The upscaling of Downtown Sarasota is making the arts and culture district an exciting alternative to beachfront and island living. With the current and future focus on luxury condo development, the downtown experience for everyone living in the area is improving. There is a huge amount of investment into the walkability, beautification, green spaces, and art venues. This benefits all local residents. As more are attracted to live in the vibrant downtown, shopping and dining options also continue to expand.
Each "neighborhood" of Downtown Sarasota offers its own personality, lifestyle experience, and aesthetic. We share our insight to each of the options to provide some context and flavor.
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Downtown Sarasota Condos by "Neighborhood"
The Quay/The Bay
This is Sarasota’s version of Lincoln Park (Chicago) or Battery Park (NYC). When completed there will be nearly $1.5 billion invested from 2017-2025 in parks & public amenities, retail, residential & the Arts.
Our Clients' Favorite Attributes:
- Brand New, Luxury, Upscale Feel
- Directly Connected to the Van Wezel Performance Arts Hall
- Uber walkable to Sarasota’s new 55 Acre The Bay Park
- Auteur
- Beau Ciel – Upscale building situated between the Quay and The Bay with views in two to three directions
- Condo on the Bay
- Lawrence Pointe
- Le Chateau
- One Watergate – Southern exposure units have great views of the Marina that are extra special at night. Building had complete update of windows/sliders and balconies.
- Ritz-Carlton Residences – A very contemporary experience with world-renown cache and white glove service
- Ritz-Carlton Residences & Tower Residences – Living above the hotel provides an energy that most condos don’t have. Plus room service and daily maid service are an option
- Sunset Towers – Has its own, private beach directly on Sarasota Bay
- VUE Sarasota Bay – The higher the floor, the more spectacular the view. Quick access to the Westin's roof top restaurant with 360 views.
- Bayso Sarasota
- Sarasota Bay Club – One of Sarasota’s preeminent assisted living communities
- Bays Bluff
- The Strand
Golden Gate Point
100% residential community located on a peninsula between Downtown Sarasota and Sarasota Bay. This 22ish acre enclave has been home to an Oscar winner, airline CEO, as well as entrepreneurial grocery pioneer. Hart's Landing, a saltwater fishing bait and tackle store, started here. It is one of Sarasota's longest continuing running business and now operates about 100 meters to the west- adjacent to the Ringling Bridge Park.
Our Clients' Favorite Attributes:
- Stunning Views of Marina Jack and Ringling Bridge
- Easy Access to Walk/Run the Bridge and Island Park
- Diverse Architectural Styles Both New and Old
- Peninsula Sarasota
- Aqua
- Golden Bay
- Grande Riviera – 180° unobstructed south and western views over the water
- Harbor House
- Harbor House South
- Harbor House West
- Harbor View
- La Bellasara – Like living in Venice
- One88
- Majestic Bay
- Marina View
- 378 Golden Gate Point
- Pearl
- Phoenix
- Pier 550 – Two buildings with opulent penthouses and roof top terraces
- Vista Bay Point
- The Evolution – Brand new construction on Golden Gate Point, occupancy 2022
- 688 Golden Gate Point
- Toscano
Gulfstream Avenue/Downtown Bay Front
On the historical marker located here it is written, "Sarasota Bay and its downtown bayfront have long been considered the brightest jewels in Sarasota’s crown. Chicago socialite and local proclaimed Sarasota Bay more beautiful than the Bay of Naples (Italy)"
There are just 14 condominiums that occupy this small stretch of waterfront. Older buildings provide under $1M opportunities, and more recent construction offers spaces with large windows and spectacular, unobstructed vistas of the harbor, Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Our Clients' Favorite Attributes:
- Full on Bay Front Views
- Uber Walkable to the Downtown Core
- Easy Access to Greenspace and Island Park
- Bay Plaza – Designed by famed architect Tim Seibert (Look him up). Concierge services on par with 5-Star Luxury hotels. Great bay views.
- Dolphin Tower
- Embassy House
- Epoch – Newest Sarasota Bay front building. Magnificent views and incredible attention to detail.
- Essex House
- Gulfstream Towers
- Marina Tower
- Regency House
- Sarabande – Slightly aging direct bay front condominium. Good opportunity to update and create bay front modern.
