Sarasota County, county in Florida, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 443,465 inhabitants. The county was created 103 years ago in 1921. Its county seat is Sarasota.
There are 22 city/town in Sarasota County, FL. The largest city of Sarasota County is North Port with a population of 73,738. Other cities include, Sarasota population 58,859, Venice population 24,634, Sarasota Springs population 14,395, South Venice population 13,949
With its Gulf Coast beaches and cultural attractions, Sarasota County boasts unique seaside communities as well as modern amenities. Though internationally renowned as a vacation destination, each city and town in Sarasota County retains its own local identity. Some of the most notable include Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key.
Sophisticated Sarasota serves as the county seat and is known for its upscale shops and restaurants. South along the coast, Venice exudes retro, relaxed vibes. Inland North Port provides more affordable housing options. Charming Longboat Key dazzles with resorts along the beach. And Siesta Key boasts one of America's best beaches with its pure white quartz sand.
Beyond its larger cities, Sarasota County also contains smaller Gulf Coast towns like Osprey and Nokomis that offer laid-back, old Florida appeal. From the Ringling Museum to conserved wild lands, discovering Sarasota County's diverse communities provides a complete picture of living along Florida's central Gulf Coast.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sarasota County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bee Ridge | Census designated place | 9,598 |
Desoto Lakes | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 3,646 |
Fruitville | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 13,224 |
Gulf Gate Estates | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 10,911 |
Kensington Park | Place in Sarasota County, Florida, United States | 3,901 |
Lake Sarasota | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 4,679 |
Nokomis | City in Illinois, United States | 3,167 |
North Port | A city in Sarasota County, Florida. | 73,738 |
North Sarasota | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 6,982 |
Osprey | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 6,100 |
Ridge Wood Heights | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 4,795 |
Sarasota | The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida. | 58,859 |
Sarasota Springs | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 14,395 |
Siesta Key | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 6,565 |
South Gate Ridge | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 5,688 |
South Sarasota | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 4,950 |
South Venice | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 13,949 |
The Meadows | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 3,994 |
Vamo | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 4,727 |
Venice | City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States | 24,634 |
Venice Gardens | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 7,104 |
Warm Mineral Springs | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida | 5,061 |