Sarasota Rated the Best Place to Live in Florida by U.S News

Sarasota is the best place to live in Florida according to a recent ranking by U.S News and World Report. The Sarasota real estate market has also been rated as one of the Top 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets for 2017 by Forbes Magazine. The Sarasota community has a combination of hard to find factors that make it an attractive home for people of all backgrounds and interests.

1. Weather

The weather in Sarasota is pleasant year round and one of the top draws to the region. Located on the Florida coast, Sarasota boasts sunny skies all year and a gentle ocean breeze to complement the sun. There are of course a few instances of rain, but all the better to break the sunny spells when you truly need a break from the heat.

2. Plenty of Employment Opportunities

The industrial and business sectors of Sarasota are booming. This, of course, translates to a lot
of job openings for various fields and capacities. Whatever your area of specialty or expertise is, you are almost certainly going to find a well-paying job to finance your needs in Sarasota.

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3. Beaches

Sarasota is home some of to the most beautiful, white sandy beaches in the world. In fact, Sarasota’s own Siesta Beach was previously ranked as the winner of TripAdvisor’s “Traveler’s Choice” award for beaches.

This is no surprise since Siesta Beach not only offers pure white sand but is also a very family friendly beach that has plentiful facilities, shallow calm and clear water, and incredible sunset views. This beach, and others in Sarasota perfect for activities like swimming, surfing, sea shell collecting and even just getting a nice tan, and locals get to enjoy the beaches in Sarasota to their hearts’ content.

4. Quality Education

The Sarasota community treasures education as a key pillar that defines the city. The city is home to an impressive number of degree holders in science and engineering, amounting to almost 30% of the resident population. The city also has a praiseworthy very low high school dropout rate of only 2%, 23% lower than the average.

In Sarasota, you will find an overwhelming number of academic institutions to cater to both the young and adults. These include public schools, private schools, Montessori settings, adult educational set-ups, and many universities.

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5. Arts and Culture

Any arts and culture enthusiast will have a hard time keeping up with the vast array of activities that are found in Sarasota all year round. These activities include galas, opera performances, film festivals, gallery showcases; the list is endless. If you want all these activities to color your year, Sarasota is a goldmine.

6. A Great Place to Retire.

For any retiree looking for a beautiful place to relax and unwind, Sarasota may be a dream come true. Even Money Magazine ranked Sarasota seventh among the best places to retire in the U.S. While you might argue that there are six that are are seemingly better, it is important to remember that the other six don’t come with Siesta Beach.

7. Excellent Home Deals

As the icing on the cake, the Sarasota real estate market remains very accessible for both standard and luxury homes compared to coastal cities and other competitive markets. House prices will vary according to buyer preferences of course, but Sarasota offers an excellent inventory combined with a stable, steadily rising market.

Additional benefits include no state income tax and often lower property taxes than other Florida cities if you choose Sarasota as your permanent residence.

To learn more about the benefits of living in Sarasota or for any questions about homes for sale here, contact Schemmel Real Estate today at (941) 308-6497.