Sarasota is located on Sarasota Bay on Florida´s west coast. Known nationally and internationally as a diverse, vibrant resort community, Sarasota has much to offer both residents and visitors.  Sarasota has distinguished itself as the cultural capital of Florida with an abundance of theaters, museums and art institutions.  It also has a superior health care system which is ranked among the top in the nation, educational institutions with international reputations, outstanding sports and recreational facilities and world class shopping and dining.  Add to this, extraordinary physical beauty, a terrific year-round climate and you will discover why visitors coming here want to purchase their own place in Paradise.

SARASOTA COUNTY 

Population	369,535  EST 2006
Temperature	Jan 71 High  49 Low	July 91 High 73 Low

 Interesting Facts

• Siesta Beached Ranked 2^nd Best in the Nation  2009
• Sarasota Memorial Hospital recognized in U.S. News & World Report´s 2008 publication of America´s Best Hospitals for the 5^th consecutive year.
• Sarasota chosen as America´s Best Small City and one of the nation´s top eight "places to retire young". By CNN/Money Magazine 2007
• Sarasota & Bradenton were among the 100 cities cited by Relocate-America.com as the best places to live in the U.S. 2007
• Sarasota-Bradenton was named the 2^nd best market to grow a small business by BizJournal. 2007
• Sarasota County received the prestigious All-American City Award from of the National Civic League for its amenities and lifestyle  2006
• New College, Florida´s honors college was ranked No 1 among "Best Value Public Colleges by Princeton Review 2007
• City of Sarasota has 6 sister cities in Scotland, France, Israel, Russia, Italy and Canada.

Experience Sarasota 

Experience

· The white powdery sand of Siesta Key, cool beneath your feet even at the peak of a summer.
A freshwater adventure  aboard an airboat at Myakka River State Park.
A two-hour cruise thru Sarasota and Roberts bays to see manatees, dolphins, and learn about coastal ecology.
Fishing off North Jetty Park as you watch boats set sail and surfers ride the waves.
Pofessional theatre at one of the many theatres in Sarasota and Venice.
An evening with the Sarasota POPS Orchestra.T
The Florida West Coast Symphony and Sarasota Concert Band
The Venetian palace of the circus king (Ca dZan),
The Museum of Art,  a collection of masterpieces by Rubens, van Dyck, Velázquez and more.
Circus Museum, the world´s largest miniature circus and memorabilia from the fantastic history of the American Circus.
Historic Spanish-archaeology exhibits, pioneer homestead, formal gardens and nature trails.
Selby Botanical Gardens, the world´s most spectacular living collection or rare, tropical plants including more than 6,000 orchids and 3,600 bromeliads in incredible color.
Golfing on outstanding private, semi-private and public courses designed by gold legends such as Arnold Palmer, Ron Garl and Arthur Hill.
World Class Dining in one of our  1st class restaurants