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Antique Armand

Relocating to Florida? Consider Sarasota County

Sarasota County is home to many well known towns including Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, Siesta Key and Longboat Key. Beautiful Sarasota Bay separates the county's barrier islands from the mainland. With its 40 miles of beaches, it is one of America's most desirable places to live.

Median Sale Prices in April, 2009, for the County of Sarasota, Florida, houses for sale, including Sarasota County, Florida condominiums, are as follows:

Single Family Homes: $164,300
Condominiums: $149,100

Florida Weather in Sarasota County:
Average High/Low in January 73/50, in July 90/72

Sarasota Culture & Arts:
Sarasota County is called Florida's "Cultural Coast" for good reason. Cultural offerings include an opera company, two symphonies, a ballet, a performing arts hall to rival Broadway, professional theaters for every taste, and innovative architecture, and architectural seminars and programs. Visual arts lovers can roam through sophisticated galleries, antique shops, artists' studios and fine crafts boutiques.

Parks & Recreation:
The County is home to some of the most in-demand Florida beaches, trails, parks and recreation facilities. With more than 200 parks, 109 athletic fields, 16 recreation and community centers, miles of pristine beaches and more than 2000 acres of open space parkland, The County Parks and Recreation Department offers something for everyone!

Golf:
With more than 80 golf courses, the has long been a golfing goldmine. Nine of Florida Golf News' top 20 courses are in the and four are ranked in the top 100 in the state. The county's most historic golf property is Bobby Jones Golf Complex, a municipal 45-hole layout owned and operated by the City of Sarasota.

Sarasota Shopping:
Downtown Sarasota has many shopping areas to explore. You'll enjoy Herald Square, Main Street, First Street, Burns Square and Southside Village. Saint Armand's Key in Sarasota has long been a favorite place to shop and dine with its upscale shops, outdoor cafes and galleries. Lakewood Ranch is an upscale planned community 20 minutes northeast of Sarasota with a new "Main Street" for your shopping and dining pleasure.

Sarasota County is one of Florida's most desirable places to live, visit and see for yourself!

About the Author

Maria Norton is the creator of Florida-Retirement.Net, a website designed for those who are considering retiring to Florida or buying second homes there. She is a licensed real estate broker and a 20 year veteran of the Relocation Industry. She provides comprehensive, personalized & free, Florida Relocation Services. She has also published 4 eBooks: A Guide to Establishing Florida Residency, The Florida Beach Book, How to Create the Perfect Retirement & How to Buy a Second/Vacation Home in Florida, which are available on the website. To inquire about her Free Florida Relocation Services, call her at 239-676-9466 or visit her website at http://www.florida-retirement.net.