Casey Key is located near Nokomis, FL, just south of Sarasota, and is a beautiful eight-mile stretch of tropical Gulf paradise. Dotted with prestigious beachfront homes, Casey Key offers luxurious island living among protected wildlife and a beautiful natural setting. Casey Key is rich with that old Florida charm and history and is the perfect setting for your dream island getaway home.
Part of the Gulf coast barrier islands, Casey Key extends from Siesta Key all the way to the Island of Venice. Casey Key is easily accessible by connecting bridges, one of which is a swinging bridge dating back to the 1920’s. Originally named “Chaises Key,” the island was renamed “Casey Key” in 1856, and again renamed “Treasure Island” in the 1920’s. Today, commercial buildings are few on Casey Key, and the majority of buildings on the island are single-family homes, making the island almost strictly residential. Unlike most other areas on the Gulf coast, you won’t find any chain hotels here—only quaint bed and breakfasts and beachside inns. For the most part, the island is less than 300 meters wide, with less than 500 residents, making this a cozy island community. In fact, the island is so narrow in some places that it seems as though some residents literally have the Gulf in their front yard and Sarasota Bay in their back yard. Island residents are a mixture of full-time and seasonal residents, as well as vacationing families.
Like so many other Gulf cost settings in Southwest Florida, Casey Key offers everything you would expect in waterfront living; great beaches, boating, swimming, sunning, sailing, fishing, jet skiing and more. However, unlike many other Gulf coast barrier islands, Casey Key homeowners enjoy a higher ground elevation—an important commodity for Southwest Florida’s notorious summer storms. Homes on Casey Key are the epitome of luxury, with many being worth millions of dollars. In fact, owners of Casey Key real estate enjoyed a nearly 50% appreciation of their homes in 2005, making this a great location for your next investment property.
Residents of Casey Key also enjoy light traffic and lush Gulf-front streets lined with exotic vegetation. Casey Key’s beaches are surprisingly fresh and unspoiled, and are home to a number of aquatic native birds, dolphins, manatees and other wildlife. Public beach access is easy to reach on the island, and a scenic drive from the north will eventually lead you to Nokomis Beach, and eventually North Jetty Park. The nearby South Jetty area is also popular amongst surfers and fisherman.
If quaint and quiet island living in a beautiful home with scenic views is what you are looking for, Casey Key is just the place for you. Though secluded from the hustle of urban living, Casey Key residents aren’t far from all of the great amenities in nearby Sarasota, such as great shopping, fine dining, golfing, airports, schools, houses of worship and entertainment. Contact us with realty questions on Casey Key and all that this beautiful and secluded island paradise has to offer!
