| Many still view the city of Sarasota as a viable | | | | economically and racially diverse population, that |
| vacation destination that best fits retiring baby | | | | offers an abundance of diverse cultures from around |
| boomers and their kind. | | | | the world. This healthy diversity has created a |
| Not anymore. Times have changed, and so do things | | | | wonderful international mix of residents who still place |
| on the ground on Sarasota, quite dramatically that | | | | a strong emphasis on family values and equality. As |
| the city has become a much younger, richer and | | | | well as being a nice investment haven, the area's |
| definitely more stylish and hipper place, as young and | | | | climate is also ideal for outdoor recreation activities |
| middle-aged individuals and workers come here to | | | | like golf, boating, fishing, water sports and and a |
| sample the city's sights, tourists attractions, work | | | | number of professional sporting venues. |
| opportunities, and large assortment of real estate | | | | How Money Magazine Included The City In 'The Best |
| options. | | | | Places To Retire Young' |
| The Place Is Home To The Most Spectacular Homes | | | | Prestigious Money magazine recently named Sarasota |
| in The State | | | | as one of the "Best Places to Retire Young." The |
| The Sarasota area is well-known to be home to | | | | magazine praised the city of 53,000 residents for its |
| some of the most spectacular homes, and real | | | | wonderful and diverse architecture, beaches and |
| estate developments in the state of Florida. The area | | | | culture, although it took some exceptions to the |
| has many diverse styles of homes to choose from, | | | | city's housing prices. The city was the seventh on |
| from waterfront estates, condominiums and town | | | | the list of 10. |
| homes, there is a wide array of property options to | | | | According to Money Magazine, "While you're not |
| suit every taste and preference. | | | | going to realize a lot of housing bargains in this Gulf |
| Many also view the area as a viable investment | | | | Coast area, you will discover some of the most |
| haven. With real property values on the rise, land and | | | | splendid architecture anywhere in the Sunshine |
| properties in the state quickly gaining worth, this | | | | State," the Money writers noted. "It also boasts pure |
| offers a fantastic arena for investors to scoop up | | | | white sands, exotic birds and plants, boating, water |
| prime residential developments, whether you're | | | | skiing, opera, ballets." The city was among nine other |
| considering owning vacation rental property or | | | | mid-sized metropolitan areas around the nation that |
| monthly rental. | | | | were praised for being a good place to hang up your |
| The city, as well as the whole of Sarasota and | | | | work boots while you still walk without a cane, and |
| Manatee counties, prides itself with having an | | | | no other city in the state made it to the list. |