Bird Key, Sarasota Real Estate

  Surrounded by the emerald waters of Sarasota Bay, Bird Key is an exclusive enclave of 500 single-family homes. Once the province of Northern retirees, its quiet streets and striking vistas of Sarasota Bay and the city skyline have drawn some younger residents in recent years, including celebrities. Residents of Bird Key appreciate its privacy, security, and close proximity to world-class shopping at St. Armands Circle, lovely Lido Beach and the dazzling downtown theater district. Developed in the 1950’s by Arvida, the island is a boater’s paradise, with many of its homes situated directly on the bay or on deep-water canals. Today, many of the 1950s-style homes are being renovated or rebuilt, among them some of the biggest, most extravagant homes in town. Bird Key also boasts its own prestigious yacht club.