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What Makes Sarasota's Neighborhoods Great
When you're planning to make a move, you choose your neighborhood carefully. It makes sense to find a community that lives up to your highest expectations. If you're considering Sarasota homes for sale, you're headed in the right direction.
Our real estate agents could give you a long list of great reasons to make the move to Sarasota. Instead, we've decided to keep it simple by sharing 5 Things that Make Sarasota's Neighborhoods Great.
Living in Sarasota is Like Being on Vacation Every Day
Sarasota is a beautiful active city. It's no wonder vacationers visit in record-breaking numbers. With easy access to Sarasota Bay, Venice, Lido Key, Casey Key and other seaside vistas, you won't have to travel far for vacation-style fun every day.
Endless Entertainment Options
Entertainment variety is a key perk of living a Sarasota lifestyle. Here are just a few of the many entertaining experiences.
- Visit St. Armands Circle for upscale dining, shopping, nightlife, and special events.
- Enjoy fine dining variety during Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week and throughout the year.
- See cutting-edge dance presentations at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Theater
- View a season of live works at Urbanite Theatre.
- Lift your spirits with music at Florida West Coast Symphony and Sarasota Opera productions.
And for Kids...
- Suncoast Science Center presents STEM-focused enrichment.
- Florida Studio Theatre offers young playwright classes.
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens presents a children's rainforest and more.
- Sarasota Square Mall has a family lounge, private nursing areas, a full sized carousel, and more.
Highly-rated Schools
The Sarasota school page on Greatschools.org shows a long list of positive ratings. These reviews were parent-generated, but Florida Department of Education stats reveal the same positive trend. The FLDOE ratings show that many Sarasota schools consistently earn "A" ratings.
Low Crime
Many Sarasota neighborhoods are rated highly-safe. But as with any active city, crime varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. To get the specifics on your future home, you must do your own research. Websites like Areavibes.com and AARP Livability Index can help. When you enter your city or zip code, these sites supply crime and other livability ratings for your chosen neighborhood.
Easy Commutes
In Sarasota, the average commute takes 21.9 minutes. That's largely due to the fact that I-75 and SR 19 cut right through Sarasota. If you prefer to avoid driving, SCAT buses run throughout the city. You can also register for a vanpool or carpool match-up on the FDOT Commuter Services page. As you'll find a number of white collar jobs in the city, your commute time could be minimal.
If you're thinking about moving to Sarasota, let us help. Contact Wagner Realty if you're buying or selling a home or if you simply want to know more about Sarasota living.
