Are you considering a change of scenery this year? If so, we recommend including Sarasota, Florida, near the top of your list. This Southwest Florida city offers balmy weather, picturesque scenery, and plenty of culture, among many other perks. It’s no surprise Sarasota is No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Places to Live in the U.S. 2023-2024.If one of your … Keep reading... about 6 Reasons to Consider Relocating to Sarasota
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Beautiful Siesta Key
Beautiful Siesta Key is home to a reality show, the purest white quartz sand beaches, picturesque scenery, and has often been ranked the number one beach in the world. Siesta Key is truly a Florida lifestyle paradise. Siesta Key is located 6 miles Southwest of the city center of Sarasota. With its close proximity to beautiful downtown Sarasota, and the numerous attractions, … Keep reading... about Beautiful Siesta Key
Southwest Fl is Most Moved To
Southwest Fl is Most Moved To area in the United States. The cities of Fort Myers and Sarasota ranked first and second as the most popular cities to which people are moving. Smaller areas of Southwest Florida area also fast growing with North Port in Sarasota County fast growing area in south county with many new homes being built and developments like West Villages. Port … Keep reading... about Southwest Fl is Most Moved To
Sapphire Heights, 2 bedroom, 2 bath
5035 STEVENS DR, SARASOTA, FL 34234 $280,000 Sapphire Heights, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Walking distance to Ringling Museum and Sarasota Bay. NOT IN FLOOD ZONE. Metal roof 2006. New AC 2010. Complete plumbing repipe 2006 including waterlines and all drains under slab to water meter and sewer. Inside laundry room. Hurricane shutters for deep insurance discount. Bonus room plus … Keep reading... about Sapphire Heights, 2 bedroom, 2 bath
Sarasota named among the top 3 Happiest Seaside towns
According to Coastal Living Magazine, Sarasota was ranked in the top 3 among Happiest Seaside Towns for 2017. You don't have to look to hard to find out why! The article refers to Sarasota as a city of surprises mentioning the arts and cultural attractions such as the opera, ballet companies, as well as the symphony orchestra. In addition to those, I would … Keep reading... about Sarasota named among the top 3 Happiest Seaside towns
2016 Siesta Key Sand Sculpting Festival
Last weekend the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition was held on Siesta Key Beach. It's an annual event that occurs over the Veteran's Day weekend since it's start in 2010. Not only is it enjoyed by the locals, but draws a significant number of visitors from outside of Sarasota County. The sculptors use only sand and water to sculpt their masterpiece … Keep reading... about 2016 Siesta Key Sand Sculpting Festival
Homeownership in Sarasota Area
Sarasota Homeownership According to research by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the rate of homeownership has fallen to its lowest level since 1965. Today in many areas, people are renting homes when they actually can afford to buy. For most people, owning a home is their most secure and valuable investment. Homeownership is a way to save money each month without … Keep reading... about Homeownership in Sarasota Area
Meatless Monday in Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools have instituted “Meatless Mondays”. Only meatless meals will be served in the school cafeterias on Mondays beginning today, October 6, 2014. Meatless Mondays was created by the U. S. government as a conservation measure during World War 1. In 2003 Johns Hopkins School of Public Health resurrected the campaign as a way to promote personal health. It is … Keep reading... about Meatless Monday in Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota Financial Health
Sarasota, Florida has received AA+ ratings from Fitch Rating Service. The ratings were as follows: $37.7 million general obligation (GO) bonds, series 2007 at 'AA+'; $7.6 million sales tax payments revenue bonds, series 2010 at 'AA'. Outlook is Stable. The company concluded that property and sales taxes levied in Sarasota County were adequate and warranted the healthy … Keep reading... about Sarasota Financial Health
Film Making in Sarasota
Tony Stopperan, the Sarasota, FL based producer of “The Lucky 6” is working on a new project. “Paradise, FL,” is about a fisherman dealing with an addiction and family. The film should be completed in time for the Sundance Film Festival at the end of September. The film was shot in twenty-eight days on location in Cortez, FL. It is a joint project of Sarasota’s Ringling … Keep reading... about Film Making in Sarasota