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Bee Ridge, Florida

Bee Ridge is a community of 10,334 people in Sarasota County, Florida.

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Population10,334 +3.8% since 2019
CountySarasota County
Elevation33 ft 10 m
Land area3.8 sq mi
ZIP code34233
Nearest airportSarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 9 mi

Why visit Bee Ridge

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 50 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Bee Ridge Woman's Club and Bispham-Wilson Historic District.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.

About Bee Ridge

Bee Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,955 at the 2020 census, up from 9,598 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Bee Ridge, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks5

Bee Ridge Woman's ClubCC BY-SA 3.0

Bee Ridge Woman's Club

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi

Building in Florida, United States of America

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Bispham-Wilson Historic DistrictCC BY-SA 3.0

Bispham-Wilson Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi

Historic district in Florida, United States

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Dr. C. B. Wilson HouseCC BY-SA 3.0

Dr. C. B. Wilson House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi

Sarasota, Florida, NRHP-listed

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Edson Keith EstateCC BY-SA 3.0

Edson Keith Estate

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi

Historic house in Florida, United States

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Maine Colony Historic DistrictCC BY-SA 3.0

Maine Colony Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi

Historic district in Florida, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Red Bug Slough Preserve

Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi

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Ashton

Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi

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Colonial Oaks Park

Park · 1.9 mi

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Sarasota Springs

Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi

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Urfer Family Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Restaurants and cafes50

Applebee's

Diner · American · 1.3 mi

5490 Clark Road, Sarasota

Mo-Su 11:00-24:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 941-925-2595

Denny's

Diner · American · 1.6 mi

3701 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +1 941-210-3964

Il Sole Italian Food

Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi

4500 Clark Road, Sarasota

Mo-We 11:00-13:00, 16:30-19:00; Th 11:00-13:00

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Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Restaurant · Breakfast · 2.0 mi

3456 Clark Road, Sarasota

07:00-14:30

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Pho 99

Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.1 mi

5191 Clark Road, Sarasota

Mo-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:30; Sa...

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi

5825 Derek Avenue, Sarasota

Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 941-927-2917

Tijuana Flats

Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi

3404 Clark Road, Sarasota

Su 10:30-21:00; Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00

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Yokoso Ramen

Restaurant · Ramen · 2.0 mi

3422 Clark Road, Sarasota

Mo,We,Th 11:00-14:00,16:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:00;...

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi

3571 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota

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Waffle House

Diner · American · 1.5 mi

24/7

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Joey D's

Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.7 mi

3811 Kenny Drive, Sarasota

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi

Mo-Su 05:00-21:00

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Where to stay4

Comfort Suites Sarasota-Siesta Key

Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi

5690 Honore Avenue, Sarasota

Open in Google Maps · +1 941-231-9495

Days Inn Sarasota I-75

Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi

5774 Clark Road, Sarasota

Open in Google Maps · +1 941-549-8884

Hampton Inn Sarasota - I-75 Bee Ridge

Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi

5995 Cattleridge Boulevard, Sarasota

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East - I-75

Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi

5730 Gantt Road, Sarasota

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Churches and places of worship5

Shopping13

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Gas and EV charging16

Schools, colleges and libraries39

Healthcare8

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Map of Bee Ridge

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Climate by month

60°80°January: 2.8 in of rainFebruary: 1.9 in of rainMarch: 2.9 in of rainApril: 2.5 in of rainMay: 2.6 in of rainJune: 7.0 in of rainJuly: 7.4 in of rainAugust: 9.1 in of rainSeptember: 6.0 in of rainOctober: 2.8 in of rainNovember: 1.8 in of rainDecember: 2.3 in of rainJanuary: 72°FFebruary: 75°FMarch: 78°FApril: 82°FMay: 88°FJune: 90°FJuly: 91°FAugust: 92°FSeptember: 90°FOctober: 86°FNovember: 80°FDecember: 75°FJanuary: 52°FFebruary: 55°FMarch: 58°FApril: 63°FMay: 68°FJune: 74°FJuly: 75°FAugust: 75°FSeptember: 74°FOctober: 68°FNovember: 60°FDecember: 55°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan72°F52°F2.8 in
Feb75°F55°F1.9 in
Mar78°F58°F2.9 in
Apr82°F63°F2.5 in
May88°F68°F2.6 in
Jun90°F74°F7.0 in
Jul91°F75°F7.4 in
Aug92°F75°F9.1 in
Sep90°F74°F6.0 in
Oct86°F68°F2.8 in
Nov80°F60°F1.8 in
Dec75°F55°F2.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sarasota Bradenton Ap (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$75,906median household income
$412,400median home value
$2,118median monthly rent
54.1median age
43.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
81.5%of homes are owner-occupied
21.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1816%18 to 3416%35 to 6435%65 and over34%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Sarasota County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
  • 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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