Sarasota

Sarasota

Includes Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, North Port.

Safety Score

62/100

Normal for here

Based on 6 events over 60 weeks.

TribeScore

38/100

Jewish community

Based on Jewish population, synagogues, kosher food, Jewish schools, mikvah and Chabad.

How scores work. We never blend the two into one number.

Jewish population
24,650
Berman Jewish DataBank: Comenetz & Sheskin (2024), U.S. Jewish population estimates by county (same county estimates as AJYB 2024 Vol. 124 Appendix A), summed over the CBSA's counties, 2024
Synagogues
10
checked 25 Oct 2026
Kosher food
13
checked 25 Oct 2026

Safety in Sarasota

Not safety advice. Not an emergency service.

Safety Score

62 Normal for here

Based on 6 events over 60 weeks.

Down 2 in the last 4 weeks (busier).

Few events have been reported here, so this score leans on United States as a whole.

The score compares Sarasota with its own recent past. Compare it only with other cities in United States.

Official figure

No figure for this region; the national figure is shown.

6,274 antisemitic incidents recorded in United States (calendar year (Jan-Dec 2025)).

Source: ADL (Anti-Defamation League) - Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025, 2025.

Events in the last 12 months

Assault0
Attack or plot0
Vandalism5
Threat or harassment1
Campus or institutional0
Total6

Published events dated since 11 Nov 2025. See them in the feed.

Government travel advisory

The US State Department does not rate the United States itself.

Two questions for people who know Sarasota

Would you wear a Magen David here?

Not enough reports yet.

Could you be visibly observant here?

Not enough reports yet.

One answer per question per device. Results appear once 20 people have answered. Answers are opinions, not checked facts.

Jewish places in Sarasota

Synagogues

10 · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Chabad Lubavitch of Sarasota & Manatee Counties 7700 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Chabad of Downtown SRQ 332 Cocoanut Ave Ste 103, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Chabad of Venice Center for Jewish Life 21560 Angela Ln, Venice, FL 34293, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Congregation Kol HaNeshama 4335 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Jewish Congregation of Venice 600 N Auburn Rd, Venice, FL 34292, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Temple Beth El Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch 5150 Peridia Blvd E, Bradenton, FL 34203, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Temple Beth Israel 567 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Temple Beth Sholom 1050 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Temple Emanu-El 151 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Temple Sinai Sarasota 4631 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231, USA Source: Google Maps

Chabad houses

1 · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Chabad Lubavitch of Sarasota & Manatee Counties 7700 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238, USA Source: Google Maps

Kosher food

13 · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Brew-Za-Bagels 525 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Detwiler's Farm Market 6100 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Detwiler's Farm Market 3500 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Fat Bois Deli 312 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Five Guys 1617 US-41 BYP, Venice, FL 34293, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Jerusalem international Food Market 3110 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Kelsey's Coney Island and Deli 7824 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Kiev Deli 4031 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Morton's Gourmet Market 1924 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Palm Avenue Deli 1297 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Southside Deli 1825 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA Source: Google Maps
  • The Original Wolfie's Deli, Bakery & Takeaway | Wolfie's | Rascal House | Epicure Market | Pumperniks | Jerry's Famous Deli 5318 Paylor Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA Source: Google Maps
  • Trader Joe's 8111 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34201, USA Source: Google Maps

Jewish schools

1 · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Prizmah member 4335 WILKINSON RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)

Mikvaot

1 · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Sarasota Mikvah Orthodox 2407 Hively Street, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory

Sources

FigureSourceDate
Jewish population Berman Jewish DataBank: Comenetz & Sheskin (2024), U.S. Jewish population estimates by county (same county estimates as AJYB 2024 Vol. 124 Appendix A), summed over the CBSA's counties 2024
Synagogues Google Maps checked 25 Oct 2026
Chabad houses Google Maps checked 25 Oct 2026
Kosher food Google Maps checked 25 Oct 2026
Jewish schools US Private School Survey (NCES) checked 25 Oct 2026
Mikvaot Orthodox Union directory checked 25 Oct 2026
Official figure, United States ADL (Anti-Defamation League) - Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025 calendar year (Jan-Dec 2025)
Events and Safety Score News reports collected and grouped by us newest 20 Oct 2026

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