1. Welcome to
Sarasota/Bradenton

2. Sarasota is located on the West Coast of Florida, about
60 miles south of Tampa.
- 212 miles northeast of Miami
- 132 miles southwest of Orlando

3. Residents enjoy more than
35 miles of the most spectacular
white sand beaches in the world.

4. Eight beautiful barrier islands are
connected to the Sarasota mainland.

5. St. Armands Key
Lido Key
Anna Maria Island
Manasota Key

6. Bradenton Beach
Siesta Key
Longboat Key
Casey Key

7. The subtropical weather and coveted lifestyle
make living and working here a pleasure.

8. Sarasota is a thriving, exciting community attractive to young professionals, families and retirees. Residents enjoy all the hospitality of a small town combined with the amenities and modern infrastructure of a large city. According to the 2000 census, the population was 325,957, and is expected to exceed 378,000 by the year 2010.

9. Sarasota is the state’s “cultural capital,” with its own ballet, symphonies, opera,
state museum, chamber chorus and world–class performing arts hall. The community offers something for everyone, playing host to a wide variety of music and movie festivals, theater, art, dance, and galleries.

10. - The Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts
- John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Museum of the Circus
- Ca’ d ’Zan

11. Gulfcoast Wonder and
Imagination Zone
Mote Marine Aquarium
Museum of Asian Art
Pelican Man’s
Bird Sanctuary
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

12. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Ballet of Florida

13. Florida Studio Theatre
Florida West Coast Symphony
FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts

14. From 60 golf courses to an abundance of water sports,
the area offers every recreational opportunity under the sun. The average year-round temperature of 72 degrees provides plenty of
opportunity for biking, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor activities.

15. Historic Spanish Point
Myakka River State Park

16. Sarasota/Bradenton has an abundance of retail and dining opportunities that take advantage of Florida’s natural beauty and excellent weather.

17. Sarasota/Bradenton boasts and extensive network of health maintenance organizations that provide quality healthcare at costs below the national average.

18. USF New College of Florida
One of Sarasota’s and Bradenton’s greatest assets is its education
system, from public schools top-ranked in the state to
nationally recognized institutions of higher learning.

19. Ringling School of Art & Design Argosy University International College
Goshen College Keiser College Eckerd College

20. Sarasota/Bradenton is a smart business choice
Sarasota/Bradenton is a smart business choice. No longer simply a resort destination. Sarasota/Bradenton hosts a friendly business environment that helps companies flourish.

21. - Best Place to Live & Work
- Best Small City in the United States
- 3rd Best City to Retire
- 3rd Best Metropolitan City for Business Relocations

22. Many British and German citizens are our neighbors, as Europeans have come to call Sarasota/Bradenton home.

23. Sarasota/Bradenton is easily accessible by air,
sea & highway.

24. Sarasota/Bradenton Style ...
from family-affordable to waterfront mansions.

25. Whatever your taste and wallet dictate, you’ll probably find it here.
Looking for a waterfront getaway?

26. A home on the golf course?

27. Sarasota/Bradenton has it all!
A care-free condo?

28. Housing costs compare favorably to those of many
other desirable metropolitan areas.

29. Sarasota/Bradenton...
a great place to live, work, and play

32. To Sarasota/Bradenton
Welcome Home
To Sarasota/Bradenton
Presented by: Michael Herschberger
Keller Williams Realty
Sarasota, Florida
Photography by Detlev Von Kessel of DK Consulting, Sarasota