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- 212 miles northwest of Miami

- 132 miles southwest of

Orlando

Sarasota is located on theWest Coast of Florida, about60 miles south of Tampa.

Residents enjoy more than35 miles of the most spectacularwhite sand beaches in the world.

Eight beautiful barrier islands are connected to the Sarasota mainland.

St. Armands Key

Anna Maria IslandManasota Key

Lido Key

Siesta KeyBradenton Beach

Casey Key Longboat Key

The subtropical weather and coveted lifestylemake living and working here a pleasure.

Sarasota is a thriving, exciting community attractive to young professionals,families and retirees. Residents enjoy all the hospitality of a small towncombined with the amenities and modern infrastructure of a large city.

According to the 2000 census, the population was 325,957,and is expected to exceed 378,000 by the year 2010.

Sarasota is the state’s “cultural capital,” with its own ballet, symphonies, opera,

state museum, chamber chorus and world–class performing arts hall.

The community offers something for everyone, playing host to a wide variety

of music and movie festivals, theater, art, dance, and galleries.

- The Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts- John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art- Museum of the Circus- Ca’ d ’Zan

Gulfcoast Wonder and Imagination ZoneMuseum of Asian Art

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Mote Marine Aquarium

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Opera

Sarasota Ballet of Florida

Florida Studio Theatre

Florida West Coast Symphony

FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts

From 60 golf courses to an abundance of water sports,the area offers every recreational opportunity under the sun.The average year-round temperature of 72 degrees provides

plenty ofopportunity for biking, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor

activities.

Myakka River State Park

Historic Spanish Point

Sarasota has an abundance of retail and dining opportunities that take advantage of Florida’s natural beauty and excellent weather.

Sarasota boasts an extensive network of health maintenance

organizations that provide quality healthcare at costs below the

national average.

USF New College of Florida

One of Sarasota’s greatest assets is its educationsystem, from public schools top-ranked in the state tonationally recognized institutions of higher learning.

Ringling School of Art & Design Argosy University International College

Keiser College Eckerd College

Sarasota is a smart business choice. No longer simply a resort destination, Sarasota hosts a friendly business environment that helps companies flourish.

- Best Place to Live & Work- Best Small City in the United States- 3rd Best City to Retire- 3rd Best Metropolitan City for Business Relocations

Many British and German citizens are our neighbors, as Europeans have come to call Sarasota home.

Sarasota is easily accessible by air,sea & highway.

Sarasota Style ... from family-affordable to waterfront mansions.

Whatever your taste and wallet dictate, you’ll probably find it here.

Looking for a waterfront getaway?

A home on the golf course?

A care-free condo?

Sarasota has it all!

Housing costs compare favorably to those of manyother desirable metropolitan areas.

Sarasota is on Sale! At Prices not seen since 2002-2003

Average Mean Price of +/_ $200,000 (prices from 11/01/2008)

Sarasota ... a great place to live, work, and play

Photography by Detlev Von Kessel of DK Consulting, Sarasota

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