Sarasota

Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores is a coastal neighborhood located in Sarasota. This area is thought to have been the site of Fort Armistead. Fort Armistead was established by the United States army in 1819 after the acquisition of Florida as a United States Territory. Today this area is mainly residential with single family homes and apartment complexes. This area also neighbors the local airport and is a popular place for tourists to visit.