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Central Cocoanut is a historic neighborhood north of downtown Sarasota. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, a husband-and-wife team, and we'd love to help you buy or sell here.
History. A National Register historic district with homes built mainly from 1914 to 1955.
Homes. Mostly small wood-frame and masonry houses in bungalow, Mission, Colonial Revival and Mediterranean Revival styles.
Association. Central Cocoanut Neighborhood Association.
Market
Price Range
We don't have reliable neighborhood-level market data to publish for Central Cocoanut yet, so we don't quote a median here. Ask us for recent sales of homes with a similar plan, size and location.
Many downtown-area neighborhoods have voluntary associations rather than HOAs, while condos have their own associations, so we check these details with you line by line:
Tax bill and assessments. Ask for the latest property tax bill and check for CDD, stewardship district or other special assessments. Florida taxes also reset after a sale.
Association documents. Review the HOA budget, reserves, what the dues cover, and the leasing, pet and architectural rules before your inspection period ends. Condos and some neighborhoods have an extra association.
Insurance and flood zone. Get insurance quotes, and flood quotes where needed, before you're under contract. Flood zones are assigned home by home. Our post on whether Florida home insurance rates are coming down explains the current picture.
Zoned public schools for Central Cocoanut, from Sarasota County Schools' School Zone Locator (checked Oct 20, 2026 using addresses inside the neighborhood):
Elementary: Gocio Elementary School
Middle: Booker Middle School
High: Riverview High School
Sarasota County choice options include Pine View School in Osprey, the district's gifted magnet for grades 2-12 (eligibility testing required), and Booker Middle School's audition-based Visual and Performing Arts magnet. School boundaries change, so always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with Sarasota County Schools before you buy.
Central Cocoanut is one of the neighborhoods on our Downtown Sarasota list. Head back to our Downtown Sarasota homes and living guide for the big picture, or explore more of Downtown Sarasota:
Based on Sarasota County Schools' School Zone Locator (checked Oct 20, 2026), Central Cocoanut is zoned for Gocio Elementary School, Booker Middle School and Riverview High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the schools for a specific address with Sarasota County Schools.
