Sarasota, FL is a resort area located in Sarasota County. It is home to 52,715 people. The median income is $34,077, which is lower than the average of all communities in Florida. Towns which are close by include Bradenton, FL and Palmetto, FL. Sarasota, FL is 35 miles from St. Petersburg. Nearby shopping includes Southern Pride Mall. 36% of the residents rent apartments or rental homes in Sarasota, FL. Bradenton, FL is a city located in Manatee County. It is home to 49,504 people. The median income is $34,902, which is lower than the average of all communities in Florida. Towns which are close by include Palmetto, FL and Sarasota, FL. Bradenton, FL is 24 miles from St. Petersburg. Nearby shopping includes Desoto Square Mall. 32.8% of the residents rent apartments or rental homes in Bradenton, FL.