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St. Armands in Islands & Beaches
St. Armands homes for sale: walkable island living around St. Armands Circle, steps from Lido Key beaches. Current listings with Janelle Mertins.
At a glance
St. Armands at a glance
A walkable island neighborhood of single-family homes around St. Armands Circle, where more than 100 shops and restaurants are steps away, Lido Beach is a 3 minute drive, and downtown Sarasota is 8 minutes over the John Ringling Causeway.
- Median asking price
- $3.90M
- Airport
- SRQ, 15 min drive
- Lifestyle
- Waterfront
The area
Living in St. Armands
Overview of St. Armands
- Median asking price
- $3.90 million (October 2, 2026)
- Homes for sale
- 12, asking $2.05 million to $12.95 million (October 2, 2026)
- Home types
- Single-family homes; all 12 current listings (October 2026)
- City
- City of Sarasota, ZIP 34236
- School district
- Sarasota County: Southside, Booker Middle, Booker High
- Beach
- Lido Beach, under a mile away (3 min drive)
- Downtown Sarasota
- 8 min over the John Ringling Causeway
About St. Armands
- St. Armands Circle: more than 100 shops, restaurants, and ice cream stops around a park with sculptures
- Circle events through the year: Fright Night, the Art Festival, Holiday Night of Lights, and car shows
- Morning Pilates, yoga, and Zumba classes in St. Armands Circle Park
- Lido Beach and the trails of North Lido Beach Park are each about 3 minutes by car
- Downtown Sarasota, The Bay, Selby Gardens, and the Van Wezel are 8 to 9 minutes away
- A Sarasota Memorial urgent care on John Ringling Blvd, open 8 am to 8 pm daily
St. Armands is one of Sarasota’s most unique and luxurious communities, centered around the famous St. Armands Circle. Known for its upscale shopping, fine dining, and vibrant atmosphere, St. Armands real estate includes everything from elegant condos to waterfront estates with breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The neighborhood is walkable and lively, offering residents immediate access to cultural events, boutique shops, and the beautiful Lido Beach just steps away. With its combination of coastal elegance, urban convenience, and resort-style living, St. Armands is one of the most desirable places to call home on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Thinking about a move to St. Armands? Janelle can tell you which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
Schools near St. Armands
Southside Elementary School (opens in a new tab)
13 min drivePublic elementary, grades K to 5
1901 Webber St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Show on map: Southside Elementary SchoolBooker Middle School (opens in a new tab)
16 min drivePublic middle, grades 6 to 8
2250 Myrtle St, Sarasota, FL 34234
Show on map: Booker Middle SchoolBooker High School (opens in a new tab)
12 min drivePublic high, grades 9 to 12
3201 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
Show on map: Booker High SchoolPublic charter middle, grades 6 to 8
717 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Sarasota School of Arts and SciencesPrivate, pre-K to grade 5
444 Reid St, Sarasota, FL 34242
Show on map: The Out-of-Door Academy, Historic Siesta Key CampusPine View School (opens in a new tab)
30 min drivePublic gifted 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)
Comparing school zones in St. Armands? Janelle can match them to the homes for sale. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
Restaurants near St. Armands
Cha Cha Coconuts (opens in a new tab)
1 min driveTropical bar and grill, lunch and dinner
Casual island-style seafood, sandwiches, and drinks on the Circle, a sister restaurant of the Columbia.
417 St. Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Cha Cha CoconutsItalian, lunch and dinner
Wood oven pizza, pasta, and paninis with outdoor tables on the Circle, open 11 am to 10 pm daily; no reservations.
373 St. Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Venezia Italian RestaurantBlu Kouzina (opens in a new tab)
1 min driveGreek and Mediterranean
Greek classics like moussaka and lamb shank plus grilled seafood, just off the Circle.
25 N Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Blu KouzinaColumbia Restaurant (opens in a new tab)
2 min driveSpanish and Cuban, lunch and dinner
Spanish and Cuban cooking at the oldest operating restaurant in Sarasota, with patio tables on the Circle.
411 St. Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Columbia RestaurantCafé on St. Armands (opens in a new tab)
2 min driveCafé and bar, breakfast to late night
Coffee, breakfast, long lunches, daily happy hour, and dinner on the Circle, with a bar in John Ringling's former office.
431 St. Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Café on St. ArmandsIsland-inspired American, lunch and dinner
Island-inspired plates and cocktails with live music daily from 5 to 9 pm and a Tommy Bahama store in the same building.
465 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Tommy Bahama Restaurant and BarBlue Dolphin Cafe (opens in a new tab)
2 min driveBreakfast and lunch
A breakfast and lunch café open 7 am to 2 pm daily, with Friday dinners in season from December through April.
470 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Blue Dolphin CafeMarina Jack (opens in a new tab)
7 min driveSeafood and steaks, lunch and dinner
A dining room, patio bar, and piano lounge on the downtown marina, plus Marina Jack II sightseeing cruises.
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Marina Jack
Want to live near the best of St. Armands? Janelle knows which streets put it at your door. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
Things to do near St. Armands
St. Armands Circle Park (opens in a new tab)
1 min drivePark and event space
The green in the middle of the Circle, with sculptures and the Circus Ring of Fame, hosts festivals, holiday nights, and morning fitness classes.
1 St. Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: St. Armands Circle ParkPerforming arts hall
Broadway series, concerts, and touring shows in the purple seashell-shaped hall on the bayfront.
777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Van Wezel Performing Arts HallBotanical gardens
Bayfront gardens downtown with exhibitions, classes, and garden yoga, open daily 10 am to 5 pm.
