This quintessential phrase has long
conjured images of sun-soaked beaches,
emerald golf courses and relaxed retirees,
and while this is certainly still true, Florida
living has evolved to be so much more.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in
the new communities on Florida's Gulf
Coast, where exceptional residential
opportunities are geared toward a wide
array of lifestyle aspirations — from a
dream home in the suburbs to a pied-à-
terre in the heart of the city. With so much
to choose from, let's jump right in and take
a look at the options.
The definitive place to experience a life
of urban sophistication is downtown
Sarasota. It's walkable core, lined with
specialty shops, elegant restaurants and
art galleries, even feels a little European.
From a morning's jog along the Bayfront,
to lunch beneath the banyans at Marie
Selby Botanical Gardens, to a daylong
fishing charter or a sunny morning stroll
at each Saturday's Farmers' Market,
downtown Sarasota presents an authentic
city experience — with a tropical climate
thrown in.
One of the communities currently re-
sculpting the city skyline is VUE Sarasota
Bay. A limited number of penthouses and
other prime residences are still available,
where residents will enjoy breathtaking
water views, world-class amenities and
of course, a prime downtown location.
Adjacent to the Westin Sarasota and
the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences,
owners at VUE will also have access to
the highly-acclaimed spa services, dining,
tennis and other venues just a short
stroll away. Four-legged residents are not
forgotten at VUE - the parking garage
rooftop is home to the VUE doggie park.
A l i t t l e f u r t h e r i n t o t h e h e a r t o f
downtown, The Mark will be breaking
ground. Here, 157 residences will be built
alongside 50,000 square feet of ground
floor retail and office space — including
"The Promenade," an interactive alfresco
shopping and dining experience.
"The Florida lifestyle."
IN WITH THE NEW
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