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    The Beachcomber in Venice is an 18-unit Gulf-front condominium community at 720 Golden Beach Boulevard on Venice Island in Venice, Florida. Built in 1968, this low-rise beachfront property combines direct Gulf access with an Old Florida resort atmosphere, a heated swimming pool, Gulf views from

    Palmera at Wellen Park is a new gated residential community in the Venice, Florida area offering an unusually broad selection of new construction from six homebuilders. Buyers can choose among detached single-family homes and lower-maintenance multifamily options while sharing an extensive ameni

    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

    Magnolia Park is an established condominium community along Gardens Edge Drive in Venice, Florida, offering low-rise residential buildings, maintained grounds, a community swimming pool and clubhouse within convenient driving distance of Historic Downtown Venice and Gulf Coast beaches. The commu

    Oasis at Wellen Park is a gated single-family home community in the Venice, Florida area, originally developed by M/I Homes as Oasis at West Villages. With approximately 150 homes, lakes and preserve surroundings, maintained landscaping, a community pool, clubhouse and pickleball, Oasis offers a

    Point Whitecap is a distinctive waterfront residential community on White Cap Circle at the northern end of Venice Island in Venice, Florida. Unlike a conventional beachfront condominium tower, Point Whitecap consists of single-story villa-style residences arranged directly along Roberts Bay, th

    Palencia is a newer gated residential community in Venice, Florida, developed by D.R. Horton near Border Road and Jacaranda Boulevard. The neighborhood contains approximately 200 residences, including detached single-family homes and paired villas, with original floor plans ranging from about 1,

    Renaissance at Wellen Park is an established gated community in the Venice, Florida area that combines paired villas and single-family homes with a substantial resort-style amenity center. Developed by Mattamy Homes, Renaissance offers a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool and spa, tenn

    Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach both put residents directly on Florida's Gulf Coast, but they offer different versions of barrier-island living. Clearwater Beach has a prominent resort and entertainment district around Pier 60 and Beach Walk, extensive condominium choices, boating access and

    Myakka River Trails is a private, gated estate community in Venice, Florida, offering 5 to 15-acre homesites in a natural setting along the Myakka River. Located in Sarasota County near North River Road, the community combines custom estate homes, river access, equestrian opportunities and subst

    Quarterdeck is an established Gulf-front condominium community at 1275 Tarpon Center Drive on Venice Island in Venice, Florida. Despite being described broadly as near the coast, Quarterdeck is actually positioned directly along the Gulf of Mexico, with beach access and a community swimming pool

    Venice Beach and Englewood Beach offer two distinctly different ways to live near Florida's Gulf Coast. Venice Beach is on Venice Island, where the beach connects naturally with Historic Downtown Venice, parks, restaurants and an established island residential environment. Englewood Beach is on

    Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key offer two different versions of Florida Gulf Coast island living. Anna Maria Island is approximately seven miles long, contains three separate municipalities and combines low-rise residential neighborhoods with beach-town businesses and vacation-oriented activi

    San Lino is a gated condominium community within the City of Venice, Florida, known for Mediterranean-inspired architecture, landscaped lakes and a convenient East Venice Avenue location. The community contains 132 condominium residences in eleven three-story buildings, with elevators, private g

    The best golf courses near Englewood for retirees depend on how often you want to play, whether you prefer public or private golf, the length of course you enjoy and whether golf should be part of your residential community. Rotonda Golf & Country Club offers the greatest variety with five cours

    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

    Quail Lake is an established single-family home community in Venice, Florida, known for scenic lakes, mature residential surroundings and access to shared recreation through the East Village of Venice. The official East Village association identifies Quail Lake as a 139-home neighborhood. Many r

    Palm Villas is an established 68-residence condominium community along Capri Isles Boulevard in Venice, Florida, offering an unusual combination of freestanding villa living and condominium association management. The primarily single-story residences feature private entrances and attached garag

    Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch is a gated Sarasota community developed by DiVosta, a PulteGroup brand, with approximately 388 residences consisting of paired villas and detached single-family homes. The community combines newer construction with a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center,

    Palmer Ranch and Lakewood Ranch are two major master-planned areas near Sarasota, but they offer distinctly different home searches. Palmer Ranch is an established south Sarasota community with more than 30 residential neighborhoods, mature development, varied housing and convenient access towar