A b o u t   S a r a s o t a   -  The following information and images will help to give you a better idea of what life is like in sunny Sarasota, FL.
 
  A r e a   l i n k s :
- Book Travel Here!
- Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
- Official Sarasota County Website
- Sarasota County Public Schools
- The Sarasota Opera
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Ringling Museum of Art
- Mote Marine Laboratory
- Selby Botanical Gardens
- Sarasota Downtown Association
- Sarasota Ritz Carlton Hotel
- Sarasota Hyatt Hotel
- Sarasota County Library System
- Sarasota County Arts Council
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
- Sarasota Area Restuarants
- Sarasota Bradenton Int'l Airport
- Sarasota Golf Courses
- Best Places To Live
 
 Ranked Best Small City 2001 by Money Magazine
 Population:  530,900
 Average Age:  51
 Average Home Price:  $381,755 *
 Average Temperature:  71'
 Avg. High in July ('F):  90.4'
 Avg. Low in January ('F):  50.1'
 Annual Sunny Days  281 Days
 Student Teacher Ratio:  18:1
 * Sarasota Association of Realtors August 2007
Situated on the Southwest coast of Florida, Sarasota is a historically diverse city boasting a dazzling array of performing arts and theatrical ensembles. From the white sandy beaches of Siesta Key to the historic downtown district, Sarasota, has and continues to become a city for those who want culture, a relaxed lifestyle, and most of all, the perfect weather!
Things To Do As a Sarasota Resident:
  • Go parasailing at Siesta Key...
  • Spot a dolphin in Sarasota Bay...
  • Watch the annual boat races from Lido Beach...
  • Watch a performance at the Van Wezel...
  • Go golfing at one of Sarasota's 35 scenic golf courses!
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    Siesta Key Beach
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall