Sarasota County is known globally for being the home of the good life. The master formed communities in Sarasota were created with the motto “live, work, play.” Here you will find an admirable blend of small town charm mixed with big city amenities. The local heritage has boasted developers and dreamers such as Owen Burns, Bertha Palmer, Fred H. Albee, John Hamilton Gillespie, and John Ringling of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. John Ringling’s legacy heavily influenced the arts and culture of the region; making it known as the “Cultural Capital of Florida.” Sarasota offers a vast array of lifestyle options. Although most people call to mind glorious sunsets, powdery white sands, and prestigious golf courses, this area is rich in lifestyle diversity. Some of the many features the area has to offer include: