"America's Best Small City & One of the Nation's Top 8 Best Places to Retire."
CNN/Money Magazine

Welcome to beautiful, sunny Sarasota, Florida. Located along Florida's picturesque central gulf coast, just 60 miles south of Tampa, Sarasota has blossomed into one of America's finest places to live. Whether you prefer to enjoy romantic sunsets on the white sands of Siesta Key Beach, Lido Beach, and others; to admire the amazing treasures displayed at the John and Mable Ringling Museums; to explore Busch Gardens, the Walt Disney World theme parks, or Sea World, all within a 2 hours drive; or to cheer for your favorite professional athletic teams (the 2003 Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning, or the developing Tampa Bay Devil Rays), Sarasota offers a unique and exciting experience to every member of the family.
To discover all of Sarasota's attractions, restaurants, golf, fishing, night-life, and much more, please visit the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau.