There is a lot more to Siesta Key than gorgeous beaches with sugary-white sands; this barrier island is also one of the best places to live in Sarasota, and great real estate opportunities are not that hard to find. Take Sunrise Cove Siesta Key as an example: This is a waterfront condominium where residents enjoy amenities such as heated swimming pools, boat docks, a fitness room, clubhouse, picnic area, tennis courts, and a short walk to the beach.

Located right between Little Sarasota Bay and the Blind Pass, Sunrise Cove is on the eastern side of Siesta Key. Most of the units in this low-rise condominium enjoy water views; some face the Gulf of Mexico while others provide vistas of Little Sarasota Bay. The coziest one-bedroom units offer more than 720 square feet of interior while the larger units have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and up to 1,228 square feet of living space. There are 155 units in Sunrise Cove Siesta Key, but you will only find a handful listed each month, and they are known to sell very quickly. Latest pricing at Sunrise Cove Siesta Key will be found below if there is inventory.

Walking to the beach from Sunrise Cove is a matter of crossing Midnight Pass Road and strolling down Turtle Beach Road for a few minutes. Unlike the northern beach section of Siesta Key, Turtle Beach is not crowded with tourists; it is a family-friendly beach buffered by vegetation and a public boat ramp. Speaking of boats, Sunrise Cove has space for 49 docks rented on an annual basis at very affordable prices. Kayak storage is included in the amenities, and the launching spot is just steps away from the northernmost building.

As you can imagine, Sunrise Cove will particularly appeal to home buyers who enjoy aquatic activities. Some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in Sarasota County can be found at the nearby Point of Rocks. There are numerous fishing spots all around the condo buildings, and you even have direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway without having to worry about drawbridges. Driving to the Sarasota Pavilion shopping center anchored by a Publix supermarket from Sunrise Cove takes about 10 minutes across the Stickney Point Bridge, but you also have the Crescent Beach grocery store a few blocks to the north. A few bars and restaurants are located along Midnight Pass Road, and they are within walking distance.