A Top 20 Best Place to Live and Work (Employment Review), Sarasota is an entrepreneur's delight. Whether you're already established in a local business, about to begin your own enterprise, or planning to relocate your company here, you'll find Sarasota a community dedicated to making your business a success. The region offers a growing and skilled workforce, a competitive business environment, easy access to major markets and more.

Sarasota has a wealth of programs and activities to assist businesses, large and small. Use the links on the left to find information about doing business with the city, zoning, planning, occupational licensing and permits. There’s even links to the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development resources and links for shortcuts to other business-related topics.