Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County is located in southwest Florida, along the Gulf Coast. It has a total area of 725 square miles, with 556 square miles of land and 169 square miles (23.4%) of water. Sarasota County is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metropolitan area. It is bordered by Manatee County to the north, DeSoto County to the east, Charlotte County to the south, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Sarasota County had a population of 434,006. The 2023 estimated population is 469,013, with a growth rate of around 8% since 2020. The racial makeup in 2020 was 87.9% White, 5.1% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.7% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 11.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Climate and Natural Disasters
Sarasota County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are around 55°F in January. Due to its Gulf Coast location, the county is vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and storm surge. Major hurricanes that have impacted Sarasota County in recent years include Hurricane Charley in 2004, Hurricane Irma in 2017, and Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices
Sarasota County residents purchase insurance coverage to protect their property during natural disasters. Often, insurance companies employ tactics to deny full compensation and may engage in bad faith practices to minimize coverage. Besides property issues, the numerous businesses in Sarasota County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation.
Property Damage Attorney in Sarasota County, Florida
If your claim has been wrongfully disputed or denied, contact Fauntleroy & Satmary, P.A. Our attorneys advocate for the rights of insurance policyholders throughout Sarasota County and other regions in Florida. We are well-versed in Florida law and will apply our knowledge to your case to achieve the best possible outcome.
To schedule a consultation with Fauntleroy & Satmary, contact us online or call (813) 835-8888. We serve clients in Sarasota County and throughout the state of Florida.
Cities We Serve in Sarasota County, Florida:
- Englewood
- Laurel
- Longboat Key
- Nokomis
- North Port
- Osprey
- Sarasota
- Siesta Key
- South Venice
- Venice