By the Numbers
Sarasota County by the Numbers
#1 Best Place to Live in Florida
– U.S. News & World Report
#5 South’s Prettiest Cities
– Southern Living Magazine
#2 Best Food Cities
– Condé Nast Traveler
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Sarasota County At a Glance
- #2 best state for business
- #4 workforce training in the U.S.
- 5th best tax climate for business in the U.S.
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