The Paradise that is Sarasota and its surrounding area. 


Pure white beaches, every imaginable water activity, the highest number of golf courses per capita in the U.S.A., culinary delights at gourmet restaurants, great shopping from high fashion boutiques to outlet malls, symphony concerts, opera, ballet, theaters...just a few of the reasons to buy a home here.As a Realtor with Dockside Realty Associates in Longboat Key I have access to all listings in the Sarasota MLS and can help you buy your condo or single family home whether it is a water front property, on a golf course, or in exciting downtown.
The Sarasota area, long acclaimed the cultural capital of Sarasota's West Coast offers a vast array of attractions. There are five repertory theaters, a ballet company, an opera company, and a symphony orchestra, whilst the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall attracts top artists from all over the World. Art lovers enjoy the World famous John Ringling Museum and numerous art galleries. The Mote Marine Laboratory is a fascination for both scientists and marine life lovers alike, gardeners love the Selby Botanical Gardens, and of course the area abounds with wonderful beaches and boating of all types..
Longboat Key, the ultimate Island Paradise, is an offshore barrier island stretching for eleven sun drenched miles between the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and the beautiful waterways of Sarasota Bay. The island has a mix of residential condominiums and single family homes reflecting Longboat's popularity as a haven for both retired and working residents as well as winter residents. Besides it's truly magnificent beach, Longboat Key offers a 45 hole Golf Club, great opportunities for boating and fishing, excellent facilities for walking and cycling, and gourmet restaurants. Shopping can be enjoyed at 3 centers on the Island or at nearby renown St. Armands's Circle where you can explore more than 100 stores or enjoy the delicacies of many fine dining establishments.
Longboat Key offers a relaxed, quiet atmosphere yet it is very easily accessible just 15 minutes from Sarasota International Airport, 20 minutes from Interstate 75, and only a 2 hour drive from Disney/Orlando.
Longboat Key is the finest community on the West Coast of Florida and has been meticulously developed to preserve it's characteristic low density. Sarasota, a city in a beautiful setting combines small town charm with the amenities of a metropolitan center, and also offers wonderful areas to live. Choose Lido, Bird or Siesta Keys, or maybe the convenience of exciting downtown Sarasota, or one of the excellent golfing communities such as The Oaks, Lakewood Ranch,University Parkway, Prestancia, The Meadows or Palmer Ranch.
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