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Sarasota Real Estate - Home of the Finest Small City in the United States
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Wendy Moyer
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By Wendy Moyer
Published on 08/30/2009
 
Some of the finest and most respected magazines in the world are raving about Sarasota real estate. If you've ever considered buying real estate in southern Florida this could be the time you've been waiting for.

Some of the finest and most respected magazines in the world are raving about Sarasota, Florida. Fortune Magazine has called Sarasota "The finest small city in the United States". With its fabulous beaches, beautiful weather, abundant wildlife, theaters, golf courses, beautiful sunsets and more, it's easy to see why Money Magazine has rated Sarasota as one of the 15 most desirable communities to live in within the United States. And if you're looking to reinvent your life, AARP Magazine says that Sarasota is one of the best places to do just that.

Sarasota Real Estate

The county of Sarasota, comprised of about 600 square miles of property that's situated in the southwestern part of Florida, stretches from rambling ranchland all the way to Sarasota Bay and the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Its coastal waters are clean, clear and refreshing. Spend time there and enjoy the mild temperatures while the sun shines throughout the day through.

Siesta Key beach has been called one of the prettiest beaches in the world. Its beaches seem to have been made solely for enjoying leisurely strolls on a sunny afternoon.

If you're a patron of the arts there's a lot to love about Sarasota. You can enjoy the performances of world famous soloists as well as world renowned orchestras in its concert halls. Prefer the theater? Then you'll enjoy performances of contemporary as well as classical works throughout the year. Art galleries abound that offer exhibitions featuring works of contemporary artists along with classical masters - and everything in between.

If you have younger children you'll appreciate that Sarasota's school system consistently ranks as one of the best in the state. No matter your age, it's good to know that it's medical facilities are amongst the best in the United States.

A Great Place to Live

Golf, beaches, the arts, fishing, great weather - it's all here for you. And if you're in the market, you'll find real estate available for everyone from first time buyers through retirees as well as people looking to purchase their second home. There are high rise condos, championship gated homes along golf courses, ocean front estates, and more. Historically Sarasota real estate has been amongst the top real estate markets in the United States.

If you've ever considered buying real estate in southern Florida this could be the time you've been waiting for. You may want to go ahead now because underpriced opportunities seem to abound. Home prices in the area plummeted by almost 50% between the first quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2009.

Experienced real estate investors are beginning to snap up prime properties across the United States. Maybe it's your time to follow their lead.