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 Liberal Place: Sarasota, FLThese are comments on Sarasota, submitted by other Turn Left visitors. They do not necessarily represent the opinion of the webmaster. You may add a comment on Sarasota if you want.  "Formerly liberal-unfriendly. Getting more and more progressive
everyday. One of the most Republican, affluent places in Florida, the
city has grown culturally, artisticly and politically. Home to
well-to-do retirees, there is also a population of artists, writers,
musicians, students, barflies and all sorts. Gays and lesbians quietly
gaining acceptance. New movie theatres, dance clubs, and eco-tourism are
recent developments. Mote Marine Lab continues enviromental research.
Ringling Museum and other cultural attractions are popular. Very PRO
ARTS and PRO PBS. New College (small college) is granola city. Elected
officials almost all Republican - but a Democrat occasionally slips
through. Republicans tend to be the pro-choice, chamber of commerce
type. The Christian Coalition Republicans don't do well here and don't
feel at home. There was an elected black mayor, who lost a contest for
county commission. Community tends to bow down to development interests,
but environmentalism, vegetarianism, alternative medicines and even
alternative churches (Center for Positive Living is positively left of
center) are a growth industry. And the sunsets are pretty to boot. ...and another comment...
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