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Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key and Siesta Key — Sarasota's legendary Gulf-front islands.
Sarasota's barrier islands — Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key and Siesta Key — are the Gulf Coast at its most coveted: quartz-white sand, turquoise water and a chain of islands connected to the mainland by the Ringling and Longboat bridges. From walkable St. Armands Circle to the private docks of Bird Key, this is Southwest Florida's premier coastal address.
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What are Sarasota's barrier islands?
The main Sarasota barrier islands are Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key and Siesta Key, plus St. Armands and Casey Key. They sit between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, connected to the mainland by the Ringling and Longboat Key bridges.
Which island is right for me?
Longboat Key suits buyers wanting a private, resort-style retreat; Lido Key offers beach living steps from St. Armands Circle; Bird Key is ideal for boaters wanting deep water near downtown; Siesta Key blends a walkable village with world-famous sand.
How much do homes on the Sarasota islands cost?
Prices span a wide range — from condos in the high $400Ks to Gulf-front estates well over $10M. Waterfront, dockage and beachfront locations command the largest premiums, and inventory is limited, so pricing moves with demand.
Can I rent out an island property?
Many buyers do — seasonal-rental demand is strong — but minimum-stay and licensing rules vary by island and by condo association. Confirm the specific property's rules before you buy; we can help.
How do I get to the islands?
Lido and Bird Key are reached via the Ringling Causeway from downtown Sarasota; Longboat Key connects via St. Armands to the south and the Longboat Pass bridge to the north; Siesta Key has two bridges from the mainland (Siesta Drive and Stickney Point Road).
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Sarasota's barrier islands — Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key and Siesta Key — are the Gulf Coast at its most coveted: quartz-white sand, turquoise water and a chain of islands connected to the mainland by the Ringling and Longboat bridges. From walkable St. Armands Circle to the private docks of Bird Key, this is Southwest Florida's premier coastal address.
Each key has its own character. Longboat Key is a refined, twelve-mile retreat of Gulf-front towers, golf and private estates. Lido Key pairs a wide public beach with the shops and dining of St. Armands Circle. Bird Key is a gated, deep-water boating enclave minutes from downtown Sarasota. And Siesta Key — home to the famous, top-rated Crescent Beach — blends a lively village with canal homes, cottages and Gulf-front condos.
Island real estate ranges from beachfront condos and canal homes with private docks to trophy Gulf-front estates. Inventory is naturally limited by the islands' finite land, so desirable listings move quickly. Strong seasonal-rental demand also makes the keys popular with second-home buyers and investors — though rental rules vary by island and building.
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