There is so much to love about the artsy corner of downtown located on Palm Avenue! It is right in the middle of everything downtown and yet has its own relaxed vibe. Many of the Palm Avenue properties have stunning views of Sarasota Bay, and there are also cozy townhomes lining the east side of the street. While it is home to many condo communities, the landscape is not all building and cement: colorful galleries dot the street shaded with mature and leafy trees, and pretty sidewalks are perfect for a quiet stroll. Karen and I have helped so many people buy and sell in this beautiful slice of Sarasota since becoming a Realtor, and it’s easy to do because we love it here. Walk to the Opera, to Sarasota’s best restaurants, or the Saturday Farmer’s Market in minutes but feel like you are miles away… In short: it is a peaceful, poetic paradise located in a bustling hub of downtown. Let’s deep dive into some of our favorite Palm Avenue locales while highlighting the beautiful properties listed within.
EPOCH
Built in 2021, Epoch (say it “epic” - don’t as us why!) towers over the verdant greenery of Palm Avenue. It features unobstructed views of the bay from the west-facing residences and stands 18 stories tall. Home to only 23 condos, including the grand penthouse suite which is presently on the market, Epoch’s wide range of luxury amenities include a wellness center with private massage rooms, steam showers, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment; a residents’ club; guest suites; a pool terrace with outdoor dining, two grills, a sun deck, pool cabanas, fire tables and a 70’ lap pool; and a rooftop terrace overlooking the bay. Sound luxurious? Just wait until you see this.
Listed Now: 605 S. Gulfstream Avenue #PH-18 “The Grand Penthouse”
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 full and 1 half bathrooms
- 5855 sq’ interior + over 1900 sq’ of terrace space
- 3 parking spots
- Private elevator
- Located on the top two stories of Epoch
- 200 bottle wine column
- Basically every luxury feature you can imagine. We’d go on but this bullet point list would grow quite long.
- Listed now for $13,880,000
BURNS COURT VILLAS
With its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, the Burns Court Villas add a colorful flair to this section of downtown. These colorful townhomes are situated around a surprising courtyard in their own little gated enclave, spanning from Palm Avenue to Burns Court. Like Epoch above, Burns Court Villas is exclusive, with only 23 residences in total. Within the walls sits a stunning garden courtyard for those who live here to enjoy the heated pool and spa or simply stroll through the statues and shade on a sunny afternoon. This tranquility is something one would not expect to find downtown and it is always a pleasant discovery for people visiting for the first time! We LOVE Burns Court Villas.
Listed Now: 1525 Oak Street #15
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3 bedrooms
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2 full and 1 half bathrooms
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2013 sq’
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Natural gas fireplace
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Two brand-new AC units
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Private courtyard and two terraces
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Listed now for $1,590,000
BURNS COURT
We just talked a lot about Burns Court in the above section, but did we forget to mention that Burns Court also has some crazy-interesting single family homes perched right in this same neighborhood? Everything fabulous about the Palm Avenue location is in place here: walkable from the bayfront, the opera and various theatres, shopping and restaurants galore and yet it still enjoys a quite serene and secluded feel despite being in the midst of bustling downtown. So let’s zoom out just a bit from the Burns Court Villas and visit one of its neighbors.
Listed Now: 401 Burns Court
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2 bedrooms
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1 full and 1 half bathrooms
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1300 sq’ total - Main house is 1000 sq’ and adjoined studio is 300 sq’
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Adjoined studio has a powder room & is climate controlled, making it the perfect outpost for a home office, gym, or art studio
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Adorable courtyard
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Recent renovations include fun & colorful exterior paint
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Listed now for $1,175,000
PALM AVENUE VILLAS
Only 12 townhomes sit within this adorable little community on Palm, and consequently, they are rarely listed for sale. Residences in this little enclave boast plenty of ways to appreciate the setting, including private terraces and courtyards with each property, plus individual garages and carports for each one too (two parking spots downtown is very unusual!). Palm Avenue Villas offer security and privacy, as it is a gated community.
Listed Now: 523 S. Palm Avenue #11
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2 bedrooms
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2 full and 1 half bathrooms
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1460 sq’
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Completely renovated first floor living space
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Fireplace in living room
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Stunning renovated kitchen with quartz counters, high cabinetry, and stainless appliances
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Single-car attached garage with custom storage as well as a deeded carport
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Listed now for $1,125,000
JUST AROUND THE CORNER
So many things are literally just around the corner when you live in the arts district of Downtown. Without going into literally everything downtown that is mere minutes from your doorstep, here are some attractions that are right around the corner to residents of the Palm Avenue area.
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The Sarasota Opera house, located just around the corner on Pineapple.
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Famed Sarasota restaurant Caraguilo’s, located right on Palm.
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Florida Studio Theatre, located up the block at Palm and Cocoanut.
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A Couture favorite, the Art Ovation Hotel (and inspired lobby bar, and amazing rooftop bar!), located across the street from FST.
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A whole slew of art galleries up and down Burns Court and Palm Avenue, including Sigrid Olsen, Galleria Silecchia, and the Palm Avenue Fine Art, just to name a few.
If you are interested in learning more about this area of downtown, give us a call. Inspired, artful living in the middle of everything downtown has to offer… now that’s Couture.
