Sarasota Springs, FL

Sarasota Springs is a census-designated place in Sarasota County, just east of the city of Sarasota. It is best understood as a residential suburban community within the larger Sarasota area, with everyday access to Gulf Coast beaches, downtown Sarasota, regional shopping, and nearby employment centers. Because it is not an incorporated city, the place has less of a separate civic identity than Sarasota itself. The useful picture is simple: Sarasota Springs offers a quieter inland base close to the cultural and coastal amenities that define the region.