Sarasota County is located in Central West Florida south of Tampa Bay bordering the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte, DeSoto, and Manatee Counties.
Sarasota County was established in 1921 from a portion of Manatee county. The exact meaning of the name is unknown and may be of Indian origin. Early versions of the name include “Sarasote,” “Sarazota,” “Sara Zota,” and “Zarazote.”
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Region: Central West Florida Region
Metro Area: Sarasota – Bradenton – North Port, Florida Metro Area
County Seat: Sarasota
