World Class Sarasota

Visitors from around the world flock to Sarasota, Florida to take advantage of the many amenities and activities this small city located on the Gulf Coast of Florida offers. The warm climate attracts many snowbirds each year down to the Sunshine State to escape the harsh winters of the north. Residents and visitors alike are able to enjoy world renowned cultural activities that are comparable to those hosted in some of the largest cities in the country. Widely considered to be a world-class destination second to none, Sarasota offers many reasons to choose to relocate to this beautiful coastal setting.

Sarasota is actually home to four different tropical barrier islands. Each island provides its own unique and distinct personality, allowing new residents to easily choose a setting where they will feel most at home. If you are looking for luxury resort style condos, consider Siesta Key, Lido Key or Longboat Key. Here, you will be able to enjoy miles and miles of beautiful white sandy beaches lined with quaint cottages and upscale condos as well as palatial estates. Casey Key is ultra-exclusive. There are no high rise condos here, but you will find a wide array of single family homes.

The cultural and entertainment venues of Sarasota are unparalleled. The cultural district, located in downtown Sarasota, provides a cosmopolitan atmosphere for visitors and residents. Each year the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall hosts an outstanding array of performances. There is even ballet, symphony and opera available on Sarasota. It is little wonder that this small city is frequently known as the Cultural Coast of Florida.

Whether you are looking to become a full-time resident here or you are considering the purchase of a vacation property, you will find a stunning selection of properties available and plenty of activities and events throughout the year.

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Middle Schools near main st Sarasota, FL 34236

10 Middle Schools found within 3 miles radius.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher	Distance (mi)
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Residential Treatmen School Phone: (941) 927-8900 1565 State Rd, Sarasota, FL 34236	Sp-Ed	7-11	19	-1	0.14
West Coast School Human Dev Phone: (941) 366-4539 403 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236	Private	K-12	48	6	0.5
The West Coast School Phone: (941) 366-4539 403 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34230	Private	K-12	46	15	0.5
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences Phone: (941) 330-1855 645 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 http://www.ssas.org	Charter	6-8	672	18	0.51
The Achievement Center Phone: (941) 365-3330 Suite 201 1999 Lincoln Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236	Private, Alternative	8-12	10	3	0.98
Kanner Academy Phone: (941) 330-2788 845 S School Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237	Private	1-12	0	13	1.01
Phoenix Academy Phone: (941) 316-8101 1085 South Shade Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/phoenix	Alt.	8-10	193	15	1.39
Goldie Feldman Academy at Temple Beth Shalom Phone: (941) 552-2770 1050 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237	Private	PK, K-8	313	10	1.81
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies Phone: (941) 952-5277 1300 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239 http://www.suncoastschool.org	Charter	PK, K-8	290	15	1.9
Booker Middle School Phone: (941) 359-5824 2250 Myrtle St, Sarasota, FL 34234 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/bms	Magnet	6-8	886	12	2.26

High Schools near main st Sarasota, FL 34236

9 High Schools found within 3 miles radius.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher	Distance (mi)
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Residential Treatmen School Phone: (941) 927-8900 1565 State Rd, Sarasota, FL 34236	Sp-Ed	7-11	19	-1	0.14
Sarasota Military Academy Phone: (941) 926-1700 801 North Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 http://www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.com	Charter	9-12	711	15	0.47
West Coast School Human Dev Phone: (941) 366-4539 403 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236	Private	K-12	48	6	0.5
The West Coast School Phone: (941) 366-4539 403 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34230	Private	K-12	46	15	0.5
The Achievement Center Phone: (941) 365-3330 Suite 201 1999 Lincoln Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236	Private, Alternative	8-12	10	3	0.98
Kanner Academy Phone: (941) 330-2788 845 S School Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237	Private	1-12	0	13	1.01
Sarasota High School Phone: (941) 955-0181 1000 South School Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/shs	Public	9-12	2234	20	1.17
Phoenix Academy Phone: (941) 316-8101 1085 South Shade Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/phoenix	Alt.	8-10	193	15	1.39
Booker High School Phone: (941) 355-2967 3201 North Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/bhs	Magnet	9-12	1140	17	1.87

Elementary Schools near main st Sarasota, FL 34236

10 Elementary Schools found within 3 miles radius.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher	Distance (mi)
West Coast School Human Dev Phone: (941) 366-4539 403 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236	Private	K-12	48	6	0.5
The West Coast School Phone: (941) 366-4539 403 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34230	Private	K-12	46	15	0.5
Kanner Academy Phone: (941) 330-2788 845 S School Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237	Private	1-12	0	13	1.01
Alta Vista Elementary School Phone: (941) 361-6400 1050 South Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/av	Public	K-5	641	12	1.56
Tuttle Elementary School Phone: (941) 361-6433 2863 8th St, Sarasota, FL 34237 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/tuttle	Public	PK, K-5	629	12	1.77
Goldie Feldman Academy at Temple Beth Shalom Phone: (941) 552-2770 1050 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237	Private	PK, K-8	313	10	1.81
Emma E. Booker Elementary School Phone: (941) 361-6480 2350 Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Sarasota, FL 34234 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/emma	Public	PK, K-5	490	13	1.89
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies Phone: (941) 952-5277 1300 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239 http://www.suncoastschool.org	Charter	PK, K-8	290	15	1.9
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Phone: (941) 359-5800 2901 West Tamiami Circle, Sarasota, FL 34234 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/haven	Magnet	K-5	583	15	1.96
Southside Elementary School Phone: (941) 361-6420 1901 Webber St, Sarasota, FL 34239 http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/southside	Public	PK, K-5	704	16	1.98

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