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