Sarasota Essential Info
Overview
Sarasota is a popular city on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida and the county seat of Sarasota County. It is known for its vibrant arts community, excellent restaurants, unique shopping, and beautiful beaches. Sarasota, although a mid-sized city, is considered to be the cultural center of West Central Florida. The city has a metropolitan flavor unique to cities of its size and to cities in Florida.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
64 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- Within a 20-mile radius of Sarasota, there are more Zagat-rated restaurants than anywhere else in Florida.
- One of only about a dozen places worldwide where you can walk along the treetops, the Myakka Canopy Walkway puts you 25 feet above the ground and extends 85 feet through the tree tops above the Myakka floor.
- The area already had a Spanish name, Zara Zote, on maps dating back to the early eighteenth century, and it was retained as Sara Sota.
- A native of Sarasota, tightrope walker Nik Wallenda is known internationally for walking across Niagara Falls and a gorge of the Grand Canyon.
Popular Foods
- Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
- Southern Fried Tofu and Waffles