35 communities Janelle covers
Sarasota
Sarasota homes for sale, from downtown condos and historic bungalows to waterfront estates near Siesta and Lido Key. Current listings with Janelle.
At a glance
Sarasota at a glance
Sarasota is known for its arts institutions, from The Ringling and Asolo Rep to the Van Wezel and Sarasota Opera, a downtown on Sarasota Bay, and quick drives to Lido Beach and Siesta Beach.
- Median list price
- $599K
- Population
- 56,970 (2024), unchanged since 2019
- Communities
- 35
Median list price of the 2,876 homes for sale in Sarasota on her site's home search (Stellar MLS), as of October 10, 2026.
Population of Sarasota city, Florida: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimate for 2024, census.gov (opens in a new tab).
Getting there
- Lido Beach7 min3 miNearest beach
- Downtown Sarasota0 min0 mi
- SRQ airport11 min5 mi
- Tampa airport (TPA)78 min56 mi
- Downtown Tampa74 min62 mi
- Downtown St. Pete54 min38 mi
Drive times by road, OSRM, checked October 7, 2026.
Population by county
- Sarasota County 459,547 (2024), up 10% since 2019
- Manatee County 429,792 (2024), up 12% since 2019
- Charlotte County 201,064 (2024), up 11% since 2019
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, census.gov (opens in a new tab).
The area
Living in Sarasota
Overview of Sarasota
Buyers choose it for neighborhoods that range from historic bungalows to waterfront estates and downtown condos, with SRQ airport about 10 minutes from downtown.
- School district
- Sarasota County Schools
- Home types (Sept 24, 2026)
- 26 newest listings: 15 single-family homes, 7 townhomes, 4 condos
- Median list price (Sept 24, 2026)
- $504,950, about $293 per square foot
- Price range (Sept 24, 2026)
- $172,000 to $4,190,000 across the 26 newest listings
- Interstate
- I-75 exit 210 (Fruitville Rd) about 10 min; exit 213 (University Pkwy) about 15 min
About Sarasota
- The Ringling estate holds the Museum of Art, Circus Museum, Ca' d'Zan, Bayfront Gardens and the Historic Asolo Theater.
- Live stages include Asolo Rep, Sarasota Opera, Florida Studio Theatre and the Van Wezel, a purple seashell-shaped hall on the bay.
- Siesta Beach is known for 99% quartz sand and a Sunday drum circle an hour before sunset, a tradition since 1996.
- The Bay park on the Boulevard of the Arts logged 1.2 million+ visits in its first four years (Sept 2026).
- St. Armands Circle has over 100 stores and restaurants a short walk from Lido Beach.
- The Siesta Key Crystal Classic sand sculpting festival runs November 13 to 16, 2026.
Schools near Sarasota
Public military charter school, grades 6 to 12
801 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Sarasota Military AcademySarasota High School
4 min drivePublic high school, grades 9 to 12
2155 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Show on map: Sarasota High SchoolBooker High School (opens in a new tab)
6 min drivePublic high school, grades 9 to 12
3201 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
Show on map: Booker High SchoolPrivate Catholic high school, grades 9 to 12
4171 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Show on map: Cardinal Mooney Catholic High SchoolRiverview High School (opens in a new tab)
10 min drivePublic high school, grades 9 to 12
1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
Show on map: Riverview High SchoolPrivate independent school, pre-K to grade 12
444 Reid St, Sarasota, FL 34242
Show on map: The Out-of-Door Academy, Historic Siesta Key CampusSuncoast Polytechnical High School
13 min drivePublic high school, grades 9 to 12
4650 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Show on map: Suncoast Polytechnical High SchoolPine View School
22 min drivePublic school, grades 2 to 12
1 Python Path, Osprey, FL 34229
Show on map: Pine View School
Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)
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Restaurants near Sarasota
Seafood, lunch and dinner
Main Street restaurant built around fresh local seafood, open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
1435 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Selva Grill (opens in a new tab)
3 min driveLatin fusion with a Peruvian focus, dinner
Latin fusion kitchen with an emphasis on Peruvian dishes, at its original downtown dining room and a second location at University Town Center.
1345 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Selva GrillMichael's On East (opens in a new tab)
3 min driveContemporary fine dining, dinner
Serving Sarasota since 1987, with dining rooms, a glass-canopied garden atrium and a piano lounge with live music nightly.
