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About Siesta Key

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Real Estate Agent with Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc.

About Siesta Key

 


  

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Welcome to Siesta Key, Florida 

 

 

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.

 

If you are thinking of buying real estate in Siesta Key, please browse our Featured Listings page.  You can also search for all homes on Siesta Key using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). 

 

If you are selling Siesta Key real estate, please contact us to schedule an interview and we will show you how our marketing strategies can help you sell your Siesta Key real estate.

 

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