The tropical barrier island of Siesta Key is located in the Gulf of Mexico off the west-central coast of Florida. Part of Siesta Key is located in the city of Sarasota and the major portion of the island lies in Sarasota County. Siesta Key is a census-designated place (CDP) and as off 2007, had an estimated population of 7,166 residents. Siesta Key is world-renowned for its white, powdered quartz-crystal. Siesta Key beaches are consistently ranked among the top sand beaches in the world. Some of the more popular beaches on Siesta Key include Crescent beach, Turtle Beach and Siesta Key Public Beach.
Life on Siesta Key is truly idyllic. There are the stunning sunrises on Sarasota Bay, the spectacular sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico and the perfect white-sand beaches offering residents and visitors a true sense of peace and tranquility not easily found in other areas. There are numerous cafes, restaurants, boutiques and other retailers for those who want to enjoy a day of shopping while sampling the different tastes of Siesta Key and nearby Sarasota offers other interesting entertainment, dining and shopping options.
Many of Siesta Key's residents lead exciting and active lifestyles participating in a myriad of outdoor and water-sports ranging from boating and deep-sea fishing to cycling, skating and volleyball. The weather in Siesta Key is tropical with an average of 251 sunny days and average annual rainfall of just under 52 inches making it ideal for a multitude sports and recreational activities. Though there are no golf courses on Siesta Key itself, nearby Sarasota County offers many opportunities for golfers of all ages and skill levels.
Siesta Key is an affluent and exclusive Island and just about anyone who has visited Siesta Key has dreamed of moving here. Siesta Key real estate consists of apartments and condominiums overlooking the Sarasota Bay and Gulf of Mexico as well as single-family homes and luxurious waterfront homes. The average cost of a home in Siesta Key is approximately $1,299,000.
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Longboat Key is a beautiful barrier Island located off the west central coast of Florida in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. It stretches for twelve miles between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota. Though many tourists from the world over come to Longboat Key each year, it is primarily a private island. According to 2007 census estimates, Longboat Key had an estimated population of 7,414 permanent residents. This number is usually higher during the tourist season. Longboat Key is ideally situated near Sarasota offering residents seclusion and privacy coupled with access to anything they could need right across the bridge. Residents of Longboat Key enjoy miles of white sand beaches where they can soak up the warm Central Florida sun, collect shells or just watch the stunning sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. With an average of 256 sunny days per year, Longboat Key is a paradise for those with active lifestyles. The roadways are both bicycle and pedestrian friendly with ample sidewalks and bike lanes for jogging, walking, roller blading or bicycling. Those who love tennis and golf would definitely love to spend a little time at Longboat Key Club. This premier golf and tennis club is open to tourists and club members and features a spa, meeting and event rooms, vacation rentals, guest rooms and suites, concierge service, Kids Klub, 4 restaurants and room service, 45 holes of golf and 38 Har-Tru tennis courts. The Club is in the beginning stages of planning a major renovation to the entire club and facilities. In addition, they will be adding additional hotel and condominium rooms. The club recently purchased The Moorings a full service, state-of-the-art resort marina facility with 291 storm-protected deepwater slips. Real estate on Longboat Key is comprised of mainly of condominiums, apartments and single-family homes, many of which feature spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico or Sarasota Bay. The average cost of a home is $1,247,000 and over the last year, homes have appreciated by approximately 6.61%. Unemployment is low at 3.10% and job growth is positive 2.15%. Sales tax is 6.50% and there is no income tax. If you are thinking of purchasing real estate on Longboat Key or Sarasota, we would like to invite you to browse our featured properties page or search the Multiple Listing Service for all homes for sale in Longboat Key, Florida. Home sellers, please contact us to see how our superior marketing and advertising strategies, and our growing list of potential buyers can help you with the sale of your apartment, condo or home.
Sarasota is located in northwest Sarasota County on the sunny southwestern coast of Florida. It is the county seat of Sarasota County and forms part of the Sarasota-Bradenton-Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to 2007 census estimates, the city of Sarasota had a population of 52,942 residents. Sarasota is renowned the world over for its wonderful white sand beaches, crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and tropical climate which makes it a very popular destination for tourists and snowbirds form northern states. Sarasota's cultural offerings include, the Sarasota Symphony, Sarasota Opera, Sarasota Ballet, The Asolo Theatre, The Players Theatre, The Florida Studio Theatre, The Banyan Theatre, The Van Wexel Performing Arts Theatre, and The Ringling Museum of Art. Sarasota is also home to the Sarasota Music Fesival, The Sarasota Film Festival, and The Sarsota French Film Festival. Visitors can also enjoy Marie Selby's Botonical Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, G-Wiz Science Museum, Jungle Gardens and Burns Court Cinema.
Sarasota is a beautiful and vibrant city with numerous entertainment venues, restaurants and shopping opportunities. Residents enjoy a variety of recreational and sports venues where they can practice a myriad of sports and activities. Because of the number of excellent golf courses in and around Sarasota, it is especially popular with golfers. Siesta and Lido Keys, two barrier islands off the coast of Sarasota are world-renowned for their spectacular quartz crystal white sand beaches and consistently ranked among the world's best beaches by numerous international travel magazines.
Colleges in Sarastoa include New College of Florida, Keiser College of Sarastoa, Ringling School of Art and Design, satellite campuses of Eckerd College, University of South Florida, and Florida State University College of Medicine. Community Colleges include Sarasota Technical Institute and Manatee Community College.
Sarasota real estate consists of apartments, condominiums, town homes, single-family homes and luxury homes. The average cost of a single-family home is approximately $389,000. The cost of living in Sarasota is 8.75% higher than the National average; however, Sarasota offers residents excellent schools and public services.
If you are thinking of buying a home in the Sarasota, Florida communities of Sarasota, Siesta Key, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice or Longboat Key, we invite you to browse our Featured Listings or search for all homes in Sarasota using the Multiple Listing Service. If you would like to schedule an appointment to see how we can help find and buy the right home for you and your family, please contact us. We have an excellent working knowledge of local real estate market and we can help you through the entire home buying process.
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