Harbor Acres

A vibrant, long-established neighborhood with luxury homes

Welcome to Harbor Acres

Nestled between the glistening Sarasota Bay and a bustling downtown commercial district, Harbor Acres is one of Sarasota's most coveted neighborhoods. It lies west of the Trail off Osprey Avenue and features exclusive waterfront homes with private dockage leading toward Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Residents enjoy luxury waterfront homes with private dockage tucked between the beautiful Siesta Key and Lido Key.  

Dubbed the Doctors Acres, Harbor Acres is home to renowned professionals who reside inside its spectacular homes, from breathtaking waterfront mansions to urban beachfront condominiums. Harbor Acres’ central location adjacent to downtown’s culture, arts, fine dining, and Southside Village shopping makes it a fantastic place to live, work, and play. 
 

What to Love

  • A chic and stylish atmosphere
  • A range of architectural designs
  • Elegant waterfront opulence
  • A bustling retail and restaurant district

Local Lifestyle

Harbor Acres offers a suburban feel and remains one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Sarasota by families, professionals, and executives. It features a laidback, vacation-style atmosphere with direct access to the Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and their wide range of recreational amenities. Beautifully landscaped streets wind through affluent neighborhoods in Harbor Acres and are just moments from world-class shopping and dining options. Living in Harbor Acres also means discovering original Old Florida homes that blend perfectly with modern new home designs. 
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

While Harbor Acres is predominantly a residential community, its close proximity to Sarasota’s shopping district offers numerous upscale spots to dine, shop, and explore. Libby's along Osprey Avenue is one of the top places to enjoy seasonal New American cuisine in an elegant space with a copper bar and outdoor dining. Seafood lovers can check out Veronica Fish and Oyster, a relaxed seafood house with a raw bar, Sunday brunch, cocktails, and a funky-chic supper-club vibe.

Residents love Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Café, whose brick-walled establishment is home to a modest setting with multiple televisions, outdoor seating, and an expansive menu filled with gourmet pizza, strombolis, wings, and craft beers.

Morton's Gourmet Market is the perfect shopping destination for a wide selection of organic groceries and well-prepared meals. As Sarasota's premiere full-service specialty food store, the market features a bakery, coffee shop, prime meats and seafood, an extensive fine wine selection, and more. 
 

Things to Do

With direct access to Sarasota, Harbor Acres residents have many exciting activities to choose from. Enjoy nature at its finest at green spaces like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and discover well-manicured, verdant grounds teeming with thousands of tropical plant species, a conservatory, and a garden museum. Park lovers check out Arlington Park Sarasota, a popular city park with two pools, picnic areas, outdoor athletic courts, a gym, a playground, and a tree-lined walking trail.

Science enthusiasts, animal lovers, and families converge at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, which features a stingray touch tank and shark tank, popular exhibits, research facilities promoting community engagement, and a mammal center that boasts Florida’s beloved manatees. 

With a sun-soaked seaboard, crystal-blue waters, and endless summers, Harbor Acres offers residents thrilling water sports adventures and relaxing coastal excursions year-round. You can enjoy a range of water activities, from surfing, on-shore fishing, and beach yoga to kayaking, paddleboarding, and deep-sea fishing.
 

Schools

Sarasota County Public Schools serve the community of Harbor Acres. Top-rated schools include:
 
  • Alta Vista Elementary School
  • Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
 
 

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