About Sarasota Florida

Sarasota and Her Islands
Rolling white-sand beaches and sparkling azure waters combine with a sophistication and charm to make Sarasota the gem of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Sarasota is a tropical paradise on the Gulf of Mexico that offers abundant natural beauty, cultural tradition, and plenty of sunshine. Sarasota offers residents a superb quality of life leading to CNN/Money Magazine choosing Sarasota as America's Best Small City and one of the nation's top eight Best Places to Retire.

Sarasota's clean air, sparkling beaches and sunny climate have made it world famous as a center for the good life. It's vibrant recreational and cultural scene offer activities for every taste and budget. Sarasota offers big city amenities with a small town way of living. Sarasota is roughly 600 square miles in size with over 35 miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. Daytime temperature ranges average in the low 70's in winter months, low to mid 80's in the spring and fall, and a high of 91 in June, July and August.