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What’s Your Favorite
Thing About Living
in Sarasota County?
96 The Official Destination Guide of Sarasota County
U.S. Census Bureau:
10th-fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton is the third-fastest-growing region
in Florida, and the 10th-fastest-growing in the U.S. From July 1,
2016, to July 1, 2016, the region gained 20,444 new residents. Notably,
these gains are due to migration into the region, rather than births.
MoneyRates.com:
Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs
MoneyRates.com used a methodology containing growth rates, educational
attainment, young adult affluence and business tax environment
to find the best cities for young entrepreneurs. No.1 on this list was North
Port-Sarasota-Bradenton. MoneyRates.com noted Florida’s favorable
tax environment and the area’s young adult affluence.
U.S. News & World Report: Best Place to Retire
It might not come as a shock that Sarasota is a great location to
retire, but taking the No. 1 spot for a high quality of life at an
affordable price is still impressive. U.S. News & World Report notes
that Sarasota is far from your typical beach town. Unique modern
architecture, fabulous health care, afforadable housing and awardwinning
performing arts contribute to quality of life.
National Geographic: Happiest Cities in the United States
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton ranks No. 14 on the list of America’s
happiest cities, according to Gallup senior scientist Dan Witters. The
study was based on 15 metrics of happiness, including eating healthy,
learning something new every day, civic engagement, financial
security, vacation time and more.
Live Your Lifestyle.
Whether you desire a big country home to entertain family and
friends, a colorful bungalow minutes from beaches and downtown
amenities, or a city condo with fantastic waterfront views, you can
find it here in this sunny Gulf Coast destination.
Sarasota is in a $1 billion building boom, and those seeking
high-end chic living have come to the right place. New apartment
complexes in Downtown Sarasota and the Rosemary District offer an
upscale lifestyle more affordable than in most major metropolitan areas.
Out east of Interstate 75, Lakewood Ranch Waterside is a 5,500-
acre project with the first set of homes being constructed right now.
This new development is built around seven lakes on acres of nature
preserve and will have a lakefront town center with shops, restaurants
and more.
New homes aren’t the only option in Sarasota County. Historic
bungalows near popular districts, such as Gillespie Park, offer
S A RAS OT A
C O U N T Y
What’s your favorite
part of living here?
Jesse Murse
Sarasota resident | 31 years
“ I love that Sarasota offers
a big city vibe in a small
town. The restaurants are
amazing—something you
would expect to find in a
much larger metropolitan
area. The school system is
incredible. Add the weather
into this equation . . .
what’s not to like?”
John & Lucy Murse
Nokomis | 28 years
“ We love the atmosphere
and the quaintness of a
small community. The
charm of the outdoors and
the abundance of nature
has never left.”
Lilly Walker (age 16)
Sarasota | 16 years
“ Everything! The restaurants,
activities such as
Mote Marine and Van
Wezel, and of course
beaches. I can honestly say
Sarasota is unmatched to
any other place I’ve visited.”
Jeffrey Luggar
Venice | 37 years
“ The small-knit
community. You tend
to know everybody.”
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