212 miles northwest of Miami

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Sarasota is located on the West Coast of Florida,
about 60 miles south of Tampa.
- 212 miles northwest of Miami - 132 miles
southwest of Orlando
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Residents enjoy more than 35 miles of the most
spectacular white sand beaches in the world.
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Eight beautiful barrier islands are
connected to the Sarasota mainland.
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St. Armands Key
Lido Key
Anna Maria Island
Manasota Key
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Bradenton Beach
Siesta Key
Longboat Key
Casey Key
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The subtropical weather and coveted
lifestyle make living and working here a pleasure.
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Sarasota is a thriving, exciting community
attractive to young professionals,families and
retirees. Residents enjoy all the hospitality of
a small towncombined with the amenities and
modern infrastructure of a large city.According
to the 2000 census, the population was
325,957,and is expected to exceed 378,000 by the
year 2010.
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Sarasota is the states cultural capital, with
its own ballet, symphonies, opera, state museum,
chamber chorus and worldclass performing arts
hall.The community offers something for
everyone, playing host to a wide varietyof music
and movie festivals, theater, art, dance, and
galleries.
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- The Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts -
John Mable Ringling Museum of Art - Museum of
the Circus - Ca d Zan
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Gulfcoast Wonder and Imagination Zone
Mote Marine Aquarium
Museum of Asian Art
Pelican Mans Bird Sanctuary
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Ballet of Florida
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Florida Studio Theatre
Florida West Coast Symphony
FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts
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From 60 golf courses to an abundance of water
sports, the area offers every recreational
opportunity under the sun.The average year-round
temperature of 72 degrees provides plenty
of opportunity for biking, canoeing, hiking and
other outdoor activities.
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Historic Spanish Point
Myakka River State Park
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Sarasota has an abundance of retail and dining
opportunities that take advantage of Floridas
natural beauty and excellent weather.
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Sarasota boasts an extensive network of health
maintenance organizations that provide quality
healthcare at costs below the national average.
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USF New College of Florida
One of Sarasotas greatest assets is its
education system, from public schools top-ranked
in the state to nationally recognized
institutions of higher learning.
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Ringling School of Art Design Argosy
University International College
Keiser College Eckerd College
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Sarasota is a smart business choice. No longer
simply a resort destination, Sarasota hosts a
friendly business environment that helps
companies flourish.
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- Best Place to Live Work - Best Small City in
the United States - 3rd Best City to Retire - 3rd
Best Metropolitan City for Business Relocations
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Many British and German citizens are our
neighbors, as Europeans have come to call
Sarasota home.
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Sarasota is easily accessible by air, sea
highway.
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Sarasota Style ... from
family-affordable to waterfront mansions.
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Whatever your taste and wallet dictate,
youll probably find it here.
Looking for a waterfront getaway?
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A home on the golf course?
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Sarasota has it all!
A care-free condo?
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Housing costs compare favorably to those of
many other desirable metropolitan areas.
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Sarasota ... a great place to
live, work, and play
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Photography by Detlev Von Kessel of DK
Consulting, Sarasota