Nestled along the historic Tamiami Trail that runs from Tampa to Miami, SARASOTA is one of the true gems of Florida waterfront communities. Located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, it is one of the state's leading cultural centers and home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Sophisticated, affluent, and alluring, Sarasota is steeped in history and on the forefront of Florida commercial development. It is the perfect location for a world-class, mixed-use development and The Proscenium is set to take center stage in this stunning resort community.

A preview of Sarasota from the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County...

Sarasota County's emergence as one of the South's great communities accelerated at the turn of the 21st century. Long recognized as a charming tourist town with world-class arts and culture, Sarasota County today is on the national map as a great place to live and work.

Sarasota County anchors the middle of Florida's western coast, 60 miles south of Tampa Bay. Blessed with inspiring natural beauty and an appealing climate, this coastal paradise is one of the Southeast's most dynamic business centers. Sarasota County out-paces Florida and the nation in growth of employees, payroll and firms.

Sarasota County has many of the attributes necessary for success in the global economy: superior schools, significant research and education facilities, high educational attainment and a regional workforce of more than 350,000. A modern infrastructure and moderate taxes contribute to the low cost of doing business here. What's more, the community is increasingly recognized as a leader in innovative environmental management and sustainable living.

At the turn of the millennium, the Sarasota area increasingly pinged the radar screens of American society's forward observers. In 2001,

Business Development Outlook Magazine named Sarasota one of "25 Choice Cities" for relocation or expansion, while Money Magazine ranked the Sarasota area seventh among the “Best Places to Live” in the United States. In 2002, the Sarasota/Bradenton metro area was ranked the 39th “Best Place to Live” of 294 U.S. metro areas by Forbes.com / Milken Institute.

In 2003, Forbes magazine named Sarasota County the 44th "Best Place to Live and Do Business" out of the largest 150 U.S. metro areas while Expansion Management magazine named Sarasota-Bradenton as one of two "four-star" communities in Florida.

In 2005, Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice ranked No. 4 on American Business Journals' list of the "Hottest Major Metro Areas for Jobs," based on its average unemployment rate of 3.5 % and 5.6 % job growth rate.