I Want Walkable — Sarasota Walkable Neighborhoods
I Want Walkable
Coffee in the morning. Dinner at night. Maybe leave the car home once in a while.
Sarasota County offers several different versions of walkability—and they don't all feel the same.
The better question isn't simply, "Is it walkable?" It's: What do you want to walk to?
Walkable Areas Worth Exploring
Each area offers a different version of walkability. Here's what makes each one distinct.
Downtown Sarasota
Restaurants, arts, events, waterfront access and a true downtown lifestyle.
St. Armands Circle / Lido Key
Shopping, restaurants and coastal living combined in one general area.
Downtown Venice
Historic character, restaurants, shops and community activity with the Gulf nearby.
Wellen Park Downtown
A newer planned environment with restaurants, events and recreation incorporated into the community.
Note: Walkability varies by specific street and block. Not every home within these areas is walkable to every amenity.
What do YOU want to walk to?
Start with what matters to you — not a walkability score.
Still Not Sure? That's Normal.
You don't need to know the neighborhood yet. Start with how you want to live.
""Walkable" means different things to different people. Start with what you actually want to walk TO—not simply whether someone gave the neighborhood a walkability score."
Smart Move:Visit an area during the times you would actually use it. Tuesday morning and Saturday night can tell two very different stories.