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Living in Sarasota

Sarasota has an average Walk Score of 52 with 51,917 residents.

Sarasota has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

The most walkable Sarasota neighborhoods are Rosemary District, Main Street Merchants and Gillespie Park.

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52 Walk Score of Sarasota, FL

Sarasota is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Island Park Dr

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Island Park

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Sarasota.

Sarasota Apartments for Rent

Sarasota Neighborhoods

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Population

1 Rosemary District 88 45 72 1,651
2 Main Street Merchants 88 45 72 1,496
3 Gillespie Park 87 45 74 1,329
4 Laurel Park 86 43 69 1,052
5 Central Cocoanut 64 38 70 1,705
6 Hudson Bayou 62 29 54 766
7 Arlington Park 57 30 51 3,060
8 Alta Vista 41 29 49 932
9 Lido Key 33 - 55 1,102
10 Bellevue Terrace 31 28 52 713
11 Oakwood Manor 19 29 45 819

thumbnail for Island Park DrPicturesque views of the Gulf of Mexico merged with bustling Bayfront Dr. #Downtown Sarasota

Steven R. Mulder
on Island Park Dr

32 Transit Score of Sarasota, FL

Sarasota has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Sarasota apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Sarasota has some public transportation and about 12 bus lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Sarasota on public transit.

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Island Park Dr

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Island Park

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Island Park

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Station 400

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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

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Bird Key Yacht Club

60 Bike Score of Sarasota, FL

Sarasota is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Island Park

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Island Park Dr

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

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Smokin' Joes Pub

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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

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Island Park

thumbnail for Gator Club TheGreat, vibrant nightspot with infamous upstairs Cigar Bar. #Downtown Sarasota

Steven R. Mulder
on Gator Club The

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Island Park

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Sarasota Chakl Festival

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eat here Sarasota

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Television Media Group

thumbnail for Marie Selby Botanical GardensBeautiful Garden with very unique Flowers and Foliage. This is a Red Silk Cotton Tree over looking the water. #Downtown Sarasota

Steven R. Mulder
on Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Sarasota is Talking About...

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Half Shell Oyster House

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Bird Key Yacht Club

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Beautiful park with bike paths, walking paths, a pond with a fountain, free public tennis courts with lights, an outdoor basketball court, a playground and picnic tables. Also a giant swimming pool, weight room and indoor basketball court for $4 a day.

Peter Dunn
on Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex

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