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- 212 miles northwest of Miami
- 132 miles southwest of Orlando
Sarasota is located on theWest Coast of Florida, about60 miles south of Tampa.
Residents enjoy more than35 miles of the most spectacularwhite sand beaches in the world.
Eight beautiful barrier islands areconnected to the Sarasota mainland.
St. Armands Key
Anna Maria IslandManasota Key
Lido Key
Siesta KeyBradenton Beach
Casey KeyLongboat Key
Miles of gorgeous beaches and numerous islands
The subtropical weather and coveted lifestylemake living and working here a pleasure.
Sarasota is a thriving, exciting community attractive to young professionals,
families and retirees. Residents enjoy all the hospitality of a small town
combined with the amenities and modern infrastructure of a large city.
According to the 2000 census, the population was 325,957,
and is expected to exceed 378,000 by the year 201
Sarasota is the state’s “cultural capital,” with its own ballet, symphonies, opera,
state museum, chamber chorus and world–class performing arts hall.
The community offers something for everyone, playing host to a wide variety
of music and movie festivals, theater, art, dance, and galleries.
Voted 1 of Top 5
Art Cities in US
- The Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts
- John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Museum of the Circus
- Ca’ d ’Zan
Gulfcoast Wonder
and
Imagination Zone
Museum of Asian Art
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Mote Marine Aquarium
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Ballet of Florida
Florida Studio Theatre
Florida West Coast Symphony
FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts
From 60 golf courses to an abundance of water sports,
the area offers every recreational opportunity under the sun.
The average year-round temperature of 72 degrees provides plenty of
opportunity for biking, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Myakka River State Park
Historic Spanish Point
Sarasota has an abundance of retail and dining opportunities that
take advantage of Florida’s natural beauty and excellent weather.
Sarasota boasts an extensive network of
health maintenance organizations that
provide quality healthcare at costs below
the national average.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is 1 of Top Rated Hospitals in US
3 other hospitals within 5-10 miles
Ringling School of Art & Design
Argosy University
International College
Keiser College
Eckerd College
Voted #10 College City
Forbes Magazine
VOTED
- Best Place to Live & Work
- Best Small City in the United States
- 3rd Best City to Retire
- 3rd Best Metropolitan City for Business Relocations
Sarasota is a smart business choice. No longer simply a resort destination,
Sarasota hosts a friendly business environment that helps companies flourish.
Sarasota (SRQ) Large Regional Airport with frequent flights
Tampa (TPA) International Airport 45 minute drive
Sarasota is easily accessible by air,
sea & highway.
Sarasota Style ... from family-affordable to waterfront mansions.
Whatever your taste and wallet dictate,
you’ll probably find it here.
Looking for a waterfront getaway?
Waterfront Properties are my Specialty
A home on the golf course?
A care-free condo?
Sarasota has it all!
Many British and German citizens are our neighbors,
as Europeans have come to call Sarasota home.
And Canadians are buying with currencies on par and
recognizing our prices have started to increase again.
Selected #1 Undervalued City in the US on the Today Show
Selected #5 Undervalued City in the US by US News & World Magazine
Selected #10 by Forbes Magazine for Colleges (5 in our
area)
Housing costs compare favorably to those of many
other desirable metropolitan areas.
Sarasota is on Sale! Prices not seen since 2000 or earlier
Average Mean Price of +/_ $200,000 vs over $350,000 in 2006
Wow! 2014 sales just surpassed the peak of 2005
Many neighborhoods have increased 15+% in value!
Now is the Time to Buy in Sarasota!
Today, with a reduced inventory of available homes, the buyer still has many
options to find the home they really want. But, the inventory is the LOWEST
in over a decade.
HOMES still priced @ 2003 prices & CONDOS @ 2000 pricesInterest Rates are going up & so are prices
The “wait and see” attitude will leave many buyers with regrets.
Prices have moderated!Today, Sarasota is beginning to experience a seller’s market, as sellers have
adjusted prices to reflect today’s economic realities & low inventory. There are
many incredible values currently on the market – many featuring the waterfront
and green space attributes so popular in our area.
Buyers are bridging the gap!With the declining value of the dollar to other world currencies, European buyers
especially enjoy an opportunity to find an outstanding bargain.
2014---The US is perceived as strongest economy
It is the right place, right time, and right price.
Opportunity Abounds
With 75 million baby boomers set to retire in the next 10
years, many will certainly want to make Sarasota their
new home. This creates an enormous opportunity for
property values in the area. It is always a good time to buy
in a community that never loses its appeal.
Sarasota ... a great place to live, work, and play
Photography by Detlev Von Kessel of DK Consulting, Sarasota
Randy Schweitzer- 941.928.7292 – www.BestHomesInSarasota.comRE/MAX Alliance Group, Sarasota, Florida
Learn more by referring to my website or blog www.blogspot.BestHomesInSarasota.com
