--- title: Moving from Reno to Sarasota | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-north-port-sarasota/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Reno to Sarasota # Moving from Reno to Sarasota Sarasota is about 2,900 miles from Reno by road, and Florida expects new residents to register a vehicle within 10 days and hold a Florida driver license within 30. The metro has a median home value of $402,200, below the $463,000 median inside the city itself. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Reno-Sparks North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL 2,902 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 50 h 43 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 6 - Main roads I-80, I-75, I-24 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $80,859 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,747 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $402,200 | $502,300 | | January average high | 72 F | 48 F | | July average high | 91 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Florida to Nevada (2024) about 6,293 - Moved from Nevada to Florida (2024) about 9,338 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 148 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Sarasota sits on the Gulf Coast south of Tampa, in a metro the Census Bureau calls North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota. The move from Reno is one of the longer Florida routes, second only to Miami. This page sticks to the Sarasota end: deadlines, taxes, weather and housing. ## Two Florida deadlines to put on the calendar Florida's Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles department sets the vehicle registration window at 10 days after you establish residency, start a job or enroll a child in a public school. The driver license has 30 days. Because the vehicle comes first, plan the tax collector visit for the week the truck arrives. Bring your title or lien information, proof of Florida insurance and your Nevada license. ## What Sarasota County households pay Florida collects no personal income tax, according to the Department of Revenue. The state sales tax is 6 percent and each county may add a discretionary surtax of up to 2.5 percent, so the total at the register depends on the county you shop in. Compared with Nevada's statewide minimum of 6.85 percent, the sales tax base rate is a little lower in Florida, while the county surtax can close the gap. ## Weather on the Sarasota Bradenton station NOAA's normals for the Sarasota-Bradenton airport show a January high of 72.5 degrees and low of 52.3, with a July high of 91.1 and low of 75.2. The station records about 49 inches of precipitation a year. The Atlantic hurricane season, June 1 through November 30, shapes how many Gulf Coast households choose a spring or winter delivery. Reno's dry air is gentle on cartons and furniture. In Sarasota, ask your estimator how to protect books, upholstery and wooden pieces from humidity while they sit in a delivery truck or a vault. ## City versus metro housing numbers The American Community Survey gives the city of Sarasota a median home value of $463,000, median gross rent of $1,684 and a renter share of 42.5 percent. The larger North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro has a median home value of $402,200 and median gross rent of $1,747. That spread is a reminder that the city and the wider area are different markets. These are published medians for the geography named, not an offer on any property. ## How O'Brien's handles the Sarasota move Call 775-359-6683 or request an estimate online, and an O'Brien's estimator comes to your Reno-area home. The in-home estimate is free, itemized and in writing, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes are yours to keep. We pack and load in Northern Nevada, and the Bekins network carries the load across the country. If your closing in Florida slips, the goods can wait in the Sparks warehouse in wooden vaults, 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, from $40 per month. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. See the [long-distance moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/) for what to do in the weeks before loading. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, New Resident](https://www.flhsmv.gov/new-resident/) - [Florida Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax](https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/taxesfees/Pages/sales_tax.aspx) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving from Nevada to Florida](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-florida/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Moving from Reno to Tampa-St. Petersburg](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-tampa/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long do I have to get a Florida license? Florida lists 30 days from establishing residency for the driver license and 10 days for vehicle registration. ### Is Sarasota cheaper than Tampa? The Census numbers differ by geography. The Sarasota city median home value is $463,000 and the Tampa city median is $420,400; the metro medians are $402,200 and $345,100. ### Is there a state income tax in Sarasota? No. Florida's Department of Revenue states the state does not impose a personal income tax. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) F Francie H. February 20, 2026 We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future. ### Owner's reply Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity! M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070