Why you'd want to live in Osprey

Osprey and Laurel are small towns located just south of Sarasota and North of Nokomis along Tamiami Trail (US 41). For residents, Osprey has the perfect mix of nearby amenities and a cozy neighborhood feel. In this small town you can find larger lots than you’ll find in neighboring Sarasota or Venice. That’s because Osprey is a nature-lover’s paradise with something for everyone! You can lounge on the beach at the North Jetty Beach Park and it’s only a short drive to lifeguarded Nokomis Beach. Throughout the expansive Historic Spanish Point you can travel back in time to the life of the spanish settlers and learn this history of the area.Nature is also preserved and protected in 1,381 acre Oscar Scherer State Park where you can canoe, kayak, fish, hike, and camp amongst wildlife, birds, (including the osprey and bald eagles) and native plants. The Legacy Trail, a 15 mile bike path runs through Osprey and is one of the area’s best kept secrets. When you’ve worked up an appetite you’ll find Osprey home to local fish houses and many excellent neighborhood restaurants, some featuring live music and outdoor dining on weekends