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Sarasota (/ ˌ s ær ə ˈ s oʊ t ə /) is a city in and the county seat of Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is located in Southwest Florida, the southern end of the Greater Tampa Bay Area, and north of Fort Myers and Punta Gorda.
Welcome to the Sarasota Area. Soak up the sun along our white-sand beaches. Treat yourself to diverse dining, enriching arts and culture, shopping districts of all sorts and natural Florida fun. Here, each moment is your own. Experience Sarasota.
On Florida’s Southwest Coast, Sarasota offers the best of both worlds, with a combination of big-city living and close access to pristine natural areas and beautiful islands. Enjoy Sarasota’s world-class arts and culture scene with tickets to a ballet or theater performance and visit the museums and galleries.
- Nothing but powdery sand, sea and sky on Longboat Key. Christina Astore.
- The magnificent Ca’ d’Zan, John and Mable Ringling's palatial mansion at the Ringling Museum. Heather Young.
- A moss-draped trail at Myakka River State Park. Heather Young.
- The boardwalk at Manasota Key Beach. Carissa Warfield.
Enjoy city life in downtown Sarasota, revisit Old Florida in Englewood and Venice, enjoy some of the best beaches in the U.S. on Siesta Key and Longboat Key, or play in North Port’s many parks and waterways.
Dec 24, 2023 · Sarasota, on Florida's Gulf Coast, is known for beautiful beaches, world-class cultural amenities, and a city of white buildings fronted by azure waters filled with sailboats.
Nov 29, 2022 · Allison Ramirez. Published on November 29, 2022. Photo: KarolinaBorkowski / Getty Images. Just south of Tampa, Sarasota is most famous as being the Winter Quarters of the Ringling Brothers Circus from 1927 to 1959, but there is so much more to see and experience in this Gulf Coast city today.
