Sarasota County, FL
Sarasota
Overview
Sarasota is the urban core of the region, built around a bayfront downtown, a well-known arts and culture scene, and a collection of historic in-town neighborhoods that give the city a different character from the suburban growth to its east. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The Ringling museum complex, and a full calendar of opera, ballet, and theater give the city a cultural identity well beyond its size.
Housing ranges from downtown high-rise condominiums with bay views to historic bungalow neighborhoods like Laurel Park, Burns Court, and Gillespie Park, to the waterfront homes west of US 41 commonly referred to locally as West of the Trail. From downtown, the barrier island beaches at Lido Key, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key are all a short drive across the causeways.
Sarasota's market moves differently by neighborhood and property type, so a downtown condominium, a historic bungalow, and a West of Trail waterfront home each call for a different approach to pricing and marketing. Legacy Real Estate Associates, based in Bradenton, represents buyers and sellers throughout Sarasota and the surrounding barrier islands.
Location
Sarasota sits on Sarasota Bay on Florida's Gulf Coast, immediately south of Bradenton and Manatee County. Barrier islands including Lido Key, St. Armands Key, and Siesta Key sit just offshore, connected to the mainland by causeways and bridges.
Sarasota County, FL
Property types
Common property types in Sarasota
- Downtown high-rise and mid-rise condominiums
- Historic bungalows in neighborhoods like Laurel Park and Burns Court
- Waterfront homes west of US 41 (West of the Trail)
- Mid-century and newer single-family homes in in-town neighborhoods
- Townhomes and low-rise condominiums near downtown
- New construction infill in older neighborhoods
Lifestyle
Lifestyle & convenience
- A downtown arts and culture scene built around The Ringling, Sarasota Opera, and Sarasota Ballet
- Walkable historic neighborhoods with locally owned restaurants and shops
- Easy access to barrier island beaches at Lido Key, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key
- An active bayfront with parks, a marina, and public waterfront space
- A growing downtown residential population alongside longtime in-town neighborhoods
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Real estate services
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Property management
Property management is available in Sarasota
What we handle
- Rental-market analysis & pricing
- Marketing, showings & applicant screening
- Rent collection & owner reporting
- Maintenance coordination
- Lease renewals & move-out coordination
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