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Area № 03 · Sarasota County · The Donovan Guide

Sarasota

Search homes for sale across Sarasota, from Siesta Key and the bayfront to downtown condos and walkable historic neighborhoods. For a deeper look at how the neighborhoods differ, read David's Sarasota guide.

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Sarasota is a handful of very different neighborhoods.

Beach town, walkable village, historic infill, arts-and-culture core and golf-course space all sit within a short drive of each other. Browse the homes below, or tell David your priorities and he will narrow it to the neighborhoods that fit.

Homes in Sarasota

A few places to start

A small, current selection. Property Search has every Sarasota listing and every filter.

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Neighborhood by neighborhood

Where to look

Five places that come up most in buyer conversations.

Aerial view of Siesta Key's white-sand beach and turquoise Gulf waters, Sarasota FL№ 01
The beach life

Siesta Key

A barrier-island beach community known for its white-sand beach. Resort-style living that suits a primary residence or a second home, with premium pricing and heavy peak-season traffic. Rental rules vary by property, so confirm them before you buy.

  • Beach living
  • Resort-style
  • Peak-season traffic
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Walkable streets

Southside Village

One of the most walkable pockets in Sarasota, mixing modern and historic homes with local restaurants and boutiques, close to downtown on quiet, tree-lined residential streets.

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Historic and mixed-use

Rosemary District

A historic neighborhood close to downtown and the bayfront, with older homes alongside newer infill and mixed-use buildings.

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Aerial view of Downtown Sarasota's bayfront marina, waterfront park, and skyline№ 04
Arts & culture core

Downtown Sarasota

The arts-and-entertainment core, near the Sarasota Opera House and The Ringling, with a marina, a waterfront park and restaurants within walking distance. Many homes are condos, so ask about HOA fees and building amenities.

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The full guide

Looking for a deeper guide?

Looking for a deeper guide to Sarasota's neighborhoods and what to know before you buy? Read David Donovan's Sarasota guide.

Your move

Which Sarasota neighborhood fits you?

Tell David your budget and must-haves and he will narrow Sarasota to the neighborhoods, streets and homes that fit.