The City of Sarasota is celebrated for our outstanding quality of life - consistently ranking among the best places to live, visit, and retire. From beautiful beaches to community spirit, safety to sustainability - these accolades showcase the City of Sarasota’s excellence across the board.

2024

• #11 - Best Places to Live in the U.S., U.S. News & World Report
• #18 - Best Places to Retire in the U.S., U.S. News & World Report
• World's Greatest Places, 2024 - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, TIME
• #3 - 10 Healthiest Communities in Florida, U.S. News & World Report

2023

• #1 - Best Places to Live in Florida, U.S. News & World Report
• #5 - Best Places to Live in the U.S., U.S. News & World Report
• #7 - Safest Places to Live, U.S. News & World Report
• #1 - Best Places to Visit in Florida, U.S. News & World Report
• #4 - Most Neighborly City, Neighbor
• 10 Best Cities in FL for a Family Vacation, FloridaRentals.com

2022

• #3 - The 25 Healthiest Communities in Florida, U.S. News & World Report
• #1 - Best Places to Visit in Florida, U.S. News & World Report
• New York Times' 52 Places for a Changed World List, New York Times

2021

• Top 15 Best Places to Retire, Forbes
• #1 - Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2021 - 22, U.S. News & World Report
• World's Greatest Places, Time Magazine
• #1 - Best Restored Beaches (Lido Beach), American Shore and Beach Preservation Association
• #9 - Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021 - 2022, U.S. News & World Report

2020

• #1 "Top Stop" (Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall) worldwide for venues with a capacity of 2,000 or fewer, Venues Now
• #1 - Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2020 - 21, U.S. News & World Report