Sarasota

County: Sarasota

Population:  52,715 (Sarasota), 702,281 SMSA (North Port – Sarasota - Bradenton)

Major Industry:  Real Estate & Agriculture

Unemployment:  4.60%

Taxes:  Sales (7.00%), Income (0.00%)

Daily Average Temperature:  73.0 F, 22.8 C

Airport:  Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

City of Sarasota Website

Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Median Age:  50 years

Bradenton

County: Manatee

Population:  54,437 (Bradenton), 702,281 SMSA (North Port – Sarasota - Bradenton)

Major Industry:  Distribution, Retail & Healthcare

Unemployment:  3.60%

Taxes:  Sales (7.00%), Income (0.00%)

Daily Average Temperature:  73.35 F, 22.97 C

Airport:  Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

City of Bradenton Website

Manatee County Chamber of Commerce

Median Age:  43 years