Sarasota Real Estate

Siesta Key

Siesta Key is Sarasota’s most popular barrier island, connected to the mainland by two bridges. Founded in 1846, this 8 mile long Key is home to 24,000 full and part-time residents.

Living on Siesta Key is truly the epitome of beach life. There is so much variety in home choice;  be it waterfront mansions or single family residential homes in a little neighborhood. Condominiums are perennially popular, and are often used as beach rentals during the high season. Siesta Key is an extremely popular vacation destination, making it very attractive for investors. Newcomers can choose to live on the Gulf of Mexico or on the Bay, near the village , or within walking distance to the beach.

Siesta Key is perhaps best known for its truly special beaches. Located on Beach Road, Siesta Key Beach was recently named the #2 most beautiful beach in the U.S. for the second year in a row. But that is nothing new – at the “Great International White Sand Beach Challenge” held in 1987, it was recognized as having the “whitest and finest sand in the world.” Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of coral, Siesta Beach’s sand is 99% quartz. Even on the hottest days, the sand is so reflective that it feels cool underfoot.

Shallow water depth in the near shore area, together with year round lifeguard protection, makes this one of the safest beaches in the County and great for small children. A beach walk may yield sand dollars and coquinas, but it is rare to find many shells here on Siesta. The beach’s amenities include rest rooms, a concession area, picnic tables, tennis courts, ball fields, beach volleyball courts, a soccer field, a 20 station fitness trail and a playground. Don’t miss the Drum Circle on Sunday nights (in front of the concession area), when local residents and visitors alike dance to drumbeats and celebrate a gorgeous sunset. Parking is currently free, but fills up fast! Siesta Key Public Beach is the most famous beach on the Key, but for a less crowded experience, try Crescent Beach or Turtle Beach to the south; or find a small beach access in the village to stroll the beach to the North. 

Siesta Key Village is a quaint little downtown consisting of restaurants, daiquiri bars and souvenir shops, where visitors can find necessities or the perfect souvenir.  Unique boutiques, galleries, salons and shops in which to indulge yourself are around every corner and side street – have fun exploring! Siesta Key Village is absolutely casual, a “flip-flop and t-shirt ” type of shopping and dining experience.

Siesta Key is an island of culinary delights! Many of the restaurants specialize in seafood delicacies; but many also offer a wide selection of Italian, American, Oriental and French cuisine to suit the most discerning tastes. Whether you enjoy formal, candle-lit dinners, ocean side casual, or family-oriented dining, you will find it here, complete with nightclubs hosting music and dancing.

With nearly 50 miles of canals and waterways and the surrounding bays and the Gulf of Mexico, boating is one of the most popular past-times on Siesta Key. The island offers boat rentals, charters, and guided tours. Many of our condominiums have boat docks; you can also take advantage of the temporary docks at our restaurants on the water.

With so many properties to choose from, so much to do, and such a beautiful beach – Siesta Key will always be one of the most attractive real estate investments in Sarasota.

Subdivisions:

• Crescent Arms
• Crystal Sands
• Dolphin Bay
• Grand Siesta
• Harbour Towne
• Hidden Harbor
• Fisherman’s Cove
• La Siesta
• Marina del Sol
• Midnight Cove
• Palm Bay Club
• Riegels Landing
• Sandy Cove
• Siesta Beach
• Siesta Isles
• Surf & Racquet
• Tortoise Estates