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Fast, Fun Facts About Living in the Sarasota Destination
Enjoy this quick-hitting guide to some of the many fun statistics and accolades Sarasota County earns worldwide
There are so many reasons to relocate to Sarasota County beyond just its beautiful beaches, friendly people and strong economic opportunities. We’ve collected some of the most fun and interesting facts, as well as recent, top-rated accolades, for a quick and easy reference.
Favorite Facts
- Average temperature of 72 degrees
- Over 37 miles of pristine shoreline
- 0 percent state income tax
- #1 Best Place to Live in Florida / #9 Best Place to Live in America
- 9th highest millennial growth rate in America
- 5.5% corporate income tax
- 20.19% per capita income growth
- Learn more at EDCSarasotaCounty.com
Schools
- Home to Florida’s #2 public school, Pine View School for the Gifted
- A+ school rating
- Average SAT scores exceed the national average
- Home to four esteemed colleges and universities: Ringling College of Art & Design, New College of Florida, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, State College of Florida
Accolades
- Best City to Start a Business
- #2 Beach in the U.S. (Siesta Key)
- Best Place to Retire in the U.S.
- #16 Best Place to Live in the U.S.
- #3 Fastest-Growing Places
- #7 Safest Place to Live
- #19 Best Places to Live for Quality of Life
- Best City for Vegans in America (Sarasota)
- Five AAA Four Diamond Hotels:
- Top Ten Coastal Small Town (Venice)
Famous Sarasotans
- John and Mable Ringling
- Bertha Palmer
- Paul Reubens
- Stephen King
- Jerry Springer
- Brian Johnson of AC/DC
- Nick Wallenda
- Dick Vitale