| An abundance of visitors from around the world visit | | | | Major sporting events, entertainment venues and |
| Sarasota each year to enjoy all of the amenities this | | | | Busch Gardens are all within and hour. |
| small city on the Gulf Coast of Florida has to offer. | | | | 6. Outdoor Activities |
| Each year, Sarasota's warm climate attracts | | | | Residents and visitors of Sarasota enjoy championship |
| "snowbirds" down to the Sunshine State for its high | | | | golf, sailing, boating, tennis, swimming, nature trails, |
| season from January through March. Visitors and | | | | canoeing and kayaking as well as beachcombing, shell |
| residents alike enjoy the city's internationally recognized | | | | collecting. Outdoor activities are endless in this coastal |
| cultural amenities matching those of the nation's largest | | | | city. Downtown Sarasota's Farmers Market is a |
| cities. A world-class destination, Sarasota, Florida has | | | | popular attraction each Sunday. |
| many reasons to live, work and play in this gorgeous | | | | 7. Shopping |
| coastal setting. | | | | You can shop till you drop! Sarasota has it all. Famous |
| 1. Sarasota's Barrier Islands and Beaches | | | | St. Armands Circle, similar to Wirth Avenue in Palm |
| Sarasota is home to four tropical barrier islands, each | | | | Beach, is the place to see and be seen. Specialty |
| with its own unique personality. Siesta, Key, Longboat | | | | shops provide high-end arts, gifts, jewelry, clothes and |
| Key and Lido Key contain miles of beautiful beaches | | | | sea shells. Visit a café or eat at a fine dining |
| lined with luxury resort-style condominiums, quaint | | | | restaurant. You can find it on the Circle! Sarasota also |
| cottages and inns, numerous hotels, and extravagant | | | | has three major shopping malls. From simple to |
| estates. There are no high-rise condos on the | | | | extravagant, Sarasota has shopping options to suite |
| ultra-exclusive Casey Key. This barrier island is | | | | every lifestyle and budget. |
| comprised almost entirely of single family homes. | | | | 8. Sarasota's Lifestyles |
| Private and public beaches are available on all of the | | | | Lifestyles choices are numerous in Sarasota. There |
| keys for residents and visitors who love the water. | | | | are gorgeous luxury homes in boating communities of |
| 2. Sarasota's Cultural and Entertainment Venues | | | | the barrier islands. Many homes are on canals flow |
| The downtown Sarasota area known as the cultural | | | | through the island and lead to open waters of |
| district offers a busier, cosmopolitan atmosphere for | | | | Sarasota Bay. Many waterfront opportunities for |
| residents and visitors. The Van Wezel Performing Arts | | | | homes having "no bridges to the Bay" are available as |
| Hall provides outstanding entertainment each year with | | | | well as less expensive inland homes. If you're not into |
| its full-calendar of performances. Active adults or | | | | boating, maybe a luxury a country club community |
| young families often attend the world- renown Ringling | | | | offering tennis, golf and swimming would work best for |
| Museum, the resplendent Selby Gardens, Sarasota | | | | you. If you're searching for a second home, a high-rise |
| Jungle Gardens, Mote Marine, G-Wiz (hands-on | | | | condo on the Gulf of Mexico could be the answer. |
| Science museum for kids), as well as the historic Asolo | | | | You can lock up, take the keys and enjoy |
| Theater. Sarasota even has its own Ballet, Opera and | | | | state-of-the-art amenities the next time you arrive. The |
| Symphony. It is no wonder Sarasota is often referred | | | | Sarasota Florida Lifestyle is a local community blog |
| to as the "Cultural Coast of Florida." | | | | that is a good local resource for information on dining, |
| 3. Sarasota's Weather | | | | shopping and events as well as other categories that |
| There are so many reasons to visit Sarasota Florida. | | | | can be enjoyed by all visitors. |
| The near-perfect Sarasota weather is at the top of | | | | 9. Residential Real Estate Opportunities |
| many people's list. Sarasota's average year round | | | | It's no surprise that Travel Magazine previously named |
| temperature is usually around 74 degrees F. Visitors | | | | Sarasota one of the best places to live in the United |
| have plenty of sunshine and warm weather throughout | | | | States. Sarasota is unique and special. Sarasota has a |
| the year. Although summers can be quite hot, cool | | | | variety of housing options to suit every budget. From a |
| breezes from the Gulf of Mexico are a refreshing | | | | modest one bedroom condominium to a gated estate |
| relief from the summer heat. | | | | on the Gulf of Mexico, you can find your dream home, |
| 4. Water, Water, Water | | | | vacation home or investment property here in |
| So many people come to Sarasota to enjoy the | | | | Sarasota. US News and World Reports just named |
| water. With 35 miles of pristine beaches, the | | | | Sarasota to the Top 5 in its 2009 America's Best |
| Intercoastal waterway and many miles of boatable | | | | Undervalued Places to Live list. |
| canals, Sarasota has waterfront options for everyone. | | | | 10. Unforgettable Sunsets |
| Siesta Key Florida Beach was just named the 2nd | | | | And don't forget Sarasota's signature sunsets. Each |
| best beach in the United States for 2009 by Dr Beach. | | | | day Sarasota's setting sun provides a spectacular light |
| Boating enthusiast enjoy everything from fishing to | | | | show enjoyed by thousands. Many visitors and |
| leisure rides in the Gulf and Bay. If you love the water, | | | | residents enjoy watching the sun melt into the Gulf of |
| Sarasota has it all waiting for you. | | | | Mexico at dusk each day. It is truly and unforgettable |
| 5. Sarasota's Perfect Location | | | | experience. |
| Sarasota is perfectly located 60 miles south of | | | | Ideal weather, accessible locations, wonderful real |
| Tampa. Direct flights from major cities around the | | | | estate opportunities, endless outdoor activities, fabulous |
| world arrive at Tampa International Airport. Sarasota | | | | resort-style lifestyles, white sandy beaches and |
| International Airport has direct flights from select major | | | | incredible sunsets: Sarasota Florida has it all waiting for |
| cities as well. Disney World is only about 2 hours from | | | | you. |
| Sarasota and often visited by adults and children. | | | | |