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        <description>Read the Sarasota real estate blog and news presented by John Allen. View the latest information at our real estate blog for Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Casey Key Florida.</description>
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        <title>Real Estate on Bird Key in Sarasota, Florida</title>
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Bird Key is a Sarasota, Florida neighborhood rich in beauty, luxury, privacy, and history. In the early 1900s, Bird Key was purchased by Thomas Worcester of Cincinnati, Ohio. Worchester built the first expensive home on a Sarasota Bay island. In the 1920s, John Ringling of circus fame bought Bird Key and proceeded with the development of connecting Bird Key, Lido Key and St. Armands to mainland Sarasota. Arvida Corporation bought the Ringling properties and continued development of the 511 single family home sites. Today Bird Key real estate is among the most desirable in all of Sarasota.





Bird Key today is a beautiful boating community with just under 300 waterfront homes facing the bay or on interior canals. The remaining homes on Bird Key are not on the water and referred to as “garden homes.” You’ll find luxurious mansions on Bird Key, some “old Florida” style homes needing some “TLC” and possibly a refurbished beauty.


As a boating community, Bird Key is tops. The Bird Key Yacht Club is one of the most prestigious yachts clubs in Florida. The Club offers members an outstanding list of amenities as well as superior docking services with reciprocal agreements with other Yacht Clubs.


Amenities of Bird Key Yacht Club




Social Gatherings


Parties


Tennis


Bridge


Boating




Bird Key Real Estate Data 2011


The Sarasota MLS currently reports 29 homes for sale on Bird Key. The lowest priced home is $545,000 and the highest is $8,800,000. Homes sales totaled 35 in 2011 and recent prices ranged from $407,000 to $4,950,000.


Contact Us


If you need more information on Bird Key real estate, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467. We have agents who specialize in Bird Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key available to give you more information or to schedule a tour of homes.


John Allen - Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.7131 Curtiss AvenueSarasota, FL 34231(941) 544-6467
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    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>Siesta Isles Neighborhood Profile &amp; Market Update</title>
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Are you looking to enjoy the laid back Siesta Key lifestyle? Do you have a boat, but still want to enjoy the beach? You can have it all in Siesta Isles. This deed restricted neighborhood has nearly four miles of canals and is located only a short walk from world-renowned Siesta Key Beach, voted the Best Beach in the United States for 2011. In addition, downtown Sarasota’s dining, nightlife and cultural events are only about a 15 to 20 minute drive away.


Comprised of two islands that can be accessed by Contento Drive and Azure Way, the majority of Siesta Isles homes are directly on canals that offer quick access to the Intercostal waterway. Most of the homes in Siesta Isles are Florida ranch style homes built in the 1960’s and 1970’s. However, some of the original homes have been torn down to make way for newer homes.


Contact us for more information or to make arrangements for a private tour of homes for sale in Siesta Isles.


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Siesta Isles Quick Facts




Homes in Neighborhood: 295


Year Built: 1959 to 2010


Size Range (A/C): 1161 square feet to 4,756 square feet




September 2011 MLS Data for Siesta Isles




Current Listings: 4


Highest Priced Home: $1,299,000


Lowest Priced Home: $449,000


Median Listing Price: $789,450


Average Listing Price: $831,725




2011 Real Estate Sales in Siesta Isles




Total Sales: 7


Highest Sale: $850,000


Lowest Sale: $305,000


Median Sale Price: $775,000


Average Sale Price: $664,128


Average Sale Price PSF: $298.69








Interested in other areas? Visit out comprehensive Siesta Key homes section to explorer other communities on the island. Our experienced agents will be happy to discuss which neighborhoods best fit your lifestyle and budget.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>2011 Market Update - Sarasota Real Estate</title>
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Real estate in Sarasota, Florida has continued to sell at a brisk pace in 2011. The Sarasota Association of Realtors® recently issued its August a press release reporting 599 properties sold in July 2011, a 14.3 percent increase from the previous year. In the July 2010 Sarasota real estate market, there were 525 property sales.


Single family home closings totaled 445 and 154 condos sold in July of this year. Four months in 2011, sales have hit the 700 level or above. July marked the fourth month in the previous 12 with sales exceeding 700 units. June sales reached 728 and May sales were the highest at 796 during Sarasota’s busiest selling season. Sales in July, of course, cooled as summer arrived. The Federal homebuyer tax credit which was a selling factor also expired during this time.


