Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota is a city on the West coast of Florida, in the United States. It is the place where the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has its home. In 2000, 52,715 people lived there (US. Census 2000). Many famous people have lived in the city, such as: Tom Cruise (actor), Brian Johnson (band singer), and Paul Reubens (the actor, "Pee-wee Herman").

Sarasota
Sarasota, as seen from John Ringling Causeway
Sarasota, as seen from John Ringling Causeway
Flag of Sarasota
Official logo of Sarasota
Location in Sarasota County and the state of Florida
Location in Sarasota County and the state of Florida
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Country United States
State Florida
County Sarasota
Incorporated1902
Government
  TypeCommission-Manager
  MayorLou Ann Palmer
  City ManagerRobert J. Bartolotta
Area
  Total25.93 sq mi (67.2 km2)
  Land14.89 sq mi (38.6 km2)
  Water11.04 sq mi (28.6 km2)  42.58%
Elevation16 ft (7 m)
Population
  Total52,715
  Density3,539.8/sq mi (1,366.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34230 - 34243
Area code(s)941
Websitehttp://www.sarasotagov.com
The John Ringling estate in Sarasota.

Twin towns

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