| The city of Sarasota is a unique location for those | | | | have their fill of many water activities such as |
| who wish to find second homes, have a | | | | parasailing, snorkeling, jet skiing, boating, fishing, |
| wonderful vacation, or enjoy visiting the city's | | | | kayaking, and a lot more on this 8 mile-long island |
| famous cultural and leisure attractions. Siesta Key | | | | stretch. |
| is a barrier island that is situated between the bay | | | | Real Estate Has Been Booming Here Too |
| and the Gulf of Mexico. | | | | The Key's rise to fame has grown so rapidly in |
| The area boasts of having a year-round average | | | | the past few years that the island has also |
| temperature of 72°F, world-class beaches | | | | become a haven for the development of elegant, |
| and a healthy array of outdoor and leisure | | | | opulent and lavish housing options, ranging from |
| activities. It's no wonder so many individuals and | | | | waterfront estates, apartments and |
| families are drawn to this area. For prospective | | | | condominiums. It has outgrown its name sleepy |
| home buyers who would first like to explore the | | | | key, however, it still retains its peaceful and |
| place before buying a home, the area offers | | | | relaxing nature. Real estate options here have |
| many vacation rental options. | | | | been a hit for families and retirees, as surrounding |
| The Keys Have Been Ranked Among The | | | | the key are Roberts Bay, Sarasota Bay and the |
| World's Best Beaches | | | | Gulf of Mexico, and within the key are 50 miles of |
| This is not the first time that the beaches in | | | | waterways and canals. |
| Siesta Key have been awarded many accolades, | | | | Residents and tourists have complete access to |
| and also ranked among the best in the world. The | | | | many marinas offering boat rentals, charter |
| Travel Channel in 2007 named it as one of the | | | | fishing, and guided water tours. Many |
| state's top 10 beaches, and in a recent reader's | | | | condominiums here also have facilities for docking |
| poll by USA Today, around 3,000 respondents | | | | boats and other pleasure crafts. For those who |
| across the US named this Key as one of the top | | | | are looking for vacation homes, investment |
| three U.S. beaches, for having "the whitest, finest | | | | properties or primary residences on this area, |
| beach sand in the world", a title that still stands | | | | there are a variety of options to choose from. |
| today. | | | | Prospective home buyers can choose from simple |
| The area has a population of about 12,000 | | | | one-bedroom condos to lavishly designed beach |
| full-time residents, and with the influx of migratory | | | | front residences, as there is something to suit |
| snow birds in winter, as well as the tourists, this | | | | every lifestyle and budget. Most of the beach |
| island is busy throughout the year, and its | | | | front property here is lined with condominiums. |
| residents too like to enjoy this charming, relaxing | | | | However, there are also many single family home |
| and naturally-blessed location. Whether you wish | | | | options as well. Property prices here start from |
| live here for good or simply visiting, everyone can | | | | $300,000 and go up into the millions. |