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Fruitville, Florida

Fruitville is a community of 15,172 people in Sarasota County, Florida.

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Population15,172 +7.8% since 2019
CountySarasota County
Elevation30 ft 9 m
Land area6.8 sq mi
ZIP codes34232, 34240
Nearest airportSarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 7 mi

Why visit Fruitville

Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Sarasota High School, Atlantic Coast Line Passenger Depot, Nathan Benderson Park and Circus Hammock.

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

About Fruitville

Fruitville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,484 at the 2020 census, up from 13,224 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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

Things to do1

Observation Mound

Scenic view · 1.7 mi

View of the Celery Fields and surrounding area

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Museums and landmarks7

Sarasota High SchoolCC BY-SA 3.0

Sarasota High School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi

High school in Sarasota, Florida

2155 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota

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Atlantic Coast Line Passenger DepotCC BY-SA 3.0

Atlantic Coast Line Passenger Depot

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi

Railway station in Sarasota, the United States of America

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Bee Ridge Woman's ClubCC BY-SA 3.0

Bee Ridge Woman's Club

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi

Building in Florida, United States of America

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Crisp BuildingCC BY-SA 3.0

Crisp Building

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi

Sarasota, Florida, on the National Register of Historic Places

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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 · 3.4 mi

Sarasota, Florida, NRHP-listed

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Sarasota County CourthouseCC BY-SA 3.0

Sarasota County Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi

County courthouse in Sarasota, United States of America

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El Patio Apartments

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds14

Nathan Benderson Park

Park · 2.5 mi

Park and rowing venue in Florida

5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota

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Circus Hammock

Park · 1.8 mi

Nature preserve in Florida, United States

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The Groves Golf Course

Golf course · 2.5 mi

18 hole Par 63

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The Meadows Country Club

Golf course · 2.4 mi

18 hole Par 72

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Bobby Jones Golf Club

Golf course · 1.8 mi

1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota

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Fruitville Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Ackerman Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Celery Fields

Park · 1.5 mi

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Deer Hallow Family Park

Park · 1.2 mi

1201 Deer Hollow Trail, Sarasota

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Colonial Oaks Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Eastwood Park

Park · 2.2 mi

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Fruitville Reading Garden

Park · 1.3 mi

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2 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes40

Applebee's

Diner · American

5550 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

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Hometown Heroes Bar & Grill

Restaurant · 2.4 mi

600 North Beneva Road

Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Su 12:00-23:00

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Joey D's

Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.4 mi

3811 Kenny Drive, Sarasota

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Rincon Cubano

Restaurant · Cuban · 1.4 mi

1756 Honore Avenue, Sarasota

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi

5329 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi

Mo-Su 05:00-21:00

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Kacey's Seafood & More

Restaurant · Seafood · 0.7 mi

4904 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 open

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First Watch

Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.3 mi

Mo-Su 07:00-14:30

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Ginza

Restaurant · Sushi

5428 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

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Bob Evans

Diner · American · 0.6 mi

5903 Brookhill Boulevard, Sarasota

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Der Dutchman

Restaurant · Amish · 2.3 mi

3713 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota

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Evie's Tavern On the Range

Diner · American · 2.5 mi

4725 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota

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History

An 1857 map of the "Country in the Vicinity of Manatee" during the Third Seminole War shows settlers near what is now Fruitville. The area had a large sawgrass swamp that was bounded on the east by Tatum Ridge (named for the George Tatum Sr., 1822–1910), north and west by Phillippi Creek with its headwaters in the Meadows residential development through Circus Hammock and Bobby Jones municipal golf course and Bee Ridge to the south. This marshland was home to wild Florida Cracker cattle.

In 1923, the Sarasota-Fruitville drainage district was established (see also Bertha Palmer family). The new district provided around 8,000 acres of land for cultivation near the community of Fruitville. The farm land was formed by draining the historic wetland and dredging a drainage canal to Phillippi Creek, which drained roughly 26,000 acres. This area was later reclaimed as a wetland, and became the Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility.

After the Civil War, a new wave of pioneers began to settle in Florida thanks to a growing citrus industry. In 1876, Charles Reaves (1847–1931) settled in what is now considered Fruitville. According to some sources, he was the one who named the area Fruitville after the abundance of fruit in the area. In 1895, Reaves would go on to become the postmaster for the area's 115 residents.

From the History section of Fruitville, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay5

Churches and places of worship6

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Shopping9

Gas and EV charging13

Schools, colleges and libraries43

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Healthcare4

Map of Fruitville

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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 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$82,246median household income
$412,500median home value
$1,977median monthly rent
48.6median age
40.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%of homes are owner-occupied
25.1 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1817%18 to 3417%35 to 6439%65 and over27%

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, 7 miles away.

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