Serenoa Lakes Community Association (SLCA)

Sarasota offers many amenities to its residents.  With a population of about 434,000, Sarasota is large enough to afford a vibrant arts and cultural scene, abundant choices in restaurants, numerous parks and recreational areas, and - of course - miles of award-winning beaches, while avoiding the drawbacks that are often associated with densely populated urban cities.  

 Those interested in the arts can select from touring Broadway shows, professional and community theater productions, and comedy and performing art venues.  Sarasota hosts critically acclaimed ballet and opera companies, a well-regarded symphony, and numerous film, fine art, and arts and craft festivals.  There are frequent music concerts and festivals, and live performances at local restaurants and pubs, covering a wide array of musical styles.  Additionally, a number of museums, art galleries and botanical gardens call Sarasota home. 

Restaurant options range from fine dining at sophisticated establishments, to more casual eateries, to sports bars and breweries, to open air outdoor spots, and include several farm-to-table options.  Menu choices can include “caught today” seafood and fish, as well other dishes deliciously suited to every taste, including a number of international cuisines, and traditional favorites.  For culinary treats at home, grocery options include up-scale national chains offering many organic options, regional grocers who source many products locally, well known full-service grocery stores, local and specialty stores, and farmer’s markets. 

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Retail therapy is available to shoppers in Sarasota.  Shops offer everything from luxury apparel to practical necessities.  Persons can pursue open-air shopping by strolling between the stores located in the historic shopping district, find that special gift by patronizing any of the specialty shops run by local entrepreneurs throughout the area, or go on a spree by visiting one of the local shopping centers.  Big box store shopping is also available in the area.  Additionally, delivery services for on-line or local shopping are widely available.  

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In additional to relaxing at the beach and swimming in the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf, outdoor activities in Sarasota include private and public golf courses, boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, hiking, and birding, to name just a few.  Sarasota boasts a number of nature preserves, state and city parks