No other spot on the globe quite compares with Sarasota, with its cultural and recreational diversity and richness of experience.  Where else can you frolic on world-renowned, white-sand beaches by day, then step out to the opera, ballet or symphony by night? 

One of America’s best places to live, work and play, Sarasota is world-famous for its award-winning beaches, blue-green Gulf waters and enviable lifestyle.  This Southwest Florida community combines big-city amenities with a small-town ease of living to give residents the best of all worlds.

The arts capital of the region, Sarasota serves up an intoxicating cocktail of culture.  In addition to the Ringling Museum of Art, internationally recognized for its important collection of Baroque paintings, this creative community boasts its own opera, ballet and symphonies, as well as numerous art galleries and playhouses.

Its natural endowments invite a wealth of leisure activities, from boating, water sports and deep-sea fishing to golf, tennis and eco-activities.  Plenty of opportunities await the sports enthusiast, from professional volleyball and hockey to major-league baseball spring training games.  A thriving economy, nationally ranked public schools and medical facilities, and world-class shopping and dining round out the list of amenities.

Among the fastest appreciating counties in Florida, Sarasota offers numerous residential options for every lifestyle and price range. You can wake up every morning to endless views of the Gulf of Mexico, walk to theaters and restaurants from your downtown condominium, or enjoy the recreational amenities of an active country club lifestyle.  Sarasota has it all.