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MANASOTA KEY is a barrier island off the coast of Englewood where there are no high-rises, no traffic lights, just a two-lane road and pristine Beaches. The north end which is located in Sarasota County has private homes on one-acre lots, tucked behind lush tropical foliage.  The south end, located in Charlotte County has mixed commercial and residential zoning with homes, low-rise condo’s, resort accommodations and several quality Restaurants.

Located on the beautiful Lemon Bay, off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Englewood is just a short 85 mile trip away from metropolitan Tampa Bay, 90 miles north of Naples, 50 miles north of Fort Myers, and only 35 miles south of Sarasota.  Englewood is easily accessible from U.S. Route 41 or Interstate 75.

Shark Teeth are abundant of the beaches.  Some of these shark teeth are over a million years old, black and brown colored, ranging from a tiny 1/8th inch to three inches long.

Celebrated every Labor Day Weekend, Englewood commemorates the pioneers who were responsible for its origin in 1896.   Golf and fishing tournaments, boat races, Buchan airfield aviation day and a huge parade bring this community to life.  There is also an annual Turtle Watch.   When Sea Turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand.

Statistics taken from MLS

Market Statistics

2006
Total sales	61
Average price	$1,164,742
List to sale price ratio	92%
Average days on market	113

Market Statistics

2007
Total sales	68
Average price	$726,967
List to sale price ratio	87%
Average days on market	264

Market Statistics

2008
Total sales	26
Average price	$592,172
List to sale price ratio	82%
Average days on market	239

Market Statistics

2009
Total sales	56
Average price	$564,791
List to sale price ratio	85%
Average days on market	280

Market Statistics

2010
Total sales	69
Average price	$460,000
List to sale price ratio	95%
Average days on market	162