Situated just 5 minutes by car away from the coast of Sarasota, the small barrier island of Bird Key is the perfect location for those who want to remain close to all of the action that Sarasota has to offer while also offering excellent opportunities to enjoy the water and the natural beauty that the area has to offer.

With only about 500 homes found on the island, all are quite upscale and most offer magnificent waterfront views. Whether overlooking one of the canals or Sarasota Bay, residents don't have to look far before they enjoy seeing a beautiful view before them. Since many of the homes were rebuilt and constructed between 2000 and 2006, they also feature spacious rooms and numerous upscale amenities. As such, homes on Bird Key typically cost anywhere from $1 million to $10 million. As might be expected from an island featuring homes with this type of a price tag, most of Bird Key's residents are doctors, attorneys, CEOs, professionals, musicians and even some celebrities.

Since Bird Key is located next to Lido Key, Sarasota and St. Armands Circle, residents as well as visitors to the beautiful island are able to enjoy numerous shopping opportunities while also having easy access to a number of beaches as well as rich night life opportunities. Due to the beautiful Bay and canal waters surrounding the island, it is also considered to be a boater's paradise. In fact, many of the island homes feature private boat docks and everything on the island is geared toward boating and water activities.

The Bird Key Yacht Club is one of the crown jewels of the island of Bird Key. In fact, it is considered by many to be one of the finest yacht clubs on the west coast of Florida. While there are several top-notch clubs located in nearby Sarasota, the amenities found at the Bird Key Yacht Club are unmatched. Featuring formal and casual dining opportunities, club members regularly enjoy taking in a meal at the club while also enjoying the stunning waterfront views of Sarasota Bay that the club has to offer.

Despite the upscale nature of Bird Key, its residents are far from rude. Rather, they tend to be quite warm and friendly, though they do appreciate the privacy, seclusion and security the island has to offer. The level of solitude the island manages to provide while still remaining near to the world class shopping at St. Armands Circle and the numerous attractions in the downtown Sarasota area is just one reason why so many love to live and to visit this tropical paradise.