Sorrento Shores lies along a series of canals leading to the Intracoastal Waterway and Little Sarasota Bay with no fixed bridges to the Gulf. Spectacular views across the bay toward Casey Key and the Gulf of Mexico set the stage for breathtaking sunsets. ... more.Residential options in Sorrento Shores include more than 235 single-family homes, with designs that range from villas and cottages to large manor homes. Homes are rendered in classic Florida designs and set the tone for this charming waterside neighborhood. Many of the canal homes with docks are in the northern part of Sorrento Shores, which has an Osprey address, while the southern Sorrento Shores homes in Nokomis are a little more land locked. Best of all is the location, which places you minutes away from Gulf beaches, State parks, culture, golf, shopping, and restaurants.