How Does Sarasota Stack Up?

By Wendy Lyons Sunshine

During the winter season, over half a million residents call Sarasota County home. And year-round, our area is home to a veritable smorgasbord of nonprofit organizations—representing a vast array of charitable causes, foundations, health organizations, educational initiatives, and visual and performing arts venues. 

Just how many nonprofits call Sarasota County home? 

According to the Florida Nonprofit Alliance, the latest count is 2,472. On a comparative level, that’s mighty impressive.

For every 10,000 residents, Sarasota has 48 nonprofit organizations. That’s a greater density of nonprofits than found in Miami-Dade and Hillsborough counties, the state of Florida, and the entire nation.

Sarasota county has marvelous weather and inviting beaches. Opportunities for biking, golfing, tennis, and boating. Restaurants for every taste bud. Big-city amenities in a pint-sized, picturesque package. But it also has something more.

People who care.

*Visual shows the number of nonprofits for every 10,000 residents. Data sources: flnonprofits.org, miamidadematters.org, datacommons.org, nccs.urban.org, and census.gov.