Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota: The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in southwestern Florida. Sarasota is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Sarasota Opera House and the Sarasota Museum of Art.
About
Sarasota is a city located in the county of Sarasota in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 51,917 and a population density of 795 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,859 inhabitants.
The city was created 261 years ago in 1762.
Quick Facts about Sarasota
Population : | 58,859 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Florida (United States) |
County : | Sarasota County |
Postal code : | 34276–34278, 34230–34243, 34260 |
Phone Area Codes : | 941 |
Area : | 65.31 km2 |
Official name : | Sarasota |
Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
Capital city : | Sarasota is capital of Sarasota County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1763 (261 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 21:11:20 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 901 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 11.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sarasota is located at 27°20'11"N 82°31'50"W (27.3364300, -82.5306500).
Sarasota map
- Official Website
Official website of Sarasota
- Hamilton
- Merida
- Mérida
- Perpignan (1995 )
- Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole (1995 )
- Santo Domingo
- Treviso
Demographics
The population of Sarasota increased by 11.79% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 51,917 | - | census |
2011 | 52,527 | 1.16% | estimation process |
2012 | 52,954 | 0.81% | estimation process |
2013 | 53,149 | 0.37% | estimation process |
2014 | 54,015 | 1.6% | estimation process |
2015 | 54,956 | 1.71% | estimation process |
2016 | 56,440 | 2.63% | estimation process |
2017 | 57,185 | 1.3% | estimation process |
2018 | 57,746 | 0.97% | estimation process |
2019 | 58,285 | 0.92% | estimation process |
2020 | 58,859 | 0.98% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Sarasota
1 Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Sarasota
1 Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Miller's Ale House
3800 Kenny Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 The Cheesecake Factory
130 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Blaze Pizza
215 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Livingston's Amusement’s
5947 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Sarasota
1 Sun Outdoors Sarasota
7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Best Western Plus Siesta Key Gateway
6600 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront
7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Sarasota
1 Sarasota City Hall
1565 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236 ➦ Show Map
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2 The School Board of Sarasota County
1960 Landings Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Vocational Rehabilitation
3660 N Washington Blvd #216, Sarasota, FL 34234, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 US Veterans Affairs Department
4801 Swift Rd # A, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Code Compliance
1565 1st St #2, Sarasota, FL 34236 ➦ Show Map
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6 Sarasota City Commission
1565 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236 ➦ Show Map
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7 Town Hall Lectures Series
Sarasota, FL 34231 ➦ Show Map
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8 Town Hall
4209 S Tamiami Trail # 4231, Sarasota, FL 34231 ➦ Show Map
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9 Sarasota Meeting house
3139 57th St, Sarasota, FL 34243 ➦ Show Map
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10 USDA Sterile Insect Release Facility
1833-B, 57th St, Sarasota, FL 34243, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Sarasota (101)
People born in Sarasota, including Playboy model Shawn Dillon, actress Ashley Rickards, actress Carla Gugino, .
List
- Bruce Hayes (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) he was born in 08/03/1963
- Stephen Root (American actor and voice actor) he was born in 17/11/1951
- Wes Matthews (American basketball player (1959-)) he was born in 24/08/1959
- Trick Daddy (American rapper and actor from Florida) he was born in 23/09/1974
- Tripp Schwenk (American swimmer) he was born in 17/06/1971
- Daniel Myrick (American film director, screenwriter and film producer) he was born in 03/09/1963
- Rill Baxter (US tennis player) he was born in 26/10/1962
- Jordan Orr (American actor) he was born in 05/01/1995
- Brittany Beede (American professional wrestler) she was born in 31/12/1984
- Robert Sweeting (American bicycle racer) he was born in 05/06/1987
- Nik Wallenda (American acrobat, aerialist, daredevil, and high wire artist) he was born in 24/01/1979
- Jeremy Barrett (figure skater) he was born in 10/04/1984
- Bobby Seay (baseball player) he was born in 20/06/1978
- Bello Nock (clown) he was born in 27/09/1968
- Casey Kelly (American baseball player) he was born in 04/10/1989
- Ian Desmond (American baseball player) he was born in 20/09/1985
- Jeff Marsh (American composer) he was born in 30/06/1961
- Justin Hamilton (American basketball player (1980-)) he was born in 19/12/1980
Schools in Sarasota
College & universities near Sarasota, FL
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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136774 | Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota (FL) | 34234-5895 |
439394 | East West College of Natural Medicine | Sarasota (FL) | 34234-0000 |
137120 | Suncoast Technical College | Sarasota (FL) | 34233-1798 |
262129 | New College of Florida | Sarasota (FL) | 34243-2109 |
451671 | University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | Sarasota (FL) | 34243-2049 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sarasota, FL
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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SRA | Sarasota, Florida | 1993 Main Street | BUS |
BDT | Bradenton, Florida | 1115 Manatee Avenue West | BUS |
STP | St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida | 5251 110th Avenue North | BUS |
PCH | Port Charlotte, Florida | 909 King Highway | BUS |
TPA | Union Station | 601 North Nebraska Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Sarasota
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Sarasota Post Office | Sarasota (FL) | 34230 |
Glengarry Post Office | Sarasota (FL) | 34232 |
Southga Post Office | Sarasota (FL) | 34239 |
Gulf Ga Post Office | Sarasota (FL) | 34231 |
Talleva Post Office | Tallevast (FL) | 34270 |
Other cities in Sarasota County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sarasota County , FL. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
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North Port | 73,738 | A city in Sarasota County, Florida. |
Venice | 24,634 | City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States |
Sarasota Springs | 14,395 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
South Venice | 13,949 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Fruitville | 13,224 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Gulf Gate Estates | 10,911 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Bee Ridge | 9,598 | Census designated place |
Venice Gardens | 7,104 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
North Sarasota | 6,982 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Siesta Key | 6,565 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Osprey | 6,100 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
South Gate Ridge | 5,688 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Warm Mineral Springs | 5,061 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
South Sarasota | 4,950 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Ridge Wood Heights | 4,795 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Vamo | 4,727 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Sarasota distances to largest Florida cities