Lake Sarasota, Florida
Lake Sarasota is a community of 3,595 people in Sarasota County, Florida.
Why visit Lake Sarasota
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Bee Ridge Woman's Club, Dr. C. B. Wilson House, Bent Tree Country Club and Bent Tree Country Club.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 50°F.
Weather in Lake Sarasota
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Sarasota
Lake Sarasota is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,979 at the 2020 census, down from 4,679 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Sarasota, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Bee Ridge Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Florida, United States of America
Dr. C. B. Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Sarasota, Florida, NRHP-listed
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes12
Panera Bread
Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery · 1.2 mi
5864 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
5811 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Mo-Th 09:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-03:00; Su 09:00-02:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare3
Map of Lake Sarasota
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 50°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 52°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 55°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 60°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 9.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 9.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 10.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 8.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 66°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 57°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 77°F | 53°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Myakka Rvr Sp (8 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, 10 miles away.
- Bee Ridge 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Sarasota Springs 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Fruitville 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- South Gate Ridge 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Palmer Ranch 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Ridge Wood Heights 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Southgate 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Gulf Gate 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- The Meadows 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Kensington Park 6 mi northwest, about 9 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 Wilson House new loc02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Bee Ridge Womans Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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