A 5x5 storage space is the size of a small walk-in closet. It holds one piece of furniture with a narrow footprint, tall narrow items like lamps, and 6-8 boxes.
A 10x20 storage space is the size of 2-3 Bedrooms. It holds furnishings and appliances for an average 1500 sq. ft. residence. It can also hold compact vehicles depending on width and length.
*Storage unit size is approximate.Offers and promotions are restricted to specially marked spaces based on availability. Offers and promotions may not be combined with other offers or promotions, and are limited to new rentals - space transfers and additional rentals are excluded. Pricing and discounts may exclude fees and costs for additional services.
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Sarasota, and in every city where we do business.
Take a look at all the good things our customers say about this Life Storage, and all of our stores! It thrills us to give customers the best customer service possible, and to hear when they are pleased with how we have taken care of their storage needs.
"Everything was great, friendly staff, no drama --- until they closed for three days for paving and did not provide ANY notice. Not in mail, email, not even on the front door. All the notice on the door said was closed for paving with no dates. Not we are closed for 1 day, from this date to that date. Nothing. Keep coming back and we'll let you know when we are open again. If you required access for moving or business, tough. Guess when they'll open again. Not a way to treat customers."
"Just wanted to take out the time to thank Tim and Mat at this location, I fell behind on my first payment ,they worked with me until I made my payment. Thank you"
"Any time I have had a question, I have always been treated with respect and have received a prompt response. Even when I had to leave a message to "please call me at this number (not the one on file) when the repairs are done" they remembered to call me at the correct number. The storage unit is very clean - I have never seen any sign of insects/rodents. The only thing I would critique is that the carts could do with an oiling - I find them hard to handle - though that could just be me :)"
"Shari provided me with excellent customer service. She answered all my questions with a smile as she had other task at the same time. Once I’m ready to lease a storage facility this will be the one.
Thank you for your great customer service."
"Excellent customer service and very clean and organized.when I walked in I met a gentleman named Matt and he was very helpful and very funny and made everything very comfortable and easy!!! Very highly recommended for storage and other things."
"Michelle at the East location is always smiling, direct and easy to work with. Dealing with storage units is usually a stressful time. Michelle makes it so much more pleasant. Thank you …and we’ll see you soon!"
"I needed storage for a short while in between moves. It was a simple process to get started with Life Storage and I appreciated that it was month-to-month with no need to give notice prior to vacating. The counter staff (I didn't get his name) was so helpful, pleasant, and friendly and that is why I give this location at 2201 Fruitvale Road 5 stars."
"Had a wonderful experience. Shari went above and beyond to make sure that I found exactly what I needed. I've had bad storage facility experiences in the past that left me feeling unsure about trusting the safety of my belongings. But I definitely feel that my things are safe and secure. Huge shout-out to Shari for all of her help. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family."
"Shari helped me so much setting up our renting with the email she sent. What a nice girl! All set up and ready to get to Sarasota,. Thanx life storage for such a great experience."
"Moving into a smaller home in Sarasota, I was nervous about finding a clean storage unit I could trust. I came to life storage and Shari immediately made me feel welcome with her cheery attitude and bright smile. She was very knowledgeable and made me comfortable in choosing life storage as the second home for all my things."
"In a crowded market, this place stands out, mostly because of the staff. Shari and Matt guided me through the renting process with patience and humor. Thanks guys!"
"Their customer service is not as good as it could be and I was locked out in the midst of moving out and had to come back the next day but the price was good"
"I hope I have the right life storage #1019. I have a unit . I really like the cleanliness of this place. Cathy was very helpful. She explained everything to me. She treated me and my wife like family. I met the manager the next day. She was very helpful and kind too. Cathy walked my wife through the new auto pay. It recently exchange hands. And my wife could not get it the auto pay. Boy Cathy had us fixed up in no time. Thank you ladies for your help and understanding."
"Shari knows her job for only being with the company a very short time. Very customer oriented and wants the customer to know they can count on her. Shari is a “ keeper “"
"My non-profit starting using a medium storage space here during COVID after converting to online meetings and no longer holding office space. The staff has been amazing help us, because more than one person has to come and go, get our account set up and help us make this leap.
