Florida’s Cultural Coast: The Ideal Blend of Leisure and Culture

Spanning from the southern part St. Petersburg down to Port Charlotte, Florida’s Cultural Coast encompasses a richness of cultural arts and natural beauty. In addition to some of the nation’s best beaches, it garners its name from being home to a rich mix of performers, artists, galleries, theater, museums, music, film and architecture. Here’s why it the perfect place to live.

A Cultural Mecca

Longboat Key is centrally located on the coast in the heart of the Cultural Coast. It’s an ideal location close to everything that makes this area one of the most sought-after destinations in Florida. On the mainland, Downtown Sarasota offers Florida’s best array of arts, entertainment, shopping and dining. Residents can stroll the downtown streets and visit the art colony located in the Rosemary District just off Main Street. There are dozens of unique venues for dinning, and along Palm Avenue there are many distinctive art galleries, with rare, eclectic works from all over the world. The Ringling Museum and Ca’ d’Zan are not to be missed, and the whimsical purple Van Wezel Performing Art Hall is nearby on the bayfront. Selby Botanical Gardens is a tropical urban oasis located on the bay, and it has some of the rarest plants and flowers in Florida.

Crossing over to the barrier islands, St. Armands Circle, with its distinctive shops, restaurants, and art galleries, is a delightful destination for biking and walking. Incredible things are happening in the City of Longboat Key as it moves into the future, and all the new amenities have created a buzz the city has never seen. A new town center is in the works, and the Historical Society will be relocated into the town center. The city offers many natural amenities such as waterfront parks and walking paths that wind through the beautiful wetland canopy.

The Perfect Time

Living in Florida has so many advantages, and now is the perfect time to enjoy coastal living. The state has no state income tax, and the weather is pleasant year-round. It rarely dips below 60 degrees with sunshine all year long. Residents enjoy beautiful beaches, resorts, and many natural and cultural amenities.

For the health and environmental conscious homeowner, Sarasota encourages you to get outside and start exploring. Whether you want to walk the beach on Longboat Key, go birdwatching, or enjoy a day boating on the water, there is something for everyone to enjoy on the Cultural Coast. Health-conscious homeowners will find peace of mind in knowing there are four distinguished hospitals in the Sarasota area that are widely recognized for outstanding service. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the entire state.

Beachfront Wellness Living on The Cultural Coast

Longboat Key is in high demand. With its ideal beachfront location, homebuyers are quickly snapping up any available inventory that hits the market. For those seeking a beachfront luxurious low-maintenance residence, the newly released Sage Longboat Key Residences are an exciting option. This new boutique condominium has been designed to incorporate the latest in environmental and wellness features along with its spectacular Gulf-front lifestyle. With only 16 residences available, construction will be starting soon with delivery scheduled for 2022. These beachfront residences will offer panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico to the West and picturesque Sarasota Bay views to the East. Sage’s 4-bedroom/4.5 bath designs range from 4,100 to 4,300 sq. ft. It’s a brilliant new concept in environmental design with unique amenities and technology features that make it the most exclusive gem of Longboat Key.

The resort lifestyle at Sage Longboat Key is designed around environmental and physical wellbeing. The innovative amenities include a beachfront heated lap pool with kid-friendly area, expansive sundeck, private cabanas, fire pit, modern fitness center, meditative garden and yoga promenade, and a welcoming lobby with concierge. This pet-friendly community features a dog walking path, and grooming is also available. In addition to its enviable amenities, Sage will offer its residents 24-hour white glove concierge services, a pool & beach attendant, and dedicated enclosed parking garages.

This stunning beachfront oasis will be home to just 16 discerning owners with an appreciation for environmental wellness, high style, and the best smart technology. Priced from $4 million to over $7 million, Sage Longboat Key is now selling fast. Contact Premier Sotheby’s International Realty at (941) 919-3903 to schedule an appointment or visit SageLongboatKey.com to learn more about this very limited offering.