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Sarasota, FL
Sarasota is a city in and the county seat of Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is located in Southwest Florida, the southern end of the Greater Tampa Bay Area, and north of Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. Its official limits include Sarasota Bay and several barrier islands between the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Sarasota is a principal city of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2020 U.S. census, Sarasota had a population of 54,842, up from 51,917 at the 2010 census.
The Sarasota city limits contain several islands, called keys, including Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Otter Key, Coon Key, Bird Key, and the northern portion of Siesta Key as well as Bay Island. Longboat Key is the largest key separating Sarasota Bay from the Gulf of Mexico but is a separate municipality.
The city limits expanded significantly with the real estate rush of the early twentieth century, reaching almost 70 square miles (180 km2). The speculation boom began to crash in 1926 and the city limits began to contract, shrinking to less than a quarter of that area.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.08 square miles (62.4 km2), of which 14.70 sq mi (38.07 km2) is land and 9.39 sq mi (24.3 km2) is water.
The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is the name given to the many natural deep water sections as well as humanmade channels, canals, and cuts that link the entire Sarasota Bay system.
Sarasota places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering residents and visitors numerous opportunities to maintain an active and balanced lifestyle. The city boasts a plethora of fitness centers, yoga studios, and wellness programs. Notably, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, the region's leading healthcare provider, ensures accessible and comprehensive medical services for the community. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable membership options and offering cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and a judgment-free atmosphere. Orangetheory Fitness offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that combine cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. YMCA provides fitness facilities, group classes, swimming pools, and community programs for people of all ages and fitness levels. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities. Crunch Fitness offers a diverse range of workouts including group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like HIIT and yoga.
Top sites in Sarasota, FL are The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus.
Population: 58,285 (2021). Elevation:16 ft (7 m). ZIP code: 34236. Area code: 941. Area: 25.93 square miles (67.15 km²).
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What is the history of Sarasota, FL?
The area known today as Sarasota appeared on a sheepskin Spanish map from 1763 with the word Zarazote over present-day Sarasota and Bradenton. The origin of the name is disputed, with some claiming that it is based on conquistador Hernando de Soto's daughter Sara, and others claiming that it comes from "sara-de-cota," meaning "an area of land easily observed" in the language of the Calusa Indigenous tribe. Around 1883 to 1885, The Florida Mortgage and Investment Company of Edinburgh bought 60,000 acres for development in what is now the City of Sarasota.
What is Sarasota, FL home to?
Sarasota and the Cultural Coast are home to fine art, film-making, circus history and performance, and decorative arts. The Sarasota Art Museum and the Ringling Museum are both in Sarasota. One of Sarasota's nicknames is "Circus City", or "The Circus Capital of the World", owing in part to John Ringling's decision to move the winter quarters of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to Sarasota in 1927. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art houses the Circus Museum and the Tibbals Learning Center, established in 1948.
What makes Sarasota, FL famous?
Since 1998, the city has hosted the Sarasota Film Festival annually. The festival attracts independent films from around the world. It claims to be one of Florida's largest film festivals. In 2009 the annual Ringling International Arts Festival held its premier and held its closing event in the historic Asolo Theater, which had been moved and rebuilt again. The historic Venetian theater now is housed in the reception building for the museum where it is used for special events as well as performances, informative purposes, and another seasonal film series hosted by the museum.
Sources
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus
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