Visitor Information
Welcome to Sarasota
Blessed with natural beauty, cosmopolitan amenities and Old World charm, Sarasota is an exceptional place to visit and live.
Location
Sarasota County is located on the west coast of Florida, about 60 miles south of Tampa. The county's approximately 600 square miles extend west from rustic ranchland to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay.
Local Airport
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and University Parkway, just three miles from downtown.
Distance from other Florida cities
Miami: 223 miles
Orlando: 129 miles
Tampa: 57 miles