Is Honore safe?
Sarasota, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Honore as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Honore
“Go. Honore is a safe, upscale suburban corridor in Sarasota characterized by well-kept master-planned communities, manicured green spaces, and low density. Violent crime is extremely rare, making it an ideal, tranquil location for visitors seeking a peaceful base near Sarasota's amenities.”
About the area
Stretching along the eastern backbone of Sarasota, the Honore area is dominated by modern residential subdivisions, golf communities, and county parks. It offers a quiet, relaxed atmosphere with clean streetscapes and quick vehicular access to downtown Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Gulf beaches.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Honore
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While there are no bike-share hubs, Honore Avenue features wide multi-use side paths and connects easily to Sarasota's flagship multi-use Legacy Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the Sarasota metro area
- High household incomes and strong rates of owner-occupied housing ensure well-maintained properties
- Direct access to recreational green spaces, including Urfer Family Park and golf courses
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with wide arterial roads and minimal walkable retail
- Higher vehicle speeds along Honore Avenue require caution when crossing on foot
- Virtually no walkable nightlife or evening entertainment within the immediate subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in this corridor, with no encampments or panhandling present in the residential developments.
What Honore is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists, and dog walkers enjoying the wide roadside paths.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light-to-moderate vehicular traffic on Honore Avenue; completely safe to navigate.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and relaxing as residents return home, with safe conditions throughout the neighborhoods.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with negligible pedestrian movement, remaining exceptionally secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
Sarasota County Breeze Transit provides limited fixed-route bus service along intersecting arterials such as Bee Ridge Road and Fruitville Road; there is no passenger rail system in the region.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, available in private residential driveways, subdivision parking bays, and large shopping center surface lots.
Things to do in Honore
- Hike the nature boardwalks and visit the historic 1907 Wilson-Ashley House at Urfer Family Park
- Ride or run along the paved multi-use trail segments that run parallel to Honore Avenue
- Play a round of golf at nearby championship courses like the Meadows Country Club or Palmer Ranch clubs
Local favorites
- Apollonia Mediterranean Grill · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (1350)Upscale eatery serving classic Greek and Mediterranean fare, steaks, and craft cocktails.
- Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe · Pizza & Craft Beer · 4.6★ (520)Neighborhood spot known for artisan specialty pizzas, chicken wings, and an extensive craft draft list.
- Detwiler's Farm Market · Grocery Store & Deli · 4.7★ (4100)Bustling regional market offering farm-fresh produce, an Amish deli, bakery items, and fresh seafood.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.