- Tessera – Sleek, bay front boutique condominium.
- 624 Palm Ave
- Royal St Andrew
- The Jewel - Developed by long-time resident and artist. Top location for views, accessibility and walkability.
Burns Court/Palm Avenue/Laurel Park
An area that once housed a livery stable and the local fish house has grown up to become one of Sarasota’s most posh urban neighborhoods. This geography is characterized by tree-lined streets, numerous local coffee shops, art galleries, live theatre, historic buildings, quaint parks and a 15-acre botanical garden known as Selby Gardens. Leave the car at home and walk to experience this downtown community.
Our Clients' Favorite Attributes:
- Quaint Neighborhoody Feel with Established Foliage
- Historical/Architectural Character and Charm
- Local Independent Cinema, Shops, Restaurants
- 7 One One Palm
- Palm Place
- Burns Court Villas
- Kanaya
- Palm Avenue Villas
- Orange Club
- Sansara
- Savoy on Palm – One of Downtown’s classiest buildings and top-shelf locations.
- The Villas on Laurel
- Enclave at Laurel Park
- Laurel on the Water
Rosemary District
This area is part of Sarasota's original plat of 1885. While it has had many names, it is the place where members of our community intersect, full of treasures and history. Historic markers and buildings remind us of its vibrancy and importance over 100 years ago with a department store, lunch counter, barbershop & billiards hall. Today it occupies about 20 square blocks and is where live/work/play seamlessly coexist. Current residents and business are reimagining the spaces and upgrading for the next 100 years.
Our Clients' Favorite Attributes:
- Hip Up-and-Coming Downtown Neighborhood
- Newer Restaurant and Brewery Scene
- Many Newer Construction Options
Downtown Sarasota Core/Partial Bay Views
Sarasota is now on the list of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places and living in its epicenter does not disappoint. While there are multiple versions of the city's history and fun facts, its distinction as the Arts Capital of Florida is what keeps people coming back and lures them to become residents. From most downtown locations you are within 50 steps of 50 places (cafés, boutiques, theater, pubs, gallery’s and so forth.) From dining al fresco to a vibrant farmer's market, this is a true year-round community where life begins out doors.
Our Clients' Favorite Attributes:
- The Picturesque Main Street Experience
- Vibrant Urban Activity with Saturday Farmer’s Market, 50+ Outdoor Cafes, Restaurants & Bars, Whole Foods Market, Boutiques, Selby Library
- Home to Sarasota Opera, Florida Studio Theatre, Urbanite Theatre
East Main/East Ringling (EMA&ERI)
As downtown life spreads eastward, it is greeted by the largest downtown public green space - Payne Park. The former location for spring training games, this park now serves as the northern terminus of the Legacy Trail (an 18-mile bike/pedestrian pathway from Downtown Sarasota to Venice). While only a handful blocks away its quietness gives it a feel of suburbia, yet the metropolis is just a 10-15 minute walk.
Our Clients' Favorite Attributes:
- Condos Offer More Square Footage for $
- Close to Towles Court Artist Community
- Near Payne Park for Tennis, Playground, Jogging Track, Greenspace
Near Selby (NeSe)
With its northern border Mound St (Tamiami Trail) and the southern boundary Hudson Bayou. This two-block wide area offers lower price points and quick access to downtown. Certainly easier to bike than to drive. This community stretches from west to east. Depending on the location you can use Publix (grocery store) as your refrigerator and Selby (botanical gardens) as your back yard. Double wide sidewalk offers good walking opportunities to the Sarasota bay front.
