A Traveler's Guide to Sarasota

Sarasota is a city that is located on the southwestern coast of the US state of Florida. Florida is the most extreme southeastern state in the continental United States. It is bordered to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the south by the Caribbean Sea, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. It is the most populous city of the Venice - Bradenton - Sarasota metropolitan area. English is the official language of Sarasota.

The region was settled by Spanish explorers as early as the 17th century. Old Spanish maps labeled the spot as Zara Zota. The English name Sara Sota was given to it, and eventually the words were combined into Sarasota.

Sarasota has a humid subtropical climate, which means hot summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures can reach into the 90's Fahrenheit from time to time but winter temperatures rarely dip below 40. Rainfall occurs year round, but it occurs most heavily during the summer months of June through August. Thunderstorms can be severe from time to time. The city is vulnerable to occasional hurricanes because of its location on the Gulf of Mexico.

There are several venues for the performing arts in Sarasota. The Sarasota Orchestra performs regularly throughout the year and hosts the annual Sarasota Music Festival, which attracts thousands of local and international music teachers and students.

The Sarasota French Film Festival is an annual event that honors French films and their stars. It attracts a large number of film critics and fans from around the south Florida area.

The warm weather of Sarasota has made it a popular sport for golf enthusiasts. World famous golf course designer Robert Trent Jones designed golf courses in Sarasota. The city attracts hundreds of golfers each year.

The Sarasota - Bradenton International Airport is the closest commercial airport to Sarasota. It offers connecting flights to larger nearby airports as well as some flights to the Caribbean. Sarasota is within driving distance of St. Petersburg International Airport which offers more flight options.

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