Complete List of Sarasota Neighborhoods and Cities

Comprehensive guide for Siesta Times coverage areas


Incorporated Cities and Towns

Major Cities

  • Sarasota (City) - County seat and largest urban center
  • North Port - Largest city by population (97,894 residents)
  • Venice - Historic coastal city
  • Longboat Key (Town) - Exclusive barrier island community

Smaller Incorporated Areas

  • Pinecraft - Smallest incorporated area in Sarasota County

Barrier Islands and Keys

Siesta Key

  • Siesta Key Village
  • Crescent Beach area
  • Turtle Beach
  • Point of Rocks

Lido Key

  • St. Armands Circle
  • Lido Beach
  • St. Armands Key

Longboat Key

  • Town of Longboat Key (incorporated)
  • Resort areas

Casey Key

  • Exclusive private island community

Downtown Sarasota Neighborhoods

Urban Core

  • Downtown Sarasota - Central business and cultural district
  • The Rosemary District - Arts and creative district
  • Bayfront - Waterfront area with high-rise condos

Near-Downtown Historic Areas

  • Gillespie Park - Historic bungalow neighborhood
  • Laurel Park - Traditional residential area
  • Burns Court - Historic arts district
  • Southside Village - Mixed-use neighborhood with shops and restaurants

West of Trail Neighborhoods

Established Communities

  • Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores - Cultural and waterfront area near Ringling Museum
  • Cherokee Park - Upscale neighborhood with diverse architecture
  • Harbor Acres - Exclusive waterfront community
  • Whitfield Estates - Established residential area
  • Field Club - Golf course community
  • Lido Shores - Waterfront neighborhood

Family-Oriented Areas

  • Gulf Gate - Popular 1980s ranch-style community
  • Southgate - Family-friendly neighborhood
  • Arlington Park - Historic neighborhood with diverse housing
  • Beneva Woods - Intimate community with natural surroundings

East of Trail/Mainland Neighborhoods

The Meadows - Master-planned community

  • Highlands
  • Meadowood
  • Wedgewood Lake
  • Highland Woods
  • Multiple villa communities

Palmer Ranch - Large master-planned area (30+ neighborhoods)

Golf Communities

  • Prestancia - Luxury gated community with TPC golf courses
  • Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club - Arthur Hills designed course
  • Venetian Golf & Country Club

Residential Neighborhoods

  • Wellington Chase
  • Hammock Preserve
  • Turtle Rock
  • Deer Creek
  • Villagewalk
  • Marbella
  • Talon Preserve
  • Islandwalk
  • Hampton Park
  • Waterleaf
  • Victoria Park
  • Tidewater Preserve

Lakewood Ranch - Award-winning master-planned community

Villages and Neighborhoods

Established Villages

  • Country Club
  • Summerfield
  • Edgewater
  • Greenbrook
  • River Club

Newer Villages

  • Waterside - Newest village in Sarasota County
    • Emerald Landing
    • Nautique
    • Wild Blue (luxury estates)
    • Bungalow Walk
    • Shellstone

Current Development

  • Star Farms
  • Sweetwater
  • Azario
  • Lorraine Lakes
  • Sapphire Point
  • Monarch Acres
  • Monterey
  • Palm Grove
  • Solera

Lakewood Ranch Villages (Manatee County portion)

  • Main Street Village
  • Town Center
  • Cresswind
  • Del Webb Mirasol

North Sarasota Areas

University Park Area

  • University Park Country Club - Semi-private golf community
  • University Parkway corridor

Fruitville Area

  • Fruitville - Historic area
  • Sarasota Springs - Neighborhood community
  • Plantation Golf & Country Club

South Sarasota/Venice Areas

Osprey

  • Osprey - Town center between Sarasota and Venice
  • Bay Isles - Waterfront community
  • Blackburn Point
  • Spanish Oaks
  • Vamo - Historic neighborhood

Venice Transition Areas

  • South Venice
  • Venice Gardens
  • Englewood (border area)
  • Warm Mineral Springs

Golf Course Communities

Private/Semi-Private Clubs

  • Sara Bay Country Club
  • Laurel Oak Country Club
  • Bird Key Yacht Club
  • Longboat Key Club
  • University Park Country Club
  • TPC Prestancia (Palmer Ranch)
  • Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club (Palmer Ranch)
  • Venetian Golf & Country Club (Palmer Ranch)

Public/Resort Courses

  • Sarasota National Golf Club
  • Rolling Green Golf Club
  • Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

Emerging/Development Areas

New Construction Zones

  • Quay Sarasota - Major downtown development
  • SeaFlower (Bradenton border) - Future major development
  • Lakewood Ranch Southeast - Approved expansion area

Transitional Neighborhoods

  • Ridge Wood Heights
  • Desoto Lakes
  • Kensington Park
  • Lake Sarasota

Special Communities

Active Adult (55+)

  • Cresswind Lakewood Ranch
  • Del Webb Mirasol
  • Various sections within The Meadows and Palmer Ranch

Historic Districts

  • Pinecraft - Amish/Mennonite community
  • Historic downtown neighborhoods
  • Burns Court Historic District

This list represents over 180 distinct neighborhoods and communities within Sarasota County, from barrier island luxury to master-planned developments, historic districts to emerging areas.

Note for Siesta Times Coverage:

  • Incorporated cities have their own municipal governments
  • Master-planned communities often span multiple zip codes
  • Many neighborhoods have active homeowner associations
  • Gated communities may require special access for coverage
  • New developments are constantly emerging, especially in Lakewood Ranch and Palmer Ranch areas