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Kosher and Jewish Life in Sarasota

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Sarasota. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Sarasota, Florida.

About Sarasota

Sarasota is a city south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast that was once the winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Today, it hosts a number of cultural institutes, notably the Ringling Museum of Art, which showcases old masters and modern art. It’s also the gateway to miles of beaches with fine sand and shallow waters, such as Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Sarasota has hot summers, warm winters, and high humidity year-round. There are distinct rainy and dry seasons in Sarasota, with the rainy season lasting from June to September, and the dry season from October to May. As of the census of 2000, there were 51,715 people living in Sarasota.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Sarasota

There are around 11,000 Jews living in Sarasota with another 5,000 to 6,000 living close by. There are many retired Jewish people living in Sarasota they make up about 60% of the Jewish population. Over 10% of the Jewish popukation are temporary residents. There are five synagogues in Sarasota with Orthodox, Reform, Conservative and Humanist being represented. There are a few kosher shops in Sarasota.

Weather In Sarasota

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Please note:

Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!