About Sarasota
Sunshine,
Beaches, Shopping, Restaurants
All the best of Florida’s waterfront is just a stroll from Siesta
Pointe – sweeping vistas on Siesta Key’s world-renowned
white sand beaches; Dockside Marine and The Boatyard on the Intracoastal
Waterway; and boat rentals and fishing activities at CB’s Saltwater
Outfitters. Residents can shop at Sarasota Pavilion, Southbridge Crossing
and the south village on Siesta Key and dine in dozens of restaurants
within minutes. Siesta Pointe offers the best of island and mainland
living.
Florida’s
Cultural Capital
Sarasota is one of America's best places to live, work and raise
a family. Experience the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art,
numerous theatres, music festivals, touring shows, and exhibitions.
Stroll downtown galleries, visit gourmet restaurants and sidewalk
cafes, and shop around town between St Armands Circle, the boutiques
and gift shops of SOMA, Main Street, Southside Village and the barrier
islands of Longboat Key and Siesta Key. There are also dozens of
educational opportunities available for continuing education from
the University of South Florida to Ringling School of Art and Design.Sarasota's
downtown festivals provide an unending source of inspiration and
entertainment; The Sarasota Opera Season and Gloria Musicae draw
appreciative crowds from January through March, the Sarasota Film
Festival brings film makers, actors, producers, directors and cinema
fans together each January, Florida Winefest and Auction celebrates
food and wine from around the world in April, and The Comedy Festival
keeps us laughing through the spring while Downtown After 5 provides
live music and dancing in the streets. There is so much to do and
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