Welcome To The Strand, Where Luxury Living Meets The Gorgeous Waterfront Of Downtown Sarasota. A gated waterfront community, just steps from downtown Sarasota, with direct Gulf access. The Strand is Sarasota’s newest community of luxury condominium waterfront living. Close to restaurants, beaches, shopping districts, and much more. The Strand residence have direct access to the Gulf and you can enjoy beautiful Sarasota sunsets or the bay front.