Destination America

Sarasota / Bradenton Area

Rolling white-sand beaches and sparkling azure waters combine with a sophistication and charm to make Sarasota and her Islands the gem of Florida’s Gulf Coast. The array of activities and exhilarating mix of attractions, restaurants and shopping are a sure fit for any visitor. Explore works of art, play a round of golf, stroll through world-class shopping, canoe through mangrove-lined waterways, dine on a bay front cruise, or dig your feet in the sand and bask in the glow of an evening sunset.

Featured Locations: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Casey Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice.

Anna Maria Island boasts a seven-mile long beach rimmed with tall and graceful Australian pines. There are three fishing piers, charter and sailboat rentals, as well as any number of beach activities to enjoy. The beaches provide spectacular vistas and are home to exotic wildlife that beguile vacationers and residents alike. Shopping is diverse and restaurants offer all types of cuisine and many beachside restaurants have wonderful views where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean.

Anna Maria Island Homes:-

Anna Maria 2 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 6 persons: 2 Bed 2 Bath home with open pool and spa situated in a quiet residential area featuring screened-in Florida room ideal for relaxing in. Two queen bedrooms and separate dining area. 3 blocks away from the sandy beaches. On Avenue B near Holmes Beach...
Property No: 000357

Bradenton 3 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 8 persons: 3 Bed 2 Bath spacious and well furnished home with private pool and spa in a tropical setting. Plenty of shopping and restaurants are nearby. The Gulf Beaches and Anna Maria Island are only around 15/20 minutes drive. Located on West Glen, Bradenton...
Property No: 000370

Anna Maria 3 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 6 persons: 3 Bed 2 Bath spacious comfortable home with private solar heated pool situated in a quiet residential area near Bimini Bay and just 3 blocks to the beach. Large swimming pool and patio area to relax and sunbathe. Located on 84th Street, Holmes Beach...
Property No: 000368

Anna Maria 2 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 4 persons: 2 Bed 2 Bath well furnished spacious home in tropical setting with open private pool close to beach and local eateries. Fans in all rooms, fully equipped kitchen, TV in master king bed, two living areas - one with separate dining area. On Bay Palms...
Property No: 000351

Anna Maria 2 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 6 persons: 2 Bed 2 Bath home in quiet residential area with private pool and spa in a tropical setting - ideal to get away from those daily stresses. Relax in large patio area or take the short walk to the close by beautiful sandy beaches. On De Palmas Avenue...
Property No: 000362

Anna Maria 3 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 8 persons: Elevated 3 Bed 2 Bath detached house with private pool situated in a quiet residential area. TV and VCR/DVD in living area and TV in master bedroom. With secluded patio area there is plenty of space to chill out in the Florida sunshine. On Spring Av...
Property No: 000345

Anna Maria 3 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 6 persons: 3 Bed 2 Bath detached home with Private Pool, Dock and Davits situated in fabulous location adjacent to canal only 5 blocks from beach. Superior interior furnishing together with large pool, lanai, TV/DVD, TV in Master en-suite Bedroom. On 67th St...
Property No: 000346

Anna Maria 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 6 persons: Beautiful 3 Bed 2.5 Bath home situated in a quiet residential area. Master en-suite and private screened pool. Fully equipped kitchen, Cable TV, DVD, all rooms with fans. Only 2 blocks from beach, covered lanai and private balcony. On North Bay Bvld...
Property No: 000347

Anna Maria 4 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 8 persons: 4 Bed 2 Bath home with private swimming pool ideally situated just 148 steps to the beach! Large bathroom with tub, fans in all rooms, large screen TV, DVD and Stereo system. Pool area has lanai, poolside shower and a tropical ambiance. On Avenue C...
Property No: 000350

Anna Maria 4 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 8 persons: Beautiful and spacious 4 Bed 2 Bath canal home with private pool on quiet residential street. Perfect holiday - walk to Bayfront Park, a family park with picnic areas and BBQ grills, as well as a lovely beach for swimming and frolicking. On Pelican...
Property No: 000359

Anna Maria 2 Bed 3 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 6 persons: 2 Bed 3 Bath home with den situated directly on the water front with views of Tampa Bay. Spacious bay-front patio, master bedroom en-suite and queen bedroom - both with TV's. Pull out bed in Den. TV/DVD/VCR in lounge. Located on South Bay. No Pool...
Property No: 000360

Anna Maria 3 Bed 3 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 6 persons: Beautiful spacious 3 Bed 3 Bath home with private pool situated in quiet residential area only a short walk from the glorious sandy beaches. Two balconies, one from the master en-suite, to relax and enjoy the fabulous sunsets. On Jacaranda Avenue...
Property No: 000363

Bradenton 5 Bed 3 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 12 persons: 5 Bed 3 Bath spacious family home only 5 minutes drive from the beach featuring pool and games room. Extended patio, master bedroom with pool access, fully equipped kichen, TV/DVD and fans in all rooms. Located on Avenue West in Bradenton...
Property No: 000348

Anna Maria 4 Bed 3 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 8 persons: 4 Bed 3 Bath home with private pool, canal views and private boat dock making it an ideal family vacation home. Large screened lanai, two sitting rooms both with TVs, den, two masters with TV's, dining area, all rooms with ceiling fans. On Pelican...
Property No: 000356

