Welcome to BPIFWeekly and the BEST PLACE in FLORIDA, Florida’s fabulous Sun Coast and Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The area is home to the Sun Coast cities of Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice; miles of white sandy beaches, beautiful bays and inlets, and the clear subtropical waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With a population of more than 600,000 people Sarasota and Manatee Counties, offer a wide variety of amenities, services and lifestyles. With the BPIF Weekly Blog, we will introduce you to our community and encourage you to get to know us better. Once you discover the Best Place in Florida, you will be hooked, just as we are.