The Keys

Part of a string of barrier islands that extends southward from Anna Maria Island to the Florida Keys, the Sarasota barrier islands of Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key and Manasota Key each have their own unique character and lifestyle and feature some of the areas most distinctive properties. Sarasota’s extensive waterways also harbor other island communities.

Bird Key

Bird Key is located off the John Ringling causeway between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key. This exclusive gated community is a boater’s paradise with deepwater canals and a private yacht club. Its 510 homes include spectacular bayfront estates, some owned ... Read more

Casey Key

Nearly every home has a view of the Gulf on this narrow, secluded island located south of Siesta Key between the Gulf of Mexico and Blackburn Bay. One of Florida’s most prestigious addresses, Casey Key consists almost entirely of single-family ... Read more

Lido Key

Lido Key is located just west of downtown Sarasota via the John Ringling Bridge. It is also accessible by bridge to Longboat Key to the north. Features include St. Armands Circle, a world-renowned shopping and dining destination; South Lido Park, ... Read more

Longboat Key

The northernmost of the Sarasota barrier islands, Longboat Key is located half in Manatee County and half in Sarasota County. The 11-mile island paradise is connected by bridge to Anna Maria Island to the north and Lido Key to the ... Read more

Manasota Key

The southernmost island in Sarasota County, quaint Manasota Key has no high rise buildings or traffic lights. It is accessible by two bridges, one in Sarasota County and one in Charlotte County. A two-lane, canopied road runs the length of ... Read more

Siesta Key

Home of the “world’s whitest sand beach,” Siesta Key is an eight-mile island connected to the mainland by two bridges. The feel of an Old Florida tropical island is enhanced with mature trees, lush foliage and flowering plants. A mix ... Read more

Lido Shores

Views of the changing Sarasota skyline and the azure blue waters of the gulf and bay create a striking setting for the European and Mediterranean-inspired elegance of Lido Shores. Located just north of the luxury shopping district of St. Armand’s ... Read more

St. Armands

St. Armands and Lido Key, connected by bridge to the City of Sarasota, remain an artistic expression of elegant shopping, fine dining, magnificent beaches, and architecturally expressive homes. This cultural destination revolves around St. Armand’s Circle, the eclectic marketplace first ... Read more

The Keys

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