Sarasota is located on the West Coast of Florida between Tampa and Fort Myers.  Its 573 square miles includes more than 35 miles of beachfront.  Most Sarasota neighborhoods are within 15 minutes of the beach.

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One of America’s best places to live, work and play, Sarasota is world-famous for its award-winning beaches, blue-green Gulf waters and enviable lifestyle.  This Southwest Florida community combines big-city amenities with a small-town ease of living to give residents the best of all world.

The arts capital of the region, Sarasota serves up an intoxicating cocktail of culture.  In addition to the Ringling Museum of Art, internationally recognized for its important collection of Baroque paintings, this creative community boasts its own opera, ballet and symphonies, as well as numerous art galleries and playhouses.

Its natural endowments invite a wealth of leisure activities, from water sports and deep-sea fishing to golf, tennis and eco-activities.  Plenty of opportunities await the sports enthusiast, from professional volleyball and hockey to major-league baseball spring training games.  A thriving economy, nationally ranked public schools and medical facilities, and world-class shopping and dining round out the list of amenities.

Among the fastest appreciating counties in Florida, Sarasota offers numerous residential options for every lifestyle and price range. You can wake up every morning to endless views of the Gulf of Mexico, walk to theaters and restaurants from your downtown condominium, or enjoy the recreational amenities of an active country club lifestyle.  Sarasota has it all.