Good News for Sarasota Real Estate Sellers in July 2011


Excerpt from the SAR Press Release:


The total inventory of available properties dropped again to the lowest level in more than a decade. There were 2,829 single family homes and 1,656 condos on the market, for a total of 4,485 available properties. This is more than a 7 percent drop from the June 2011 total of 4,830, and a 25 percent drop from the July 2010 figure of 6,054. The decreased inventory could spur stronger competition for homes and condos, and subsequent price appreciation.


The median price of a single family home in July was $169,900, just slightly lower than the June figure of $175,000. The July 2010 figure stood at $155,000, so the median price was up almost 10 percent from last year at this time. The condo median price slipped to $145,000 from $185,000 in June, but was 14 percent higher than last July's median of $127,000.


The months of inventory rose to 6.4 months for single family homes, from last month's figure of 5.9 months. For condos, the months of inventory also rose to 10.7 months from June's figure of 8.2 months. Both figures remain far below the highs of 25.3 months for single family (in early 2009) and 41.7 months for condos (in late 2008). This statistic represents the time it would take to sell the existing inventory at the current month's rate of sales. The 6 month level is traditionally a point which represents equilibrium in the market between buyers and sellers.


Pending sales in July 2011 increased from 754 in June to 799. Pending sales in July 2010 were headed downward in the summer which indicated lower total sales in the fall period.


SAR President Michael Bruno point out that “while we did see the market seasonally moderate in July from the hot selling pace we’ve experienced in the first half of 2011, these numbers still reflect strength in the market. There hasn’t been an alarming drop in sales, and the higher number of pending sales signals a healthy fall market. The inventory of available properties remains at a low for the past decade, and this historically means we should experience upward pressure on prices. The percentage of distressed property sales has remained stable, which is another positive factor.”


Short sales and foreclosure sales remained at “38 percent of the July 2011 sales figures. In February 2011 distressed sales totaled 47 percent of total sales and in November 2010, distressed sales totaled 51 percent of total sales.


SAR President Bruno also stated that “the impact of recent events in the financial market may cause some uncertainly in terms of national home sales, but we all know that real estate is local, and Sarasota is traditionally a market that emerges from tough times with strength and leads the new wave of prosperity.”


Sarasota Real Estate Market Recap for July 2011




Total Properties Sold: 599


Single Family Homes Sold: 445


Condos Sold: 154


Median Price Single Family Homes: $169,900


Median Price Condos: $145,000




The Sarasota real estate market continues to tempt international buyers who have marked Sarasota as a “hot” destination for decades. Price adjustments have afforded many real estate buyers the opportunity of a lifetime to purchase a home or condo in one of the world’s most beautiful cities where culture and the arts intertwine with Sarasota's crown jewels, the barrier islands of Siesta Key, Casey Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Casey Key Sale Serves as a Sign of an Improving Luxury Market</title>
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If home sales in Casey Key are any indication, the market for Sarasota luxury homes appears to be moving in the right direction. In fact, a home sold earlier this month was sold with a price tag that is higher than any other home sale in Casey Key since November 2009.


On July 15, a 10,000-square-foot home situated on 1.65 acres on Casey Key was sold for $7.58 million. The home features 200 feet of Gulf of Mexico shoreline as well as an upstairs and downstairs master suite. Other features include a summer kitchen, an eight-car garage, a separate caretaker’s building and a disappearing edge swimming pool and spa. Not only was the home sold at the highest sale price since November 2009, but it is also the second-highest price to be paid for a home within Sarasota County in 2011.


Similar signs of an economic turnaround are also being seen at nearby Bird Key, where sales have been brisk. In addition, construction has begun on a number of new luxury homes that are expected to cost more than $14 million to construct. The largest is an 8,000-square-foot home being constructed by Jimmy W. Hayes, who is the chief executive of Cox Communications in Atlanta. According to Jack McCabe, who is a real estate consultant in Deerfield Beach, the fact that land prices fell by as much as 50 to 70 percent “allowed some builders to acquire land and build homes that can complete favorably with foreclosures.”


“At the same time, the stock market has picked up and the economy is better than it was, which contributes to feeling that we have turned the corner,” continued McCabe in a recent Herald Tribune article.


While we still have not completely recovered from the recession, most experts agree that the worst days are behind us. Given the fact that buyers are confident enough to pay millions of dollars to purchase homes and builders are willing to invest millions more into constructing new homes, things certainly seem to be moving in the right direction.


