venetian Waterway Trail and "catch the big one" at the Venice Pier.

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Watch this short video about Venice:

https://youtu.be/51ym2i7zvTI

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Casey Key

Casey Key

Casey Key is a gorgeous eight mile barrier island that is known for its wonderful beaches, natural landscapes, and elegant homes owned by its famous residents. There is one road on Casey Key that winds along gorgeous homes enclosed behind enormous walls with beautifully designed wrought iron gates. There are two public beaches on the south end of Casey Key.

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Enjoy this short video:

https://youtu.be/39eWapGoWSg

 

Lido Key

Home to one of Florida's most pristine beaches, Lido Key is known for its eco-tourism and sunset cruises, deep sea fishing, dolphin watching and sailing. Also located on Lido Key is St. Armands Circle, a gentrified center of chic boutiques, fine dining establishments and snack bars. The world famous Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is also located on Lido Key.

St. Armands Circle - Click here

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - Click here 

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Longboat Key

Longboat Key

Longboat Key brings you an elegant and scenic environment that offers the rare combination of breathtaking beaches and cultural activities – all within a relaxed and elegant lifestyle. Longboat Key offers waterfront golf, tennis, fine dining and luxury shopping and resorts. In fact, its 12 miles of white sand beaches have helped to make this a luxury Gulf Coast resort community.

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce - Click here

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Siesta Key

Looking for world class powdery white quartz sand beaches, 100 golf courses within driving distance, and an endless selection of cultural and family activities? Siesta Key is the laid-back beach town that goes above and beyond. Right nearby in Sarasota, you'll find museums, art, wildlife, circuses, opera, ballet, symphonies, theater, film festivals, botanical gardens, baseball spring training... the list goes on.

Siesta Key Beach - Click here

Turtle Beach - Click here 

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce -  Click here

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https://youtu.be/pTSdq3MfRfQ

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