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Sarasota Home Sales - The Barrier IslandsSiesta Key - Casey Key - Bird KeyComprehensive Information Service for Sarasota Home buyers   Siesta Key - $800,000 to $12 million Casey Key - $1 million to $10 million Bird Key - $800,000 to $7 million  Siesta KeyHomes $800,000 to $12 millionSiesta Key is renowned for its world famous beaches of powdery white sands. The sun, setting over the Gulf is an unforgettable experience. While the conveniences of modern life are easily accessible, Siesta Key is still remote enough to give one a feeling of "Old Florida". Lush foliage, mature trees and tropical flowering shrubs line the winding routes to the village and the beaches. The beaches are refreshingly natural, with protected wild sea oats and mangroves providing a habitat for the profusion of birds that share the island, as well as the dolphins and manatees that live just offshore. Venturing further inland, you'll discover Siesta Village, complete with eclectic shops, boutiques and some of the finest restaurants. Turn into Siesta's side streets and you'll find everything from small beachfront condominiums, villas and apartments to magnificent estates and luxurious homes. Casey KeyHomes $1 million to $10 millionCasey Key is one of the most prestigious locations on the Gulf Coast. It also has some of the highest land values. Set on an eight mile long island south of Siesta Key it faces the Gulf on one side and Blackburn Bay on the other. The land use is restricted to single-family residences. The palatial and elegant homes with their conservative and tasteful architecture are a blend of wealth and "Old World Florida" charm. Many of the large estates stretch from the Gulf to the Bay. The majority of the island, which is served by two bridges, is a conservation district. In this protected and pristine environment the bird and wild life thrive, and the superb beaches are refreshingly natural. Bird KeyHomes $800,000 to $7 millionBird Key is a small island lying in the calm water of Sarasota Bay, joined to the mainland by the causeway. Bird Key is an exclusive gated enclave with quiet streets and striking vistas of the Bay and the city skyline. Residents of Bird Key appreciate its privacy, security, and close proximity to world-class shopping at St. Armands Circle, the lovely Lido Beach and the dazzling downtown theater district. The island is a boater's paradise, and many of its homes are situated directly on the bay or on deep-water canals. Developed in the 1950's by Arvida, today many of the 1950s-style homes are being renovated or rebuilt. Among these are some of the largest and most extravagant homes in town. Bird Key also boasts its own prestigious yacht club. Siesta Key - Luxury homes and quality living - Sarasota Homes Sale> |