Daytona International Airport (DAB) Transportation from Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota (/ˌsærəˈsoʊtə/) is a city in Sarasota County upon the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. The area is renowned for its cultural and environmental amenities, beaches, resorts, and the Sarasota School of Architecture. The city is at the southern fade away of the Tampa Bay Area, north of Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. Its certified limits append Sarasota Bay and several barrier islands between the niche and the Gulf of Mexico. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2018 Sarasota had a population of 57,738. In 1986 it became designated as a endorsed local government. Sarasota is a principal city of the Sarasota metropolitan area, and is the seat of Sarasota County.

The islands separating Sarasota Bay from the gulf close the city, known as keys, include Lido Key and Siesta Key, which are famous worldwide for the mood of their sandy beaches. The keys that are included in the boundary of Sarasota are Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Otter Key, Casey Key, Coon Key, Bird Key, and portions of Siesta Key. Previously, Siesta Key was named Sarasota Key. At one time, it and anything of Longboat Key were considered portion of Sarasota and vague contemporaneous references may be found discussing them.