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    Siesta Bayside South offers a version of Siesta Key living built around the water rather than directly on the Gulf beach. Located near the southern end of the island, this intimate waterfront community contains just six townhome-style residences overlooking the Intracoastal side of Siesta Key an

    The Moorings offers a quieter interpretation of waterfront living on Siesta Key. Located on the southern portion of the island near Turtle Beach, this intimate condominium community sits along the protected waters of Blind Pass, creating a setting where boating, kayaking, fishing, and tropical s

    Sea Shell Condominium is a five-floor, 49-unit beachfront community at 6500 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach. Its defining advantage is straightforward: the condominium sits on the Gulf side of the island, so residents and guests can walk from the property to its private beach w

    Sea Club  is an established Siesta Key condominium and cottage community at 5955 Midnight Pass Road, positioned on the Intracoastal Waterway with private access to the Gulf beach across the road. Set among mature palms, oaks and banyan trees, the property combines a heated pool, fishing pier, bo

    Crystal Sands on Siesta Key is a Gulf-front condominium community at 6300 Midnight Pass Road, directly on Crescent Beach. The property combines a beachfront condominium tower with villa residences, direct access to the sand, two heated pools, and a location near the south bridge to the mainland.

    MARK Sarasota is a 157-residence condominium community in the heart of Downtown Sarasota, with its official address at 111 S. Pineapple Avenue and a prominent presence along the Lemon Avenue, State Street and Pineapple Avenue downtown grid. Its central location places residents close to Main Str

    Some Siesta Key communities are defined by proximity to the beach. The Sanderling Club is defined by something considerably harder to replicate: privacy, estate-sized properties, significant architecture and a setting that connects the Gulf of Mexico with the quieter waters of Heron Lagoon and S

    There is beachfront living, and then there is living directly across from one of Florida's most recognizable beaches. Crescent Royale occupies that distinctive position on Siesta Key. The condominium community sits along Beach Road directly across from Siesta Beach, giving residents remarkably c

    Not every Siesta Key buyer wants a condominium several stories above the ground. Some prefer something that feels closer to a small Florida home, while still offering the convenience of community living. That is part of the appeal of Polynesian Gardens. Located along Midnight Pass Road on Siesta

    For many Siesta Key buyers, beachfront living means one thing above all else: being able to walk from the property directly onto the sand without crossing a road or getting into a car. Crescent Arms delivers that experience on Siesta Key's Crescent Beach. This gated condominium community sits on

  Some Siesta Key condominium communities are primarily about the residence. Others make the amenities and surrounding property a much larger part of the ownership experience. Sarasota Surf and Racquet Club falls firmly into the second category. Set on 13 acres of beachfront property along Crescent

    Some Siesta Key buyers want the convenience of condominium ownership but do not necessarily want to live in a large beachfront tower. Coquille offers a different interpretation of island condominium living. Located in the Crescent Beach area of Siesta Key, Coquille is a small condominium communi

  How much do you need to spend to own a home near the beach in Sarasota? The answer depends heavily on what you mean by “beach home.” A condominium a short walk from the sand, an older single-family home several blocks inland, a canal-front residence and a direct Gulf-front estate can all be descri

    Sandy Cove is one of the more distinctive waterfront condominium communities on Siesta Key, combining a Big Pass shoreline setting with low-rise residences, mature landscaping and architecture connected to Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith. Rather than presenting the experience of a single c

    Some beachfront condominiums are primarily about having an address near the sand. Others create a more complete coastal lifestyle around the beach itself. Casarina falls into the second category. Located at 5880 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key, Casarina is a Gulf-front condominium community pos

    You find the Florida home you have been looking for. The pool is ready. The lanai overlooks the water. The kitchen is stocked, the bedrooms are furnished and even the patio furniture looks like it belongs in a magazine. Then comes an important question: should you buy it furnished and essentiall

    Anna Maria Island offers a version of Florida Gulf Coast living built around beaches, boating, outdoor living and a comparatively low-rise island environment. But buying here requires understanding more than the view from the front porch. For buyers exploring Florida Gulf Coast real estate with

    Evaluating a high-end waterfront property in Florida requires looking beyond the architecture, finishes and view. Buyers should investigate the type of waterfront, flood exposure, elevation, insurance, seawall or shoreline condition, dock and boat-lift infrastructure, water depth, bridge clearan

  The best luxury home features in Florida do more than make a property look impressive. They respond to the climate, support indoor-outdoor living, simplify ownership and improve the way a home functions every day. In Sarasota and throughout Florida's Gulf Coast, features such as deep covered lanai

    Maintenance-free living in Florida generally means that an association or community handles certain exterior maintenance, landscaping or common-area responsibilities that an owner would otherwise manage personally. It does not mean the property requires no maintenance, and there is no universal