Sarasota Florida Relocation Information

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SARASOTA RELOCATION INFORMATION

Every year, thousands of people relocate to Sarasota and surrounding communities, including Bradenton, Venice, Osprey, Nokomis. Below is some information you may find useful in making your move to the Suncoast. If you're looking for relocation information for Sarasota, Bradenton or Venice, Florida, the information below may help you get started. Relocation is a difficult process and the more you know about the area you're moving to, the easier the transition will be.

WATERSIDE REALTY, LLC.

Brian W. Livesey
Owner / Agent

5221 Ocean Blvd. Suite 2 - Sarasota, FL 34242
Toll Free: 1-888-562-4461
Office 941-346-7454
Cellular: 941-320-9703
Fax: 941-346-7354

Sarsasota County Government
http://www.co.sarasota.fl.us/

City of Sarasota
http://www.sarasotagov.com/index2.html

MOTOR VEHICLE

New Florida residents must register their vehicles in Fla within 10 days of gaining employment or enrolling children in school. To register a vehicle, you will need to provide the county tax collector with a current driver's license, proof of Florida auto insurance, a prior registration certificate and the car's title. The VIN number will be verified and you will need to apply for a Florida license plate. (You'll be amazed by the selection of plates.)

The weight of the vehicle determines the fee. You will also need to apply for a Florida Title Certificate.

You can get more information on this from the Sarasota County Tax Collector at 362-9888. Manatee County 741-4800 or from the FL DMV

New residents must get a Florida driver's license within 30 days of accepting employment, entering children in public school, registering to vote, or filing for homestead exemption. It costs $20 for a first time Florida Driver's License. Getting one is very quick if you have a valid license from another state. You'll only need to take a vision test. Call in Sarasota County 361-6217 for more info, or in Manatee County, 741-3010.

UTILITIES

Electricity:
FPL (Florida Power & Light) PHONE: 917-0708
http://www.fpl.com

Gas:
Teco Peoples Gas System PHONE: 366-4277

Phone:
Verizon PHONE: 1-800-483-4200

Water & Sewer:
Sarasota County: 378-6188

City of Sarasota: 954-4197

Venice 486-2770

MAIL
Don't forget to change your address with the post office.

SCHOOL INFO

A child must be 5 years old by September 1 in order to enter kindergarten. To enter first grade, a child must be 6 by September 1 and must have attended kindergarten. Every school has an attendance area determined by your family's address. Parents may go to their children's designated school at any time to register their children. The sooner the better. Be sure to bring:

* Birth certificate

* Immunization records

* Proof of physical examination during the past 6 months

* Proof of residence

Click here for details on schools in Sarasota County

Click here for details on schools in Manatee County

POLITICAL

Members of Congress

EMAIL: Sen. Bob Graham

WEBSITE: URL PHONE: (202) 224-3041

EMAIL: Sen. Bill Nelson

WEBSITE: URL PHONE: (202) 224-5274