Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, Sarasota Florida is a paradise unto its own.

     White sand beaches, sophisticated arts, world-class shopping, golf courses among the best in the country, fine dining and a constant flow of community events coupled with natural beauty and year-round good weather.  These are just a few of the reasons Sarasota ranks among the nation's 15 most livable communities, according to a recent Money Magazine article.

     The county's high per capita income supports a wide variety of recreational and cultural venues, including theater, ballet, opera and film festivals.  Southern Living magazine named Sarasota County "the nation's per capita arts capital."  If you are more athletic, outdoor activities from beach walking, shelling, rollerblading, tennis to golf, boating and sailing are here, too.

     Sarasota has all the charm of a southern town with the conveniences of a big city thanks to the diligence of Sarasota's residents and developers.  Waterfront estates and golf course condominium communities are designed to complement historic districts which have been preserved with pride.

     Downtown Sarasota offers quiet streets lined with grand trees and sidewalks.  Some streets, known as "the flower streets" are named for flowers such as Bougainvillea, Rose and Hibiscus with homes that reflect traditional and Spanish styles.

     Sarasota's public schools serve over 40,000 students.  Sarasota County provides educational opportunities for everyone, from the physically challenged to the academically gifted.  Similarly, the Manatee County School District serves another 40,000 students.   The area is also home to private schools of various affiliations.  Sarasota teachers are top-ranked; nearly 80% have post-bachelor degree training.  Two-thirds of the area's high school graduates go on to college; some at our 6 local higher education institutions; University of South Florida at Sarasota, USF - New College, Ringling School of Art & Design, University of Sarasota, Eckerd College and Manatee Community College.

     You may also want to check out the Sarasota Golf Course Communities and the Sarasota Waterfront Communities blags for more information on specific Sarasota area neighborhoods and communities.

     I can help you buy any Sarasota golf course home or any real estate property from Bradenton to Venice, Florida -- new or existing homes you see advertised, by driving by For Sale Signs, or at an Open House.

     If you'd like to know more about Sarasota Florida, or St Armands, Lido, Siesta and Longboat Key or anything else about Sarasota real estate request my free Sarasota real estate information package or call me.   I'll rush you real estate and other information that will help you plan your move to Sunny Sarasota Florida