1. President Bush was visiting an elementary school in Sarasota when the September 11 attacks took place.
   
   
2. An area in northern Sarasota attracted many of the Ringling brothers, who had created their wealth as circus magnates, at the turn of the century. The Ringling Brothers Circus had not yet consolidated as a single entity.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

76.91%

16.2%

0.35%

1.02%

11.92%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Ethnic Hair -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   1619 Tallevast Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 359-1528
   
   
2. Phat Headz Barber and Beauty Salon -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   1818 Dr. MLK Way, Sarasota, FL (941) 917-0329 - (visit website)
   
   
3. Total Elegance Hair Studio -  Category: Hair Salons - Stylist: Cindy Moreland -   1036 North Washington, Blvd., Sarasota, FL (941) 951-7800
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. The Bulletin -  Category: African American Newspaper -   1748 Independence Blvd, Suite F1, Post Office Box 2560, Sarasota, FL, 34230-2560 (813) 351-3990
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Catherine Jewels Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   1100 North Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237-3011 (94) 554-4690
   
   

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church -  2730 N Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 355-8962
   
   
2. Payne Chapel AME Church -  1910 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234-8415 (941) 953-3291
   
   
3. Victory Faith Assembly Church Of God In Christ -  3634 Leonsard Reid Ave., Sarasota, FL 34278 (941) 355-5079
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. PICCADILLY CIRCUS BLAST! -  Category: Circus -   Come early with the family and enjoy the Circus Fun Zone with Elephant, Camel and Pony rides, & a Free Petting Zoo.
   
   Tickets and Show Times are available online at www.thefuncircus.com or by phone at 888-781-4253. All seats are general admission. Advance deals include Free Kids & Two-For-One Adult tickets.   - 650 Central Ave. Sarasota, FL (941) 552-9952  - (visit website)
   
   
2. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe -  Category: Theatre -   1646 10th Way Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 366-1505  - (visit website)
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Downtown Sarasota Fall Festival
   (October)   - (visit website)
   
   Venice Halloween Parade along Main Street.