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Sarasota, FL

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Central Florida’s home for high culture

Suburb Beach Coastal Upscale Arts College

Sarasota enjoys a reputation as one of Florida’s premier communities, and it’s easy to see why: not content to be just another beach town on the sugar-white sands of the Gulf Coast, Sarasota boasts gorgeous architecture, cosmopolitan dining and nightlife, and one of the most vibrant art scenes in the Southeast. Galleries and stages are everywhere, giving residents direct access to a stunning variety of visual art, music, theater, and much more.

The downtown district also features exotic cafes and attractive storefronts along its tree-lined streets, making it easy to grab a bite to eat and walk to the nearest venue for the evening’s entertainment. The nightlife offers innumerable options as well, running the gamut from ultra-casual to ultra-classy. While many of the city’s flashier homes and condos give the city a rather haughty appearance, more affordable options are also available for the considerable population of college students and creatives who inject youthful exuberance and an eclectic sense of style into the community.

Explore the City

The Chariot Sculpture is located in the Ringling Museum courtyard

The Ringlings built their home, the Ca' d'Zan, in 1924

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Sarasota, FL is $1,279 for a studio, $1,847 for one bedroom, $2,264 for two bedrooms, and $2,941 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sarasota has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,847/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$4,823/month
1,767 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,185/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,890/month
1,489 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

13

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ashton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,046 Students

10
out of 10

Lakeview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

691 Students

10
out of 10

Southside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

687 Students

10
out of 10

Tatum Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

834 Students

9
out of 10

Phillippi Shores Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

731 Students

8
out of 10

Sarasota Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,278 Students

8
out of 10

Brookside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

745 Students

6
out of 10

Mcintosh Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

851 Students

5
out of 10

Booker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

950 Students

3
out of 10

Oak Park School

Public

Grades K-12

239 Students

Rating Unavailable

Suncoast Polytechnical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

585 Students

9
out of 10

Riverview High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,597 Students

6
out of 10

Sarasota High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,528 Students

4
out of 10

Booker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,309 Students

3
out of 10

Oak Park School

Public

Grades K-12

239 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens
  • Mote Marine Aquarium
  • Phillippi Estate Park
  • Red Bug Slough Preserve

Airports

  • Sarasota/Bradenton International

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