Manasota Key is home to some of the most exclusive homes and condominium complexes around. A quiet winding drive takes you past secluded homes that seem to cherish their solitude more than their grandeur.
To the south, Manasota Key is bordered by Lemon Bay and its many rookeries and mangroveMap of Manasota Key, Englewood Florida islands where the manatees and dolphins are found in abundance. At the north end of the key, the history buildings of the Hermitage Artist Retreat offers a tranquil setting for writers, composers, visual artists and more as they soak in the peace and solitude to nourish their creative juices. Blind Pass Beach, where the Hermitage sits, is one of the most peaceful, secluded beaches to be found.
Just don’t tell anyone. At the south end of the key one can find Stump Pass where a multitude of boaters enjoy easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. The most popular spot on Manasota Key is of course Englewood Beach where hundreds gather daily to soak up the glorious rays of Florida’s famed sunshine. A magnificent boardwalk borders the wide sandy beach that offers so many opportunities for creating unforgettable memories.
