Living in Sarasota
Living in Sarasota
The Ideal Place To Call Home
One of the nation’s top retirement destinations, Sarasota has it all: white-sand beaches, exquisite restaurants, art galleries, shopping, golf and tennis — and an abundance of cultural activities. Those are just a few of the reasons that the Sarasota area ranks as the top place in America to retire and the 16th best place in the nation to live, according to U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live & Retire 2020-21.
Located an hour south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota’s natural beauty, warm climate and unmatched quality of life make it an ideal place to call home.
Where the Arts Flourish
Known for its thriving performing arts scene, the region boasts eight theater companies — including the world-renowned Asolo Repertory and Conservatory — as well as a ballet, opera and orchestra. In addition to housing America’s only 18th-century European theatre, The Ringling, Florida’s state art museum, hosts multiple cultural events on its 66 beautifully manicured acres of bayfront property. Throughout the year, several festivals also showcase Sarasota’s leadership in the areas of film, music and international arts.
So Much To Do and See
Those who enjoy an active lifestyle are never at a loss here. Whether visiting the Mote Marine Aquarium, sunning on Siesta Key or biking the picturesque Legacy Trail, there are many ways to enjoy nature. Golfers and tennis players, of course, are in paradise. And baseball fans can cheer the Baltimore Orioles each spring at Ed Smith Stadium downtown.On the Town
In the city and across Sarasota County, award-winning restaurants provide breathtaking views of the water and skylines. A variety of fashionable shopping districts — including historic St. Armands Circle just south of Longboat Key — offer everything from eclectic boutiques ... to modern art galleries... to high-end antique stores.Glenridge Picks
- Siesta Key Beach 8.4 miles
- The Ringling Museum 18 miles
- Ca' d'Zan 18 miles
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 10.7 miles
- Asolo Repertory Theatre 6.9 miles
- Van Wezel Performing Arts 10.3 miles
- Sarasota Orchestra 10.3 miles
- Sarasota Ballet 6.9 miles
- Mote Marine Aquarium & Lab 15 miles
- St. Armands Circle 13.9 miles
Siesta Key Beach
948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242, USA
8.4 miles
Siesta Key Beach is central Sarasota's gateway to the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, an island with luxurious amenities and a relaxed vibe.
Get DirectionsThe Ringling Museum
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
18 miles
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida.
Get DirectionsCa' d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
18 miles
Ca' d'Zan, a Mediterranean Revival residence in Sarasota, Florida, was the winter home of the American circus owner, developer and art collector John Ringling and his wife Mable.
Get DirectionsMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
811 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
10.7 miles
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space.
Get DirectionsAsolo Repertory Theatre
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
6.9 miles
The Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States.
Get DirectionsVan Wezel Performing Arts
777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
10.3 miles
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a theater in Sarasota, Florida. The 1,736 seat hall's 1968-69 construction was partly funded by a bequest from local residents Lewis and Eugenia Van Wezel.
Get DirectionsSarasota Orchestra
709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
10.3 miles
The 80-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida.
Get DirectionsSarasota Ballet
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
6.9 miles
Watch the breath-taking movements of some of the biggest names in the dance world.
Get DirectionsMote Marine Aquarium & Lab
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
15 miles
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory.
Get DirectionsSt. Armands Circle
300 Madison Dr #201 Sarasota , FL 34236
13.9 miles
Spend some time browsing and shopping at all the unique stores and enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants.
Get DirectionsSo Much To Do and See
Those who enjoy an active lifestyle are never at a loss here. Whether visiting the Mote Marine Aquarium, sunning on Siesta Key or biking the picturesque Legacy Trail, there are many ways to enjoy nature. Golfers and tennis players, of course, are in paradise. And baseball fans can cheer the Baltimore Orioles each spring at Ed Smith Stadium downtown.On the Town
In the city and across Sarasota County, award-winning restaurants provide breathtaking views of the water and skylines. A variety of fashionable shopping districts — including historic St. Armands Circle just south of Longboat Key — offer everything from eclectic boutiques ... to modern art galleries... to high-end antique stores.Siesta Key Beach
948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242, USA
8.4 miles
Siesta Key Beach is central Sarasota's gateway to the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, an island with luxurious amenities and a relaxed vibe.
Get DirectionsThe Ringling Museum
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
18 miles
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida.
Get DirectionsCa' d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
18 miles
Ca' d'Zan, a Mediterranean Revival residence in Sarasota, Florida, was the winter home of the American circus owner, developer and art collector John Ringling and his wife Mable.
Get DirectionsMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
811 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
10.7 miles
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space.
Get DirectionsAsolo Repertory Theatre
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
6.9 miles
The Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States.
Get DirectionsVan Wezel Performing Arts
777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
10.3 miles
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a theater in Sarasota, Florida. The 1,736 seat hall's 1968-69 construction was partly funded by a bequest from local residents Lewis and Eugenia Van Wezel.
Get DirectionsSarasota Orchestra
709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
10.3 miles
The 80-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida.
Get DirectionsSarasota Ballet
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
6.9 miles
Watch the breath-taking movements of some of the biggest names in the dance world.
Get DirectionsMote Marine Aquarium & Lab
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
15 miles
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory.
Get DirectionsSt. Armands Circle
300 Madison Dr #201 Sarasota , FL 34236
13.9 miles
Spend some time browsing and shopping at all the unique stores and enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants.
Get Directions