Neighborhoods
Traditional Mainland
Downtown Sarasota
Overlooking Sarasota Bay, downtown Sarasota has a delightful mix of luxury waterfront condominiums, cozy apartments and single-family homes. The past few years have seen a resurgence of condominium construction and neighborhood renovation. This vibrant city offers art galleries, boutiques, great restaurants and cafes, a marina, playhouses, independent-film and an Arts Center – all within walking distance. Condominiums from $400,000 to $5.5 million. Single-family homes from $800,000 to $10 million.
West of the Trail Neighborhoods
(Properties located west of US 41 and bounded by Mound Street to the north
and Bay Road to the south)
Cherokee Park
Developed in the 1930's, Cherokee Park transcends the times with its wide, quiet streets, gracious, traditional homes and tropical mature trees. This well-established neighborhood borders on Sarasota Bay and is conveniently located off Osprey Avenue, close to the downtown area. Many homes have been recently renovated. This tranquil setting is popular among business professionals and retirees alike.
Harbor Acres
With its beautifully landscaped streets and bayfront location, Harbor Acres is an astute property investment as well as a wonderful place to live. You can find a variety of architecture from contemporary to Old Florida in these upscale homes. Perfectly situated between Sarasota Memorial Hospital and downtown, this sought after neighborhood is ideal for young professionals and families alike.
McClellan Park
McClellan Park (established in 1916) is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Sarasota, located in the original settlement that became Sarasota. This neighborhood preserves the historical charm of old Sarasota. Set in a tranquil area of narrow, winding streets between Orange and Osprey avenues, the homes have undergone extensive renovations by its younger homeowners. These properties continue to hold considerable value.
Museum Area
In northern Sarasota, the Museum Area is conveniently located near the renowned Ringling Museum and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This quaint tree-lined neighborhood comfortably blends modern and the traditional architectural styles. Stretching along Sarasota Bay, properties include some of the city's most majestic residences, as well as smaller, more affordable homes, many of which have been restored to their original beauty
Oyster Bay
Centered around the Field Club on Sarasota Bay, Oyster Bay is a well established, lush bay front neighborhood of distinguished homes, including classic Old Florida style homes, executive residences and a few mansions.
Near Southside Village, Poinsettia Park features streets named after flowers. Here, rustic homes and classic Old Florida homes are fast giving way to grander houses.
The Landings
The Landings is a gated community just moments away from schools, shopping, Siesta Beach and fine restaurants. Bordered by Sarasota Bay and Phillippi Creek, there is a nice selection of condominiums as well as single-family homes. The Landings has winding streets with large trees and spacious outdoor living areas. Amenities include tennis courts, a pool, a gym, clubhouse and walking and biking trails.
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East Of Trail
Gulf Gate
This tranquil, older neighborhood features the classic Florida home - single-story, ranch-style, concrete homes with barrel tile roofs. Yards and homes are beautifully maintained while winding streets and mature trees help to create a comfortable atmosphere. This community has been a great investment for first time buyers and investors alike.
Southgate
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.
East Sarasota County
These neighborhoods are located east of I75 just east of Sarasota. For those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the "city", east Sarasota offers beautiful gated and golf course communities . To add to the feeling of "being in the country" most home are built on larger lots. You can enjoy the tranquility of the area and yet, be minutes away from all the activities Sarasota has to offer.
Bent Tree
This a gated neighborhood with curving streets and elegant homes surrounded by large manicured lawns blending into natural areas with some of the homes edging the Bent Tree golf course. A wide range of architectural designs from estates to condominiums are available in this exquisitely manicured master-planned community featuring an 18-hole private golf course.
The Founders Club
The Founders Club is an exclusive gated golf course community tucked away just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Sarasota. It has been created to carry on the the social and sporting heritage of the traditional golf club. It blends the pure golf experience with the natural beauty and desirability of Sarasota. Encompasing 700 lush acres of landscaping, lakes, wetlands and preserve, 262 homes will be custom built by a select group of distinguished developers - 200 of which enjoy direct golf course vistas. The 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. offers the traditional caddie program and a full complement of golf practice facilities. A 24,000 square foot "Golf Hall" provides elegant dining and a host of other luxurious amenities in an intimate setting.
Lake Sarasota
Lake Sarasota offers reasonably priced single-family homes on large lots. Homeowners can choose from the well maintained older section of the neighborhood or the newer, deed-restricted area.
Laurel Oak Estates & Country Club
Laurel Oak encompasses more than 400 homes on 800-plus acres with 30 lakes. This upscale country community features 36 holes of golf which reflect two different personalities - 18 holes designed by Gary Player and 18 holes redesigned by Rees Jones. Other amenities include 12 clay tennis courts, a swimming pool and clubhouse.
Longwood Run
Located just west of I75 and south of University Parkway, Longwood Run is an older community of well maintained properties. There is a mix of single-family homes, garden villas, townhouses, and patio homes tucked away in a peaceful setting of trees and lakes. Its convenient location near Lakewood Ranch's shopping and activities provides homeowners with the best of all worlds.
The Meadows
The Meadows features single-family homes, condominiums, villas and the Meadows Country Club, offering 54 holes of championship golf on three distinctive 18-hole courses: The Groves, a par-65 Arthur Hills Walking course, The Meadows, a par-72 course remodeled by Ron Garl, and the par-72 Highlands. Amenities include 16 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, three restaurants, swimming, racquetball, cycling and jogging trails, and stocked lakes.
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South Sarasota County
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 Oaks
The Oaks offers three distinct low-density communities with golf-course homes, waterfront estates and condominiums. Many of the homes feature a Georgian design which complements the 30,000 square-foot Georgian clubhouse. As one of Sarasota's most exclusive country club communities, its private equity country club features two popular courses bordered by Little Sarasota Bay: The Eagle, a Ted McAnlis design that runs fairly straight and narrow along the perimeter of the 1,000-acre property, and the more intensely challenging interior Heron Course designed by William Byrd.
Palmer Ranch
Palmer Ranch is a master-planned community consisting of 1,000 acres. A wide variety of residential options includes maintenance-free villas, condominiums, assisted-living, single-family homes and sprawling estates amid a tranquil backdrop of lush greenery, preserve areas and golf course. Palmer Ranch is home to the Tournament Players Club (TPC) at Prestancia, which took over the Country Club of Sarasota in 1984. Added to the Country Club's existing 18-hole course was a second 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Mike Souchak and Ron Garl
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