Search Waterfront &amp; Luxury Homes for Sale on Casey Key and Bird Key 


Bird Key | Casey Key


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Learn more about our professional expertise and our 30 year company history. Explore our luxury buyer services tailored to your specific needs... or find out how to get started. If you are ready, just Contact us now and we'll be delighted to discuss how we can help you.
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    <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>The Museum Area - Sapphire Shores and Indian Beach Real Estate</title>
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The Sapphire Shores and Indian Beach neighborhoods (also referred to as “The Museum Area”) stretch west of Tamiami Trail from Whitaker Bayou to New College. The area contains an eclectic mix of homes with architectural styles ranging from 1920’s Mediterranean Revival to 50’s ranch homes and also includes shining examples of Sarasota's own brand of modern architecture. All of the homes in this area are on or within walking distance to the natural beauty of Sarasota Bay. The neighborhood is a quick five minute drive to downtown Sarasota and a fifteen minute jaunt to the beaches of Lido Key. Cultural highlights of the Indian Beach and Sapphire Shores area include: The John and Mable Ringling Museum, the Asolo Repertory Theatre, USF, New College and the Ringling College of Art and Design.


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Indian Beach Homes for Sale | Sapphire Shore Homes for Sale


Indian Beach and Sapphire Shores were originally developed in the early 20th century by wealthy northerners who chose the area to build their winter estates. Their style is prevalent throughout the neighborhood and a shining example is John and Mable Ringling’s Ca D’Zan mansion, which is now an historic museum. Residents of the area include an eclectic mix of artists, professionals, retirees and students. Currently available homes in the neighborhood range from around $100,000 ranch style homes to the millions for palatial bay side estates.


2011 Indian Beach Real Estate Activity






Current Active Listings: 14






Highest Priced Home: $9,900,000






Lowest Priced Home: $99,000






Median listing Price: $2,131,626






Average Listing Price: $482,500






Homes Under Contract: 3






Homes Sold YTD in 2011: 7






Highest Sale Price: $2,920,000






Lowest Sale Price: $130,000






2011 Sapphire Shores Real Estate Activity






Current Active Listings: 8






Highest Priced Home: $1,199,000






Lowest Priced Home: $645,000






Median listing Price: $949,000






Average Listing Price: $932,125






Homes Under Contract: 2






Homes Sold YTD in 2011: 4






Highest Sale Price: $405,000






Lowest Sale Price: $240,100






We recently sold this seven bedroom, six bath Spanish Mediterranean home on Virginia Dr in the Museum Area (West of the Trail):


 





This property has many unique features including six rental units, majestic oak trees and lush landscaping with an old Florida feel.


Contact us today for more information on Sapphire Shores, Indian Beach or any other Sarasota real estate. Our team of local experts covers the entire Sarasota Florida area
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        <title>Lakewood Ranch Country Club Homes</title>
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If you are in the market for a newer luxury home in a gated golf community, Lakewood Ranch Country Club should be on your list to consider. This luxurious gated community is one of our premiere addresses for those who demand only the best. Those with a passion for golf will revel in the 54-holes at the Country Club. The 3 courses at the private Lakewood Ranch Country Club are designed to challenge every skill level. There are also excellent practice facilities and a beautiful clubhouse along with dining and special events. In addition, members also have access to the 13,000 square foot athletic center, junior Olympic pool and 18 lighted clay tennis courts.


The amenities offered in the Country Club are plentiful. There are miles of sidewalks and trails winding past pristine natural beauty of the many nature preserves and lakes. The Athletic Center's fitness center offers state-of-the-art exercise equipment, steam room, sauna, and whirlpool for post workout relaxation.


Lakewood Ranch Country Club Real Estate



There are 10 distinct sections with Lakewood Ranch Country Club homes for sale in a variety or price ranges and sizes. You will find single family homes as well as maintenance-free villas. They range from Wexford with single family homes from 1,558 to 2,160 square feet and prices starting in the $200,000 range to La Cantera and Highfield offering luxury homes over 4,000 square feet and priced into the millions.


Lakewood Ranch Country Club Current Listings Inventory




Active Listings - 43


Highest Priced Listing - $2,400,000


Lowest Priced Listing - $200,000


Average Listing Price - $699,433


Median Listing Price - $589,000




The Country Club is nestled in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, close to Main Street with all of its unique shops, restaurants, several festivals, art and music venues, and more. The neighborhood also borders the Sarasota Polo Club with its nine world-class polo fields and a regulation size arena and the Sarasota International Cricket Club. Aside from unlimited access to community amenities and events, Lakewood Ranch residents will also enjoy top-rated private and public schools and state-of-the-art medical facilities. The amenities of this resort-style neighborhood are nearly endless. Living in this gated golf course community is truly one of life's rewards.


