Message from the chamber of commerce :):
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 us 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. Business owners and employees enjoy not only the good life but a thriving business climate. Our top-rated schools, motivated workforce and affordable cost of living make Sarasota home to some of the most successful and productive companies in the country.
Located just a short drive from the world known, sugar white beaches of Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Lido Keys.
Sarasota offers world class shopping in St. Armands Circle, and is home to a myriad number of art galleries, entertainment venues, opera, ballet, symphony hall, shopping and dining!
Truly an outstanding city!
We often marvel at Sarasota’s attributes …Our beaches are consistently voted as one of the top ten in the world. Southern Living magazine called Sarasota “The Nation’s Per Capita Arts Capital”. Money Magazine has named Sarasota 'The Best Small City in the United States' and one of the “Top Ten Places to Retire Young.'
We are a water lover's paradise with our Gulf and Bay waterways filled with sailboats, kayaks, jet skis and powerboats…not to mention the best fishing for snook, grouper and snapper! Other recreational activities include over sixty golf courses, professional polo matches, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, Ringling Art Museum and a wide spectrum of arts including an Opera, Symphony, and a host o