WHY FLORIDA?
The Advantages of Living in Florida
The Sunshine State offers award-winning weather and a variety of extraordinary lifestyles.
There are also significant economic benefits to consider:

BUT IT'S NOT JUST FLORIDA...SARASOTA ITSELF IS THE REAL GEM.
Those seeking to reside in one of the country’s most sought- after and splendid settings for resort-style living can be assured to find the perfect fit for their lifestyle and cultural requirements in Sarasota.

Recently voted the “Best Little City” in the nation by Money magazine and ranked third among medium-sized metropolitan areas on a list of best places to start a business by Inc. Magazine, Sarasota is the gem on Florida’s gulf coast.

Sophisticated, yet laid-back, Sarasota is a culturally rich city dedicated to nurturing the arts and a wide array of entertainment, recreational and educational opportunities.

The “sugar” white beaches, vibrant downtown, exceptional dining and shopping, film festivals, art shows, and breathtaking sunsets all contribute to the uniquely special lifestyle Sarasota offers.

Sarasota, together with its neighbors to the north and south, Manatee County and Charlotte County, makes up the 7th-largest market in Florida. It is also Florida's third-fastest growing major market.

With over 600,000 people, the Sarasota/Manatee/Charlotte area is one of the largest, most affluent markets in Florida. In the last 5 years, it has grown 4 times faster than the national average.

Per capita retail sales are almost 20% above the national average. While there is a strong base of retirement age people, about a third of the population, the fastest-growing segment of the market is middle-aged adults and their children.