Downtown Sarasota, St Armands Circle and the incredible gulf coast beaches are all only a short drive away. Boating, diving, fishing, and sunset strolls are regular events when living along the gulf coast. Take your pick and enjoy some fun in the sun


Get More Information


For more information or to make arrangements for a tour of Lakewood Ranch real estate or any other Sarasota golf course communities, contact the John Allen team at 941-544-6467. We have Realtors that not only show Lakewood Ranch, they live there as well.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Market Update - Lakewood Ranch Home Inventory Data</title>
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Lakewood Ranch Florida is an award-winning master planned community that offers a resort lifestyle fused with a real sense of community. With 8500 acres, Lakewood Ranch is the largest green certified community in the United States. The neighborhoods meander through the nature preserves, golf courses, parks, lakes, and over 150 miles of sidewalks and nature trails.


It is no wonder why Lakewood Ranch is so popular because it offers nearly every amenity you can think of nearby including a state of the art medical facilities, top rated schools, an abundance of cultural events, challenging golf courses, funky boutiques and specialty shops, family events, world class polo, athletic club, tennis, superb restaurants and the list goes on. Plus the development of a new sports complex is now underway. The Premier Sports Complex is a 70 acre facility that includes soccer, lacrosse, and baseball fields. Tournaments are already being booked at the complex with inquiries from not only Florida but across the United States and even internationally. These inquiries include professional teams looking for a new training center. Plus, Tim Howard, American national team goalkeeper will be starting the Howard Academy on premises opening in 2012. Lakewood Ranch is on the cutting edge of development and technology intertwined with its intimate connection to the surrounding nature. Living here is truly another day in paradise.


Lakewood Ranch offers housing options to suit almost everyone's lifestyle preferences and price range. Many of the neighborhoods are gated, some of them are maintenance-free but all of them are built to flow with the natural beauty of the area.





Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale


There are currently 199 homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch in a variety of price ranges. Price start at $127,500 for a simple 3 bedroom home with 1,275 square feet and go all the way up to $3,390,000 for a captivating custom estate with over 8,600 square feet of luxury in the Lakewood Ranch County Club.


Current Listing Inventory: Single Family Homes for Sale in Lakewood Ranch




Active Home Listings 199


Highest Priced Home Listing $3,390,000


Lowest Priced Home Listing $127,500


Average Home Listing Price $ 329,214


Median Home Listing Price $ 395,000




Get More Information


For more information on Lakewood Ranch real estate or to make arrangements for a tour of homes, contact the John Allen team at 941-544-6467. We have Realtors that not only show Lakewood Ranch, they live there as well.
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        <title>Five Popular Sarasota Country Club Communities</title>
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Retirees and baby boomers are still calling us to ask about popular Sarasota country club real estate. Many of these buyers are avid golfers or tennis enthusiasts and are searching for a second home. Their plan is to visit over the next several years, enjoy their home in Sarasota, lock the house up and head back to real life until retirement. Amenities are the key, and the more amenities available to these buyers, the better the chance of fulfilling their dream of a complete resort lifestyle.


There are several new golf communities in the area, but here are five of the most popular country club communities in Sarasota:


Lakewood Ranch Country Club – a master-planned community offering a Town Center, a gorgeous Club House featuring bar, dining room, banquet facilities as well as meeting rooms and smaller intimate dining areas. Lakewood Ranch’s amenities include: two golf courses, a Pro Shop, a tennis facility, a fitness center, and more


Prestancia on Palmer Ranch – TPC Prestancia is a 24 hr security guarded and gated community. The Club House at Prestancia features a newly renovated club room for socializing. The amenities at this country club community are limited to golf however, there are swimming and tennis available at the neighboring Serendipity Racquet Club at the Country Club of Sarasota.


Laurel Oak Estates – east of I-75, Laurel Oak Estates is a guard gated country club community with beautiful landscaping. The Club House at Laurel Oak has been redecorated in recent years and features. Amenities at Laurel Oak Estates include golf, tennis, swimming and walking trails.


