sarasota, FL Private Flights

Sarasota

The city that will make you feel like dancing is none other than Sarasota, Florida. And well it should! Sarasota is derived from the Spanish term for "a place for dancing". Sarasota's lively art scene, gorgeous beaches, renowned golf courses, and breezy nightlife guarantee you a spot where you can let your hair down. No wonder it was also nicknamed the apt "Paradise"! Every morning, you will wake up to the stretching azure horizon of the Gulf Coast, the sea air tickling your nose with the promise of a wonderful day.

Sarasota at a Glance

While tourism reigns in the #1 spot in Sarasota, the business scene is currently enjoying a sky-high blast. The medical and grocery industries have been enjoying plenty of attention, and with an almost excitable fervor welcome new employees to better career paths in the Sarasota area. These opportunities coupled with accommodating neighborhoods, a mindful and encouraging school system, an energetic cultural scene, friendly retirement communities, and relaxing beaches make Sarasota feel like home to visitors and locals alike. Everything slows down, the warm weather and blue waters are rejuvenating, and there is plenty to do when you are finished soaking up the sun.

Sarasota's Location

Sarasota is located south of the Tampa Bay area and just north of Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. The city limits do not just encompass Sarasota Bay, but also include several barrier islands between it and the Gulf of Mexico.
Sarasota's humid subtropical climate encourages you to dress light, with hot and humid summers that fade into warm, dry winters. While the seasons may blend together, there are still distinct dry and rainy seasons. The rainy season typically spans from June to September, while the drier season kicks in from October to May.

Sarasota Attractions

Sarasota has plenty of stunning beaches to offer, with its historic golf courses coming in a close second as the main attraction for pulling in visitors; but this is where Sarasota gets mischievous. Downtown Sarasota features the Amish Market should be at the top of your list for starting your day off right and do not overlook Yoder's Restaurant for some of the finest pie you will sink your fork into.

Make your way to the Ringling Complex. The Ringling is so named after its former owners: John and Mable Ringling. John was actually one of the five Ringling Brothers of that famous circus, and during the 1920s he was one of the top richest men in America. When you enter the Ringling, you can see just how rich, with opulent displays and collections of Italian art, sculpture, and architecture, as well as the Ringling Brothers Circus Museum.

If you decide to relax in the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens instead, you can head over to the 99 Bottles Taproom and Bottle Shop where you not only can pick out some brews for your stay, but choose from an array of taps to sample. Then, head over to the Mote Marine Aquarium before strolling through St. Armand Circle, a small retail district founded by John Ringling riddled with shops, restaurants, bars, monuments, and memorials.

And do not forget the beach! Siesta Key Beach has been holding the #1 spot in the U.S. for a minute now, even beating out beaches in Hawaii. Its white sand is 99% quartz, which gives it its powdered white appearance, and because the quartz is so reflective you will not have to worry about crossing the hot sand at any point--especially as you settle in for one of Florida's iconic sunsets.