Shari and Matt helped me add names to the account and were untroubled by our unusual methods.
The location is central and yo, this place is CLEAN."
"Shari is fantastic! I needed a storage unit and Shari not only got me the right size but also made me feel welcomed and made me feel safe storing my items. Thank you!"
"I thought moving and storing would be stressful, and it was. One bright light was renting a space here. Shari and Matt were friendly and helpful, real pros."
"I LOVE this company! The staff is friendly, helpful, and stand behind their commitments. Their philosophy seems to be, “yes is the answer, now what’s the question?” My unit was clean upon arrival (the entire facility is clean and spiffy!), and the staff is on top of things. Location is perfect - close to downtown and the keys. I have owned a self storage facility myself in Ohio, and I know the business. These guys know what they’re doing, and most importantly, understand customer service. I’m a customer for life!"
"Life Storage on Fruitville is the best storage place in town. Tamiko is the friendliest and most helpful person I have dealt with in a long time. I highly recommend for your storage needs."
"Not in a clean area, furniture and trash everywhere outside the building area. Super narrow pavement to drive on to get to your storage unit. No one follows the signs on where to park your car. If its crowded forget about getting to your storage unit. Gates looks like it might not open. Very dangerous blind spot when leaving through the gate."
"Toccara couldn't have been more helpful! She went out of her way to find the space we were looking for and made everything easy to get it all taken care of.
Friendly, competent service!"
"Don't know much about renting storage, but rates seemed OK and the service we received by Toccara was exceptional. I would hire her for most any job. It just seemed like she could do anything she put her mind to, with a smile."
"My experience so far has been really amazing! From the beginning I got the help I needed finding a space. I received a great promo too! The manager Toccara is of great help. I get calls when my packages are delivered. They keep a key in the office to receive all packages. I am so happy to have found such a needed help in times of covid, and so conveniently located. Definitely recommend this location!"
"The reason for my mixed, "overall" responses is that my un-air conditioned storage space located in an area exposed to the elements and passing vehicles was not sufficiently sealed to prevent the accumulation of fine dust, grime and debris. As a result, the condition of the items I was storing was in some instances severely compromised.
The reason for my extremely positive responses regarding management and the condition of the common areas of the property is that they were exceptionally good."
"Life Storage on Fruitville Road, has exceptional customer service, always going out of their a way to accommodate and help customers such as myself with our storage needs. Tina is one of the most professional, hard working storage managers who has helped me build my business and served her own tenants in the process. The rates here are affordable, with many different storage sizes and easy access ways. I am proud to have been involved with Life Storage on Fruitville Road in Sarasota and I am a lifelong customer. Thanks for everything you all do, highly recommend.
Joe W."
"I’ve used a lot of storage facilities and I have to say that Tina is by far the friendliest and most helpful manager I’ve ever dealt with. Thank you!!"
"I have now rented three storage units with Life storage they have been quick courteous efficient and the pricing is very economical. I have worked with Tina I would recommend asking for her she is on top of her game and we'll get you everything you need to get in. The units are clean the facility is clean and it's just been a great experience"
"Tina thank you got your EXCELLENT SERVICE. You are great!!
The process to set up your storage unit is quick and swift and Tina made my process great. Very thorough and informative. She has a wonderful personality and business skills.
I would recommend renting a unit here if one is avail."
"From the first phone call to inquire to arriving at the facility the customer service is top notch! They are personable, love what they do and go out of their way to accommodate your needs. The facility is very clean and well taken care of. Thank f there were 10 stars I would give them that!"
"Perhaps the worst storage unit in Sarasota. The people running it are rude and dishonest, the hours of operation are so limited, you may as well look elsewhere, and the facility is disgusting, dirty and poorly managed. Beware before you do business with them or entrust your belongings with them."
"My stars are for Tina. She is awesome - super nice, very helpful, calm and friendly!
She is the reason I'm keeping my storage there.
The facility was very clean & cameras everywhere as well.
The only con I'd say is there seem to be a lot of transient people in & out. Might just be the area of town but "
"Tina and Connor were awesome. They know their stuff and answered all my questions with ease. They are very professional and were very kind. The whole process was quick and easy. Thanks guys!"
