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Welcome to Downtown Sarasota

Urban living at its finest in the beating heart of Sarasota.

If you’re looking for a relocation destination that offers year-round sunshine and endless fun, consider adding Downtown Sarasota to your list. As the hub of the city, Downtown is characterized by its bustling streets filled with art, food, and shopping. Here, you can find a wide assortment of housing types, but high-rise apartments and lofts are among some of the most popular. You’ll also find luxury modern towers, mid-rises, and even single-family homes.

The downtown area is adjacent to the Bay, which means you can look forward to waterside dining or walking alongside the marina. The Bay Park is an ambitious plan to create an open, welcoming, free and inclusive park for all. The Bay project is currently underway which is transforming Not only will The Bay, Sarasota’s 53-acre waterfront park, be an open, accessible, free and welcoming space for our richly diverse population, but it is also home to Sarasota’s equally diverse ecosystems. It will include a boardwalk, mangrove walk, kayak launch, and more. 

What to Love

  • The vibrant atmosphere and artistic community
  • Walkable layout and excellent public transportation
  • Numerous festivals and community events throughout the year
  • Ample housing types and architectural styles

Local Lifestyle

As the heart of the city, downtown is perfect for anyone who wants to be in the middle of the action. The atmosphere here can best be described as vibrant and upbeat, with a robust artistic and cultural community. The downtown district is filled with high-end benefits and amenities that will make you feel right at home. As a new resident, you’ll quickly become acquainted with the town’s strides to be eco-conscious and environmentally friendly. 

Getting around Downtown Sarasota couldn’t be easier, thanks to the city’s top-notch public transportation system. The city's electric car shuttle service, Gotcha, is available for a 2 ½ mile radius from pick-up for $3 per person. The Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) offers efficient bus services throughout the county. 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

From sidewalk cafes to chef-driven restaurants, Sarasota’s Main Street offers visitors and residents an escape from the order. Restaurants in the downtown district represent a wide range of international cuisine, ranging from Thai to tacos and everything in between. Enjoy an elevated culinary experience at Selva Grill, a Peruvian-inspired eatery that is famous for its inventive ceviches and sizable cocktails. 

After dinner, head over to O'leary's Tiki Bar for some drinks to end the night. With attentive bartenders and a colorful atmosphere, this tiki bar offers an authentic Sarasota experience. This waterfront outpost, adjacent to Marina Jacks, is known for its tropical drinks, which can be enjoyed along with breezes from the Gulf of Mexico.

For some live entertainment, theater enthusiasts can take in a show at  Sarasota Opera House or the Florida Studio Theater. The Van Wezel, the Crown Jewel of Sarasota Bay, is a true pioneer in the cultural development of Sarasota, they present a broad spectrum of the world's finest performers resulting in unforgettable evenings.

Things to Do

There’s no shortage of exciting things to do when living in Downtown Sarasota. Start off your weekends at the Downtown Farmers Market, which takes place every Saturday. Browse the nearly 50 booths featuring local artisans, baked goods, fresh produce, meats, cheese, and flowers. 

Downtown Sarasota boasts a colorful assortment of festivals that take place throughout the year. This includes the Sarasota Jazz Festival, Sarasota Wine and Food Festival, and Sarasota Film Festival. If you’re new to town, these festivals provide the perfect opportunity to get plugged into the local community and get to know your neighbors.

Schools

Downtown Sarasota is served by the Sarasota County Public Schools and the city has 15 public elementary schools, five public middle schools, and six public high schools, including:

  • Southside Elementary School, K-5
  • Ashton Elementary School, PK-5
  • Sarasota Middle School, 6-8
  • Sarasota School of Arts/Science, 6-8
  • Suncoast Polytechnical High School, 9-12 

Newest Listings in Downtown Sarasota

32 Audubon Place, Sarasota image
32 Audubon Place, Sarasota — Premier On Main $1,299,000

Luxury and Style in the heart of Sarasota! Brand new residence on four floors. This stunning contemporary design features, energy-efficient systems, and high-end applianc...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • Sarasota Town Of SubDv.
  • 34237 Zip Code
1350 Main Street Unit 1104, Sarasota image
1350 Main Street Unit 1104, Sarasota — 1350 Main $1,300,000

Panoramic views of Sarasota Bay combined with majestic nighttime views of the city lights make this immaculately maintained open concept condo the perfect place to enjoy ...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1350 Main Residential SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
100 Central Avenue Unit K717, Sarasota image
100 Central Avenue Unit K717, Sarasota — One Hundred Avenue $1,195,000

