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Sarasota, Florida

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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1902Founded: Gulf Coast settlement.
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1927Ringling: John Ringling makes Sarasota circus winter HQ.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Sarasota's identity and economy.
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20019/11: 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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Carla Gugino
Actor, Model · Born Aug 29, 1971 · Age 54
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Stephen Root
Actor, Character Actor · Born Nov 17, 1951 · Age 74
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Ashley Rickards
Actor, Television Actor · Born May 4, 1992 · Age 33
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Austin Abrams
Actor, Television Actor · Born Sep 2, 1996 · Age 29
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Emma Weyant
Swimmer · Born Dec 24, 2001 · Age 24
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