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THE BARRIER ISLANDS
ANNA MARIE ISLAND
Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach all offer a relaxed, friendly, casual lifestyle. Quaint, "Old Florida" beach resort communities surrounded by the turquoise Gulf waters attract family vacationers every year. |
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LONGBOAT KEY top
From the luxury high-rise condominiums that line Gulf of Mexico Drive to its sprawling bayside estates, Longboat Key offers residents a secure and private lifestyle. From the moment you cross the bridge onto this island community, you'll marvel at its impeccably manicured fairways and lawns, upscale shopping areas and tropical opulence. |
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LIDO KEY/LIDO SHORES top
Nestled just north of world-renowned St. Armands Circle, Lido Shores is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay and New Pass. This picturesque locale provides the perfect backdrop for dramatic, upscale homes created by some of Sarasota's most talented architects and designers. The area has attracted artists and intellectuals, as well as successful entrepreneurs. Many of the homes on the Gulf are now being sold, remodeled or replaced, as are some bayside homes with their views of the Sarasota skyline. |
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A world-renowned shopping and dining destination, St. Armands is also a cozy residential community of eclectic architectural styles, ranging from Old-Florida to Mediterranean to contemporary. Many of the smaller or older homes are currently being renovated or replaced with impressive estates. An intriguing blend of past and present, this stylish neighborhood is only a short walk from famed St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. It is also convenient to downtown Sarasota, the airport and theater district. |
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BIRD KEY top
Surrounded by the emerald waters of Sarasota Bay, Bird Key is an exclusive enclave with quiet streets and striking vistas of Sarasota Bay and the city skyline. Residents of Bird Key appreciate its privacy, security, and close proximity to world-class shopping at St. Armands Circle, lovely Lido Beach and the dazzling downtown theater district. Developed in the 1950's by Arvida, the island is a boater's paradise, with many of its homes situated directly on the bay or on deep-water canals. Today, many of the 1950s-style homes are being renovated or rebuilt, among them some of the biggest, most extravagant homes in town. Bird Key also boasts its own prestigious yacht club. |
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SIESTA KEY top
Siesta Key will captivate you the moment you step onto its powdery white sands. From sunrise to sunset, Siesta Key's world-famous beach displays its unsurpassed beauty to residents and tourists every year. Venturing further inland, you'll discover Siesta Village, complete with eclectic shops, some of the finest restaurants and boutiques. Turn down Siesta's side streets and you'll find everything from small beachfront condominiums, villas and apartments to magnificent estates. |
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CASEY KEY top
One of Florida's most prestigious addresses is Casey Key, a narrow, eight-mile island south of Siesta Key between the Gulf of Mexico and Blackburn Bay. Homes here exude a unique blending of wealth, elegance and old-Florida charm. Conservative, tasteful architecture reigns supreme and land use is restricted to single-family residences, many of them sprawling Gulf-to-bay estates. The key's pristine natural environment and wildlife are protected by legislation. With some of the highest land values on Florida's west coast, Casey Key affords residents a picture perfect island lifestyle. |
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MANASOTA KEY top
Over the Beach Road Causeway is Sandpiper Key, with a small population of just a few condominiums and single family homes. Nearby Manasota Key retains an old-fashioned charm of beach cottages, resorts and condominiums on its south end. The north end is characterized by fine estates and guest homes with tropical acreage, abundant wildlife, privacy and Gulf-to-bay views. |
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CAPE HAZE top
The Cape Haze Peninsula offers easy access to Boca Grande Pass through deepwater canals. The Cape Haze Properties Association owns 300 feet of private beach on Don Pedro Island for the exclusive use of its residents. |
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CROW KEY top
Amidst nature's grandeur, truly in a league of its own, Crow Key embraces more than 20 acres of rare tropical gardens. Secluded among coconut palms and tamarind trees - a perfect hideaway for relaxation, recreation and enjoyment. Extraordinary paradise with infrastructure and permits in place. Surrounded by State conservation lands & close to international airport. |
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Boca Grande On Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande remains incredibly beautiful and largely undiscovered with a tradition of seclusion, elegance and romance, uniquely its own. An unmatched setting for a winter home, year-round residence or vacation getaway. Renowned tarpon and sport fishing still draw fishermen from around the world. One of the deepest natural ports for yachtsmen. |
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Little Gasparilla Six minutes by boat from Florida's southwest coast, time suddenly turns to sand on this exceptional barrier island near Boca Grande with no bridges and no paved roads. The Preserve is a slice of perfection and offers acreage homes on the beach. A serene setting with no crowds and sugar white-sand beach. |
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