10 Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Sarasota, Florida

Florida Living

Thinking of buying a winter getaway? Take a look at Sarasota, Florida and the barrier islands of Siesta Key, Casey Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key. Here are 10 great reasons to make Sarasota your home away from home.

1) It was rated as America's Best Small City. The people who live in Sarasota know that it’s a fantastic city. Now the entire country knows it, too, because CNN/Money Magazine chose it as America's Best Small City in 2003.

2) Sarasota, Florida is also a fabulous place to retire young according to CNN/Money Magazine. There is so much to do for active retirees who like to fish, walk the beach, dine out and play golf or tennis.

3) The golfing is world class. There are numerous public and private golf courses within the area. Here you can play a round with the gorgeous Sarasota bay in the background.

4) The beaches are pristine. The sand is white and fine along Sarasota’s miles and miles of inviting beaches. From your second home, you are either on the beach, within walking distance or only minutes away by car from fun in the sun on one of these award winning beaches.

5) Sarasota has an extensive theater and arts district. From experimental theaters to opera houses to modern art galleries, there is always something culturally stimulating available to do.

6) There are plenty of restaurants for casual and fine dining. With all of the casual eateries and innovative fine dining establishments, you may never have to get the kitchen of your second home dirty.

7) Diverse shopping. There are many unique shops in the city to keep even the most picky shoppers satisfied as well as several large malls.

8) Sarasota is NOT a party city. Many of Florida's beach areas have a reputation for being party cities, but Sarasota is not one of them. It is made up of a families, retirees, and affluent visitors.

9) The weather is always warm. The average temperature in Sarasota in January is 72.3 F. It’s always the right time of the year to go to the beach, hit 18 holes of golf or go for a long leisurely bike ride.

10) It’s a wise investment. With all there is to do in Sarasota and the surrounding region, property in Sarasota will continue to be desirable. A second home in the city can pay off now and in the future. Since it is a second home, investors can choose to rent out the home when not in use, creating a rental income from the home. In the future, should the house be sold, there will be plenty of baby boomer retirees looking for a place just like it.

Date: Monday, September, 17th 2007 @ 03:19:18 PM
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