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  Sarasota County, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sarasota County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida.
It was named for a word in the indigenous Calusa language, whose meaning may (but is not certain to) mean point of rocks.
Sarasota County Clerk of Circuit Court and County Comptroller
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sarasota_County,_Florida   (430 words)

  
 This Month's Articles
Sarasota’s most famous island is Siesta Key, popular with tourists and the epitome of the laid-back Florida lifestyle.
Also near Bee Ridge is Sarasota Ranch Club, an upscale, gated community with six-plus miles of bridle trails, rolling pastures and exquisite natural views (homesites from $125,000 to $225,000); and The Hammocks, a neighborhood of single-family homes nestled in a mainificent hammock of ancient oaks and native foliage (homesites from $70,000).
Sarasota’s first master-planned community is The Meadows, where turtles and ducks bask in the sun by the entrance fountains.
www.sarasotamagazine.com /Pages/hotstories/hotstories.asp?370   (4796 words)

  
 Adult & Community Education - Sarasota County, FL
This is an exciting time in the Sarasota community and for our community education programs as well.
Sarasota is an ever-changing community and ACEC is keeping pace by working to provide a greater number of sites for classes, hiring new teachers and expanding our course offerings.
Sarasota has one of the largest enrichment community education programs in the State of Florida.
www.ace-sarasota.com   (309 words)

  
 Chapter 2- Environment, The Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan
The history of Sarasota County is marked by the efforts to conserve the County's unique environmental heritage and to preserve important ecological functions.
Sarasota County is physiographically defined by a series of marine scarps and terraces that developed during the Pleistocene epoch.
However, due to the flat terrain typical in Sarasota County, there is little gravitational impetus for streamflow and not all of the rainfall is retained as part of the surface-water system.
apoxsee.co.sarasota.fl.us /chap2   (3575 words)

  
 Florida Living Network - Your one stop resource to find Realtors, Homes for Sale, Properties, and Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sarasota is part of the Sarasota-Bradenton Metropolitan Statistical Area, where the median price for existing single-family homes is $129,400 in 1999, up 9 percent from 1998.
Twenty miles away from Sarasota in the other direction, the Port of Manatee offers deep-water berths; 52 miles away and also to the north, even more deep-water berths are part of the Port of Tampa facilities.
Sarasota seniors are active; they're busy playing bridge or shuffleboard, golf or tennis, making things or helping others.
fl.living.net /community/sarasota   (2418 words)

  
 Sarasota Christian School - K-12 private, Christian school
Sarasota Christian School is an accredited kindergarten through 12th grade private institution that focuses on academic excellence within a nurturing environment.
We are located on a 25-acre property in the eastern region of Sarasota, Florida.
Included on the SCS campus are athletic fields, a library/media center, science laboratories, a complete gymnasium, computer labs, a new classroom building, open wooded space, a scenic lake and ample playground areas.
www.sarasotachristian.org   (197 words)

  
 Chapter 7- Housing, The Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan
In Sarasota County, 45% of owner occupants whose incomes are less than $19,999, and 17% whose incomes are between $20,000 and $34,999, totaling some 11,400 households, are spending more than 30% of their income for housing.
Sarasota County is the recipient of the estimated $1,700,000 in annual funds.
It shall be the Goal of Sarasota County to provide opportunities for safe, sanitary and affordable housing to all its residents regardless of age, race, sex, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, while recognizing the private sector as the primary provider for housing.
apoxsee.co.sarasota.fl.us /chap7   (9487 words)

  
 Sarasota Travel and Hotel Guide - GoldenTravelGuide to Sarasota Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sarasota, Florida extends its classic Western Florida Gulfside hospitality to you by having a well planned public transportation system to take you to the many museums, stadiums, restaurants, attractions, and nightclubs throughout the area.
Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel and The Ritz Carlton Sarasota which are located in or near town and within a short distance to many area attractions, nightclubs, and restaurants.
Sarasota, Florida has a variety of live music venues featuring local and national acts.
www.sarasotasbest.com   (483 words)

  
 Sarasota, Florida - Best Overview from BigEye
Sarasota is located on the Gulf of Mexico on Florida's west coast.
I have lived in Sarasota for over 19 years and I love this community, my friends and my work here.
A word of caution, however: The Sarasota police seem to be overburdened within the city limits.
www.bigeye.com /sarasota.htm   (256 words)

  
 Sarasota Bay Club, Sarasota Florida's luxury retirement enclave
Those who call Sarasota Bay Club home are indulged with a selection of world-class amenities and services the caliber of the finest five-star resorts.
Sarasota Bay Club's professional home healthcare agency is right on-site to provide residents with scheduled check-ups, physical therapy and other personalized services.
One of the most significant advantages of living at Sarasota Bay Club is, in fact, a financial one.
www.sarasotabayclub.net   (734 words)

