Living in Sarasota
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10/14/2020
I've lived in Sarasota for 8 years. The snowbird population is continuously rising which is contributing to horrible traffic, unaffordable housing and over crowded beaches and restaurants. The winter months weather is awesome but due to red tide pollution the beaches are not recommended unless you risk the chance of becoming ill. The quaint atmosphere of Sarasota is quickly fading due to rapid growth. Public housing expansion and homelessness are always on the political menu which is encouraging more crime. The median house price has been stated to be around $240,000. I strongly disagree. After house shopping off and on for numerous years the average price for a house in a low to medium neighborhood was closer to $350,000 and above. The house we are renting is almost 50 years old, less than 1500 square ft and was over $400,000 when the owner bought it. We have chosen to buy out of Sarasota. But I can see where people who can afford to live in the concrete high rise downtown in 2-10 million dollar homes would enjoy the Gulf view ambience.
Teri | Gulf Gate Estates, FL