Back in the 1930’s Hawks Harbor was one of the great estates of Sarasota. Today it’s an exclusive gated community of million dollar homes that offers a great boating lifestyle in close proximity to everything that makes Sarasota such a great place to live and work.
Most of the residences of Hawks Harbor are built right on the water and provide spectacular views of the bay and the offshore mangrove islands, along with deep water dockage. The homes, most built in the last decade, are large and opulent, and constructed in a variety of architectural styles – Key West, Mediterranean, and Traditional.
Beautifully situated on one of the last large parcels of undeveloped waterfront land in the new West Bradenton, Legends Bay at IMG Academies is far removed, but not far away. Legends Bay offers a wonderful lifestyle that is part natural beauty, part exceptional sporting opportunities. With over a mile of waterfront directly on Sarasota Bay, the community provides views over wetlands and mangroves, with abundant wild life and water birds and kayaking along the peaceful waterway.
A variety of price ranges make the community perfect for every budget.
Located in prestigious Northwest Bradenton, San Remo Shores is a perfect neighborhood for the serious boater. Practically all of the homes are located on canals that lead directly to Palma Sola Bay, with no fixed bridges to Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, or the Gulf of Mexico. For those seeking the year round Florida lifestyle of outdoor recreation in a tropical setting, this is a neighborhood with all the right amenities.
In addition to boating, the world famous white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key are just a few minutes away. Here, casual coastal communities offer wonderful seafood restaurants, fun shopping and water sports, and what may well be the world’s best sunsets. If you prefer golf, the area has many championship courses, and if tennis is your sport, the renowned IMG Academies are a short drive away. Many top ranked players trained here and have put Bradenton on the map as a world capital of the sport.
Also known as Don Pedro Island, this private tropical paradise is part of an extensive chain of barrier islands along the Gulf Coast. Accessible only by boat—or by daily car ferry—boating, fishing, diving and sailing are just a few of the numerous pastimes available to residents. Cars are permitted, but most people move around the island in golf carts.
Architecture styles on Palm Island are tropical-themed and pay homage to the time-honored styles of Key West and Grand Cayman. Immaculate estates are limited in number in order to preserve the pristine natural beauty of the island and the privacy of its residents.
Mill Creek is tranquil country living at its best—peaceful estates close to the amenities of modern life. Originally opened on 900 acres in the late 1980′s, with the goal of creating a wonderful family environment, Mill Creek’s rustic charm is exquisitely maintained by its inhabitants. It’s such a desirable community that another 300 acres were added. But there’s nothing cookie cutter about it. Architectural styles range from colonial to contemporary to Mediterranean to Florida ranch, and every home enjoys a spacious, wooded lot.
Located in West Bradenton, Glenn Lakes and The Estates at Glenn Lakes offers single family homes in a beautiful setting of lakes, nature preserves, and all the amenities that make up the perfect Florida lifestyle. Natural beauty is the hallmark of this friendly community. Residents enjoy walking and biking along winding, tree-lined streets and sidewalks, pausing now and then to watch the wildlife and to enjoy sunsets that capture what life in paradise is all about.
Encompassing over 270 acres, Glenn Lakes was developed in 1995 in several different phases. The homes are contemporary in design and feature all the hallmarks of Florida living—spacious floor plans, high ceilings, state of the art amenities,and wonderful outdoor areas. The community is impeccably maintained, and deed restrictions ensure a gracious lifestyle. The Estates at Glenn Lakes, specializes in larger lot sizes and square footage designs in a maintenance free environment.
Classic country club living at its traditional best is the hallmark of the Venice Golf and Country Club. Entering through the manned security gates, you find yourself in a spacious community of 460 acres, dotted here and there with lakes and nature preserves. The grounds are a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and the wildlife is outstanding—birds such as the American Bald Eagle, ospreys and storks, plus bobcats and even the illusive Florida panther.
The Club’s facilities are among the finest in the area. A championship 18-hole golf course offers challenging, beautifully maintained fairways. There’s an elegant clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness facilities, a swimming pool, and lighted tennis courts, plus superior dinning and social activities. Homeowners have their choice of membership options—golf, recreational, or social.
Country Club Shores is one of the neighborhoods that defines Sarasota. It dates back to the 1960’s, but even today, it still retains its allure. Built almost entirely on spacious canals, it helped define what the good life in Florida is all about—sun, swimming, boating and golf. It’s chic, casual, convenient—a real neighborhood, to be sure, but a very special one.
The homes in Country Club Shores fall into two categories. The original residences, mostly one story Florida ranches, have been updated over the years and now combine the best of the old and new. The scale is more intimate but the details and appointments are up-to-date and luxurious. The newer homes spare no expense. They are large and lavish and those on prime parcels of land are priced well into the millions.
Situated on its own peninsula in the center of Sarasota Bay, Golden Gate Point offers an array of luxury residential buildings with what may well be the best views in town. The barrier islands, the Gulf, the downtown skyline, the pleasure boats arriving at the marina—all provide a memorable panorama of everything that makes Sarasota so beautiful.
Golden Gate Point is part of the city’s new urban excitement, with wonderful restaurants, boutiques, cafes, art galleries and cultural activities all concentrated on the beautiful bay front. Here, everything is just a short stroll away. But there is no commercial activity on the Point. It remains its own special enclave, tucked away on a 22 acre promontory bordered by sparkling water.
Siesta Key’s Sandy Hook is a unique, private neighborhood of just 42 homes. First developed during the heyday of the famous Sarasota School of Architecture, many of the residences here have distinguished pedigrees. They were designed by masters of modernism and their elegant lines are as beautiful today as they were when Siesta Key was a hide-away for affluent painters and writers.
Sandy Hook has a distinctive look. Its homes discreetly blend in with the tropical vegetation, and the winding roads, some still the original shell, meander through the island atmosphere. The community boasts a private white sand beach, with cabanas for the residents to enjoy, and the views out to the Gulf and nearby Lido Key are spectacular.
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