Siesta Key Formerly Sarasota Key

Siesta Key is an eight mile long striking Sarasota Barrier Island located off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Formerly called Sarasota Key, but a local personality “Harry Higel” gave the Key its present name Siesta Key.

Voted “One of the World’s Best Beaches” by the travel channel, Crescent Beach, Siesta Key’s main beach is very unique. If you notice the sand feels and looks different from the other beaches. That is because Siesta Key beach sand is made up of 99% genuine (quartz) powdery white and glistening. Most beaches are your typical crushed coral or shells. The quartz will allow the sand to remain cool even on a hot summer afternoon. This was confirmed in a study by Harvard University Geology Department.

A large portion of Siesta Key Real Estate offers stunning views of the beaches, the bay or the winding canals.

Current data from My Florida Regional MLS for Siesta Key Real Estate:

Single Family ----------------------------------------Condos

Single Family homes for sale 208 ----------------Condos currently for sale 364
Priced from $269,000 to $15,000,000-----------$135,700 to $2,799,000

Single Family homes sale pending 35 -----------Condos currently sale pending 42
Priced from $243,500 to $2,995,000-------------$150,000 to $4,250,000

Single Family homes sold this year 103----------Condos sold this year 142
Sold Price from $180,000 to $2,350,000---------$175,000 to $2,500,000

The Herron Group 941-350-5035, Nick Herron and Kathleen Herron with RE/MAX Alliance Group would be happy to introduce you to the Beautiful Beaches of Siesta Key.

Take your shoes off and feel the sand between your toes. You will want to join us in Paradise.

Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the dream

The Old Salty Dog "Sarasota’s Old Florida Fave”

Voted “Best Outdoor Dining” in Sarasota, the Old Salty Dog has been serving up their signature dishes for over 20 years. With its casual Key West-style atmosphere and British inspired cuisine, “The Dog” has become the epitome of the laid-back restaurant and pub in Sarasota.

There are two Sarasota Barrier Island locations, each offering outdoor dining and great food. The original “Dog” opened in the village of Siesta Key in 1986 and is a treasured part of village social life. With magnificent views of New Pass and Longboat Key, the second location opened on City Island, across from Mote Marine Aquarium, and is also accessible by boat.

Casual, outdoor dining in one reason both locations are popular spots for relaxing with a cold drink, but the great food is what keeps the crowds coming back. Their famous “Salty Dog” is a ¼-lb hot dog dipped in beer batter and deep fried. Yummy!! Other popular choices are the Traditional fish and chips, baby back ribs, peel and eat shrimp, and one of the best grouper sandwiches in town!

So kick back, relax, and enjoy a cold brew and great meal at the Old Salty Dog!

Nick Herron & Kathleen Herron of the Herron Group would be glad to show you any of the properties listed on Sarasota’s Barrier Island of Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Manasota Key Call 941.350.5035.Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream