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The area is a very popular vacation and retirement destination, but also has a thriving, year-long, industrial and commercial sector. Close proximity to the Port area of Tampa, it is an extension of the Tampa Bay Metropolitan area.

Sarasota and Manatee County Demographics

Sarasota and Manatee County Demographics

Updated: 2/22/2010

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It's a fact that there is a considerable seasonal element to the economy and lifestyles of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

While tourism does represent a significant part of the local economy, it's not the entire story by a long shot.

High-tech industry, business and banking services and educational sectors are well represented. Unemployment is generally low, as is the cost of living. Real estate saw a huge boom over the past decade, but recently, prices and choices are favoring buyers once again.

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