SARASOTA COUNTY CITIES

Sarasota

Sarasota is a tropical paradise on the Gulf of Mexico that offers abundant natural beauty, cultural tradition, and plenty of sunshine. Sarasota offers residents a superb quality of life leading to CNN/Money Magazine choosing Sarasota as America's Best Small City and one of the nation's top eight Best Places to Retire. Sarasota's clean air, sparkling beaches and sunny climate have made us world famous as a center for the good life. Our vibrant recreational and cultural scene offers activities for every taste and budget. Sarasota offers big city amenities with a small town way of living.
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North Port

North Port is one of Florida's largest little cities, with 77 square miles of land, an 8,000-acre state forest within its limits, and a population of 17,000 in season. Founded in June 1959 by General Development Corp./Mackle Brothers as a company-owned, company-run city. Its original name was North Port Charlotte, but the Charlotte was dropped in 1974.

There were no telephones, no mail delivery, no local politicians, no churches, no gas stations and no grocery stores when the city was founded. It has come a long way since that auspicious beginning as a retirement community. With the third-largest land mass for a city in the state, North Port is now the fourth fastest-growing municipality in the state and has a flourishing youth population. There are two elementary schools in the city. Middle and high school children are attending Venice Schools until a new middle/high school can be built. North Port presently accounts for nearly 80 percent of the growth in Sarasota County schools.

One reason for the growth in young families and low impact fees for affordable housing. The city has areas such as Sabal Trace and Duck Key for high-end homes. In North Port Estates, many of the lots run to five acres, a paradise for horse-lovers.North Port also is rich in recreational opportunities. North Port is a city on the grow, with room for an eventual population of 250,000.
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Venice

The City of Venice is located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, midway between Tampa and Ft. Myers. Venice is known for its beaches, prehistoric sharks' teeth, scenic parks and Northern Italian Renaissance architectural style. It is one of the earliest planned cities in the country, planned by John Nolen for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in the 1920's.
The city takes pride in its many parades, art fests, nationally award-winning community theater, and preserved natural environments.  It has been listed in many publications as being the "Shark's Tooth Capital of The World".
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Longboat Key

Longboat Key, Lido Key, and St. Armands Key are ideal beach and bayfront settings for the ultimate Florida vacation. Stretching between the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico and serene Sarasota Bay, these keys attract many visitors who come to enjoy the average year-round temperature of 73 degrees. The area is appreciated by wildlife as well, so these waters are home to manatee, dolphins, and fish, while pelicans, osprey, and a variety of shorebirds find sanctuary here. Tennis and golf enthusiasts will find first-class facilities here, and there are several parks on the Keys to visit for a relaxing afternoon. Whether you like to spend your time shelling, biking, shopping, fishing, golfing, or dining, opportunities for these activities are boundless on Longboat Key, Lido Key, and St. Armands Key. Well known as private island paradises, there are accommodations here to suit everyone, from deluxe suites in plush resorts and condominiums to beachfront cottages and modest hotel rooms.

Escape to the beautiful beaches tranquil surroundings of Longboat Key, Florida The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, with a permanent collection and changing exhibits of juried and invitational shows, hosts art classes, workshops, and cultural events here on Longboat Key. Sarasota’s many cultural centers are only minutes away over the south bridge, including Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Asolo Theater, Ringling Museum, Sarasota Ballet and Opera, and several other live theaters. You’ll find terrific shopping on Longboat Key, and St. Armands Key. Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, over the north bridge, both also offer a variety of shopping, theater, and cultural experiences.
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Englewood

The Englewood - Cape Haze area lies in the South end of Sarasota County and the West end of Charlotte County on the Gulf of Mexico. We have something for everyone in Englewood whether you are just visiting or planning a full time residency.
You will find 4 beautiful Gulf beaches to choose from along with 2 State Parks and miles of fishing along Lemon Bay and the Charlotte Harbor Estuary. There are many professional golf courses as well as tennis and all the water sports. We have many parks to choose from and excellent bird watching opportunities.

Currently we have over 46,000 residents living here full-time. Although the average age is 58, we have many young families living in Englewood. We have three elementary schools, a middle school and high school, plus a private school.
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