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About Sarasota, FL

Sarasota is a Gulf Coast cultural center about an hour south of Tampa via I-75. The city blends barrier island beaches with a downtown arts scene, drawing both seasonal residents and year-round visitors. Major routes include I-75 for long-distance travel, US 41 through downtown to the beaches, and SR 72 heading inland. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport sits 8 miles north of the city center. The Ringling museum houses the world's largest circus artifact collection.

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Sarasota, FL is in United States, at 27.339, -82.543 - about 15 km south-east of Longboat Key, FL.

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The closest airport to Sarasota, FL is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 7 km (about 11 min by car). Other airports nearby: St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.

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