Pet-Friendly Condos For Sale | Sarasota, FL
Pet-Friendly Condos Community Guide
Pet-Friendly Condos highlights communities allowing pets, appealing to buyers seeking flexible ownership options.
Pet-Friendly Condominiums in Sarasota, FL.
Pet-friendly condos for sale in Sarasota exist in plenty, but rules vary hard by building. Most cap you at one pet, dog or cat, with a weight limit between 20 and 40 pounds depending on the association. Some skip weight limits and restrict by breed instead. A handful of buildings allow larger dogs with no limit at all, but those are the exception, not the rule.
Two pets gets harder to find. Once you’re past that, condo options thin out fast, and most associations won’t budge regardless of how well behaved your pets are. If you have three or more pets, stop looking at condos and start looking at single family homes. You’re fighting the market otherwise, and no amount of searching changes that.
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Service Animals and Sarasota Condo Ownership
Florida condo associations must honor the rights of a resident to own an Emotional Support Animal despite having condo restrictions on pets. On the other hand, the statutes provide condo associations with a legal tool to prevent the formerly commonplace fraud of passing off pets as emotional support animals. Buyers may be able to have a service animal, even if the condo restricts pets. However, this is not a slam dunk for buyers.
If the condo association would have a reason to question an owner’s disability or need to own a service animal, the association is allowed by law to request reliable documentation of a disability and their disability-related need for a service animal before the Association determines whether an accommodation is necessary.
There is a Florida statute now in place as an anti-fraud reform that outlines a more consistent standard in determining the requirements of an ESA, and sets out penalties that can be levied on those who make false claims. It is currently a misdemeanor to knowingly provide false information that misrepresents a person as having a disability-related need for an ESA. Even the health care provider that aids in a false claim is subject to disciplinary action.
Sarasota Pet-Friendly Condo Real Estate
Yes, Sarasota has plenty of condos which are considered “pet-friendly”. However, it is not easy to run this search using online consumer websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, etc. We are experienced Realtors and help target your search to get very specific with pet-friendly condo search criteria.
In communities where a pet is allowed, a Realtor can help investigate the specific rules for a particular condo. THis is the only way to confirm the criteria for pets.
No! As a pet owner, buyers must be careful when considering condos as it related to pet policies. When a Realtor enters a new MLS condo listing, the MLS database has pre-determined weight ranges for entering pet listing data, however a particular condo may have much more specific weight or breed criteria not covered in the MLS. A Realtor can access the rules and regulations of the condo and verify specific pet criteria.
Buyers may be able to have a service animal, even if the condo restricts pets. However, a condo board has the ability to request specific documentation to verify a request is legitimate. Currently, a Florida statute exists as an anti-fraud reform measure outlining a more consistent standard in determining the requirements of an ESA, and sets out penalties that can be levied on those who make false claims.
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
Insight For Pet-Friendly Condos
Learn our thoughts as professional Sarasota Realtors for the pros, cons, lifestyle, and proximity to beaches, shopping, and downtown.
Our Personal Pet-Friendly Condos Insights
Pros
- Wide selection of pet-friendly buildings
- Maintenance-free living plus a pet, no tradeoff needed
- Some communities have dog parks or pet washing stations
Considerations
- Size & weight of pet
- Breed of pet – Many condos not allow vicious breeds
- 3 or more pets, look at single homes or townhomes instead
Shopping
- Publix, Whole Foods, and specialty grocers throughout Sarasota
- UTC Mall for larger retail needs
Lifestyle
- Dog-friendly beaches and parks nearby
- Walkable neighborhoods good for daily walks
- Vet clinics and pet stores common near most communities
Downtown Sarasota
- Marina Jack, Bayfront Park, and the arts district close by
- Restaurants and galleries within walking distance for most central buildings
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Pet-Friendly Condominiums Index
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100 Central
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95
923 - 3,516
2004 - 2005
6 Months
2
$1.1M–$1.9M
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Building Exterior, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Ground Maintenance, Insurance Building, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Security.
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1000 Blvd Of The Arts
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117
1,400 - 3,105
2025 - 2028
6 Months
2
$2.0M–$5.0M
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Community Pool, Electricity, Escrow Reserves Fund, Gas, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Sewer.
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1350 Main
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138
705 - 3,251
2005 - 2007
1 Month
2
$550k–$1.0M
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Building Exterior, Cable, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Insurance Building, Maintenance/Repairs, Manager, Public Insurance, Recreational Facilities, Roof, Security, Trash Removal, Water/Sewer.
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624 Palm
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17
1,015 - 4,155
2015 - 2018
3 Months
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$2.0M–$6.0M
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Community pool, escrow reserves fund, gas, insurance, maintenance exterior, maintenance grounds.
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7 One One
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16
1,815 - 1,883
2017 - 2019
3 Months
3
$800k–$2.5M
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Building Exterior, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Flood Insurance, Gas, Ground Maintenance, Insurance Building, Maintenance/Repairs, Other, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Roof, Security, Trash Removal, Water/Sewer.
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Adagio
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167
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2026 - 2028
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Community Pool, Electricity, Escrow Reserves Fund, Gas, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Sewer.
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Alinari
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205
1,070 - 3,219
2003 - 2007
3 Months
2
$500k–$2.3M
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Building Exterior, Cable, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Ground Maintenance, Insurance Building, Pest Control, Public Insurance, Recreational Facilities, Roof, Trash Removal.
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Amara
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54
2,272 - 3,429
2025 - 2028
6 Months
2
$4.0M–$7.5M
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Community Pool, Electricity, Escrow Reserves Fund, Gas, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Sewer.
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AQUA
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8
3,590 - 7,645
2015 - 2017
12 Months
1
$5.5M–$10.0M
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Building Exterior, Ground Maintenance, Recreational Facilities.
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Arielle
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192
1,554 - 2,045
2004 - 2005
1 Month
4
$390k–$405k
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Building Exterior, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Ground Maintenance, Insurance Building, Manager, Pest Control, Public Insurance, Recreational Facilities, Roof, Trash Removal.
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Avalon Villas
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125
1,203 - 1,827
1998 - 2002
3 Months
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$210k–$445k
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Building Exterior, Community Pool, Ground Maintenance, Pest Control, Private Road.
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Avista of Palm Aire
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84
1,102 - 1,284
1985 - 1987
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3
$240k–$300k
Amenities:
Building Exterior, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Ground Maintenance, Insurance Building, Manager, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Roof.
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