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Welcome to Sarasota

Blessed with natural beauty, cosmopolitan amenities and Old World charm, Sarasota is an exceptional place to visit and live. 


Location

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 ranchland to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. 

Local Airport
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and University Parkway, just three miles from downtown.

Distance from other Florida cities
Miami:  223 miles
Orlando: 129 miles
Tampa: 57 miles 


Check out the web sites below for everything you need to know about the area.


Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sarasota County Arts Council

Manatee County Arts Council

Greater Sarasota Area Chamber of Commerce

Manatee Chamber of Commerce

Sarasota Magazine

SRQ Magazine

Visit Florida