Sarasota
A community guide to Sarasota in Florida, the United States.
- Population
- 54,842 residents
- Region
- Florida
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 27.3364, -82.5306
Overview
Sarasota is a populated place in Florida, the United States. The community supports 54,842 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Florida. Its position within the broader regional network gives Sarasota a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
Sarasota offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Florida: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Sarasota's residents. Visitors passing through Sarasota encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Sarasota sits at approximate coordinates 27.3364 latitude and -82.5306 longitude within Florida. The terrain and natural features around Sarasota reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Florida road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Climate
The climate at Sarasota is warm and relatively stable, with subdued seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 27.34 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Sarasota experience. Visitors planning a trip to Sarasota should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.