1212 East Ave S, Sarasota, FL 34239
Show on map: Michael's On EastMarina Jack (opens in a new tab)
4 min driveWaterfront steaks, seafood and pasta, lunch and dinner
Bayfront marina complex with a dining room, the Blue Sunshine Patio bar and grill, a piano bar and Marina Jack II sightseeing cruises.
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Marina JackYoder's Amish Village (opens in a new tab)
6 min driveAmish cooking, breakfast, lunch and dinner
Pinecraft restaurant known for Amish cooking and pies made daily, with a deli market for take-home meals.
3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Show on map: Yoder's Amish VillageSpanish and Cuban, lunch and dinner
Spanish and Cuban dining rooms and patio on St. Armands Circle; the restaurant describes itself as the oldest operating restaurant in Sarasota.
411 St. Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Columbia Restaurant, St. Armands CircleCafe on St. Armands (opens in a new tab)
8 min driveCafe and bar, breakfast, lunch and dinner
All-day cafe and patio on the Circle; its Wet Bar was once the office of John Ringling and later home to Cafe L'Europe.
431 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Cafe on St. ArmandsSeafood and oyster bar, lunch and dinner
Waterfront seafood spot known locally as the Creek for more than 35 years, with dockside seating and arrival by boat.
5353 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Show on map: Phillippi Creek Oyster BarSeafood, lunch and dinner
Serving Sarasota since 1985; the City Island location on Ken Thompson Parkway is open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
1601 B Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: The Old Salty Dog, City IslandSiesta Key Summer House (opens in a new tab)
14 min driveSteak and seafood, dinner and Sunday brunch
Siesta Key steak house with a seafood focus, carefully sourced steaks and hand-selected wines, plus Sunday brunch.
149 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Show on map: Siesta Key Summer House
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Things to do near Sarasota
Florida Studio Theatre (opens in a new tab)
3 min driveContemporary professional theatre
Downtown contemporary theatre presenting intimate productions across five venues, including cabaret and improv.
1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Florida Studio TheatreSarasota Opera (opens in a new tab)
3 min driveOpera company and historic opera house
Performs at the historic Sarasota Opera House, across the street from the Selby Library in the heart of downtown, with valet parking for opera events.
61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Sarasota OperaBotanical garden
Bayfront garden focused on air plants of the world and native nature, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a second campus at Historic Spanish Point.
1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Marie Selby Botanical GardensPerforming arts hall
Purple seashell-shaped hall on Sarasota Bay hosting a Broadway series, concerts and touring shows.
777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Van Wezel Performing Arts HallAsolo Repertory Theatre (opens in a new tab)
10 min driveRepertory theatre
Professional theatre with main stage and second stage seasons at the FSU Center for Performing Arts, on the grounds of The Ringling.
5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: Asolo Repertory TheatreThe Ringling (opens in a new tab)
10 min driveArt museum and historic estate
Bayfront estate with the Museum of Art, Circus Museum, Ca' d'Zan mansion, Historic Asolo Theater and 66 acres of gardens.
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: The RinglingSiesta Beach Drum Circle (opens in a new tab)
15 min driveWeekly beach gathering
Drumming and dancing on Siesta Beach an hour before sunset every Sunday, a Siesta Key tradition since 1996.
948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Show on map: Siesta Beach Drum CirclePublic aquarium
The public aquarium of Mote Marine Laboratory, the marine research institution known for red tide, coral and sea turtle work.
225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: Mote SEA (Mote Science Education Aquarium)
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Parks and outdoors near Sarasota
Paved multiuse county trail
18.5-mile paved multiuse trail running from Sarasota south to the Historic Venice Train Depot; the annual Legacy Trail Ultra starts at Payne Park.
2050 Adams Ln, Sarasota, FL 34237
Show on map: The Legacy Trail at Payne Park- 3 min drive
Bayfront public park
Free signature park on Sarasota Bay where the Boulevard of the Arts meets the water, open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a calendar of free events.
1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: The Bay Lido Beach
10 min driveGulf beach on Lido Key
Gulf beach a short walk from the shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle.
Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Lido BeachCelery Fields (opens in a new tab)
14 min driveRestored wetlands and birding area
More than 400 acres of restored wetlands with 246 recorded bird species, plus the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center and native gardens.
