Sarasota: Much More Than Just The Best Beach!
Last summer, Sarasota was named #5 of The Top 25 Small Cities by American Style Magazine. This summer, the Sarasota area location ranked among the Top Art Fairs In the US. Sarasota is incomparable in so many ways! Yes, we are well known as a blue-ribbon beach community, again boasting our # 1 ranking as the Top Beach in America this year. Yes, we do enjoy an unlimited number of breathtaking sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico and a limitless array of water-related sports. But beyond recreational activities, Sarasota has SO MUCH to show you!
As you can imagine, boating is a huge past time, as is canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Truly, this is a water lover’s paradise, with the wide open waters of the Gulf, protected bays and the intracoastal waterways. The Sarasota area is also heralded for being the home of dozens of top-notch golf courses and prime fishing destinations.
But even if you aren’t the outdoor type, Sarasota will not disappoint. Far from being just a beach town, Sarasota offers a wide variety of lifestyles to suit anyone. We have an extraordinary caliber of professional arts and entertainment programs such as theater, visual arts, opera, symphony and ballet. Just as impressive is our sensational selection of shopping centers here!
Sarasota locals treasure the charming downtown district, which is just steps from the beautiful bay front marina. Others that call Sarasota home include natural and historic parks, gardens, and science museums. Discovering all of that Sarasota real estate will certainly work up a strong appetite, but you won’t be denied because the restaurants here are of superb quality and our “Sarasota Originals” have the accolades to prove it!
Sarasota isn’t just for visitors! We have a flourishing residential community and acclaimed academic institutions. Because of it’s smaller size, residents here are privy to a much more relaxed lifestyle. Sarasota has all of the same big-city advantages as Tampa or Orlando, yet still keeps it’s small town feel. There is always something to do, see, and taste in Sarasota, from outdoor concerts and art festivals, to professional league sports, to grand-scale galas!