It's beautiful avenues contain unique antique shops and art galleries. Great restaurants abound both on the Sarasota mainland as well as the island areas of Siesta Key and Longboat Key. Sarasota County is about 570 square miles. Interstate 75 runs north-south along the east side of the county thus providing easy road access to all areas of Sarasota. East of I-75, dozens of new residential communities are being built to accomodate our continuing growth.
Recreational activities are among the best.
With year round availability, our golf and boating are some of the best in the world. Most golf courses are available for play at any time. Located nearby are professional sports teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. We are home to John Ringling Museaum of Art, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Florida West Coast Symphony, Sarasota Opera Company, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Center and many other interesting attractions. Additionally, Sarasota is the host for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Race and the Florida Winefest.