Welcome to Sarasota, Florida, one of America's best places to live, work and raise a family. Our clean air, sparkling beaches and sunny climate have made Sarasota world famous as a center for the good life. And our vibrant recreational and cultural scene offers activities for every taste and budget. We are a diverse area of big city amenities and small town ease of living.

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.

(Source: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce)

Sarasota "Florida's Cultural Coast"

Visit Sarasota

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce

Sarasota County Government

City of Sarasota

Downtown Association

SRQ Magazine

Sarasota Herald Tribune

Longboat Observer

Sarasota Magazine

The Towles Court Artist Colony

Van Wezel

Sarasota Opera

Florida West Coast Symphony

Sarasota Ballet

Asolo Theatre

The Players Theatre

Sarasota Film Society

Ringling Museum of Art

Circus Sarasota

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Mote Marine Laboratory

St. Armands Circle Association

Sarasota Restaurants

Sarasota Red Sox

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

Sarasota County Public Schools

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