Many of Sarasota’s mainland communities have been revitalized and have emerged as some of the areas most sought-after addresses. Mainland neighborhoods exude the character and charm of Old Florida. Their proximity to downtown Sarasota’s cultural offerings, shopping and restaurants make them convenient and delightful places to call home.
Below is a listing of just some the many mainland communities that abound in Sarasota. There is a community / neighborhood available for every lifestyle and need. Please allow us to guide you to your perfect place in paradise by contacting us and letting us know your wants and needs.
“Due to the large number of mainland neighborhoods available, providing a link to all listings and price breakdowns would really not be of benefit to you. Please use our Property Search or contact us and allow us to help you discover your perfect neighborhood.”
Sampling of the Many Sarasota Mainland Neighborhoods
Downtown Sarasota & West of Trail
A choice location on Sarasota's mainland, this area is one of the city's oldest suburban neighborhoods. It offers quiet streets lined with grand trees and sidewalks, as well as easy access to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and downtown.Take a look >
Golden Gate Point
With the magnificent Ritz-Carlton Hotel as its new neighbor, Golden Gate Point is the address for some of the city’s most impressive residential offerings.Take a look >
Gulf Gate
Noted as much for its tranquility and convenience as it is for its friendliness and comfort, Gulf Gate is one of Sarasota’s most popular and established neighborhoods.Take a look >
Lakewood Ranch
Seven villages, offering a variety of lifestyles—from town homes to estate living—share dramatic landscapes with forest and wetland preserves and hundreds of species of native wildlife.Take a look >
Museum Area, Sapphire Shores, Indian Beach, and Sylvan Shores
A choice location on Sarasota's mainland, this area is one of the city's oldest suburban neighborhoods. It offers quiet streets lined with grand trees and sidewalks, as well as easy access to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and downtown.Take a look >
Nokomis
A small seaside hamlet, Nokomis is bordered by the beautiful cities of Venice, to the south, and Sarasota, to the north. Nokomis has the bucolic charm of a small fishing village where local residents know one another and send a friendly wave to visitors and newcomers.Take a look >
Osprey
Osprey, FL, located on Little Sarasota Bay, is a thriving community with abundant residential opportunities. Osprey is also home to Oscar Scherer State Park, 1,384 acres of pine and scrub flatwoods located on the banks of a small tidal creek.Take a look >
Palmer Ranch
As impressive as it is masterfully conceived, Palmer Ranch is the very model of sensitive residential development. Palmer Ranch is Sarasota's largest master-planned community. It consists of 10,000 acres of superbly developed single-ownership land.Take a look >
South Gate
Formerly a Sun-Kist Orange Grove, South Gate is now one of central Sarasota’s most sought-after communities featuring beautifully updated 1950s ranch-style homes.Take a look >
Southbay
Southbay is a unique, established community on the southwest coast of Florida. Located between Sarasota and Venice, it has more than 350 custom homes, a large clubhouse & pool, lighted tennis courts, and arguably the finest private deep water marina on the Gulf coast. It features 172 boat slips.Take a look >
The Lake Club
Waterside will be Lakewood Ranch’s first village in Sarasota County located in the southernmost area of Lakewood Ranch, bordering University Parkway and Interstate 75, connecting to Fruitville Road.Take a look >
The Meadows
The Meadows is a world-class community association in the gorgeous Gulf Coast city of Sarasota, Florida. This mature country club community features a wide range of neighborhoods. Over 3400 residences, including garden homes, villas and single-family homes, are nicely distributed in a beautiful, 1650-acre setting.Take a look >
Venice
Venice is a meticulously planned city, with sweeping tree-lined boulevards leading to beaches, parks, greenways, the Intracoastal Waterway and residential areas. The Island offers a unique opportunity to live on—or very near—the Gulf of Mexico, with easy access to shopping, the Arts Center, hospital, schools, the library and restaurants.Take a look >
Waterside Village
Waterside will be Lakewood Ranch’s first village in Sarasota County located in the southernmost area of Lakewood Ranch, bordering University Parkway and Interstate 75, connecting to Fruitville Road.Take a look >
West Villages
West Villages in south Sarasota county is located in Venice, Englewood and Northport minutes from Interstate 75, west of the Myakka River. Just 15 minutes from beautiful beaches.Take a look >
