About Sarasota

Sarasota has continuously been picked by countless global, national, and state publications as one of the best places to live, work, play, and retire – Check out the many quotations from numerous sources below

Come in see why Sarasota has been referred to, “the cultured capital” of Florida’s Southwest Coast. Is it because of its deep rooted history in the arts, its wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, or is it because of its natural beauty? Correct answer is, all the above! Sarasota is home to some of Florida’s greatest treasures and over 30 art galleries. It’s no wonder why Sarasota has become a favorite destination for those appreciating a better way of life.

Historically, most cultured destinations have been established in locations with the most natural beauty and best annual weather. Sarasota is no exception, averaging an annual temperature of 72 degrees over its 35 miles of stunning beaches stretching along its seven diversely populated barrier islands perfectly positioned to view the Florida sun sizzling into the of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s no wonder the affluent and art enthusiasts from all over the world have continuously made their way to Sarasota county Florida. You’ll find centrally nestle among its numerous beaches is Sarasota world renowned Siesta Key Public Beach, recognized for its cool, soft, white, crystal quartz sand. Once you sink your bare feet into “the world finest and whitest sand”, you’ll discover what all the fuss is about.

Read what has been said about Sarasota

Forbes.com/Milken Institute has ranked the Sarasota-Bradenton area as the 39th “Best Place to Live” out of 294 U.S. metro areas (2002).

USA Today named Sarasota one of the 10 Great Places to Take a Dip in Healing Waters

Money Magazine named Sarasota one of the nation’s “Best Places to Live” ranking the community seventh on a list led by New York City. (December, 2001)

Money Magazine named Sarasota the “Best Small City in the United States.” (December, 2000)

League of American Bicyclists named Sarasota a Bicycle Friendly Community Designation

Mothering Magazine named Sarasota one of the “Top 25 Terrific Places to Bring up a Family” (2001).

Modern Maturity named Sarasota as the “3rd Best Big City in Which to retire.” (May-June, 2000)

The Daily Sun named Sarasota one of the Top 10 Most Romantic Gateways in Florida

Expansion Management Magazine Named Sarasota the “6th Best Metropolitan Area for Standard of Living” in the Country. (November, 2000)

Money Magazine named Sarasota as the “21st Best Place to live in the United States.”

Newsweek Magazine recognized Sarasota for it’s Best Beach; Ballpark Combo

Money Magazine ranked Sarasota as one of the “Top 20 Places to Retire.”

US News named Venice as one of the 10 best places to retire for 2007

Country Living Gardener named Selby Botanical Garden as One of the Top Ten Botanical Gardens in America

Entrepreneur Magazine placed Sarasota as the “6th Best Medium-sized City in the United States.” It also named Sarasota as the “8th Best City in the South” (regardless of size).

Florida Trend Magazine named Venice as one of the top 10 small towns in Florida (April, 2001)

Forbes Magazine named Sarasota the 44th “Best Place to Live and Do Business” out of the largest 150 U.S. Metro Areas (2003).

Expansion Management Magazine has rated Sarasota a four star community, one of only two to achieve this rank in all of Florida (2003)

Family Fun & Attraction Magazine named Sarasota the Best in Family Beach Destination

Business Development Outlook Magazine has selected Sarasota as one of the “25 Choice Cities” “ the most desirable cities into which a business can relocate or expand for 2001-2002. (November/December, 2001)

Forbes Magazine ranked Sarasota “37th Best Place for Business and Careers” out of 200 metro areas nationwide. (May, 2001)

AARP ranked Sarasota 4th Best Place to Reinvent your Life in America.

Forbes Magazine named Sarasota the “47th Best Place for Business and Careers” out of the top 200 U.S. Metro areas.

Employment Review and BestJobs.USA has selected Sarasota as the “Best Place in Florida to Live and Work” and the “3rd Best Place in the Nation to Live and Work.” (June, 2001)

Expansion Management Magazine (3rd straight year) has chosen the Sarasota-Bradenton area as a “Five-star Community on their Quality of Life quotient - Best Places to Live and Work.” (May, 2001)

BizMiner Business Vitality Review ranked the Sarasota/Bradenton metro area as the “3rd Best Second-Tier Metropolitan City for Business Relocations Nationwide.” It is ranked 1st in Florida. (May, 2001)

Travel Channel/USA Today named Sarasota’s beaches among Americas Best Beaches

www.bizjournals.com gave Sarasota/Bradenton MSA received 5 stars (the highest rating) (2000)

Time and Money Magazine both named Sarasota’s New College as the “2nd Best College Bargain in the Country.”

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked the Sarasota/Bradenton area “3rd in the Nation in Job Growth.”

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine ranked New College the 7th best value in public higher education.

Money Magazine placed Sarasota Schools in the “Top 100 in the Nation” as well as naming the Sarasota/Bradenton area as the “21st Best Place to Live in the U.S.”

Southern Living Magazine named Sarasota The Nation’s Per Capita Arts Capital

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