"I called Tina at Life Storage this morning from Mexico and was so thrilled to hear that my car is in good condition after being stored outside for 2 years!!!!
Tina was so helpful in directing me to the nearest hotel and even remembered my sister when she dropped off the car 2 years ago!!
Who does that??
Employees like Tina are rare these days, especially that she went the extra mile answering my questions, sending me a picture of the car and did it all with a smile on her face.
I would highly recommend this particular location, as their employees prove there is still integrity and authenticity when you least expect it.
Thank you Tina, I appreciate you more than you could possibly know.
Aloha ❤🙏
Kind regards,
Terra"
"You wouldn't expect the human touch at a storage place, but the staff at Life Storage are friendly, helpful, and thorough! (Special high 5 to Tina). Not to mention the monthly rates are the best around- and that's saying something here in Florida where storage facilities are on every corner."
"Your place is clean and I feel safe leaving our items there. So glad we found a space! Extra thanks to Tracey for helping us find somewhere to store my parents things, she made it easy"
"We are snowbirds here in Sarasota and decided against lugging everything back and forth. We looked into rental units and settled on LifeStorage on Fruitville Rd in Sarasota. Tina was extremely helpful and gave us a tour of the facility and then helped us through the process to get everything set up. She was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and answered all of our questions. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking for extra space."
"We recently rented a storage unit at this location and have had a very pleasant experience with everyone we have dealt with. The only problem I had is their hallway lights went off while I was somewhat buried in my storage unit and there is no light in the unit itself. I checked with the front office staff and they said that the hall lights are on a motion sensor timer and went off due to their not being anyone walking in the hallway for a while. So periodically, I had to walk down to the end of the hallway to keep activating the lights to stay on."
"My recent experience with the Life Storage location on Fruitville Rd, in Sarasota was excellent! Tina, the manager, was extremely helpful from the initial contact to securing my storage unit and on several occasions when I visited my unit. The facility is immaculate and all services were very professional. I would use this facility again and recommend it highly."
"My experience with Tina was friendly and effortless. She showed me the property and ran me through their procedures in a professional manner. I highly recommend life storage for your storage needs and ask for Tina!!"
"Tracey was pleasant and gave me immediate attention when I entered. She was able to bring up my reservation and confirm my rental preferences. She advised on needed locks. She gave a guided tour of the facility and advised me of rules for the grounds. The unit was shown to me before rental, and it was customer ready (clean). Back in the office, she walked me through the line items of the invoice and mentioned the special discounts I was receiving. In general, she was personable and inquired about my moving to Sarasota. Tracey gave me a copy of the invoice, provided a pamphlet with the gate code, and she even walked out to make sure the code worked for me. She said she would be in the office the following days if I wanted to take advantage of the 20% discount on moving supplies.
The units look brand new. I felt safe. This was my first day (initial move in). In addition to Tracey, another employee Tina was on the grounds. She greeted me. I observed her on a ladder and walking the storage halls on the second floor.
Overall, I am impressed with the units and process here. All employees were friendly and went out of their way to make me feel welcome."
"Rented a storage unit while renovating my home. The space stayed remarkably dry with easy access to and from my home. Good security features and the staff is remarkable. Especially, Tina! She always took really good care of me when I needed anything."
You can rent a storage unit without coming to our store office.
Choose the Rent Now option when selecting a storage unit and you will make your payment, get your access code, and go right to your space to move in.
Our video shows you how it works.
Tips for packing your storage unit
If you've never used a storage unit before, this video will show you some great Pro Tips that will help make the process easier and prevent common mistakes.
Save yourself some time, and learn how to keep your belonging safe in storage.
At Life Storage Facility #7113, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Ringling Park, Kensington Park, Desoto Lakes, North Sarasota, and other neighborhoods in Sarasota, FL. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Sarasota.
Store Office Hours
Mon: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
(Closed 5/30 1:30pm-6:00pm)
Tue: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Facility Access Hours
This facilities access hours vary with the location of the storage unit. Please contact us for details.
Rental Requirements:
Insurance required
Storage insurance available (third party)
$29 admin fee
Payments due monthly, with a minimum of one month rental