999 Center Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Show on map: Celery FieldsSiesta Beach (opens in a new tab)
15 min driveGulf beach park
Known for 99% quartz sand, with lifeguards seven days a week, two concession areas, tennis and volleyball courts, and picnic shelters.
948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Show on map: Siesta BeachBayfront garden and historic site
Selby Gardens' second bayfront campus, in Osprey, with a butterfly house, gardens and exhibitions, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
401 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
Show on map: Historic Spanish Point (Selby Gardens)Turtle Beach (opens in a new tab)
19 min driveGulf beach park
South Siesta Key beach with a boat launch, picnic areas and fishing in the adjacent Blind Pass Lagoon; its sand carries more shells.
8918 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Show on map: Turtle BeachMyakka River State Park (opens in a new tab)
29 min driveState park
58 square miles along Florida's first state-designated wild and scenic river, with a canopy walkway, trails, paddling and camping.
13207 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
Show on map: Myakka River State Park
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Shopping near Sarasota
Grocery store
Downtown grocery with a hot and salad bar, butcher's cut room, coffee bar and sushi counter, open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
1451 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Whole Foods Market SarasotaSt. Armands Circle (opens in a new tab)
8 min driveShopping and dining district
Circle of more than 100 stores, from fashion and jewelry to gifts, galleries and restaurants, on the way to Lido Beach.
St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: St. Armands CircleFarm market grocery
Local farm market with produce, butcher, seafood, Amish-style deli, bakery and ice cream departments.
6100 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: Detwiler's Farm Market, UniversityFarm market grocery
South Sarasota location of the local farm market, with produce, butcher, seafood, deli, bakery and a sub shop.
2881 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Show on map: Detwiler's Farm Market, ClarkFarm market grocery
The original Detwiler's Farm Market store, with produce as its top department.
6000 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Show on map: Detwiler's Farm Market, PalmerSiesta Key Village (opens in a new tab)
14 min driveBeach shopping and dining district
Boutiques and shops along tree-lined Ocean Boulevard, the Village main street, with casual restaurants, tropical bars and live entertainment.
Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Show on map: Siesta Key Village
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Health care near Sarasota
Public hospital and Level II trauma center
The only hospital in Sarasota County with obstetrical services, pediatrics, Level III neonatal intensive care and a Level II Trauma Center; part of Sarasota since 1925.
1700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
Show on map: Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota CampusUrgent care
Sarasota Memorial walk-in urgent care near Lido Beach and Longboat Key, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with on-site imaging and lab testing.
500 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: SMH Urgent Care Center at St. ArmandsUrgent care
Sarasota Memorial walk-in urgent care near US 41 and Clark Road, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with on-site imaging and lab testing.
6331 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Show on map: SMH Urgent Care Center at Stickney PointUrgent care
Sarasota Memorial walk-in urgent care minutes from I-75, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with on-site imaging and lab testing.
5590 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Show on map: SMH Urgent Care Center at Bee RidgeUrgent care and outpatient campus
Walk-in urgent care open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, next to an SMH Health Care Center with imaging, lab, rehab and physician offices.
5360 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: SMH Urgent Care at University ParkwayHospital with 24/7 ER
155-bed all-private-room hospital serving Sarasota since 1967, with a 24/7 emergency room, cardiology, orthopedics and robotic surgery.
5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Show on map: HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
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Getting around near Sarasota
St. Armands Circle (opens in a new tab)
8 min driveShopping district on the way to the beaches
Circle of more than 100 stores and restaurants between downtown and Lido Beach.
St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: St. Armands CircleSarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
10 min driveAirport
Exits onto University Parkway, next to The Ringling and the FSU Center for Performing Arts.
6000 Airport Circle, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)I-75 Exit 210, Fruitville Road
10 min driveInterstate interchange
Fruitville Road (SR 780) runs about 6 miles west from the exit to US 41 and downtown Sarasota.
I-75 and Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Show on map: I-75 Exit 210, Fruitville RoadLido Beach
10 min driveNearest Gulf beach
Gulf beach on Lido Key, a short walk from St. Armands Circle.
Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Lido BeachSiesta Beach (opens in a new tab)
15 min driveGulf beach park
Siesta Key's largest and most popular beach, known for 99% quartz sand and lifeguards seven days a week.
948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Show on map: Siesta BeachI-75 Exit 213, University Parkway
15 min driveInterstate interchange
University Parkway runs west to SRQ and The Ringling and connects east toward Lakewood Ranch.
