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    Grassy Point Estates is a gated luxury residential community on a private peninsula in Port Charlotte, directly along Charlotte Harbor. Its defining feature is a private 72-slip marina inside a protected six-acre yacht basin, giving property owners immediate boating access to Charlotte Harbor wi

    Sunset Towers Sarasota is an established bayfront condominium at 11 Sunset Drive in Downtown Sarasota. The building contains 62 residences and dates to 1980, combining direct Sarasota Bay frontage with convenient access to the downtown core and the John Ringling Causeway toward St. Armands Circl

      Savoy on Palm is a boutique luxury condominium at 401 South Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota, Florida. With only 24 residences, a 2006 construction era and a location along Sarasota's established Palm Avenue corridor, the building offers a lower-density alternative to many larger downtown cond

    Harbor Towers is a 120-residence waterfront condominium development overlooking the marina basin inside gated Burnt Store Marina. The community consists of two eight-story buildings at 2060 and 2090 Matecumbe Key Road, with residences ranging from compact two-bedroom plans to larger three-bedroo

    The best Downtown Sarasota condos for walkability to restaurants and culture are concentrated around Main Street, Five Points, Palm Avenue, and the central downtown street grid. 1350 Main and Plaza at Five Points are particularly strong starting points for buyers who want restaurants and downtow

    The Collection is a boutique luxury condominium at 1335 2nd Street in Downtown Sarasota, Florida, designed around just 12 residences rather than the larger residential counts found in many downtown towers. Expansive three-bedroom floor plans, private elevator entry at selected residences, tall c

    Palm Gardens is a small, established condominium community at 445 S. Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota, Florida. Built in 1979 and containing just 10 residences, Palm Gardens offers a substantially different ownership experience from the newer luxury towers and large amenity buildings elsewhere d

    Tessera Sarasota is a boutique luxury condominium at 500 South Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota, positioned near Sarasota Bay, Bayfront Park, Main Street and the city's cultural and dining districts. Completed in 2000, Tessera contains just 24 residences, creating a lower-density alternative to

  The best Sarasota beach depends on what you enjoy most about coastal living. Siesta Beach is a standout for powdery white sand, swimming, and family-friendly amenities. Lido Beach combines Gulf shoreline access with proximity to St. Armands Circle. Turtle Beach offers a more relaxed setting with b

    Mirabella is an established condominium community in Venice, Florida, offering a practical combination of comfortable floor plans, shared amenities, and convenient access to everyday destinations. Located along Mirabella Circle in the 34292 ZIP code, the community was developed around 2005 and i

    The Waterfront on Venice Island is a gated waterfront condominium community along East Tampa Avenue in Venice, Florida 34285. Located directly beside the Intracoastal Waterway and near historic Downtown Venice, the development features three residential buildings containing 98 condominiums. Resi

    The best communities near Sarasota for retirees include Cresswind Lakewood Ranch, Del Webb Catalina, VillageWalk at Palmer Ranch, The Meadows, Pelican Pointe in Venice, and established neighborhoods in Osprey and Nokomis. Each offers a different approach to retirement living, from age-restricted

    Orange Blossom Tower is a distinctive condominium address at 1330 Main Street in Sarasota, Florida, combining a landmark 1926 building with a highly central Downtown Sarasota location. Originally completed as the American National Bank Building and later known as the Orange Blossom Hotel, the Ne

    Fall date nights in Sarasota look a little different from autumn evenings farther north. Instead of changing leaves and cold weather, couples can enjoy Gulf sunsets, outdoor dining, botanical gardens, live theater, waterfront walks and seasonal events as evenings gradually become more comfortabl

    Some of the best places to kayak and paddleboard near Sarasota this fall include the mangrove tunnels at Ted Sperling Nature Park on Lido Key, Sarasota Bay, the waterways around Siesta Key, Phillippi Creek, Blackburn Point in Osprey, South Creek at Oscar Scherer State Park and the Myakka River.

    Library Mews is an intimate 11-residence townhouse community at 200 Cocoanut Avenue in Downtown Sarasota, close to Five Points, Main Street, Selby Public Library and Sarasota Opera. Instead of a conventional downtown high-rise, Library Mews offers a smaller-scale residential setting within Saras

    October is an excellent month to explore parks around Sarasota as fall brings more comfortable conditions for hiking, paddling, birding and waterfront walks. Standout choices include Myakka River State Park for wild Florida landscapes, Oscar Scherer State Park for trails and scrub-jay habitat, t

    Fall is an especially appealing time for outdoor dining in Sarasota, when waterfront decks, sidewalk patios and open-air tiki bars become part of the meal rather than simply extra seating. Standout choices include Marina Jack and O'Leary's along the downtown bayfront, Columbia Restaurant on St.

  Hudson Crossing is a boutique waterfront condominium community at 888 South Orange Avenue in Sarasota, Florida, positioned on Hudson Bayou just south of the traditional Downtown Sarasota condominium core. The community contains only 12 residences and combines spacious condominium living with priva

    Sarasota continues to appeal to snowbirds because it combines several Florida winter lifestyles in one area: Gulf beaches, boating and outdoor recreation, a substantial arts and cultural scene, an active downtown, restaurants, golf, parks and a wide range of seasonal housing options. A winter re