Sarasota, Florida is located on southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast approximately a half hour drive south of St. Petersburg. The population is over 52,211.  This area boasts a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities such as The Jungle Gardens (which has a Reptile Area, Aviary, Wildlife Exhibition and Floral Gardens), and the Marie Selby Botanical Garden.  Other forms of outdoor activities available include tennis, hot air balloon rides and Greyhound Racing.

Per 2010 census:

Median household income: $49,030