A few facts about Sarasota
- About 55,000 people live in Sarasota.
- It's part of Florida.
- It's about 1044 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
- For a bigger city, St. Petersburg is about 31 miles away.
- Towns nearby: Bradenton (12 miles), North Port (27 miles) and Pinellas Park (36 miles).