The Sunnier Side of Life
Are you an entrepreneur or remote worker ready for a change of pace? Do you feel stuck in your career? Eager for unique challenges and opportunities to make an impact? There’s more to life than the 9-5. Find it in the friendly and vibrant communities of Sarasota-Manatee.
If you choose to live and work in growing cities like Bradenton, North Port and Venice, you’ll enjoy a better quality of life with more sunny days and an active outdoor lifestyle.
Live Where You Vacation
Life in Sarasota-Manatee feels like a permanent tropical vacation. Locals can comfortably soak in North Port’s warm natural springs, play on Siesta Key’s and Anna Maria Island's white-sand beaches or enjoy numerous outdoor preserves in the Bradenton Area almost any day of the year.
Fun Doesn't Have a Curfew
From a vibrant arts scene, multiple annual festivals, museums, shopping, budding breweries and nonstop outdoor recreation, there’s something for everyone sun-up to sun-down in Sarasota-Manatee.
Finding a Job’s a Breeze
With major employers in healthcare and manufacturing and plenty of opportunities in up-and-coming industries from aviation & aerospace to sports performance and creative services, job seekers are sure to find the perfect fit in Sarasota-Manatee.
Close to Everything
Sarasota-Manatee is just one hour from Tampa, under two hours to Orlando and Disney World, and under four hours to Miami. Plus, if you’re craving bigger adventures, there are five international airports within two hours that’ll take you across the country and beyond.
There’s a Place for You
Sarasota-Manatee's smalltown, collaborative atmosphere means there's always someone to welcome a new resident or new business, open doors for a career explorer, help you kickstart your own venture, invite you to a round of golf or show you the best place to park a beach chair.
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Major Employers
From First Watch Restaurant Group to Tropicana and Tervis Tumbler, diverse companies in the counties of Sarasota and Manatee are looking for skilled workers like you.
See Who's HiringPlay in Sarasota-Manatee
Expand your horizons with a wide range of water activities, fine-art institutions, distinct breweries and pristine natural wonders.
Explore the LifestyleIndustries Hiring
No more excuses for not pursuing your dream career. A variety of established and emerging industries are looking for qualified and motivated talent.
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