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Review of Sarasota, Florida

Say No to Sarasota
Star Rating - 12/30/2016
Agree with many of the other comments about rude people. Moved here in 2012 thinking the arts scene would draw a more friendly, open-minded population. But many new residents bring wealth and privilege and a pretentious "me first" attitude. Almost every time we drive here, we see people getting cut off or getting flipped off by other drivers. There is an "arts crowd," catered to by several non-profit organizations who waste their money on expensive events for these self-indulgent phoneys. There is no intellectual stimulation, and it's hard to meet people. This attitude carries over to the workplace. The worst experience of my career. Even though the winter weather is wonderful, we're finding a new community that offers friendly people, a genuine vibe, real culture, better drivers, and a more open atmosphere. Goodbye, Sarasota, and good riddance.
Midwesterners | Sarasota, FL
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Rude people everywhere ah!
Dominick | Colorado Springs, CO | Report Abuse
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I totally agree, There are so many RUDE people in my home town Sarasota fl,( i am a 5th generation sarasota native) Its all the People from big cities ( New York ect..) , They come here with there rude attitudes and act like we owe them something, Please remember your in our town not Your big nasty cities, They move here and take our jobs and ruin our town with what ever they are running from .. please go home !
kim | Sapphire, NC | Report Abuse
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I moved to Sarasota after high school to work as a bartender. Compared to where I grew up, it's heaven. However it's hard for a young professional because the rent is on par with "nicer/younger" areas in the US like Southern California, and Colorado which makes moving tempting after vacations there. If your fresh outta high school and moved to SRQ alone like I did. I suggest finding a young roommate on Craigslist and become good friends, because finding friends can be extremely difficult here. I have plenty of senior citizen friends who are absolutely wonderful, but it leaves you with this empty hole that better things are happening elsewhere. Idk, it's for you to decide. The beach is great, water warm, and beautiful sunrises, sunsets. It's all in what your looking for and for you to make the best of it. There are certainly many worse places to live in the US of A. However, many other magical places to call home. Be an adventurer and decide for yourself :).
Sean | Sarasota, FL | Report Abuse
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