Life In Sarasota Florida

Explore Sarasota Florida, the ever-evolving Florida destination. Sporting the finest beaches in the world, including Siesta Key, Lido Key, Anna Marie Island, Longboat Key & Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota is a small community rich in culture, fine restaurants, and the wonderful Sarasota Florida climate. Located on the West coast of Florida, 45 miles south of Tampa, Sarasota Florida real estate offers something for everyone. From single family homes on the Sarasota mainland, to condominiums on Siesta Key Longboat Key and Lido Key; Anna Marie Island; New Home construction in Lakewood Ranch & Manatee County; Old Florida charm in downtown Sarasota; Gated Communities and golf course settings - Sarasota has it all... Come to Sarasota - You have earned it!Sarasota Florida is known as the "crown jewel" of the South. The pure white crystal sand beaches of the Sarasota barrier islands of Siesta Key, Lido Key, Anna Marie Island, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key, a booming economic climate and the overall Sarasota Florida real estate community attracts tourists from all over the world. Every season offers a totally unique experience! Make your plans now to visit the wonderful Sarasota area.

Sarasota - A World Class Community Our flourishing educational, cultural & economic landscape and the diverse opportunities Sarasota offers makes it easy to understand why Money Magazine named Sarasota Florida:

#1 Best U.S. Small City and Best Places to Retire in the U.S.

Sarasota Named Arts Capital of Florida

According to a recent article in Southern Living magazine, Sarasota Florida and Sarasota County is the nations per-capita Arts Capital. The rich arts landscape of Sarasota includes the world-class Florida West Coast symphony, Sarasota Opera, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Asolo Performing Arts, John Ringling Museums, Sarasota Ballet, Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Film Festival, Sarasota Music Festival, Banyan Theater Company, Tampa Performing Arts, Sarasota Film Society, Venice Little Theater, Manatee Players, Circus Sarasota, G Wiz Museum, Golden Apple Theater, Sailor Circus, Players Theatre, Sarasota Jazz Club, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Burns Court, & Towles Court art communities.

In downtown Sarasota visit the Friday night gallery walks, catch the music once a month at "Downtown After Five' or spend a Saturday morning at the Sarasota Farmers Market, the new Whole Foods Market or relax at the Sarasota News & Bookstore. Sarasota is also home to the Ringling School of Art & Design.

The Current Rules of the Game

How to safely " play real estate' in Florida. That is a good question. Are prices at the bottom? Don't know - no more than anyone knew they were at the top. What I have noticed is more of the 'experts' seem to be more neutral or positive than in recent months.

The current prices are pre-2003 for many Sarasota houses and condos. If you purchase a property today, will it go lower tomorrow? Maybe. But it very well could be a day away or week away from turning around. It is a lot closer to the end now than in 2007.

Be cautious. Be wise. Do your homework and find an agent who cares about finding you the very best property which meets your needs.