Sarasota and its Gulf Coast Islands have grown into a diverse cosmopolitan community considered by many to be The Cultural Center of Florida. We have some of the finest museums, art and antique galleries, as well as numerous shops and boutiques.
Anna Maria Island is made up of three general locations. The northern end, known as the City of Anna Maria, is a little village with an atmosphere of yesteryear. Bradenton Beach, just north of Longboat Key, and Holmes Beach.
Anna Maria Island Beaches, Longboat Key and LIdo Key have a more cosmopolitan style with easy access to the shops on St. Armands Circle and Sarasota's lively downtown, three convenient malls, antique shops, galleries, restaurants and night-time entertainment.
Siesta Key is slightly more active than Anna Maria Island yet manages to combine the island atmosphere with easy access to island shops, boutiques, restaurants and Sarasota's shopping, dining and nightlife. The famous Crescent Beach, is rated among the top 10 Best Beaches of the World".
Venice, The Sharks Tooth Capital of the World, is historically preserved and boasts the longest beach in Sarasota County. Caspersen Beach has been left in its natural state, uncultivated, windswept and secluded, a great place to hunt for seashells and pre-historic sharks' teeth, and has lots of shops and cafes.
