Do You Want This View?
Posted by Marc Rasmussen on Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 at 4:13pm.
This is the view that just about everyone envisions in their head when wanting to retire to Florida or buy a winter home here. Sarasota is blessed with a large bay that offers expansive water views. Fortunately, we have a number of condos and single family homes that offer these types of views. While there are many locations that offer these views today we will focus on just four areas - West of the Trail, Bird Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Circle.
Bird Key
Bird Key is located in between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key this neighborhood is home to roughly 500 residents. The waterfront homes along Robin Drive, Mourning Dove Drive, Meadow Lark Drive, East and West Royal Flamingo, and Seagull Lane.
Below are some homes for sale on Bird Key with a "WOW" water view.
- 647 Mourning Dove Drive
- 231 Robin Drive
- 211 Robin Drive
- 316 West Royal Flamingo Drive
- 228 Seagull Lane
Location of Bird Key
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Lido Key & St. Armands Circle
Head east from downtown Sarasota, pass Bird Key and you will run into the delight area of St. Armands Circle and Lido Key. This is a great place to live if you desire walkability as well as a fabulous beach. St. Armands Circle is full of fun with several great restaurants, fun shopping, bars and other entertainment. Living around the circle or on Lido Key puts you in close proximity.
Below are some waterfront homes homes around St. Armands Circle and Lido Key with that "WOW" water view.
- 290 North Washington Drive
- 112 North Washington Drive
- 35 S Washington Drive
- 1219 Westway Drive
- 1339 Westway Drive
- 1436 John Ringling Parkway
- 1435 Westway Drive
- 1355 Westway Drive
- 510 Keith Pointe Drive
- 763 Tyler Drive
- 35 South Washington Drive
- 729 Tyler Drive
Location of Lido Key and St. Armands Circle
West of the Trail
On the mainland of Sarasota is the coveted West of the Trail neighborhood. When locals say "trail" they mean U.S. 41 or Tamiami Trail. Here, you will find a wide selection of old-Florida style, elegant homes as well as numerous modern estates with all of the amenities. Homes here are conveniently situated slightly south of Downtown Sarasota for easy access to dining, shopping and the nightlife scene. Some of the popular neighborhoods that offer great water views include Cherokee Park, Harbor Acres, Oyster Bay Estates, Indian Beach, Sapphire Shores and San Remo Estates.
Below are some homes for sale West of the Trail that have a "WOW" water view.
- 1452 Hillview Drive
- 1204 Hillview Drive
- 1384 Harbor Drive
- 1540 Hillview Drive
- 1441 Rebecca Lane
- 309 Ringling Point
- 1368 Harbor Drive
- 1541 Caribbean Drive
- 1500 North Drive
- 2124 Sparrow Court
- 1366 Harbor Drive
- 1628 Carribean Drive
Location of West of Trail Neighborhoods
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