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Beaches, boating, golf, dining, shopping, theater -- there's
always something exciting going on in Sarasota. Sophisticated
or casual, upscale or economical, it's all just minutes away.
Each area of Sarasota County has its own personality, and our
visitors are delighted to find more vacation variety here than
they ever expected. The City of
Sarasota,
with its active downtown and arts and theater district, still
has a friendly, small town feel. Luxurious Longboat Key's
manicured beach resorts and condos also offer world-class
tennis, golf and dining. Laid-back Siesta Key has the
feel of a tropical island, with sugar white sand officially
designated "the whitest, finest beach sand in the world."
St. Armand's Circle is home to gourmet restaurants and
chic shops featuring the best items from around the world.
Once known primarily as a vacation or retirement destination,
today's Sarasota is home to diversity. A great year-round climate,
expanding employment opportunities, abundant leisure time activities
and excellent schools attract creative entrepreneurs, skilled
workers and professionals who want to thrive in a community where
life is fun. Almost half of Sarasota County's population is in the
prime working age range of 25 to 64. No matter what your age or
stage, there's always something interesting to do in Sarasota.
Located on the
Florida Gulf Coast, about 60 miles south of Tampa, Sarasota combines
a leisurely coastal lifestyle with a worldly sophistication. No
longer just a tourist destination and retirement haven, Sarasota has
become a diversified community with an expanding economic base,
skilled workers and professionals, and one of the best school
systems in the state. The cultural capital of Florida, it is known
for its intoxicating cocktail of culture, from the Ringling Museum
of Art, the state museum of Florida, to its own symphony, opera and
ballet.
Sarasota County
consists of Sarasota, Venice, Englewood and North Port and the
barrier islands of Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key and
Manasota Key.
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