Too expensive for the average person
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4/11/2009
Hi-Unless you are really rich, avoid trying to survive in Sarasota, FL.
There is no industry except tourism (Nov-May).
It is very difficult to making a living here. Most people work at least 2 jobs each, and the pay is really sad. Even people who are really qualified professionals only earn a fraction of what they would get in any other state.
Be careful, or you could be stuck in paradise.
People come here with money to get started, use it on survival, and then can't afford to leave.
It is beautiful, but very difficult.
Rents are very high compared to the incomes here.
sierra | Sarasota, FL