1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Marie Selby Botanical GardensThe Ringling (opens in a new tab)
15 min driveArt museum and historic estate
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the Ca' d'Zan mansion, circus collections, and the Historic Asolo Theater.
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: The RinglingAquarium
Mote Marine Laboratory's new aquarium near University Town Center, with sharks, manatees, and penguins, open 9:30 am to 5 pm daily.
225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: Mote Science Education Aquarium
Curious what life in St. Armands is like week to week? Janelle can tell you, and introduce you to it. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
Parks and outdoors near St. Armands
North Lido Beach Park (opens in a new tab)
3 min driveNatural beach park
About 70 acres of beach, mangrove shore, pine woods, and sandy trails kept in a natural state; no lifeguards and no pets.
159 Emerson Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: North Lido Beach ParkLido Beach (opens in a new tab)
3 min driveGulf beach with pool
A lifeguarded Gulf beach with a pool, concession, and picnic pavilions, open 5 am to 11 pm.
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Lido BeachBird Key Park (opens in a new tab)
4 min driveCity waterfront park
Fishing, a kayak launch, pavilions, and a walking path at the base of the John Ringling Causeway, open 5 am to 11 pm.
200 John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Bird Key ParkKen Thompson Park (opens in a new tab)
5 min driveCity park and boat ramp
A boat ramp, fishing pier, playground, and mangrove boardwalk on City Island; leashed pets welcome.
1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Ken Thompson ParkBeach park and nature trails
Beach access, unpaved trails, fishing, wildlife viewing, and a playground at the south end of Lido Key, open 6 am to 10 pm.
2201 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach- 8 min drive
Bayfront public park
A free park along Sarasota Bay downtown with a full calendar of free events, open 5 am to 11 pm.
1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: The Bay Siesta Beach (opens in a new tab)
23 min driveGulf beach
Quartz sand, daily lifeguards, pickleball and tennis courts, and more than 950 free parking spaces.
948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Show on map: Siesta Beach
Looking for a home close to the parks and water in St. Armands? Ask Janelle where to look. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
Shopping near St. Armands
St. Armands Circle (opens in a new tab)
1 min driveShopping and dining district
More than 100 stores around the Circle: fashion and footwear, jewelry, gifts, ice cream, salons, and restaurants.
St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: St. Armands CircleGrocery and pharmacy
The nearest Publix, open 7 am to 9 pm daily, with a pharmacy and a Publix Liquors next door.
1044 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Publix at Broadway PromenadeWhole Foods Market (opens in a new tab)
8 min driveGrocery
Downtown Sarasota's Whole Foods, open 8 am to 9 pm daily, with a hot bar, coffee bar, and sushi.
1451 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Whole Foods MarketMorton's Gourmet Market (opens in a new tab)
11 min driveGourmet market and bakery
A gourmet grocery on South Osprey Avenue with prepared foods, a bakery, meat and seafood, and wine.
1924 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
Show on map: Morton's Gourmet Market
Want everyday errands close by in St. Armands? Janelle can point you to the right neighborhoods. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
Health care near St. Armands
Urgent care
Walk-in care for patients older than 3 months with onsite imaging and lab testing, open 8 am to 8 pm daily.
500 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Sarasota Memorial Urgent Care Center at St. ArmandsSarasota Memorial Hospital (opens in a new tab)
11 min driveHospital, 24-hour ER, Level II trauma center
1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
Show on map: Sarasota Memorial HospitalHospital and ER
A 155-bed hospital with all private rooms, a 24/7 ER, cardiology, and orthopedics on Bee Ridge Road.
5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Show on map: HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Need to be near care in St. Armands? Janelle can keep that in mind when she picks homes to show you. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
Getting around near St. Armands
Lido Beach (opens in a new tab)
3 min driveNearest Gulf beach
The public Gulf beach on Lido Key, under a mile from the Circle.
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Lido BeachDowntown Sarasota
8 min driveDowntown
Main Street dining, the bayfront, and the arts district, across the John Ringling Causeway.
Main St and Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Show on map: Downtown SarasotaAirport
The closest airport, on the north side of Sarasota.
6000 Airport Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243
Show on map: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)I-75 at Fruitville Road
18 min driveInterstate
The nearest I-75 interchange, exit 210, east along Fruitville Road.
Fruitville Rd and I-75, Sarasota, FL 34240
Show on map: I-75 at Fruitville RoadTampa International Airport (TPA) (opens in a new tab)
1 hr 26 min driveAirport
Tampa's international airport, with more than 100 nonstop destinations.
4100 George J Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33607
Show on map: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Commuting from St. Armands? Janelle can tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
St. Armands homes for sale: the market in September 2026
On September 24, 2026, 13 St. Armands homes were listed for sale (13 single-family homes), from $2,050,000 to $12,950,000. The median list price was $3,950,000, about $1,091 per square foot. 4 of them were already pending or under contract.
Wondering what homes in St. Armands are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
What to know before you buy in St. Armands
- Home to St. Armands Circle's boutique shopping and dining, steps from Lido Key's beaches.
- Homes range from bungalows to luxury waterfront estates.
- Walkable island living a few minutes from downtown Sarasota.
Buying in St. Armands? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
St. Armands FAQ
What does a home on St. Armands cost?
See the dated snapshot above.
Is St. Armands walkable?
Yes, many homes are a short walk to the Circle and Lido Beach.
How do I see new listings first?
Use the form on this page.
Have a question about St. Armands that is not answered here? Ask Janelle. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.
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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.
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Updated October 2, 2026
Market now, as of October 2, 2026
- Homes for sale
- 12
- Median asking price
- $3.90M
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