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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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. Frances-Carlton Apartments is situated 1½ miles northeast of Bird Key.
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.
Siesta Key
Siesta Key is a barrier island in Southwest Florida, and has one of the most beautiful beaches in North America and possibly the world. The beach is a fine white powder that is never too hot to enjoy a walk.
Bird Key
- Type: Locality
- Description: island in the United States of America
- Category: island
- Location: Florida, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to French—“Bird Key” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Bird Key”
- Dutch: “Bird Key”
- French: “Bird Key”
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