In the Sarasota area, you can enjoy the breathtaking sunsets, educational museums, operas, ballets, plays, golf tournaments, and boat races. You can join in tennis, lawn bowling, water skiing, shell collecting, bird watching, golf, or boating.

Quality service is available from knowledgeable physicians, bankers, lawyers, investment brokers, and lenders, who can help answer your questions about living and conducint business in Florida.

Sarasota, together with its neighbors to the north and south, Manatee County and Charlotte County, form the 7th-largest market in Florida. It is also Florida's third-fastest growing major market. With over 600,000 people, the Sarasota/Manatee/Charlotte area is one of the largest, most affluent markets in Florida. In the last 5 years, it has grown 4 times faster than the national average. The per capita retail sales are almost 20% above the national average. It has a strong base of retirement age people, about a third of the population, but the fastest-growing segment of the market is middle-aged adults and their children.

The beauty of Sarasota will get your attention on your first visit. If you see Sarasota first from the window of an airplane, the colors of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, contrasting with the brilliant white sand of Longboat, Lido, and Siesta beaches, will make you anxious to see more. A rainbow of colors comes from the tall condominiums shining in the sun, the warm tile on the roof and patio of the mansion built by circus magnate John Ringling, the various green hues from the lush jungle-like vegetation, the flowers that are blooming any month of the year, and the lavender seashell-design Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sarasota boasts some of the oldest and newest homes in the area. Some homes were built over 50 years ago as winter vacation cottages. Others are new gated bayfront estates with manicured grounds, marble foyers, soaring ceilings, the newest fixtures and technological advances, and spectacular views.

Residents from any neighborhood can enjoy the wide range of activities available throughout Sarasota. Whether your taste in art leans more toward circus posters, Rubens and Poussin, seashell creations, sand sculptures, or the new art of the Ringling School of Art students, it's here. Your hunger for theatre can be filled by the Foreign Film Festival, the Asolo Theatre Company, Florida Studio Theatre, Island Players, Lemon Bay Playhouse, or Theatre Works, for a start.

If you want to add music to your diet, you could begin with the Florida West Coast Symphony, Key Chorale, Gloria Musicae, the Jazz Club of Sarasota, Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Sarasota Blues Society, Sarasota Opera Association, or the Sarasota Concert Band.

You also have a large number of choices when you look for educational opportunities, spectator or participant sports, boating and other water activities, restaurant styles, museums, state parks, or fresh citrus.

When it comes to making a move in Sarasota, it just makes sense to turn to a real estate professional who care about your needs and will go the extra mile to meet them.

As a real estate professionals, Jim and Susan has made it their passion to know everything they can about relocating to, from or within the Sarasota area. Those who have worked with Jim and Susan appreciate knowing the purchase of their new home is in the hands of such capable and trustworthy real estate agents.

To order the following complimentary relocation guide, just check the box to the left of the title and click "Send Me" at the bottom. You will then be prompted to enter your mailing information. Jim and Susan will send you the guide once they has received your request.

Relocation Guide Jim and Susan's No Stress, No Hassle Guide To Relocating This guide is designed for anyone considering a move to the area and is a great source of information. Here are just a few of the things Jim and Susan have included to help you get your move off on the right foot: A complete map of the area, including all streets, highways, public transportation, schools, parks and public areas, shopping centers, churches and major landmarks. Guide to popular restaurants, shops, attractions and entertainment around the area. Referral listings of NAME'S hand-selected and highly recommended team of local professionals, including loan officers, accountants, lawyers, decorators, remodeling and construction companies, house cleaners, landscapers and more. A current copy of the Herald Tribune, so you can read up on all the latest news in your new home town.

