"I've been lucky, got to travel this great land, from the mountains of Montana to the Sarasota sands" - Nothing Comes Close, Alabama
The name Sarasota conjures up all the best images of white-sand beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. Sarasota is like a dream to many people, and some don't want that dream to end -- which is why a little more than 14,000 people call it their permanent residence. Sarasota Springs is not an incorporated town or city, but part of the greater Sarasota area and all that it has to offer. If you love the sand and the sea, there is no better place to search for an apartment.
Sarasota Springs takes up about 3
"I've been lucky, got to travel this great land, from the mountains of Montana to the Sarasota sands" - Nothing Comes Close, Alabama
The name Sarasota conjures up all the best images of white-sand beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. Sarasota is like a dream to many people, and some don't want that dream to end -- which is why a little more than 14,000 people call it their permanent residence. Sarasota Springs is not an incorporated town or city, but part of the greater Sarasota area and all that it has to offer. If you love the sand and the sea, there is no better place to search for an apartment.
What to Expect in Sarasota Springs
Sarasota Springs takes up about 3.5 square miles. It is bounded by Phillippi Creek on the northeast, Cathedral Road on the east, Bee Ridge Road on the south and South Beneva Road on the west.
It has a great location sandwiched in between the water and Interstate 75. I-75 is a major highway that can take you to Tampa in less than an hour. Sarasota Springs is only 10 minutes from downtown Sarasota and it's just a little farther to all of the beaches and keys off the coast.
Another great perk of living in Sarasota Springs is that the cost of living here is a whopping 10.8 percent lower than the average across the United States. Warm weather, great beaches, and lower bills? What more could you ask for?
Renting in Sarasota Springs
Since Sarasota Springs isn't an incorporated town and is on the small side, it doesn't have any distinct neighborhoods. Instead, you can find a handful of places to call home across the area. There are not a ton of rental apartments in Sarasota Springs, since much of the available rental market is taken up by rental houses. So you may just have to get used to having a little extra space.
If you are looking for apartments for rent in Sarasota Springs, your best bet is along South Beneva Road or Bee Ridge Road. Here you will find mostly two bedroom, two bath units and townhouses for rent. Larger apartments are a little hard to find in this area.
Many of the apartment complexes are family owned and may be a little older. You probably want to view the complex before committing, just to be sure that jives with your style.
Once you find a place you like, you will have to come up with first month's rent and a security deposit. The security deposit generally runs less than a full month's rent. Pets are readily accepted here, but may cost a little extra.
Living in Sarasota Springs
Whether you're moving to Sarasota Springs for relaxation or for adventure, the Sarasota area has just what you're looking for. You can spend the day on the pristine white sands of Siesta Beach on Siesta Key, which is always on the top-10 lists of best Florida beaches. Or you can check out one of the many other beaches on the keys surrounding Sarasota.
Everyone knows about Evie's in Sarasota Springs. Evie's has cornered the market for the mini-golf, pizza, and ice cream crowd. There are also two Chinese food options in town. The Wok Inn is in the north area on South Beneva Road and the Oriental Buffet is just off Bee Ridge Road to the south.
You can always head into Sarasota for more restaurant options, or out to the water for a meal on the Gulf. After lunch, be sure to take a trip through the illustrious past of the "Greatest Show on Earth" at the Ringling Circus Museum on Bay Shore Road in Sarasota. A visit here includes interactive exhibits that let you squeeze into the clown car and walk the tightrope like the performers. You can get up close and personal with all the costumes and glitz that are synonymous with the name "Ringling."
You don't have to run away to join the circus if you're thinking about a move to Sarasota Springs. Once you get here, you will be glad you came to enjoy the blend of excitement and relaxation that this beach town has to offer.
