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Located in Sarasota County, Florida, Sarasota was established in 1902. Siesta Key Beach has been rated #1 beach in America. President Bush was at Emma Booker Elementary in Sarasota during 9/11.
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Founded 1902 | Population 56,000 | Peak 56,000 (2024) | County Sarasota County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Sarasota, Florida

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1902 Founded: Gulf Coast settlement.
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1927 Ringling: John Ringling makes Sarasota circus winter HQ.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Sarasota's identity and economy.
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2001 9/11: President Bush was at Emma Booker Elementary during attacks.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1902 Culture
Founded
1927 Culture
Ringling
1942 Government
Military Presence
2001 Politics
9/11

Did You Know?

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Siesta Key Beach has been rated #1 beach in America.
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President Bush was at Emma Booker Elementary in Sarasota during 9/11.
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John Ringling made Sarasota the winter circus capital.
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Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
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Sarasota was founded in 1902.

Famous People from Sarasota, Florida

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