Relocating? Here Are Some of the Tools You Will Need Some good news to keep in mind while you are in the midst of the time consuming and occasionally frustrating research and transition from previous to present residence: You’ll enjoy the afterglow of your moving decision for many years to come. No one needs a horoscope to predict that you will especially realize a rise in your enjoyment level every time a winter news broadcast shows the blanket of snow and freezing rain that fell on your hometown. Airport Transportation Sarasota Tampa Express 6227 N. Washington Blvd. (941) 355-8400 Hotels                                                             Holiday Inn LWR                           Marriot Suites                                                                  6231 Lake Osprey Drive                         6105 Exchange Way           Sarasota, FL 34240                                Bradenton, FL 34202                                     Toll Free: (866) 782-4401                       Local: (941) 552-4000           Local: (941) 782-4400                            Toll Free: (877) 552-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Comfort     Suites   8305 Tourist Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34201 Local: (941) 360-2626 ______________________________________________________________________ Movers Atlantic Relocation Systems http://www.atlanticrelocation.com/ Contact: Tom Larkins 6314 31st Street East Sarasota, FL 34243 Local: (941) 758-3844 Fax: (941) 756-1296 Cook/Sarasota Moving Systems http://www.cookmoving.com/ Contact: David Manning 4505 30th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 Local: (941) 755-2631 Fax: (941) 755-7378 Davi & Valenti Movers, Inc. http://www.davivalenti.com/ Contact: David Valenti 1755 University Parkway West Sarasota, FL 34243 Local: (941) 355-2936 Fax: (941) 351-3883   Econo Movers http://www.economovers.org/Contact: Tony Bennett 8374 Market Street PMB 163 Bradenton, FL 34202 Local: (941) 747-5811 Fax: (941) 377-7387  Spirit Movers/Atlas Van Lines http://www.spiritmovers.com/ Contact: Mike and Shari Johnson 2340 Trailmate Drive Sarasota, FL 34243 Local: (941) 748-3969 Fax: (941) 752-7816 http://agt1818@atlasvanlines.com/ ________________________________________________________________________________ Storage Storage & Warehousing Mini-Storage Contact: Thomas Beimborn 455 Braden Avenue Sarasota, FL 34234 Local: (941) 355-5559 Fax: (941) 358-0914 Anchor Trailer Leasing & Sales Contact: Walt McCann 3105 17th Street East Palmetto, FL 34221 Local: (941) 721-0041 Fax: (941) 723-0562 Budget Self Storage Contact: Mike Micochero 5305 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34209 Local: (941) 795-5510 Fax: (941) 792-5107 Hide-Away Storage Services Contact: Steve Wilson 4305 32nd Street West Bradenton, FL 34205 Local: (941) 756-1313 Fax: (941) 753-6373 Storage USA Contact: Mary Ann Powers 4010 S.R. 64 East Bradenton, FL 34208 Local: (941) 708-0060 Fax: (941) 708-0411 U-Store-It Contact: Charlie Bohner 8250 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 Local: (941) 359-6634 Fax: (941) 360-0280 _________________________________________________________________________________ Register to Vote: Online Voter Registration Form Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections: (941) 861-8600 (Website) Manatee County Supervisor of Elections: (941) 741-3823 (Website) _________________________________________________________________________________ Drivers License The State of Florida requires newcomers who drive to apply for a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a resident. Drivers who currently possess a valid out-of-state driver’s license and have a driving record free of violations are only required to pass a vision test. However, drivers who have offenses against their license or drivers attempting to acquire a license for the first time must also pass a written exam (based on the Florida Driver’s Handbook) as well as a driving test. Sarasota County Manatee County _________________________________________________________________________________ Registering Your Vehicle Sarasota County ~ (941) 861-8300 Sarasota - 8484 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota - 101 South Washington Boulevard Manatee County ~ (941) 741-4800 Bradenton - 6807 State Road 70 East Bradenton - 819 U.S. Highway 301 Boulevard West Bradenton - 415 10th Street West Palmetto - 1341 U.S. Highway 301 Proof of Residency For most purposes, a utility bill with your name and address shown is sufficient for proof of residency, however some employers may require additional proof for newcomers. You can file a Declaration of Domicile at the Clerk of Court. Sarasota County Clerk of Court: (941) 362-40662000 Main Street Manatee County Clerk of Court: (941) 723-4551 - 1115 Manatee Avenue ________________________________________________________________________________ Homestead Exemption The Homestead Exemption is offered by the State of Florida and allows you to reduce your property tax bill by claiming an exemption on the first $25,000 of your home’s value. You must file for the exemption by March 1 of the year you are claiming the exemption. You must have established residency in your home by Dec. 31 of the prior year. You may prove residency with a voter registration card, a valid Florida driver’s license and titles and registration certificates for motor vehicles you own. To prove that your residency was established in the required timeframe, provide a recorded deed for the home or a vehicle registration/title for a mobile home. __________________________________________________________________________________ Sarasota County Property Appraiser: (941) 861-8200 (Website) Manatee County Property Appraiser: (941) 748-8208 (Website) Fishing and Hunting Licenses Click Here for information or call 888-347-4356 Natural Gas: TECO (941)-342-4025 ~ http://www.peoplesgas.com/ Electric: Florida Power & Light Electric(FPL) (941) 917-0708 ~ http://www.fpl.com/ Peace River Electric (941) 758-1118 ~ http://www.preco.org/ Telephone / Internet: Verizon (800) 483-3000 ~ www22.verizon.com Cable TV / Internet: (Sarasota County): Comcast ~ (941) 371-6700 ~ http://www.comcast.com/ (Manatee County): Bright House ~ (941) 748-1822 ~ http://www.mybrighthouse.com/ Garbage / Water / Recycling: Manatee County Utilities ~ (941) 792-8811 ~ http://www.co.manatee.fl.us/ Area Hospitals: Sarasota Memorial - http://www.smh.com/ Doctors Hospital - http://www.doctorsofsarasota.com/ Manatee Memorial Hospital - http://www.manateememorial.com/ Blake Medical Center - http://www.blakemedicalcenter.com/ Lakewood Ranch Medical Center - www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com

 

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