Anna Maria 4 Bed 3 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 10 persons: 4 Bed 3 Bath home with large private caged pool in a quiet residential area. 2 en-suite bedrooms both with TVs, fans in all rooms, fully equipped and spacious kitchen. Comes with boat and own docking bay ideal for fishing. On 28th St, Holmes Beach...
Property No: 000358

Anna Maria 3 Bed 3 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 6 persons: Superior spacious 3 Bed 3 Bath home with open pool and spa half a mile to the beach! Very well furnished property backing onto intracoastal waterway with boat dock, ideal for lazy days in the Florida sun, open patio & great views. On Foxworth Lane...
Property No: 000372

Anna Maria 5 Bed 4 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 10 persons: 5 Bed 4 Bath canal home has screened lanai, open pool and boat dock. Two master bedrooms en-suite with tubs on 1st floor opening onto balcony with fabulous views of area and sunsets & sunrises. Fully equipped kitchen, fans in all rooms. On 67th St...
Property No: 000352

Anna Maria 3 Bed 2 Bath Home with Pool  Sleeps up to 8 persons: 3 Bed 2 Bath spacious home situated on the oceanfront with views directly over Tampa Bay. Bay Beach 2 blocks. Private terrace to relax and sunbathe on go upstairs for a game of pool whilst watching programmes on Widescreen TV. On South Bay. No Pool...
Property No: 000364

Anna Maria Detached Home with Pool 2 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps up to 6 persons: 2 Bed 2 Bath duplex in tropical setting with lots of room featuring a SHARED cocktail pool for sunbathing and cooling off dips! Walk to shopping and restaurants. Pool and beach so close you could blink and be at either. Holmes Bvld near Holmes Beach...
Property No: 000393

Anna Maria 2-Storey Townhouse with Pool 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Sleeps up to 8 persons: Unique new rental property with private swimming pool and just a blink from the beach. Beautiful 3 Bed 2 Bath spacious and comfortable Townhouse with integral garage. Private pool area, beautiful porch and balcony. Island Walk, 64th St, Holmes Beach...
Property No: 000392

Anna Maria Island Condos:-

Anna Maria Island - Runaway Bay Resort - Sarasota Area - 2 Bed 2 Bath Condo - Sleeps up to 6 persons:  On tropical and laid back Anna Maria Island this ground floor condo is just steps from the resort swimming pool and beach - Bicycles, beach equipment, tennis rackets, golf clubs, fishing rods available to renters free - Patio south facing...
View the 2 Bed Ground Floor Condo - Property 285

Bradenton is increasingly cosmopolitan in character whilst the city retains its small-town charm. New residential sections compliment older established neighbourhoods in both urban and suburban settings. The beaches feature the Gulf of Mexico's emerald waters bordered by tall, shady Australian Pines; the serene natural beauty and breathtaking Gulf views giving Bradenton and the Islands a kick back and relaxing style of their own with the perfect setting for a rejuvenating, carefree vacation.

Casey Key is a unique and secluded 8 mile long barrier island located in Nokomis just 15 miles south of downtown Sarasota. Residents enjoy an unspoiled tropical key with private beaches and this secluded paradise is surrounded by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Peaceful with a tranquillity that is unsurpassed, the island is comprised almost entirely of family homes offering one of Florida’s most prestigious addresses with a unique blend of elegance, wealth, beauty and privacy.

Lido Key boasts stunning white sand beaches with acres of recreation area along the bay offering spectacular views, playgrounds and pools for lounging at Mid-Key public beach. The southern beach offers views of the skyline of downtown Sarasota and the Gulf and features a picnic area shaded by Australian Pines. St. Armand's circle, just a short walk from many Lido Key areas features superb exclusive shops, galleries, exotic boutiques, sophisticated restaurants and nightlife.

Longboat Key and its twelve miles of white sandy beaches have helped make this a sought after luxury resort community. Whether you like to spend time shelling, biking, shopping, fishing, golfing, tennis, dining, the Key's relaxing activities are boundless. Longboat Key is just minutes from Sarasota and the many cultural activities the city offers. Longboat Key is a private island paradise with an elegant scenic environment offering a combination of breathtaking beaches and a relaxed lifestyle.

Sarasota exudes an air of relaxed sophistication and has long been considered as the cultural capital of Florida. The powder white sands of the keys attracted more visitors and they soon developed into rustic, laid-back beach communities. Sarasota boasts world-class museums and arts venues but is also rich in lush natural beauty. The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, set on Sarasota Bay, is an orchid research center with beautiful and bountiful grounds that showcase these and other exotic blooms.

Siesta Key is a barrier island renowned for its beaches, some of the widest and most popular in the country. The sugar fine sand has been officially top rated every year, selected over others, including the Bahamas and Grand Cayman, as the whitest most powdery sand in the world. Siesta Village is a vibrant area with boutiques and eateries where bright umbrellas dot the casual outdoor cafés and skaters and bicyclists share the sidewalks with those strolling through this lackadaisical community.

Venice is one of the few cities without a barrier island, the soft white sand beaches forming the western boundary of Venice. Fourteen miles of beaches from Casey Key to Manasota Key offer recreation including swimming, sunbathing, shelling, golfing, fishing and boating. Oscar Scherer State Park contains streams for canoeing, a swimming lake, nature trails, bicycle paths and picnic areas. With its casual style Venice is a pleasant getaway for the visitor to relax and enjoy the Florida sunshine.