Sarasota Community
Sampler
Sarasota County is located on the West Coast of Florida, about 60 miles south of Tampa. The county's approximately 600 square miles extend west from rustic ranch land to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. With more than 35 miles of gulf beaches, residents are within a 15-minute drive of the most spectacular white sand beaches in the world. The average year-round temperature is a pleasant 72 degrees; averaging 61.5 degrees in January and 80 degrees in August. The average annual rainfall is 60 inches.  The City of Sarasota and it’s surrounding communities offer a diversity of neighborhoods to suit every taste and budget, each with a unique personality. Residents enjoy all the hospitality of a small town combined with the amenities and modern infrastructure of a large city.  Among these are included The City of Sarasota, St Armand’s Circle, the barrier islands of Casey Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch communities, Lakewood Ranch communities and smaller neighborhoods in between. Below is a list of websites that will provide you with more information about these areas.
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A Selection of Sarasota
County Golf Courses
Sarasota County is a haven for golfers. Below are links to sites describing each course in detail. Private courses are marked in red. See how much we have to offer!
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  As an area of culture, creativity and high tech, Sarasota County is served by a variety of local, national and international media outlets. Both businesses and residents take advantage of the latest technological advances in high-speed, extended capacity telecommunications services. The area has one of the highest concentrations of personal computer owners in the world. Television stations serving our area include ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC affiliates, public television and local news channels. Ten radio stations are located within Sarasota County, with 40 more stations in neighboring counties, including all major affiliates. Formats ranges from all-news to jazz, sports, classical, country, rock, Hispanic, and contemporary. Sarasota has its own daily newspaper, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, which has multiple zoned editions serving the area, along with a 24-hour television news station, SNN. Local weekly publications include the Longboat Observer, Siesta Key's Pelican Press and a business newspaper, the Gulf Coast Business Review. Residents can receive door-to door delivery of nearly every major national and international newspaper. Nine magazines originate from Sarasota County, including those specializing in business, the arts and the social scene. Seven are featured here. Please click on the name of any publication below to visit its website. |
Transportation
Into & Around Sarasota
 Sarasota County is a wonderful place to live, work and play. This section provides useful information on a variety of topics. Please feel free to visit other pages in the “Local Info” section as well. I am pleased to paint a full picture of this gorgeous area on my website to help you make an informed decision about where to move. Travelers find Sarasota County within easy reach. Located along Interstate 75, the major transportation corridor for the Southeastern U.S., Sarasota County is south of Tampa and north of Ft. Myers. Sarasota County is 223 miles from Miami (about 4 hours drive time) and 129 miles from Orlando (about 2 hours drive time). Three International Airports Serve Sarasota County:
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) serves 1.2 million passengers each year via major and commuter airlines. Charter and general aviation services and air cargo processing are available. Tampa International Airport, located just 53 miles north of Sarasota County via I-75 or I-275 offers a comprehensive schedule of commercial flights. The St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport offers jet services to major U.S. cities as well. Useful Website Links:
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Margaret Henkel
Phone: 941-924-3864
Fax: 941-922-0931
Michael Saunders and Company
Licensed Real Estate Broker
8330 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34238
Office: 941-966-8000
Florida’s exceptional Gulf coast real estate properties include established gated communities, new home communities, golf communities, waterfront and beachfront homes, luxury estates, villas and condominiums.
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