Welcome to Siesta Key, FLSiesta Key, a barrier island the runs parallel from mid-town to southern Sarasota, is one of the most popular places to live or visit on Florida’s west coast. Families, young professionals and retirees alike call the island home, while a number of celebrities own vacation residences on the island and can be seen dining at the local restaurants or browsing the wares of the many unique shops.
Home to a diverse population, the baby-powder beaches of this island boast the world’s whitest sand. Numerous travel guides and television shows have focused on the beauty of the beaches and ranked them among the world’s best. Intermixing among the various activities on the island, residents and visitors alike enjoy sunning at the beautiful public and private beaches year-round. As the day turns to dusk, crowds gather along the sand to marvel at a spectrum of colors in the sky that make up the breathtaking sunsets.
On weekends, evenings see beach-goers shift from sunning, swimming, volleyball and assorted water sports to watching (and sometimes participating in) the infamous “drum circle” that involves all types of percussionists performing together for an eclectic mix of entertainment and community.
Just north of the public beach area is the Siesta Village, a main drag that is lined with beach clubs and bars, island and formal restaurants, ice cream shops and boutiques. Shopping can range from high-end jewelers to beach markets supplying their customers with any and all supplies/clothing for island living. Additionally, a number of local artists and galleries call the island home. All of which can be enjoyed year-round and at the island’s springtime “Siesta Fiesta” celebration or annual Fourth of July fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico.
Distinct living opportunities abound on Siesta Key, and are as diverse as the population. Classic high-rise condominiums, multi-million dollar waterfront estates and resorts line many of the beaches, while quiet neighborhoods throughout the island are filled with family homes and seasonal beach cottages. | More Local Area InformationThe jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota is a vibrant and dynamic area known for its rich history, culture and award-winning beaches. From al... Read moreWhen people choose Florida as a vacation destination, the reason is almost always traceable to the state’s warm, year-round, sunny climate; it... Read moreWhitfield Estates, Florida, also known as a “dream city” to local residents, was officially established in 1926, though extravagant plan... Read moreFormerly a pineapple plantation, Ballentine Manor Estates was named after Frederick Ballentine, a prominent real estate broker from New Jersey. I... Read moreLongboat Key and its sister islands St. Armand’s, Lido & Bird Keys, serve as the northern barrier islands for the Sarasota area. Bordered to the wes... Read moreNestled just to the south of Tampa Bay, Bradenton is a quickly growing area with a rich history. Taking advantage of the wonderful location, man... Read moreCasey Key, Florida, is a barrier island that shares waterways with its neighbors, the Island of Venice to the south and Siesta Key to the north. A... Read moreThe town of Bradenton Beach, Florida is incomparable to any other in the U.S. Because of its exclusive location on the southern end of Anna Mari... Read moreLocated along the shores of the Manatee River, the town of Ellenton is set directly between Sarasota and St. Petersburg. It is an ideal location fo... Read moreBeautiful and historic Palmetto, Florida, is located in Manatee County, just north of the Manatee River and nestled along the Gulf of Mexico. Tw... Read moreLocated to the south of Sarasota, Venice is a very distinctive town with an almost double-identity. The mainland is an area of economic growth an... Read moreThe northernmost in the chain of barrier islands off the southwest coast of Florida, Anna Maria Island, FL. is home to three separate villages – Ann... Read moreOne of the most beautiful “small towns” in Florida, Englewood is a Gulf-front community set along the border of Sarasota and Charlotte counties... Read moreLocated between Fort Myers and Sarasota, our service area, including Port Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda and Englewood, offers an array o... Read moreThe biggest “little city” in Florida, North Port is one of the state’s most newly-developed areas. Encompassing over 120 square miles, the city i... Read moreManasota Key is a charming barrier island just north of Charlotte Harbor and west of Englewood. A truly unspoiled location, the island has n... Read moreLocated along Lemon Bay, just southwest of Englewood in Charlotte County, Grove City is a small town of less than 2 square miles. Originally a lemo... Read moreA charming and historic village on the Grand Barrier Island of Gasparilla, Boca Grande is located midway between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. It sit... Read morePunta Gorda is now a destination, not a pass-thru community. It has been cited in the past by the travel and news industry as being one of the “Bes... Read moreTampa, Florida started to become a real city in the 1880’s with the arrival of Henry B. Plant’s railroad and Vincente Ybor’s cigar making prowess... Read more |
