Location
Sarasota is a city located in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the state of Florida in the United States. Its current official limits include Sarasota Bay and several barrier islands between the bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
These islands separating Sarasota Bay from the gulf near the city, known as keys, include Lido Key, Casey Key and Siesta Key, which are famous worldwide for the quality of their beaches.
Today the keys that are included in the boundary of Sarasota are Lido Key, Saint Armand Key, Otter Key, Coon Key, Bird Key, and portions of Longboat Key and Siesta Key. Previously, Siesta Key was named Sarasota Key. At one time, it and all of Longboat Key were considered part of Sarasota and confusing contemporaneous references may be found discussing them.
Longboat Key is the largest key separating the bay from the gulf, but it now is evenly divided by the new county line of 1921. Most of the portion of the key that parallels the Sarasota city boundary (at that county line) along the bay front of the mainland was removed from the city boundaries at the request of John Ringling in the mid-1920s, to avoid taxation of his new developments at the southern tip of the key.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sarasota had a population of 54,349 in 2004. In 1986 it became designated as a certified local government.
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Transportation
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Housing
The Sarasota housing market includes traditional Florida single family home neighborhoods, high rise communities and golf communities together with larger homes on acreage. As a second home buyer’s destination, Sarasota has a wide range of housing choices, including beach communities, boating communities and golf course communities. The beach condo is becoming very popular with second home buyers as the location and ocean views make the re sale values secure.
A wonderful community that has nearly every option you would require is now available close to the beaches and local facilities. Award-winning Lakewood Ranch is a 8,500 acre master-planned community encompassing all aspects of residential and commercial development. Seven villages, offering a variety of lifestyles from townhomes to estate living, share dramatic landscapes with forest and wetland preserves and hundreds of species of native wildlife. Recreational facilities include Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Athletic Center, 54 holes of championship golf, the Sarasota Cricket Club, nine world-class polo fields and a variety of community parks, lakes and nature preserves. The community, also features shopping, dining and excellent schools and healthcare facilities, and was recently voted "Best Neighborhood" by the readers of Sarasota Magazine. To receive more information on this community Click Here
Many options are available for financing on properties, overseas investors should consider all financing options as many lenders are requiring a higher than normal deposit for foreign national mortgages. A popular mortgage is a multi currency mortgage allowing the buyers to switch between currencies taking an advantage of currency exchange gains. To receive information on a multi currency mortgage Click Here
The Sarasota Property Appraiser can give you all the essential information on taxes and appraised values.
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Schools
Many people ask me when moving to Florida, how good are the schools? My answer is always the same, how good do you want them to be? Using my search & link facilities in addition to the zip code of the area you are in, we can establish the best school for your children. It’s all about Location, Location Location. Just because you are thinking of buying a nice new home it doesn’t mean the schools are to the standard that you are used to.
Your children’s future is one of the most important considerations to take into account and the distance you are from a good school may make all the difference, Use these page links to research the schooling systems and check out past grades. A good first point of contact is the web site Florida Department of Education as they offer directories of schools and colleges searching by district or name. For Elementary, Middle & High schools information
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Attractions
The attractions in Sarasota are varied and almost all revolve around the great outdoors. From the Jungle Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Sandcastle Resort, Turtle Beach Resort, Captive Beach Resort, Railroad Museum, Classic Car Museum, Circus Sarasota, and even Wet Willy Charter Fishing.
The Beaches
Since 1987 the sand on Siesta Key's beach has been judged as among the whitest and most powdery in the world in the "Great International White Sand Contest." There is a public beach in the center of the key with lifeguards, volleyball nets, tennis courts, a playground and shady spots for picnics. The sun set on Siesta Key beach is a must see for everyone, you will not be alone as the sun sets as literally hundreds of people line the shore to kiss, cheer and clap on this spectacular occasion.
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Golf
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Sarasota is a big golfing area and relaxing on one of the many championship golf courses is a full time event for many people who visit or settle down in the area. |
Sarasota has numerous championship golf courses with natural Florida settings mature trees and great landscapes. The selection of courses provides for a fun experience for golfers of all skill levels. To name just a few great courses Rolling Green, Oak Ford, Meadows Country Club, Village Green, Bobby Jones, Serenoa golf, and the Sarasota Golf Club
Many of the golf clubs are also residential communities so you can literally walk out your front door and be right on the green.
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Testimonials
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