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$15,200,000
MLS # A4565068, SARASOTA, FLMLS # A4565068
SARASOTA, FL- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,942 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$13,900,000
MLS # A4577880, SARASOTA, FLMLS # A4577880
SARASOTA, FL- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,942 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$11,499,000
555 QUAY COMMON #1802, SARASOTA, FL555 QUAY COMMON #1802
SARASOTA, FL- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,811 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 42,689 Lot (sqft)
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$10,900,000
223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #Grand Penthouse, SARASOTA, FL223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #Grand Penthouse
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,372 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
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$9,999,000
555 QUAY COMMON #1801, SARASOTA, FL555 QUAY COMMON #1801
SARASOTA, FL- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,942 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 42,689 Lot (sqft)
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$9,988,000
688 GOLDEN GATE POINT #PENTHOUSE Levels 9&1, SARASOTA, FL688 GOLDEN GATE POINT #PENTHOUSE Levels 9&1
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,618 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 25,701 Lot (sqft)
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$9,599,000
555 QUAY COMMON #2003, SARASOTA, FL555 QUAY COMMON #2003
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,357 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 42,689 Lot (sqft)
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$8,200,000
MLS # A4577812, SARASOTA, FLMLS # A4577812
SARASOTA, FL- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,482 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$7,600,000
MLS # A4577822, SARASOTA, FLMLS # A4577822
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,081 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$6,800,000
1100 BLVD OF THE ARTS #1710, SARASOTA, FL1100 BLVD OF THE ARTS #1710
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,848 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 1.90 Lot (ac)
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$6,760,000
1111 RITZ CARLTON DRIVE #1603, SARASOTA, FL1111 RITZ CARLTON DRIVE #1603
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,276 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$6,400,000
223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #9A Penthouse, SARASOTA, FL223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #9A Penthouse
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,832 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 14,375 Lot (sqft)
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$5,999,000
555 QUAY COMMON #901, SARASOTA, FL555 QUAY COMMON #901
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,236 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 42,689 Lot (sqft)
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$5,900,000
MLS # A4577826, SARASOTA, FLMLS # A4577826
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,350 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$5,800,000
223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #8C, SARASOTA, FL223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #8C
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,068 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 43,560 Lot (sqft)
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$5,495,000
1350 MAIN STREET #1704, SARASOTA, FL1350 MAIN STREET #1704
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,208 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 29,621 Lot (sqft)
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$5,450,000
540 N TAMIAMI TRAIL #1503, SARASOTA, FL540 N TAMIAMI TRAIL #1503
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,700 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 36,591 Lot (sqft)
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$4,950,000
888 BLVD OF THE ARTS #101, SARASOTA, FL888 BLVD OF THE ARTS #101
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,315 Home (sqft)
- 3 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$4,850,000
111 GOLDEN GATE POINT #PH-602, SARASOTA, FL111 GOLDEN GATE POINT #PH-602
SARASOTA, FL- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,527 Home (sqft)
- 5 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$4,619,000
290 COCOANUT AVENUE #Penthouse B, SARASOTA, FL290 COCOANUT AVENUE #Penthouse B
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,553 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 23,958 Lot (sqft)
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$4,499,000
1111 RITZ CARLTON DRIVE #1802, SARASOTA, FL1111 RITZ CARLTON DRIVE #1802
SARASOTA, FL- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,971 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 24,394 Lot (sqft)
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$4,249,000
555 QUAY COMMON #904, SARASOTA, FL555 QUAY COMMON #904
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,553 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 42,689 Lot (sqft)
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$4,224,000
555 QUAY COMMON #503, SARASOTA, FL555 QUAY COMMON #503
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,863 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 42,689 Lot (sqft)
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$3,900,000
50 CENTRAL AVENUE #17PHB, SARASOTA, FL50 CENTRAL AVENUE #17PHB
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,268 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
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$3,800,000
50 CENTRAL AVENUE #17PHD, SARASOTA, FL50 CENTRAL AVENUE #17PHD
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,095 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 20,474 Lot (sqft)
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$3,795,000
35 WATERGATE DRIVE #1002, SARASOTA, FL35 WATERGATE DRIVE #1002
SARASOTA, FL- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,751 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$3,760,500
290 COCOANUT AVENUE #9A, SARASOTA, FL290 COCOANUT AVENUE #9A
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,359 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 23,958 Lot (sqft)
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$3,750,000
223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #7B, SARASOTA, FL223 GOLDEN GATE POINT #7B
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,400 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 1,338.00 Lot (ac)
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$3,575,000
509 GOLDEN GATE POINT #3, SARASOTA, FL509 GOLDEN GATE POINT #3
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,439 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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$3,525,000
509 GOLDEN GATE POINT #Penthouse, SARASOTA, FL509 GOLDEN GATE POINT #Penthouse
SARASOTA, FL- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,439 Home (sqft)
- 4 Baths
- 0 Lot (sqft)
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