By Marc Rasmussen
Beach Road, Siesta Key; photo by Sheepback.cabin
Need a summer vacation with a the family? Summer is coming up and it is time to start looking for a place to spend some quality time with your loved ones. If you like to catch some rays and relax on the beach you should consider Siesta Key off the coast of Sarasota, Florida.
Getting to this island oasis is relatively easy. If you live in Florida it is probably within a short a drive. Sarasota is about an hour from Tampa, roughly 2 hours from Orlando, 3.5 hours from Miami and 4.5 hours from Jacksonville. If you live outside of Florida you can catch a flight into either Tampa International Airport of Sarasota International Airport. The Sarasota airport is more convenient however you will find more flights into Tampa.
Fishing on Turtle Beach, Siesta Key; photo by Sheepback.Cabin
Siesta Key is a gorgeous eight mile long barrier island surrounded by the tranquil, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota bay. People from all over the world visit this fabulous island because it is a great beach location for relaxing, hanging with the family, boating, para-sailing, fishing, shopping, dining out, golfing and just about anything else one desires.
The beaches are considered magical. Siesta Key beach and Crescent beach are viewed by many as two of the prettiest beaches in the world. In fact, Siesta Key beach is ranked in as one of the best beaches in the country year after year. The sand is 99% quarts so it feels very refreshing to the skin and is gorgeous to look at. People from all over the world vacation on this wonderful island because of its beauty and charm.
There are plenty of places to stay for a week or two or even for months. Many people come down from the north to escape the harsh winters. You will notice that these “snowbirds” fill up the restaurants, roads and beaches in the winter time. If you are looking to spend a week or two there are several short term rental condos on the island. Many of them are sitting directly on the beach. There are no luxurious resorts on the island as most tourists stay in these privately owned condos.
It would not be uncommon for you to have a fabulous vacation on Siesta Key and then want to own a vacation condo or home on the island. Siesta Key real estate is plentiful where you can find a lavish multi-million dollar penthouse all of the way to a small, affordable studio within walking distance to the beach.
It has been a long, cold winter for many people. If you need some time with your family on the beach consider taking them to Siesta Key, Florida
Marc Rasmussen
Realtor in Sarasota, Florida selling Siesta Key real estate
Excellent post thanks!