While those of us that have already found complete fulfillment living in Sarasota, those that have not yet discovered our incredible city may find an article such as appeared in this month’s Florida Travel + Life persuasive. Aside from our spectacular seaside setting and all of the amenities that come with living in a waterfront locale, Sarasota boasts one of the most active creative communities found anywhere. Performing and visual arts along with collector’s galleries and hundreds of special events highlight a feature that few other cities of Sarasota’s size can assert.
The Sarasota lifestyle is not only appealing to those who enjoy the cultural side, but with one of the highest concentrations of award-winning independently owned restaurants in the country, boutiques and shopping for everything from high fashion to antiques from the Ringling era, and hand-made custom jewelry alongside internationally acclaimed fine watches, typical “tourist” fare, and gourmet artisanal cheese makers, and outdoor and indoor recreational options that run the gamut, it is hard to find anything that is not alluring.
If you have not seen for yourself the myriad facets of Sarasota that make it truly one of the most enchanting places to live, work and play, now is a great time to visit. With real estate prices more than 30% less that the peak of the market, inventory beginning to wane and prices inching higher, housing values are still at their best though this unique time is not expected to last.
Read the Florida Travel + Life article here.