University Park Country Club – Just off University Parkway and about 20 minutes from downtown Sarasota, this tropically landscaped guard gated community, is home to incredible wildlife. The entrance of this Club is outstanding. University Park’s Club House features a banquet size dining rooms as well as smaller dining areas. There is a fabulous outdoor terrace for dining as well. The member's only grill is the perfect spot to enjoy socializing with your friends and neighbors. Amenities include: Golf, tennis and swimming pool


The Oaks  - Located just off Hwy 41 in Osprey, FL, the Oaks Club is one of Sarasota, Florida’s most prestigious members owned golf club communities. This family oriented club has a magnificent Club House with plenty of amenities to get your lifestyle busy. In addition to golf on two courses, residents enjoy swimming, tennis, cricket and a variety of social events throughout the year. There are three separate guard gated entrances to the Oaks: Oaks Preserve, Oaks Bayside and Oaks Clubside. The lush landscaping, golf course views as well as lake and Bay vies in some homes are impeccable backgrounds for those seeking a resort lifestyle in Sarasota.


If you are interested in retiring in a Sarasota country club community, contact the John Allen Team. Our agents specialize in all areas of Sarasota real estate including Lakewood Ranch, Prestancia, Laurel Oak Estate, University Park and the Oaks.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Lakewood Ranch Real Estate Market Update - June 2010</title>
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There has been brisk activity in the Lakewood Ranch real estate market over the past six months as buyers take advantage of significantly reduced prices. Many buyers, who seek an active resort lifestyle in Florida, are inquiring about this award winning master-planned community, making offers and negotiating deals. With outdoor activities including golf, tennis, swimming, cricket and polo, Lakewood Ranch has it all. The Main Street area of the “Ranch” features specialty shopping, dining in excellent restaurants, and professional services. There are outstanding A-rated schools as well as a medical center and hospital in this well thought out development.


According to the Sarasota MLS, there are 253 Lakewood Ranch homes for sale, including the exclusive Lake Club and Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Single family home prices range from $135,000 to $6 million. 156 homes in Lakewood Ranch have sold in the last six months. Selling prices at Lakewood Ranch in the last six months range from $126,000 to $3,150,000.


Current Lakewood Ranch Real Estate Activity - Single Family Homes






Highest Priced Home: $5,999,000 






Lowest Priced Home: $135,000






Average Price Home: $631,792






Median Price Home: $425,000






Lakewood Ranch consists of seven villages. Buyers have a choice of condos, townhouses, villas or custom designed homes built by an array of Sarasota builders. The amenities of the Lakewood Ranch Country Club are outstanding within the Club House alone: multiple dining areas, grand ball room, meeting and card rooms. There is a full-service Pro Shop too.


If country club living and gated communities are within your real estate parameters, Lakewood Ranch Country Club is a must see on a trip to Sarasota, FL. Call the John Allen Team at 941-6467 to schedule an appointment to view any homes for sale in Sarasota. We have a team of experts ready to help you.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Luxury Real Estate for Sale on Casey Key Florida</title>
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&quot;Casey Key real estate&quot; is searched on Google and other major search engines every day by buyers looking for a quiet, luxurious, private beach-front lifestyle. This exclusive island about 25 minutes south of Sarasota, Florida has no stop lights and very little traffic. You’ll see cyclists, walkers, birds, seagulls and pelicans along with some of South Florida’s most beautiful tropical foliage on this special Key.


Entertainers, movie stars, sports figures and authors frequently search for Casey Key real estate. These opulent buyers enjoy the privacy afforded on Casey Key and its close proximity to downtown Sarasota’s cultural venues. These buyers are usually shopping for an estate providing Gulf to Bay access.


For more information or to view all properties currently listed for sale, visit http://www.buysarasota.com/casey-key-real-estate.html.


Seven properties in the MLS offer Gulf to Bay access and are currently priced from $2,690,000 to $14,999,000. Many homes on Casey Key have deep water boat docks on the bayside of the island and beach cabanas on Casey Key Beach. The sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico are a big draw for these luxury buyers searching for Paradise within minutes of the opera, ballet or an entertaining play at one of Sarasota’s theaters. Casey Key residents enjoy the Casey Key Fish House for casual dining or the fine restaurants offered in Sarasota, Siesta Key, St. Armands or Longboat Key.


Casey Key residents wander the beach from the South Jetty to the north beach where they hope to get a glimpse of Stephen King sitting on his private beach writing his next thriller. They search for sharks’ teeth, shells and seaglass. Casey Key Beach allows dogs and residents enjoy long walks with their best pals. This is truly Paradise in South West Florida.


You can view all of the homes for sale at our comprehensive Casey Key real estate section of this website. Contact John Allen at 941-544-6467 if you have any questions or need any more information on current listings. We will be happy to provide you with more Casey Key information and send a complete update on homes available for sale on based on your requirements. There’s nothing like seeing the sunrise over Little Sarasota Bay and then the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Come discover why Casey Key is so special.
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