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Sarasota

Sarasota County, FL

A cultural gem on Florida's Gulf Coast — where world-class arts, pristine beaches, and a vibrant downtown create an unmatched quality of life.

What Makes Sarasota Special

Arts & Culture

The Ringling Museum, Sarasota Opera, and a thriving theater scene make this one of the most culturally rich cities in Florida.

World-Class Beaches

Siesta Key and Lido Key consistently rank among the best beaches in the world, with crystal-clear Gulf waters and powder-soft sand.

Downtown Living

A walkable Main Street with farm-to-table dining, boutique shopping, and a waterfront bayfront park that feels like a postcard.

Nature & Recreation

Myakka River State Park, world-class kayaking, boating, and fishing — outdoor adventure is never more than minutes away.

Neighborhoods

Palmer Ranch

Established south Sarasota community with golf, mature landscaping, and easy access to beaches and shopping.

University Park

Country club community with a 27-hole championship golf course, gated privacy, and beautifully maintained homes.

The Landings

Waterfront living on Sarasota Bay with a private beach, golf course, tennis, and marina access.

Explore the Area

Schools in Sarasota

Elementary

Phillippi Shores Elementary

GreatSchools 9/10 | FL DOE: A

Gr. 2-12

Pine View School

GreatSchools 10/10 | FL DOE: A. Ranked #1 in Florida by U.S. News.

Middle

Brookside Middle

GreatSchools 6/10 | FL DOE: B

High

Sarasota High

GreatSchools 5/10 | FL DOE: A

High

Riverview High

GreatSchools 7/10 | FL DOE: B

Ratings are subject to change. Verify current school ratings at GreatSchools.org. School zones change — verify your zoning with the appropriate county school zone finder.

Sarasota Real Estate FAQ

Where is Sarasota, FL located?

Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in Sarasota County, about an hour south of Tampa. It is known for its barrier-island beaches, world-class arts scene, and a lively downtown along Sarasota Bay.

What is Sarasota known for?

Sarasota is famous for Siesta Key's quartz-sand beaches, regularly ranked among the best in the country, plus a renowned arts and culture scene including The Ringling, excellent dining, and year-round boating and golf.

Is Sarasota a good place to live?

Sarasota is consistently ranked among the best places to live and retire in the U.S., with Gulf beaches, no state income tax, a strong cultural scene, and homes ranging from downtown condos to waterfront estates.

What types of homes are available in Sarasota?

Sarasota offers everything from walkable downtown condos and historic neighborhoods to gated golf communities and waterfront estates on the bay and barrier islands.

Who is a good real estate agent in Sarasota?

Emilee Evans is a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties. She provides relationship-first, full-service representation for buyers and sellers across Sarasota and its island communities. Call or text (941) 271-1590 to connect.

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