Blessed with it's natural beauty, cosmopolitan amenties and Old World charm, the Sarasota area is a wonderful place to live and visit. Our lively cultural scene is second to none compared to other Florida communities. It boasts it's own opera, theater and ballet companies, two symphonies, an acclaimed state musium, an award winning circus, an internationally renowned botanical garden, a treasure trove of galleries and artist communities, and a host of cultural events and festivals that draw thousands of visitors every year.

Sarasota has earned it's well-deserved and sparkling reputation as the "cultural gem" of Florida. This is a large reason why so many visitors return to the Sarasota area year after year and why many eventually come here to live.