Bird Key
Bird Key is a barrier island in Sarasota Bay, south of the John Ringling Causeway, between mainland Sarasota and St. Armands Key. Originally a small barrier island connected to the Ringling Causeway by a tree lined causeway of its own, it was the home of John Ringling North, nephew of circus magnate John Ringling.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sarasota Municipal Auditorium and Rosemary Cemetery.
Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Community center
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The Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, listed in the National Register as Municipal Auditorium-Recreation Club, is a historic multi-purpose facility built-in 1938. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium is situated 2 miles northeast of Bird Key.
Rosemary Cemetery
Cemetery
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The Rosemary Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Sarasota, Florida. The cemetery is located at the northwest corner of the original plat of the town of Sarasota. Rosemary Cemetery is situated 2 miles northeast of Bird Key.
Frances-Carlton Apartments
Apartment building
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The Frances-Carlton Apartments is a historic site in Sarasota, Florida. It is located at 1221-1227 North Palm Avenue. On March 22, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sarasota and South Sarasota.
Sarasota
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Sarasota is a popular city on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. It is known for its vibrant arts community, excellent restaurants, unique shopping, and beautiful beaches.
South Sarasota
Locality
South Sarasota is a census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,133 at the 2020 census, up from 4,950 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. South Sarasota is situated 3 miles southeast of Bird Key.
Southgate
Locality
Southgate is a census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,287 at the 2020 census, down from 7,173 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Southgate is situated 3 miles east of Bird Key.
Bird Key
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Bird Island”
- Category: landform
- Location: Sarasota, Florida, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
27.31931° or 27° 19′ 10″ northLongitude
-82.55904° or 82° 33′ 33″ westElevation
10 feet (3 metres)Open location code
76VV8C9R+P9GeoNames ID
4147934
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