Sarasota County
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- Population
- 459,547
- Area
- 556.01 sq mi (1,440.05 km²), 419.55 sq mi water
- Median age
- 57.4
- Households
- 212,204
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $83,416
- Median house value
- $411,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Sarasota County is a sun-drenched paradise on Florida's southwest coast. Renowned for its pristine beaches, calm waters, and laid-back vibe, it's a haven for beach lovers and retirees. The county seat, Sarasota, is a cultural hub with renowned museums like The Ringling and historical sites like Ca d'Zan mansion. Beyond the city, barrier islands like Lido Key and Longboat Key offer stunning beachfront escapes. Whether you crave cultural immersion, outdoor adventures, or simply soaking up the sun, Sarasota County has something for everyone.
Cities & Towns in Sarasota County
Local News
A panel of advocates addresses hardships Haitians are facing after TPS revocation
Nonprofit and business leaders in Sarasota discussed the struggle of making a living without protected status. One who works with individuals and families said some are "basically barricaded in their homes."
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published 3 hours agoSarasota schools respond to Uthmeier’s demand to fire teacher
The district cites its own investigations into four complaints against the Pine View history teacher.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published 3 hours agoSome 2,000 area Haitians face hardship following loss of federal protections
'They cannot work. They cannot drive. They're very afraid to even go to Walmart'.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published 4 hours agoBanned Books Week, state ‘explicit content’ crackdown coincide
Florida’s Secretary of Education directs school districts to pre-emptively pull objectionable books from their libraries.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 30Key national figure visits Kirschner for Congress fundraiser
Democrats put Congressional District 16 'in play', but so far money tells its own story.