Desoto Lakes, Florida
Desoto Lakes is a community of 1,735 people in Sarasota County, Florida.
Why visit Desoto Lakes
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 18 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Central-Cocoanut Historic District, Overtown Historic District, Circus Hammock and Nathan Benderson Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Desoto Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Desoto Lakes
Desoto Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,137 at the 2020 US census, down from 3,646 at the 2010 US Census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Desoto Lakes, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Central-Cocoanut Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Overtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
El Patio Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Circus Hammock
Park · 2.4 mi
Nature preserve in Florida, United States
Restaurants and cafes18
Demetrios Pizza & Grill
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
3180 University Parkway, Sarasota
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Brewery and winery · 1.2 mi
8470 37th Street East, Sarasota
Paramo Café & Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
3700 North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
3235 University Parkway, Sarasota
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
UPS;Panera Bread
Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery · 1.1 mi
8437;2821 North Tuttle Avenue;University Parkway, Sarasota
06:00-21:00
6 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship1
Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton
Place of worship · 0.7 mi
4350 North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare1
Map of Desoto Lakes
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 63°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 9.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sarasota Bradenton Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Kensington Park 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- The Meadows 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- North Sarasota 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Sarasota 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Fruitville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Whitfield 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Sarasota Springs 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Southgate 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Bayshore Gardens 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Ridge Wood Heights 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sarasota FL Central-Cocoanut HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Overtown HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL El Patio Apts03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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