Bird Key Real Estate

Located directly opposit downtonw Sarasota, one reaches Bird Key by driving east over the Ringling Bridge. Bird Key is located just East of Lido Key. Access to Bird Key is through a 24-hour security gate.

Exclusivity, serenity, and luxury characterize the lovely Bird Key.  With over 500 gorgeous single-family homes, white sands, and breathtaking vistas of sparkling Sarasota Bay, Bird Key has captivated visitors of all ages since its development in the 1950s.  Residents of Bird Key enjoy the safety and security of a gated community along with the convenience of quick access by car, bike, or foot to St. Armand's Circle, Sarasota, and Gulf Beaches, including Lido Beach.  To emphasize the exclusivity of this community, the small island has no apartment or condominium complexes.

Bird Key was man-made for boating convenience and everyday luxury by the Arvida Corporation.  In accordance with Arvida's purpose, Bird Key is the ideal location for boaters and their families.  Many of the island's homes are situated along deep water canals, perfect for sail boating, fishing, and jet skiing.   Also favorable to boaters, Bird Key boasts its own prestigious yacht club.  Membership to the Bird Key Yacht Club offers yachters the enjoyment of fine dining, live entertainment, and elegant social galas, in addition to meeting their yachting needs.

Interestingly, in recent years, due the to Bird Key's reputation of residents' respect for their neighbors' privacy, the island has become a sanctuary for high-profile celebrities and CEOs.   Once a haven for retirees, the key has become a draw for many young families as well.

Prices of homes on the enchanting Bird Key range anywhere from the high $600,000s to several million dollars.