Sarasota

Welcome to Florida's Cultural Coast. Sarasota is known for its quality of life. Exceptional cultural activities, an outstanding waterfront location, great golf, shopping and restaurants abound. Sarasota County has a population of 400,000.

Sarasota is home to the Gulf Islands and beaches of:

Bird Key - Home to the Bird Key Yacht Club  , Bird Key is located at Sarasota Bay between Sarasota and Longboat Key, Florida. Bird Key was created by Owen Burns for the development of dry land using dredge and reclaimed soil. Bird Key is one of Sarasota's finest luxury communities.

 

Casey Key 

Manasota Key which is located in Sarasota County on its northern end and the southern end is located in Charlotte County.

Lido Key

Longboat Key

Siesta Key - Consistently named one of the top beaches in the US

St Armands Key

With over 35 miles of white sands beaches, Sarasota is consistently ranked home to the best beaches in the United States.

Sarasota Golf - Sarasota boasts over 50 public and private golf courses.

We specialize in fine residential communities in Sarasota County.

The OAKS - The Oaks is located in Southern Sarasota County, in very desireable Osprey, Florida. The gracious elegance of The Oaks Country Club is central to the Oaks. A club membership is required to live in this community.

The communities of beautful Palmer Ranch:

Arielle

Bella Villino

Botanica

Country Club of Sarasota

Deer Creek

Huntington Pointe

Marbella

Mira Lago

The Hamptons

The Serenade

Turtle Rock

Silver Oak

Stonebridge

Stoneybrook

TPC at Prestancia

Village Walk

Vintage Grand

Wellington Chase

Sarasota is pet friendly. You'll find many pet friendly parks, pet friendly accomodations and pet friendly outdoor dining spots.
The parks and recreation department in Sarasota County can be reached at (941) 316-1172 for additional information regarding pet friendly parks. 

Pet Friendly Beach Parks

Bird Key Park
200 John Ringling Causeway
Sarasota

Brohard Beach
1600 Harbor Drive South
Venice

Area Pet Friendly Parks

All animals must be kept on a leash at these parks

Ken Thompson Park
1700 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota

Bay Front Park at Marina Jacks
at U.S. Highway 41 and Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota

Gillespie Park
710 N. Osprey
Nokomis/Osprey

Arlington Park
2650 Waldemere St. (in the trail area only)
Sarasota

Paw Parks in Sarasota County allow your pet to run freely in the designated areas of these parks.

Sarasota County advises that these Paw Parks are "enter at your own risk" since Sarasota County Animal Services has limited enforcement authority (bites, attacks on other dogs, animal cruelty, etc.) Behavioural problems must be reported to the particular Park's management according to the Sarasota County website.

17th Street Park
4570 17th St.
Sarasota

Woodmere Park
3951 Woodmere Park Blvd.
Venice

Lakeview Park
7150 Lago St.
Sarasota