Welcome to Sarasota, FloridaThe jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota is a vibrant and dynamic area known for its rich history, culture and award-winning beaches. From all over the world people are attracted to the natural beauty and enjoy the laid-back sophistication of this tropical locale.
Continuing the tradition of such notable founders as John Ringling, Sarasota is filled with an ever-growing arts community- including the Ringling School of Art & Design, as well as myriad galleries and artist colonies. Opera, concerts and Broadway shows can be found around almost every corner, from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall along the Sarasota bayfront to the Sarasota Opera House located in the heart of the city.
The vibrant downtown has experienced a renaissance over the past few years, with new buildings and redevelopment creating a bustling area of activity. Along Main Street can be found award-winning restaurants with cuisine from all over the world, Starbucks and other coffee shops/bistros, Whole Foods and a weekend Farmer’s Market.
With such a beautiful location, Sarasota offers a wealth of recreation opportunities, from polo and lawn bowling to sailing and other water sports. As the home of America’s first golf course, the number of championship golf courses- both private and public- makes a round of unforgettable golf easily accessible.
When it is time to relax, the destination for residents and visitors alike is the world-famous beaches of Sarasota and her islands. The white sands are baby powder soft and create the perfect atmosphere to enjoy quiet relaxation in a tropical oasis. | More Local Area InformationWhen people choose Florida as a vacation destination, the reason is almost always traceable to the state’s warm, year-round, sunny climate; it... Read moreWhitfield Estates, Florida, also known as a “dream city” to local residents, was officially established in 1926, though extravagant plan... Read moreFormerly a pineapple plantation, Ballentine Manor Estates was named after Frederick Ballentine, a prominent real estate broker from New Jersey. I... Read moreSiesta Key, a barrier island the runs parallel from mid-town to southern Sarasota, is one of the most popular places to live or visit on Florida’... Read moreLongboat Key and its sister islands St. Armand’s, Lido & Bird Keys, serve as the northern barrier islands for the Sarasota area. Bordered to the wes... Read moreNestled just to the south of Tampa Bay, Bradenton is a quickly growing area with a rich history. Taking advantage of the wonderful location, man... Read moreLocated along the shores of the Manatee River, the town of Ellenton is set directly between Sarasota and St. Petersburg. It is an ideal location fo... Read moreCasey Key, Florida, is a barrier island that shares waterways with its neighbors, the Island of Venice to the south and Siesta Key to the north. A... Read moreBeautiful and historic Palmetto, Florida, is located in Manatee County, just north of the Manatee River and nestled along the Gulf of Mexico. Tw... Read moreThe town of Bradenton Beach, Florida is incomparable to any other in the U.S. Because of its exclusive location on the southern end of Anna Mari... Read moreThe northernmost in the chain of barrier islands off the southwest coast of Florida, Anna Maria Island, FL. is home to three separate villages – Ann... Read moreLocated to the south of Sarasota, Venice is a very distinctive town with an almost double-identity. The mainland is an area of economic growth an... Read moreThe biggest “little city” in Florida, North Port is one of the state’s most newly-developed areas. Encompassing over 120 square miles, the city i... Read moreOne of the most beautiful “small towns” in Florida, Englewood is a Gulf-front community set along the border of Sarasota and Charlotte counties... Read moreLocated between Fort Myers and Sarasota, our service area, including Port Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda and Englewood, offers an array o... Read moreManasota Key is a charming barrier island just north of Charlotte Harbor and west of Englewood. A truly unspoiled location, the island has n... Read moreLocated along Lemon Bay, just southwest of Englewood in Charlotte County, Grove City is a small town of less than 2 square miles. Originally a lemo... Read moreA charming and historic village on the Grand Barrier Island of Gasparilla, Boca Grande is located midway between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. It sit... Read morePunta Gorda is now a destination, not a pass-thru community. It has been cited in the past by the travel and news industry as being one of the “Bes... Read moreTampa, Florida provides its residents with one of the most sought-after lifestyles in the nation. It’s easy to see why Tampa natives love livin... Read more |