  
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The inventory of Sarasota homes for sale remains tight as home sales conitnue to be strong and the average home selling prices for Sarasota real estate has increased nicely in the last year.
Sarasota, Florida is a diverse area that is blessed by naturally beautiful beaches and waterfront and has a rich cultural experience with museums, performing arts, and cultural events.
For Sarasota real estate, remember to work with a Sarasota real estate agent that has the expertise and knowledge to help you get the Sarasota home you want.
www.michaelsaunders.com   (785 words)

  
 Sustainable Sarasota at University of Florida Extension, Sarasota County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sarasota County emerged as a national leader in “buying green” as the first municipality to incorporate EPP into its procurement code in 2003.
Sustainable Sarasota is developing EPP programs in the areas of: janitorial supplies, computer equipment and electronics, automotive supplies and alternative fuels, office supplies and building materials.
Sarasota County is committed to building all future structures according to green building standards.
sarasota.extension.ufl.edu /SS/SS.html   (1215 words)

  
 Sarasota Music Festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sarasota is the perfect environment for this to take place, with a myriad of cultural resources providing an incredible
Their teaching and performing credentials attract a student body of one hundred of the world’s finest young musicians who study with these masters.
In recognition of the impressive international reputation of the Sarasota Music Festival, a National Advisory Council was established in 1984 upon the occasion of the Festival's 20th Anniversary.
www.fwcs.org /sarasota   (349 words)

  
 Art Center Sarasota
The result of a merger of two long-standing galleries and studios, along with their associated memberships, Art Center Sarasota continues a tradition of art education and exhibits that has spanned more than 60 years.
Incorporated as the Sarasota Art Association in 1928, the Center itself was built after the war, a building typical of the then-popular Sarasota School of Architecture.
You will see why we are proud to be part of the merger of two traditions which represent the commitment of local artists to the Sarasota community and their art.
www.artsarasota.org /history.htm   (342 words)

  
 Sarasota County Government: (News Archives) 15 of 129 Total(2579)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
- Sarasota County is among 30 finalists competing to become one of the National Civic League’s (NCL) 10 All-America Cities.
The changes are intended to improve communications between developers and neighborhood groups prior to the submission of development propo...
- The fifth annual Sarasota County Hurricane/Flood Preparedness Expo is this weekend from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
newscg.co.sarasota.fl.us /latestNews/NewsArchive.aspx?E0C2CECE=A196   (888 words)

  
 Sarasota, Florida, USA
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce asks you to please be sure to get acquainted with Sarasota and learn about our community's special projects during your visit to our website.
Sarasota Hotels No matter where you want to stay in Sarasota, Florida you are only a click away from 100's of choices to select from.
Sarasota Unclaimed Property Currently, the Florida Department of Financial Services holds more than $800 million in unclaimed property, mostly from dormant accounts in financial institutions, insurance and utility companies, safe deposit boxes and trust holdings.
www.floridalink.com /links/city/sarasota.html   (808 words)

  
 Sarasota Links
Sarasota Surf and Racquet Club - Situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico, we feature over 300 feet of beautiful white sand beach and a panoramic view of relaxing azure-blue waters.
Sarasota Opera - Housed in the historic Edwards Theater in the Heart of Downtown Sarasota.
Sarasota Ballet - Sarasota Ballet, as a performing company, has presented a wide spectrum of dance in different styles throughout the last ten years and has matured to become a highly distinctive dance company.
www.sarasotalife.com /links.html   (2611 words)

  
 Travel USA Travel - Sarasota Florida - USA Tourist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The City of Sarasota and the surrounding area are known as the cultural hub of Florida.
Then don't miss the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, just south of the airport and across the street from the Ringling Museum on US 41, open between the hours of 9:30AM to 6:00PM daily.
Additionally, there is the Asolo State Theatre, a fixture in Sarasota for over 40 years and home to one of the area's leading regional theatrical companies.
www.usatourist.com /english/places/florida/sarasota.html   (913 words)

  
 Circus Sarasota More Than a Circus
Founded in 1997 by Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs, Circus Sarasota is a not-for-profit performing arts educational organization.
Circus Sarasota is committed to broadening the artistic contribution of circus, while raising the level and perception of the American Circus to that of the other fine arts.
The presence of circus as an institution and its artists as individual citizens has contributed substantially to the cultural richness and diversity, which is now synonymous with the Sarasota area.
www.circussarasota.org   (128 words)

  
 What's New in Urban Horticulture at University of Florida Extension - Sarasota County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sarasota County Commissioners passed a landmark water conservation ordinance recently that governs all new landscapes installed with building permits issued after January 13, 2002.
As a result of the drought situation, Sarasota County is examining many different concerns and is trying to fashion approaches and solutions to allow a continued supply of drinking water for the public.
This is especially critical since March is historically the single largest water use month of the year for Sarasota County Utilities, but occurs during a month of historically low rainfall.
sarasota.extension.ufl.edu /Hort/hortnews.htm   (2826 words)

