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Luxury condo living in downtown Sarasota.
Four pockets, six towers, one walkable bayfront. Here is how downtown fits together.
The Quay
The Quay is the new waterfront district on the bay, home to both Ritz-Carlton Residences buildings and One Park. It is where Sarasota’s newest branded and design-forward towers are concentrated, steps from the yacht harbor and the downtown cultural core.
See: Ritz-Carlton Residences, Ritz-Carlton Sarasota Bay, One Park.
Boulevard of the Arts and Bay Park
Boulevard of the Arts runs along the edge of the 53-acre Bay Park and toward the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Beau Ciel sits here on a quiet cul-de-sac directly across from the park, and One Park fronts the same corridor at North Tamiami Trail.
See: Beau Ciel.
The bayfront along Gulfstream
North Gulfstream Avenue puts residents beside the marina and the Ringling Causeway Bridge, with Marina Jack and the downtown restaurants a short walk away. VUE Sarasota Bay is the largest tower here by residence count.
See: VUE Sarasota Bay.
Five Points and Main Street
Five Points, where Main Street, Pineapple Avenue and Central Avenue meet at a roundabout, is the center of downtown’s dining and shopping. The vacant Zenith tower is being replaced by Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota.
See: Waldorf Astoria Residences.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main luxury condo towers in downtown Sarasota?
The flagship luxury towers include the two Ritz-Carlton Residences buildings at The Quay, VUE Sarasota Bay on North Gulfstream Avenue, the boutique Beau Ciel on Boulevard of the Arts, One Park beside Bay Park, and the planned Waldorf Astoria Residences at Five Points.
Which downtown Sarasota towers are new or still under development?
The second Ritz-Carlton tower (Sarasota Bay) and One Park are in the new-construction cycle, and Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota launched sales in January 2026 with completion estimated in 2029.
What is Bay Park and why does it matter for condo values?
Bay Park is a 53-acre public waterfront park along Sarasota Bay. Towers facing it, such as Beau Ciel and One Park, are marketed around its trails, kayak launches and open views.
Is downtown Sarasota walkable?
Parts of it are. Main Street, Five Points, the bayfront and the cultural district around the Van Wezel are close together, though walkability varies by tower and by block.
How do I compare two towers?
Use the compare tool on our tower index. It lines up stories, residence count, completion, neighborhood and pricing signals for up to three buildings at once.