Sarasota has been a jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast for a long time. With its sandy beaches, rich cultural scene, and laid-back lifestyle, it’s been a popular retirement and getaway spot for many years. Sarasota recently became something else too: a winter home for remote workers. More and more professionals are finding that Sarasota offers the best of both worlds when it comes to work and play, and the city has become a real winter wonderland for snowbirds.
Sunshine Meets Laptop Life
Telecommuting has opened doors to new possibilities for millions of people, no longer required to be tethered to a single office or city center. When winter sets in hard in the Northeast or Midwest, Sarasota’s limitless sunshine and mild winters appear especially alluring.
What’s so attractive about Sarasota is how perfectly the lifestyle aligns with the demands of telecommuting. A day could start off with water-edge yoga, followed by a series of Zoom calls from a breezy patio. Lunch is a quick walk to a downtown café, and the evening ends with live jazz or a stage performance.
This integration of work and personal life has turned out to be a huge selling point. Unlike some places that mainly serve vacationers, Sarasota has sufficient structure, infrastructure, and community to accommodate workers who wish to remain productive and continue their work pace while they experience a different lifestyle.
More and More Coworking Spaces
Coworking has truly become part of Sarasota’s rhythm, especially during the busy winter months. Coworking spots give remote workers a reliable place to plug in, meet people, or grab a coffee between calls…