The first thing you'll notice about Bird Key is that it's anything but average. The island is about 250 acres in size and is home to just under 1,000 residents. Connected to the mainland by causeway, Bird Key features great views of Sarasota Bay. As you might expect for such a prestigious community, Bird Key's median household income, home values, and education statistics all rank significantly above state averages. In addition to its full-time residents, Bird Key is also a very popular location for part-time home owners. Browse the newest homes for sale in Bird Key.
Schools & Education
Bird Key students attend the highly rated Sarasota County School District which is known for its strong commitment to innovation and technology. Sarasota County's schools consistently achieve “A” ratings. To compare Sarasota schools with other district ratings, visit the Florida Department of Education website. Parents have dozens of private school options as well.
For higher education the area has exceptional options including: The State College of Florida, New College, Ringling College of Art and Design, LeCom, East West College of Natural Medicine, Suncoast Technical College, Eckerd College, Keiser University and Everglades University.
Employment Opportunities
Bird Key is largely a residential island, but Sarasota County has plenty to offer when it comes to employment. Many Bird Key residents are retired or work at the top of the legal, medical, or executive fields. For Sarasota top employers click here. To find listings of the Tampa Bay Region’s top employers, click here. Bird Key's high home values and idyllic lifestyle are also very attractive for successful retirees and semi-retired people.
Gulf Coast Fun & Entertainment
On the island, the Bird Key Yacht Club is most definitely at the center of the action. The club features tennis, golf, and fitness facilities, in addition to plenty of special events.
Sarasota County parks provide ample opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather. Nature lovers love Manatee County too, with its 33 parks, 12 preserves, and miles of beaches.
There’s so much to do in and around Bird Key! Do you like marine life? Check out Mote Marine Laboratory . Prefer theatre? There’s Asolo Rep, West Coast Black Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre. For ballet lovers, the Sarasota Ballet is sure to please, and for opera buffs, Sarasota Opera House boasts a renovated 1926 historic theatre with incredible acoustics.
The Sarasota Symphony is an 80-member Orchestra that performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. If history and the arts interest you, check out John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. This area is rich in cultural pursuits.
St. Petersburg is a short drive over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. There you’ll find the Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, as well as a variety of cultural and historic attractions, enticing restaurants and shops that make for a great day trip.
Are you a sports fan? Take in a ballgame during Spring Training with the Pirates in Bradenton or the Orioles in Sarasota.
Bird Key Real Estate Services
Like what you see? When you're ready to start shopping for homes in Bird Key contact the team at Wagner Realty, proudly serving the Gulf Coast for 80 years!
