Three barrier islands, each with its own character, here's what makes each one worth your time.
Ten miles of low-rise calm, uncrowded sand, and gated Gulf-front communities. The island for people who want the beach to themselves.
Read the guideA wide public beach, mangrove tunnels to paddle, and St. Armand's shops a walk away, minutes from downtown Sarasota.
Read the guideA 1920s ring of boutiques, restaurants, and galleries at the heart of the islands, the coast's favorite place to stroll.
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