  
 University of South Florida - Regional campus in Sarasota Florida.
SARASOTA, FL (August 12, 2005) – Art history, evolution and the brain’s role in health and disease are among the 25 interesting course offerings this fall session at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Senior Academy.
SARASOTA, FL, (June 21, 2005) – A group of middle-school age boys and girls from the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club toured the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee June 14 to learn what it’s like to be a college student.
SARASOTA, FL, (June 16, 2005) – The Yale Club of the Suncoast elected Dr. Peter French, associate vice president and dean of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, president for the 2005-2006 year.
www.sarasota.usf.edu /PublicAffairs/Documents/CampusNewshomepage.htm   (1939 words)

  
 Sarasota County Arts Council Florida Official Website - Symphony - Museum - Orchestra - Ballet - Opera - Film
The Sarasota County Arts Council is looking for an organized individual to fill The Director of Education position.
Compensation: This position is made possible by grant funding from the Sarasota County Arts Council, the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, and Bank of America Client Foundation.
Sarasota County is considered the artistic and cultural coast of Florida by many, and is a prime destination for retirees.
www.sarasota-arts.org   (5162 words)

  
 Columbia Restaurant - Locations
Columbia Sarasota opened in 1959 on St. Armands Circle, and is now the oldest restaurant in Sarasota.
Sarasota is a cultural haven with stunning beaches, acres of recreation, superb shops and galleries.
Longboat Key, a narrow stretch of eleven sun drenched miles, lies between the waters of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and provides an eloquent beach and bayfront setting for the ultimate in a tropical Florida vacation.
www.columbiarestaurant.com /sarasota.asp   (488 words)

  
 joemoraca's blog | Sarasota Livin'
I drove to and from Orlando this week (not energy efficient) and listened to More Hip than Hippie Podcast it really is fun and educational.
SARASOTA COUNTY -- Paradise ain't what it used to be.
On November 8th all Sarasota County voters will have a chance to extend and expand one of the most popular and successful county programs (the environmentally sensitive lands program) without raising taxes.
www.moraca.org   (1231 words)

  
 Art Center Sarasota
Art Center Sarasota proudly presents the community with a broad spectrum of workshops, exhibits, classes, and arts education programming in the visual arts, led by respected and nationally known professionals, and emphasizing the work of living artists.
Our commitment to promoting the educational and cultural advantages of Sarasota continues today exactly as it was written into our original charter some 76 years ago.
Increased accessibility to the Art Center, while exposing it's members and students to a wide range of artists, teachers, students, organizations, community groups and diverse geographic populations, is the objective of our outreach programs.
www.artsarasota.org   (229 words)

  
 Welcome to Sarasota
In fact, Southern Living magazine recently named Sarasota County "the nation's per capita arts capital." If you are more the athletic type, outdoor activities are plentiful as well, from beach combing to rollerblading.
Southern town charm lives in this city due to the diligence of the Sarasota residents in which waterfront estates and new golf course condominium communities are carefully designed to compliment our historic districts and neighborhoods that are preserved with pride.
Teachers in Sarasota County are top-ranked; nearly eighty percent have post-bachelor degree training which reflects in our students.
www.visitsarasota.net   (523 words)

  
 Sarasota Florida Hotels, Sarasota Vacations, Selby Gardens, Siesta Beach, Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota attractions include the culture of the Ringling Museum of Art, the floral spectacular of Selby Gardens, the classic Sarasota Jungle Gardens and the educational Mote Marine.
Sarasota history includes the glitz and glamour of the roaring twenties and the treasures of European explorers.
Sarasota dining is a grand affair, as Sarasota Florida restaurants are known for their variety and delicious cuisine.
www.see-sarasota.com   (378 words)

  
 Sarasota new homes for sale by new home builder - Morrison Homes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sarasota, FL Morrison Homes – new home builder and new homes for sale in Sarasota, Florida.
No one captures the best of Sarasota living better than Morrison Homes, which builds new single-family homes in several of the Sarasota's most desirable communities.
The Sarasota,FL homes feature award-winning design, landscaping, winding streets and sidewalks, excellent neighborhood amenities, a full range of mortgage plans and a blanket two-year warranty that is among the strongest in the residential real estate industry.
morrison-sarasota-new-homes-builders.com   (230 words)

  
 SARASOTA : Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller
SARASOTA : Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller
If you are a person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact the Sarasota County Jury Office, P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, Florida 34230-3079, (941) 861-7400, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this jury summons; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
www.sarasotaclerk.com /?Page=68   (376 words)

  
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