One Hundred Condominium is centrally located in the heart of downtown Sarasota an elevator away from the Whole Foods complex and steps away from the bustling Main Street ...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • One Hundred Central SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
555 S Gulfstream Avenue Unit 602, Sarasota image
555 S Gulfstream Avenue Unit 602, Sarasota — Royal St Andrew $1,110,000

Breathtaking views of Sarasota Bayfront await from this sixth-floor unit in Royal St. Andrew in downtown Sarasota. With just under 1,500 square feet, this nicely updated ...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • Royal St Andrew SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
33 S Gulfstream Avenue Unit 302, Sarasota image
33 S Gulfstream Avenue Unit 302, Sarasota — Gulfstream Towers $430,000 ▼

Welcome to Gulfstream Towers, an authentic Mid Century Modern building designed by modernist architect Tim Siebert located just steps away from Main Street and Sarasota’s...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • Gulfstream Towers SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
290 Cocoanut Avenue Unit 9A, Sarasota image
290 Cocoanut Avenue Unit 9A, Sarasota — The Edge Sarasota $3,760,500

Pre-Construction. To be built. There are many locations but few that reward you with a short walk to shimmering bay waters amid an upbeat scene of eateries, boutiques, an...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • Sarasota Exhibit SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
1255 N Gulfstream Avenue Unit 1105, Sarasota image
1255 N Gulfstream Avenue Unit 1105, Sarasota — Bay Plaza $2,500,000

Welcome to rich opulence at Bay Plaza! Live the dream in this fully renovated floorplan with classic Sarasota charm. Spend your morning with a blissful cup of coffee and...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • Bay Plaza SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
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1703 Main Street Unit 1305, Sarasota — Sota 1305 $1,925,000

Pre-Construction. To be built. Experience the ultimate in urban living at The SOTA Hotel & Residences – An iconic mixed-use tower from international firm Trepp Developmen...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • Sota SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
707 S Gulfstream Avenue Unit 101, Sarasota image
707 S Gulfstream Avenue Unit 101, Sarasota — Essex House $795,000

Spectacular views in every direction, from the city to the sunset skies over Sarasota Bay. Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit. Fresh and light kitchen opens up to t...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • Sarasota Bay Park SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
1350 Main Street Unit 1209, Sarasota image
1350 Main Street Unit 1209, Sarasota — 1350 Main Residential $595,000

Hard to come by 1Bd, 1Ba end unit condominium in what's often said to be THE BEST downtown Sarasota location at 1350 Main St. One block from the Sarasota bayfront! Ever...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1350 Main Residential SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
111 S Pineapple Avenue Unit 1206, Sarasota image
111 S Pineapple Avenue Unit 1206, Sarasota — The Mark $3,445,000

Welcome to The Mark, Downtown Sarasotas premiere building. Why wait to build when this nearly new, luxury, state-of-the art, move-in-ready, 12th-floor penthouse condomini...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • The Mark Sarasota SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
1255 N Gulfstream Avenue Unit 206, Sarasota image
1255 N Gulfstream Avenue Unit 206, Sarasota — Bay Plaza $989,999 ▼

Don’t miss this Fabulous downtown Sarasota condominium in elegant Bay Plaza listed well below appraised value! Recent appraisal was for $1,075,000!!! Seller will consider...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • Bay Plaza SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
100 Central Avenue Unit B409, Sarasota image
100 Central Avenue Unit B409, Sarasota — One Hundred Central $695,000

Live in the heart of downtown Sarasota and enjoy the best that city living has to offer. As you enter this 4th-floor residence, you will notice immediately the natural li...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • One Hundred Central SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
1335 2nd Street Unit 501, Sarasota image
1335 2nd Street Unit 501, Sarasota — The Collection $3,999,500

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Residence 501 is the last and final residence available and is ready for immediate occupancy. THE Collection is the most e...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • The Collection SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
1544 Selby Lane Unit 6, Sarasota image
1544 Selby Lane Unit 6, Sarasota — 6 $1,675,000 ▼

Enjoy downtown living to the fullest! Exquisite finishes in a secure boutique development of only 22 luxurious townhouses. Situated in the quiet part of downtown yet with...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • Burns Court Villas SubDv.
  • 34236 Zip Code
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