"A city where urban amenities meets small-town living" is the slogan of Sarasota, the leading community in Sarasota County. The city serves as the cultural, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and healthcare hub of the county and is rapidly gaining attention as one of the nation's premier locations in which to live, work, and raise a family. Sparkling beaches and an enviable year-round climate has made this area internationally famous for the "good life." Top-rated schools, an affordable cost of living, outstanding healthcare facilities, premier cultural attractions, and a flourishing local economy are just a few of the hallmarks of Sarasota. The city is home to wonderful residential options that range from long-established neighborhoods of well-kept older homes to new construction and upscale developments.