2013-03-26

Does having your boat docked in your back yard sound like a dream come true? Homes in Sarasota’s boating communities will give you the chance to make your dream come true with a private dock on the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, the Intercoastal Waterway or one of the many canals. Imagine walking out your back door and seeing the sun will be setting soon. You call your spouse and the two of you watch the sunset from the water, certain that life could not get any better. Discerning boaters who want to own a vacation home or live full-time in paradise cannot go wrong with these five fabulous communities.

Bird Key

Bird Key’s deep canals are perfect for taking a yacht or sailboat into the bay. The exclusive gated community is home to spectacular houses with easy access to vibrant downtown Sarasota and St. Armand Circle, the shopper’s paradise. Join the Bird Key Yacht Club and mingle with like-minded individuals, enjoying waterfront dining or a game of tennis with new friends.

Country Club Shores on Longboat Key

A prestigious community on a very desirable key, Country Club Shores' homes typically feature private docks on deepwater canals for up to a 65-foot boat or bay front settings. Country Club Shore’s homes have an old Florida elegance, with sunrooms, soaring ceilings, and plenty of patio space to enjoy the breathtaking views.

Waterlefe in Bradenton

Living along the tranquil Manatee River in Waterlefe in Bradenton is an angler’s paradise. Close to Sarasota but surrounded by nature preserves, Waterlefe is as tranquil as the Manatee. The Waterlefe Golf & River Club is the hub of Waterlefe’s social life, where boaters dock at the marina and share stories of the big one that got away while enjoying a gourmet meal.

Bay Isles on Longboat Key

A gated tropical enclave, Bay Isles on Longboat Key offers residents the Bay Isles Beach Club, a world class marina and harbor side golfing at the Longboat Key Club. As a resident of this prestigious community, you could own a canal front home with a private dock for easy access to the Gulf or bay. A private member-only beach also beckons, in a community where sun, sand and sea are a way of life.

Lido Shores on Lido Key

Boating, fly-fishing, surf fishing, deep-sea fishing and kayaking will fill your days at Lido Shores on Lido Key. Imagine a home with deep-water dockage just north of St. Armands Circle where you can relax and enjoy life to the fullest. Have drinks on your boat after dinner without even leaving the dock and feel like a kid again. You’ve earned the Lido Shores lifestyle. Power boating, sail boating, white beaches, endless sunshine and the clear Gulf waters are an irresistible combination that makes these Sarasota communities the perfect new home for boating enthusiasts.

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