Owning a home in Central Sarasota puts you right in the middle of everything this town has to offer. You are only minutes away from downtown Sarasota, the interstate and your choice of world class beaches including Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key. As you move east of Sarasota Bay, the affordability index rises without losing any of the conveniences. If being close to everything Sarasota has to offer is important to you, homes in this area will be on your "must see" list.
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Central Sarasota is located south of the downtown area from the bay to I-75 between Bahia Vista Street and Bee Ridge. East of Beneva Road it runs from the 17th Street/Fruitville Road area to Clark Road.![]()
The most notable areas are Harbor Acres, The "West of Trail" area including the flower streets, Southgate, Forest Lakes, Sarasota Springs, Colonial Oaks, Country Place, Three Oaks, and Sherwood Forest.
Upscale shopping can be found at Westfield Mall - Southgate and more traditional shopping is found on most of the major arteries.
Central Sarasota is truly one of the best locations for residents of all kinds be they year-round or just the seasonal snowbirds. This is not only a great place to start your Sarasota Real Estate search but also a great place to live. We are the local experts when it comes to finding and buying a home. We look forward to seeing you here...maybe on the beach!
Thoughtfully restored and filled with character, this Southside bungalow pairs timeless charm with extensive modern updates, including impact windows, on a generous 75-by...
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The preferred lender is offering a credit equal to 1% of the loan amount on this home, which can be applied toward the buyer’s closing costs or an interest rate buydown. ...
This is the one everyone has been waiting for. Brand new 2026 construction in Sarasota's Spring Lake area with NO HOA, so bring the RV, the boat and all the toys. With ab...
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Welcome home to Cottage in the Pines, Sarasota. You will find what your looking for right here behind a 16’ metal gate. No Flood Insurance required, easy to insure. The H...
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