I-75 and University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: I-75 Exit 213, University ParkwayMajor airport
Serves more than 100 nonstop domestic and international destinations.
4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607
Show on map: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
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Sarasota homes for sale: the market in September 2026
The 26 newest Sarasota listings on September 24, 2026 (15 single-family homes, 7 townhomes, 4 condos) ranged from $172,000 to $4,190,000, with a median list price of $504,950, about $293 per square foot.
Wondering what homes in Sarasota are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
What to know before you buy in Sarasota
- Downtown culture, a thriving arts scene, and more than 35 miles of coastline.
- Neighborhoods range from historic bungalows to waterfront estates and downtown condos.
- Siesta Key and Lido Key beaches are minutes away.
Buying in Sarasota? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
Sarasota FAQ
What does a home in Sarasota cost?
See the dated snapshot above; prices vary widely by neighborhood.
Which Sarasota neighborhoods does Janelle cover?
All of Sarasota, with a focus on east Sarasota golf communities, Lakewood Ranch, and the keys.
How do I see new listings first?
Use the form on this page.
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Keep reading
- Downtown Sarasota or the Suburbs? A Lifestyle Guide to Arts and Space
- How to Price and Sell Your Sarasota Home in 2026: A Seller's Guide
- New Build or Resale, Coast or Inland: How to Choose a Sarasota Home
- Moving to Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch: Relocate, Downsize, Buy Remotely
- Why your agent choice matters
- Who pays the Realtor in new construction?
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Climate
Weather, month by month
Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
- Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
- Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
- Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
- Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
- Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
- Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
- Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
- Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
- Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
- Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
- Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
- Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.
NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.
Neighborhoods
Communities in Sarasota
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New construction in Sarasota
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Keep reading
Guides from Janelle
· 6 min read
Downtown Sarasota or the Suburbs? A Lifestyle Guide to Arts and Space
Downtown Sarasota means walking to the bayfront, the opera, and the theater from a condo; Lakewood Ranch, Palmer Ranch, and Wellen Park mean more house, golf, and a drive in for a show. Janelle Mertins compares them side by side.
· 3 min read
Sarasota Golf Communities Compared: Founders Club, Concession, Laurel Oak, and Artistry (2026)
The Concession, The Founders Club, Laurel Oak Estates, and Artistry side by side: September 2026 price ranges, medians, and price per square foot, plus what to check before buying in a golf community.
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Is The Founders Club in Sarasota Undervalued? What September 2026 Listings Show
Seven Founders Club homes are listed this week, and one pattern stands out: homes built in 2006 to 2008 list near $500 per square foot on half-acre lots, while newer construction lists near $880. Here is where the value is, and how to see new listings first.
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Living in The Founders Club, Sarasota: A Guide for Buyers
What living in The Founders Club in Sarasota is like: the gate, the homes, what they sell for, the club decision, and how I would shop it.
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Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte
Areas served
Sarasota 35 communities
Lakewood Ranch 37 communities
Monterey at Lakewood Ranch, Lake Club, The Isles, Country Club East, Country Club at Lakewood Ranch, EverCreek at Lakewood Ranch
Venice 22 communities
Bradenton 80 communities
The Concession, Shaws Point, Waterlefe Golf & River Club, Legends Bay, Rosedale, SeaFlower
Parrish 50 communities
Aberdeen, Ancient Oaks, Aviary at Rutland Ranch, Bella Lago, Broadleaf, Canoe Creek
Islands & Beaches 6 communities
Bird Key, St. Armands, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Siesta Key
Palmer Ranch 32 communities
Hammock Preserve, Arbor Lakes, Arielle, Bella Villino, Botanica, Cobblestone
Wellen Park 22 communities
Everly, Antigua, Avelina, Boca Royale, Brightmore, Esplanade at Wellen Park
Punta Gorda 6 communities
Babcock Ranch, Pirate Harbor, Harbour Heights, Burnt Store Isles, Punta Gorda Isles, The Estates on Peace River
Port Charlotte 4 communities
Riverwood, South Gulf Cove and Harbor West, Grassy Point Estates, South Bayview Estates
Englewood and Cape Haze 10 communities
Cape Haze, Anglers Club at Boca Grande, Palm Island Estates, Placida Harbour Club, Don Pedro Island, Englewood Shores
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