Sarasota is a city that is located in Sarasota County in Florida, United States. The city of Sarasota has some islands that are separated from Sarasota Bay and close to the gulf near the city. These islands are known as keys such as Siesta Key, Otter Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key and Lido Key. The quality sandy beaches in these islands have become great tourist attractions that draw a number of visitors to every year.

There are a lot of things that can be enjoyed in Sarasota including vaudeville performances and movie screenings. The number of historical structures that can be found all Sarasota also add to the lure of the city. Festivals and events, as well as community activities also add to the lively ambience of Sarasota City. Some of the festivals the city observes include the Sarasota Film Festival, Ringling International Arts Festival, Sarasota French Film Festival and other yearly cultural events.

The popular attractions found in the city include the following: the Historic Asolo Theater, Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Opera, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and the G-Wiz Museum.