Close to everything! Whether you like the outdoors, walking/running/sailing, arts, theater, dining, divey beach bars or heading to the some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, you've found your special place. Sarasota was named one of U.S. News and World Report's "Best Places to Retire" and "100 Best Places to Live.â This lovely town was also voted one of the "Happiest Cities in the United Statesâ by National Geographic Explorer. Sarasota is ranked one of the "best beach towns in America."
Take advantage of the seasonâs bounty at the Rosemary Districtâs Thursday Night Farmers Market, The Downtown Sarasota Farmerâs Market on Saturdays and the Central Sarasota Farmerâs Market also on Saturdays. Boat shows. Art festivals, symphony, opera or ballet. Sarasota's world-class medical facilities provide peace of mind with six area hospitals. The (Ringling) Sarasota Art Museum is 2 blocks east and Selby Gardens/Orchid Cafe is two blogs west.
Renowned restaurants Bijou Cafe, Indigenous, Element, Sage, and Selva Grill are walking distance. For performances, The Sarasota Opera, Florida Studio Theater and Burns Court Cinema are in the area. The Sarasota Ballet and Van Weezel Performing Arts Center sit a few miles north. A variety of excellent grocers, Mortonâs Market (south), Whole Foods (north) and Publix (east) are less than 1 mile away. Nightlife at The Westin Rooftop, Art Ovation, Pacific Rim, Meliora and Libbyâs on South Osprey in the medical district are also close.