Conveniently located near Interstate 75, Heron East offers pet-friendly assisted living care in eastern Sarasota with private studio apartments in various floor plans that can be personalized. Our residents feel free to bring their favorite decor and add their style and flair when decorating their new homes.

Sarasota is also known as Southwest Florida’s “cultural coast” and is best known for its sugar-white beaches and historic architecture. Sarasota boasts world-class golf, hook-to-table seafood, cultural landmarks, museums, and shopping.

Ca’ d’Zan, the winter residence of circus mogul and art collector John Ringling and his wife Mable, is not to be missed. This Venetian palace has been the backdrop to countless Hollywood blockbusters featuring legends like James Stewart, Robert De Niro, and Denzel Washington.

For nature lovers, Sarasota is home to the Mote Marine Laboratory, an aquarium and research facility; the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens; the Sarasota Jungle Gardens; and even a Big Cat Habitat.