SARASOTA: FRUITVILLE

Sarasota County’s Fruitville is the warm kind of community that seems to define what life in Florida can be like. Boasting a population of more than 13,000 people, spread across just over 7 square miles, Fruitville features many characteristics that some would consider the definition of the American dream. Here’s everything you need to know about what life is like there, what kind of homes there are, it’s history, and the demographics that live there.

Like much of Sarasota, Fruitville has a feeling of luxury that can be seen through the ample amount of artistic venues in the area. The majority of residents here own their own homes, which have an average value of around $258,000. Average income levels for households in the area are around $51,000, which is probably supported by the relatively decent employment opportunities here, as well as the somewhat lower than average cost of living. According to residents from the area, the neighborhood has an overall safe feel, and crime isn’t spoken of as being a problem for most.

In this insulated suburban neighborhood, most of the homes are single-family designs, and are generally newer. Although the homes come in many popular designs and styles, some residents will notice there isn’t as much variety as you would see in some of the more historic neighborhoods in the area.

Fruitville Is For The Residents

Nearby amenities to Fruitville are one of the distinct appeals that many residents love about living here. Many of the public and private schools in the area are highly rated, with smaller class sizes and higher proficiency in math and reading across the board. The schools are also well liked for yielding high graduation rates, SAT scores and good options for clubs and after school activities. Popular options with local families include Bay Haven School of Basic Plus, Pine View School and Sarasota Christian School among other choices.

Although Fruitville is not an exceedingly diverse community, the residents are described as being warm and open to people of all stripes. More than 60% of the residents who live here have some sort of college education, and the leading demographics are Whites and Hispanics, that make up 95% of the population here. The largest age bracket is 65+, representing nearly a quarter of who lives here, but there’s a fairly even distribution of individuals at different ages throughout the community. One poll conducted found that the majority of residents were considered accepting of LGBT individuals.

Nearby to Fruitville is a good number of things to do, which keeps residents active on a regular basis. There’s three quality parks in close proximity to the neighborhood, which includes Fruitville Park, Urfer Family Park and Celery Fields. These provide a lot of opportunities and convenience for pet-owners and outdoors lovers. Additionally, there are some shopping centers just within a short distance of the neighborhood, which feature popular retail chains like Target, Lowes, Sam’s Club and Dunkin’ Donuts. A few streets down is Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, which provides residents with quick access to medical and emergency service.

Harmony Skin Care of Sarasota is a short 12-15 minute drive away from the center of Fruitville (see the map below).

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