Because who doesn’t want to retire where the water is warm and the seafood is fresh?

Golf, boating, fishing, and water sports are favorite activities.

Cultural and entertainment opportunities abound.

People enjoying Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida next to a red lifeguard station

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The stunningMarie Selby Botanical Gardensoffers both self-guided and organized tours.

Most residents would probably tell you that they’ll take the humid August days over cold winters.

Two people ride bikes down the road in Sarasota, Florida

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Serene beach in Sarasota

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