EXPLORE SARASOTA

With something for everyone of every generation, Sarasota offers a variety of lifestyle choices. For the beach enthusiast, Sarasota's Keys offer a myriad of options. From the lush tropical Casey Key, the sugary, white sand beaches of Siesta, the trendy-chic Lido with its fashionable St. Armand's Circle, to the elegant, sophisticated Longboat Key.

The recreationally inclined will find any number of activities including boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, shelling, biking, volleyball, pickle ball and tennis only steps out the door. Just as accessible for coveted rest and relaxation are a comfortable lounge chair, a good book, and a cool drink.

Housing options in Sarasota are as diverse, both in price and in style, as the Keys themselves - ranging from urban condominiums to beach-front high rises; from traditional Old Florida ranches to trendy multi-level, multi-family living; and from beach bungalows to sea-side mansions.

World renowned museums including the John and Mabel Ringling Museum, Selby Botanical Gardens, and Mote Marine make their home here. Host to numerous festivals and special events, Sarasota annually presents the internationally acclaimed Itzhak Perlman music program, the Ringling International Arts Festival in conjunction with New York's Baryshnikov Arts Center, and the Sarasota Film Festival. All of this and more in a city known for its vast selection of lodging options, enviable shopping and world class restaurants featuring menus from casual seaside eats to elegant haute cuisine.

Diverse housing is an important element in the quality of life in Sarasota. New communities complement established neighborhoods and allow for managed growth and development. With some of the highest rated schools in the state, and a top ranked healthcare system, public and community services are exceptional.