Whispering Sands - Sarasota, FL

At Whispering Sands, a 55+ active adult community in Sarasota, Florida, residents will be able to experience a beachfront condominium lifestyle. Located along the white sands of the world-famous Siesta Beach, this community combines the best of beachside living with low-maintenance homes. Active adults looking for low-maintenance condos for sale in Sarasota may find just what they’re looking for at Whispering Sands.

Whispering Sands Amenities

Whispering Sands is located along a 900-foot stretch of pristine, private Siesta Key beach. Residents can walk to the beach for walks, sun tanning, or swim in the Gulf of Mexico. Tiki huts and outdoor grills invite residents to gather outside with neighbors. Two outdoor heated swimming pools offer the opportunity for waterside relaxation while a shuffleboard court encourages some friendly competition.

The well-maintained grounds feature tropical landscaping as well as a large natural lagoon that residents pass en route to the beach. At both community clubhouses, residents can take advantage of a fully-equipped exercise room, multimedia room, game room, library, and kitchen.

Whispering Sands Homes & Real Estate

Whispering Sands includes 267 condominium units distributed between two large beachfront buildings and various other complexes on the grounds. Since Whispering Sands includes both beachfront properties and properties steps from the beach, this 55+ community offers a wide range of residence types, sizes, and price points to fit the needs of most active adult homebuyers.  

Condos range from approximately 1,271 to 2,746 square feet with two to four bedrooms and two to four bathrooms, as well as assigned parking spaces or two car garages. Condos in the beachfront buildings feature balconies with unobstructed ocean views. Many units throughout the community feature granite countertops, spa-like showers, and open floor plans. Some units also include remote-controlled hurricane shutters. 

Whispering Sands Lifestyle

A full social calendar means there’s always something going on at the clubhouse. Even though the beach draws most residents to Whispering Shores, the community still provides a variety of resort-style amenities and social groups to make the most of active adult living. Like-minded neighbors at Whispering Sands have plenty of opportunities to meet up and stay active together.

Surrounding Area

Whispering Sands is located on Siesta Key, a highly desirable Gulf of Mexico barrier island off Sarasota. Aside from miles of pristine sandy beaches, the community also offers easy access to a variety of shops, convenience stores, and restaurants along Ocean Boulevard and elsewhere.

Popular places just around the corner to grab a bite include Village Cafe, The Cottage, and Lobster Pot Restaurant. Nearby stores include Morton's Siesta Market and Davidson’s Drug Store. Whispering Sands is also just two miles from Siesta Key's retail center, where even more restaurants and shops can be found. Here, residents can rent bikes and kayaks at Ride & Paddle, purchase the day’s catch at the Big Water Fish Market, and browse for beachy gifts in The Green Turtle. The surrounding community also hosts regular farmers markets and events such as the Siesta Beach Seafood & Music Festival.

Only six miles away, downtown Sarasota overflows with restaurants, shops, and recreation options. Some of the popular attractions include the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, and Art Center Sarasota.