About Casey Key
Casey Key is a private narrow 8-mile barrier island situated approximately 15 minutes south of Sarasota, Florida and 15 minutes north of Venice, Florida. With the island’s small population of under 400 people, Casey Key real estate offers unrivaled privacy and easy access to the best attractions and destinations that Sarasota and Venice have to offer.
This island remains one of Sarasota’s prized and hidden gems, with the sleepy and quaint town of Nokomis right across the water, and proximity to both Sarasota and Venice, Florida. It’s one of the few areas that retain an “Old Florida” feel, with a friendly and warm local community, a relative lack of manmade structures, and plenty of natural oceanside beauty.
Outdoor Attractions near Casey Key
Just north of Casey Key is Siesta Key, one of the world’s most popular beach vacation destinations, and it can be reached in just about 30 minutes. Even closer is the fascinating Oscar Scherer State Park, which is about a 10-minute drive away with the opportunity to enjoy wildlife viewing, camping, kayaking, hiking, wildlife tours and paved trails.
On the island itself is Nokomis Beach, a beautiful white sand public beach with plenty of facilities and lifeguards on duty. A change of pace from some of the more crowded beaches in Sarasota, this beach offers more privacy and is very family friendly with restrooms, concession stands, playgrounds, and colorful shells and shark teeth lining the shore for collecting.
Restaurants near Casey Key
Casey Key is close to some of the areas most popular shopping destinations and restaurants. Nokomis offers plenty of them near Casey Key itself such as Pop’s Sunset Grill on the water or Pelican Alley. The Casey Key Fish House is also right off the island and can even be reached by boat. So, you won’t have to travel far for a great meal if you live on the island.
There are also several top-rated waterfront eateries right by the island, and you’ll find plenty more along Tamiami Trail in Nokomis. Of course, downtown Sarasota is a quick drive away with its endless options for cuisines of all types, and restaurants from the elegant to the simple.
For shopping, you’ll also have access to plenty of clothing stores, department stores and boutiques at the Westfield Sarasota Square mall which is just about 20 minutes away and very accessible. Several other shopping opportunities are available in Venice, Florida — also just about 20 minutes from the island.
Benefits of owning Casey Key real estate
There is no question that Casey Key real estate is some of the most luxurious and exclusive available anywhere in the Sarasota or Venice, Florida area, with homes that range in size from 2 bedrooms up to sprawling 4+ bedroom multi-million dollar estates on the water with every amenity you could want.
With plenty of dining and shopping destinations nearby, beautiful beaches, outdoor attractions, and unrivaled safety, this quiet, peaceful and beautiful barrier island may be the perfect location for your next home purchase.
For any questions at all about Casey Key real estate or living on the island, call Schemmel Property Group today at (941) 308-6497.
