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Question We are looking to
become snow-birds.Everything is so expensive but we really do love
Sarasota.We started looking at manufactured home communities.The
last one we looked at was called Camelot East.We want to make
sure we are making the right decision before we do anything.Any
suggestions.Thank You
Answer: I have been doing some research on
Camelot East and it looks very nice. I would say yes, if you've looked around in that area. It's located in a nice part of Sarasota. I'm so
happy you would like to become a "snow bird". It's funny to hear
you call it that. Most of the part time residents don't appreciate the
humor in it. If you aren't that set on being close to the beach,
you may want to consider buying a place in Manatee County. University Parkway seperates Manatee County from Sarasota County. The
taxes are much less in Manatee and if you move to south Manatee
County you still have a Sarasota address without the high taxes. Downtown Sarasota is about 10 minutes away from south Manatee County
and about 20 minutes away from Siesta
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Question I
am vaguely familiar with the many beaches close to your area. I am
bringing the kids this time and am anxious to find some
sandollars while there, at the beach, in the water, under the sand.
Not at a souvenir stand. Is any time better than
another, which beach is our best bet, time of day? etc..
I found some when I was a child and the memories are
priceless to me, since then however all I have managed to get is
bitten by a crab at Longboat key!! Any
suggestions?
Answers: As far as what time of day to find
sandollars, I really don't know. I would assume the afternoon. I hope you
will be able to find some. I remember finding them when I was a
child on Anna Maria beach in Manatee County. As far as beaches in
Sarasota, I would think Siesta and Lido have them. You may also want to
check Coquina Beach in Manatee County. If they can't find
sandollars, they will surely be able to dig up coquinas there.
With all the hurricanes we had last year I hope you'll be able to find
some. Also, please remember to shuffle your feet on the sand when
you're in the water. (Stingrays run from that). Have a great time and I
hope it's memorable for you and your
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Question My
wife and I are thinking of spending the period November thru February in
Sarasota. This is to get away from the English winter which with
the short days and poor weather can be rather depressing. Could you
advise as to the climate in Sarasota during this
period.
Answer Our climate is very mild during those months. The
days are 60 - 75 degrees fahrenheit during the day and can range
from 40 - 55 degrees fahrenheit at night. I know those are broad
estimates, but you never can predict the weather here in Florida.
I feel bad for the weathermen! We actually have a lot of English
tourists during that time. You would probably enjoy staying on
Siesta Key somewhere. Turtle Beach is really nice. Good luck and I hope
you love our area. It is
paradise!
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am thinking about moving to sarasota I have small children I want to
know If the will be able to adapt. I would like to know about the
schools and how is the employment
Answer: The employment rate is
pretty good in Sarasota, but the cost of living is rising daily. Our
schools are very good as well. The best schools (in my opinion)
are located in Lakewood Ranch. Here is their website: www.lakewoodranch.com. ---------------------------------------------------- Question: Please
recommend your top rated spas for women which offer the gamut from
multiple types of body massages to hair and nail
services
Answer: The best new spa we have in the area is
Ritz-Carlton Spa located in the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Sarasota. Here is their website:
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/sarasota/spa/ Here are a couple more
you may be interested in
visiting: http://www.kubotadayspa.com http://www.pineapple-spa.com
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