CNBC Rates Sarasota One of the "Best Places to Retire"
And Several Other Sources Have Said the Same
March 22, 2010
CNBC just rated the city of Sarasota Florida as one of the most popular retirement destinations. Situated on Florida's Gulf Coast, Sarasota Florida offers 35 miles of beaches, too many golf courses to count, and
also offers residents boating, fishing gourmet dining plus a wide variety of arts and cultural amenities.
CNBC did point out one that caveat about this locale is that because of its climate and natural surroundings, it
attracts many U.S. and Canadian vacationers during the winter months making the traffic a bit much during those three or four months.
But, otherwise, it is difficult to name a community with so much to offer to retirees as well as to younger families and professionals.
AARP Magazine recently identified the Sarasota Florida area #4 on its list of the "best places to reinvent your life.”
Barbara Corcoran, real estate expert, ranked Sarasota as the "Best Place in the U.S. to Buy a Home Right Now" on a recent Today Show video.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) placed Sarasota Florida at No. 4 on its list of Small “Smarter Cities”. Sarasota was recognized for the quality of its air and water as well as its environmental standards and participation in programs like green building, green space and recycling, and its transportation network and standard of living.
And not long ago, Money Magazine called Sarasota the "Ultimate Beach Town." With 35 miles of sun-kissed beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, more
than 200 sun-shining days each year and an average year-round temperature of 71°F. Money magazine said there
are plenty of other reasons why they named it the best small city.
The CNBC ranking did point out one caveat about this locale in that because of its climate and natural beauty, it
attracts many U.S. and Canadian vacationers during the winter months. Traffic can be a bit heavy during just those few months.
But, otherwise, CNBC declared that it is difficult to name a community with as much to offer to retirees, professionals and young families as Sarasota Florida.
Sarasota County, which, in addition to Sarasota, includes Venice, Osprey, and Northport, as well as the Casey Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key also has its own local symphony, ballet and opera companies.
Immediately to the north of Sarasota, Manatee County, which includes Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto and the three communities on Anna Maria Island,
offers an equally attractive waterfront and golfing lifestyle with just a 10 minute drive to downtown Sarasota and its array of shopping, fine dining and arts destinations.
The Sarasota - Bradenton area has a median home value just slightly above the national average so homes and condos in the Sarasota area are affordable to almost everyone.
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