Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota County is located on the West Coast of Florida, about 60 miles south of Tampa and 70 miles north of Fort Myers. Sarasota County’s 600 square miles extend west from the ranch land to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Residents are within a 15-minute drive of more than 35 miles of gulf shoreline containing the world’s most spectacular white sand beaches.

In 1902, a railroad reached Sarasota County, connecting it to Tampa and to the outside world for the first time. The railroad brought a few settlers to Sarasota County including John Ringling, head of a circus family. Ringling bought property all around Sarasota County and moved his circus' winter home here. His mansion, art museum, circus museum are part of Sarasota County’s cultural attractions.

Rolling white-sand beaches and sparkling azure waters combine with a sophistication and charm to make Sarasota the gem of Florida’s Gulf Coast. The endless array of activities and the exhilarating mixture of attractions, restaurants, shopping, and accommodations make Sarasota a great place to live. The area boasts a wide array of activities for families, retirees or singles.

 

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