Sarasota - The Florida Sun Coast Paradise

Of all of the cities in Florida and the real estate available, Sarasota is probably the best place to consider buying a home right now. Over 40% of the homes on the market now are bank-owned or short sale properties so they are very attractively priced for both those who want a home of their own as well as those who are looking for investment opportunities.

Once known primarily as a vacation or retirement destination, metropolitan Sarasota today is known as the "crown jewel" of Florida's Sun Coast offering sophisticated arts, world-class shopping and dining, and every imaginable sports venue including many public and private golf courses, some among the best in the country.

If fishing, sailing, boating or scuba diving are your kind of fun, you'll find every facility you could wish for. Add a constant flow of community events and year-round good weather and Sarasota ranks among the nation's 15 "most livable communities," according to Money Magazine. And don't forget, Sarasota's island Keys, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Casey Key have among the finest beaches in Florida.

And, Sarasota is a great place to raise a family. Sarasota's public schools serve over 40,000 students. There are also private schools of various affiliations. Nearly 80% of Sarasota teachers have post-bachelor degree training. Two-thirds of high school graduates go on to college.

Contact a Sarasota real estate expert like Brian Ward or a golf course communities expert like Rich Stover or Janet Dugan, both honest and competent Sarasota real estate professionals.

Other competent Florida Realtors can be found on the Best Realtors in Florida website.