Surrounded by the
emerald waters of Sarasota Bay, Bird Key is a community of
single-family homes. Once the province of Northern retirees, its quiet
streets and striking vistas of Sarasota Bay and the city skyline have drawn
younger residents in recent years, including some celebrities.
Bird Key was
originally developed as the home of Ida Ringling North, sister of the famous
circus magnet. Today, approximately 460 very private and distinctive
homes are encircled by water and enjoy proximity to Sarasota. The
accompanying Bird Key Yacht Club is a social hub for boaters and club
members. The present island was developed in the 1950's by Arvada.
The island is a boater's paradise, with many of its homes situated directly
on the bay or on deep-water canals. Bird Key also boasts its own prestigious
yacht club.
Bird Key is
entirely residential.
There are
no commercial properties or condominiums.
Today, many of the 1950s style homes
are being renovated or rebuilt, among them some of the biggest, most
extravagant homes in town ranging from approximately $850,000 to
$8,000,000.