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  West of the Trail is one of Sarasota's most recognizable residential areas, valued for established neighborhoods, luxury homes, mature landscaping, proximity to Sarasota Bay, and convenient access to downtown, Southside Village, and the barrier islands. But "West of the Trail" is not one subdivisi

  Buying a gated estate in Sarasota can provide privacy, controlled community access, larger homes, attractive surroundings, and amenities, but the gate itself should be only one part of the purchasing decision. Buyers should also evaluate the individual property, location, homeowners association, o

  Choosing between Sarasota island living and mainland living is less about deciding which is better and more about deciding which daily routine fits you. Sarasota's barrier islands can put beaches, boating, Gulf views, and coastal recreation close to home. Mainland Sarasota can provide easier acces

  For many Siesta Key buyers, the dream is simple: live close enough to the beach that enjoying the shoreline does not require loading the car, searching for parking, or planning an entire day around the trip. Sunset Royale offers exactly that kind of location. The condominium community sits on Beac

    Tivoli by the Sea combines one of the most appealing ingredients of Siesta Key living, convenient beach access, with a location that also keeps Siesta Key Village and the island's restaurants, shops, and recreation within easy reach. Located at 625 Beach Road, Tivoli by the Sea sits near the cel

    Two Sarasota condos can have almost identical asking prices and provide completely different ownership experiences. One building might offer a larger residence and lower monthly assessment. Another might be newer, closer to restaurants, have stronger amenities, or provide a better view. One asso

    Living near Downtown Sarasota can change the way you experience the city. Instead of planning every outing around getting in the car, some downtown-area residents can walk to dinner, coffee, the farmers market, a performance, a waterfront park, or an evening along Main Street. Sarasota Bay is cl

    For a golfer moving to Sarasota, choosing a home can involve much more than finding a property with a fairway view. The Sarasota area offers private country clubs, bundled golf communities, established golf neighborhoods, luxury estate communities, and newer master-planned developments where gol

    Sarasota offers an interesting choice for homebuyers. You can live close to downtown, the bay, and the barrier islands in neighborhoods where many homes have decades of history, or you can move farther into the area's growth corridors and find communities where much of the housing is considerabl

    For many Florida homeowners, a swimming pool is not simply a backyard feature. It can become part of everyday life, particularly during the long stretches of warm weather that make outdoor living one of the attractions of owning a home in the state. That leads to another decision: should the poo

  When buying a condominium, it is easy to focus on the residence itself. Buyers compare the view, floor plan, kitchen, amenities, parking, location, and monthly condo fee. But one of the most important parts of condominium due diligence is less visible: the association's budget. A condo budget can

    Yes, it can be possible to buy a home in Florida before selling your current home. For some buyers, purchasing first can make the transition considerably easier. You can find the right property, close on it, move at your own pace, and then prepare your existing home for sale without trying to co

    Choosing where to live in Sarasota is about more than finding the right property. It is also about deciding what you want everyday life to look like. A condominium in Downtown Sarasota can put restaurants, arts, entertainment, parks, and the bayfront close to home. A suburban property may provid

    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

    The Terrace is one of Siesta Key’s most recognizable beachfront condominium buildings, rising directly beside the white sand of Siesta Beach at 5400 Ocean Boulevard. Completed in 1970 and designed by noted Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith, the high-rise combines direct Gulf frontage with so

    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

    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 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