Sarasota's Wide Variety of Waterfront Communities

The Perfect Place to Buy Your Dream Home

Posted May 20, 2010

    Sugar-like white sand beaches, world-class shopping, fine waterfront dining and a constant flow of boating, sailing and fishing events coupled with natural beauty and year-round great weather rank Sarasota Florida waterfront communities among the nation's 15 most livable communities.

    Sarasota has long been known around the world for its award-winning beaches, crystal-clear gulf waters and a constant flow of boating, fishing and sailing activities on the waterfront Our barrier islands are not only pristine areas, each with it's own unique lifestyle attributes, they are also home to some of the most luxurious waterfront homes. Downtown Sarasota, itself, is also home to every imaginable housing style from modest townhomes and condos to elegant waterfront homes and estates.

    Sarasota and Manatee County waterfront communities range from Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, which includes Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach to the north, Sarasota and its barrier island keys, Bird Key, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Casey Key, and then Osprey and Venice to the south. Sarasota's new planned community of Lakewood Ranch, while not directly on the waterfront is only a 15 minute drive to the beaches, marinas and waterfront parks of the area.

      The weather in Sarasota is perfect for the outdoor lifestyle enjoyed in our waterfront communities.

    AARP Magazine identified the Sarasota Florida area, known as "Florida's SunCoast," as #4 on its list of "Best Places to Reinvent Your Life.” Barbara Corcoran, a noted real estate expert, ranked Sarasota as the "Best Place to Buy a Home Right Now" on a recent Today Show video. The Natural Resources Defense Council placed Sarasota Florida at No. 4 on its list of Small “Smarter Cities” in recognition of the quality of its air and water as well as its environmental standards and programs like green building, green space and recycling, and its standard of living. And not long ago, Money Magazine called Sarasota the "Ultimate Beach Town" with its 35 miles of sun-kissed beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, more than 200 sunny days a year and an average year-round temperature of 71°F.

    The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and gorgeous sunsets over both the Gulf and Sarasota Bay just add to the appeal that Sarasota Florida waterfront communities offer.

    As the Arts and Cultural Center of Southwestern Florida, Sarasota provides an almost unbelievable variety of arts and cultural venues including our own opera, ballet and symphony orchestras as well as the famous Ringling Museum or Art.

    For the business owner or entrepreneur, Sarasota and Sarasota County offer a business climate that is as warm and friendly as our weather. From relocation and expansion assistance to workforce development and financial incentives, Sarasota County has earned rave reviews from the business community for fostering strategic alliances between the public and private sectors. According to the Chamber of Commerce, a record number of companies have recently relocated or expanded in Sarasota County, adding hundreds of jobs and millions in capital investment to the local economy.

    For those that enjoy both water sports and golf, there are even Sarasota waterfront communities which offer both such as Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island with the Key Royale Golf Club, Whitfield Estates which surrounds the SaraBay golf course and, of course, Longboat Key with its Longboat Key Club 45 hole courses.

    With all the charm of a southern town with the conveniences of a big city, the Sarasota waterfront communities offer every conceivable lifestyle option you could imagine or desire.

    I invite you to peruse my list of just a few of the nicest Sarasota waterfront communities here on my website. Then, take advantage of my experience and expertise on Sarasota Florida luxury waterfront homes and condominiums to find your perfect seasonal or year-round dream home.

    Providing you with helpful information on homes and condos for sale in your price range on the Sarasota real estate market is my goal.  I invite you to request my free Sarasota - Bradenton Real Estate Package or call me right now on my cellphone at (941) 928-3424.