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Sarasota, Florida Quick Hits
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Aptly labeled “Florida’s Cultural Coast”, Sarasota is a vibrant and civilized city of 53,000 cradled by 35 miles of sparkling azure waters and brilliant white sand along Florida’s fabled Gulf Coast.
Sarasota blends an eclectic mix of big city sophistication with small town charm, resulting in a community that’s elegant, yet laid back, fun loving and homey.
Sarasota's temperate climate features 238 days of sun-kissed skies each year and temperatures ranging from average lows of 50 in January to average highs of 91 in July.
Predictably, the opportunities for outdoor recreation are virtually endless in Sarasota. In addition to the hundreds of beach related activities, Sarasota offers world class golf, tennis and an infinite choice of shopping and award winning dining venues. Sarasota is also the winter and spring home of Major League Baseball’s Cincinnati Reds.
Apart from the sun and fun, Sarasota offers a wide array of arts and cultural attractions that some metropolitan areas would envy. Among them; the community's own professional symphony, ballet, opera, and more than 10 live theaters and 30 art galleries showcasing everything from Ruben’s masterpieces, to Asian art, to Circus memorabilia sure to revive childhood memories of the Big Top.
The local economy is robust (unemployment is a mere 2.8 percent), and there is a mix of jobs in tourism, the financial and health fields, and information technology.
Factor in the $120,000 median house price, Florida’s zero percent state income tax, and it’s easy to see why the retirement spotlight shines brightly on Sarasota Florida.
