Siesta Key Real Estate

If you are looking for an area blessed with beautiful homes, as well as a beautiful natural setting, than look no further than Siesta Key. Real estate in Siesta Key is blessed with traditional Florida bungalows, enormous mansions sprawling toward the ocean, and penthouse condos right on the beach. With Siesta Beach (ranked "World's Finest and Whitest" beach in 1987), Turtle Beach, and Palmer Point Beach encompassing the area, almost every property has sand either out its front door or near by.

Siesta Key real estate is usually chosen for its proximity to Sarasota. Since the barrier island is connected to Sarasota by two different bridges, it is the ideal spot for a slower pace of life while remaining connected to the mainland. Siesta Key is also only 55 miles South of Tampa, Florida, which makes it the perfect Florida Gulf Coast getaway.

With a population under 24,000 full and part time residents, Siesta Key is not a victim of urban sprawl. Its remoteness gives visitors a feeling of a wild Floridian getaway. Lush foliage, mature Cypress trees and tropical flowering shrubs line the winding roads to the beaches. Since the beaches are flanked with wild sea oats and mangrove trees, they provide perfect habitat for the legions of native island birds, giving the area a truly refreshingly natural essence. It is common to see dolphins, manatees and other aquatic wildlife in the crystal waters offshore, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling or scuba diving. All of this makes Siesta Key real estate a nature lover's paradise.

But don't get the wrong impression; Siesta Key is not a rural oasis void of urban amenities. Shopping and fine dining abound on both ends of the island. In fact, most would say that Siesta Key is an island of culinary delights. Many eateries feature Gulf Coast seafood specialty dishes including lobster, crab, blackened fish, and raw oysters. Siesta Key also offers a vast array of Oriental, Italian, French and American cuisine to tickle the most judicious palates. Whether you enjoy ocean-side formal, candle-lit dinners for two, or family-fun oriented dining, you will find it here. It is all part of the Siesta Key real estate plan.

Fun in the sun is really what Siesta Key is all about. After all, Siesta Key is located in the sunshine state! Siesta Key features sport-fishing, power-boating, sailing, dolphin tours, and sunset cruises. Boating is one of the main activities because Siesta Key offers nearly 50 miles of canals and waterways, not to mention the Gulf of Mexico. Charters and boat rentals are never too far away, and many properties feature boat docks for residents. If arriving to the dining establishment of your choice via waterway is more your style, you can take advantage of restaurants with docks for their patrons. Amenities abound with Siesta Key real estate, whether its commercial or residential!

Most people can't visit Siesta Key without a sport-fishing excursion. And if you like to fish, Siesta Key is the place for you! The waters around Siesta Key are home to nearly 1,000 species of fish. Try deep-sea fishing, bridge fishing, or surf-casting. Whatever method you choose, the fish in the waters around Siesta Key will give you the fishing challenge of a lifetime! Barracuda, black drum, grouper, pompano, snapper and tarpon all await your lure. With year-round on-shore and off-shore fishing, Siesta Key real estate is the perfect choice for the avid angler.