Sarasota Florida Relocation
Residency
To become an official Florida resident, file a declaration of domicile through
the Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 2000 Main St., Sarasota,
(941) 362-4066. A declaration of domicile is not an application for a homestead
exemption. Download
declaration of domicile form.
Homestead
Exemption and Taxes
Permanent Florida residents don't have to pay taxes on the first $25,000 of
their home's appraised value. To file for a homestead exemption, you must establish
residency by Dec. 31 prior to the year you will claim exemption, then file
for exemption in January or February. Contact the Sarasota County Property
Appraiser at 2001 Adams Lane, (941) 951-5650.
The Sarasota County property tax
millage rate is among the lowest in the state.
Florida has no personal income tax!
Vehicle Registration/Driver's
License
New Florida residents must register their vehicles within 10 days of gaining
employment, enrolling children in public school or establishing residency.
Register at the Sarasota Tax Collector’s office, 101 S. Washington Boulevard,
(941) 362-9898. Be prepared to show your current driver's license, proof of
Florida auto insurance, prior registration certificate and ownership title.
The fee is based on the weight of the vehicle. Your automobile registration
expires at midnight on your birthday.
New Florida residents also must apply
for a Florida driver's license within 30 days (but
after they register their vehicle). The Florida Department
of Motor Vehicles is located at 601 S. Pompano Ave.
For an appointment, call (941) 361-6222. Bring proof
of your Florida vehicle registration, your out-of-state
driver's license and your Social Security card. If
your out-of-state license is valid, you only need to
take a vision test. If your license is invalid, or
if you are a first-time driver, a written exam and
driver's test are required. You must provide the vehicle
for the driver’s test. Download
a copy of the Florida Driver Handbook.
Voter
Registration
You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, a county resident and you
will be at least 18 years old by the next election. You can register at the
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office at 101 S. Washington St., (941)
951-5307, or you can register
online. You must submit your valid Florida driver's license number or Florida
identification card number. If you do not have either of these, you must provide
the last four digits of your Social Security number. Your voter registration
card will be mailed to you.
AREA
INFORMATION
Major Access
Roads
Interstate 75 and US Highway 41
(North-South)
University Parkway, Fruitville
Road, Bee Ridge Road and Clark Road (East-West)
Airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is located at the intersection
of US 41 & University Parkway. (941) 359-5200
Peak
Season
The area's peak season runs from February through Easter.
Chambers of
Commerce
Longboat
Key Chamber of Commerce
Manatee
Chamber of Commerce
Sarasota
Chamber of Commerce
Siesta
Key Chamber of Commerce
Schools
See
list of area schools from the Sarasota County
School Board.
Hospitals
For the fourth consecutive year, Sarasota
Memorial Hospital has been recognized for clinical excellence on
the prestigious U.S.News & World Report’s annual “Best
Hospitals” list.
Doctors
Hospital of Sarasota is a 168-bed acute
and general care facility serving Sarasota
and Manatee counties. |
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SARASOTA
QUICK FACTS
Location
Sarasota County is located on the Florida Gulf Coast between Tampa and
Fort Myers.
Communities
in Sarasota County
Casey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Nokomis,
North Port, Osprey, Siesta Key, St. Armands, Venice
Geography
573 square miles
35 miles of beachfront
Average
Temperature Range
Annual: 61.2 – 83.8° F
January: 49.3 – 73.3° F
July: 71.6 – 91.7° F
Sarasota averages 361 annual
days of sunshine
Average
Annual Rainfall
52.08 inches
Population
More than 360,000 residents
Median
age: 48.9 years |
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