Sarasota County is nestled in the state of Florida. With a land mass of 725 square miles, Sarasota County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 32,595 inhabitants. Sarasota County's population density of urban makes it one of the least heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Venice, with a population of 56,232.

Sarasota County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Sarasota County residents is $43,040, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Florida. In keeping with this, the average home value in Sarasota County is $129,888, well above the state average of $103,684.    Continued below...