Manasota Key, Florida
Manasota Key is a community of 1,711 people in Charlotte County, Florida.
Why visit Manasota Key
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tom Adams Bridge, Lemon Bay Woman's Club, Stump Pass Beach State Park and Ainger Creek Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Manasota Key
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manasota Key
Manasota Key is a census-designated place (CDP) consisting mainly of the community of Englewood Beach in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population of the CDP was 1,326 at the 2020 census, up from 1,229 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, included in the North Port-Bradenton, Florida Combined Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Manasota Key, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Tom Adams Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Bridge in Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks2
Lemon Bay Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes6
History
"Manasota Key" refers to an 11-mile-long (18 km) peninsula (transformed into a barrier island by the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway) that continues north into Sarasota County. The name originated from Manasota Lumber Company, a Maryland-based timber company with a sawmill in Woodmere from 1918 to 1923.
The community of Englewood Beach occupies the Charlotte County portion of the key, while the Sarasota County part of the peninsula contains the community of Manasota Beach. The key continues north as Caspersen Beach, extending as far as the Venice city limits.
From the History section of Manasota Key, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Manasota Key
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 54°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 62°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Venice (13 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
Charlotte County has had 31 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
Venice Municipal Airport (VNC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Grove City 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Englewood 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Rotonda 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- South Venice 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- North Port 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Venice 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Port Charlotte 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Laurel 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Punta Gorda 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Charlotte Park 19 mi east, about 30 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
- Caspersen Beach, Manasota Key, Florida, Don Miller from Venice, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lemon Bay Woman's Club, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OlderAdonidiamerrillii, CoolGuySlate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ButiaFlorida, CoolGuySlate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atrina rigida 173923164, adrozdowicz, CC0
- Atrina rigida 173923188, adrozdowicz, CC0
- PtychospermaelegansManasotaEnglewood, CoolGuySlate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HurricaneCutPalmTree, CoolGuySlate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lemon Bay High School 2014, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lemon Bay High School, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lemon Bay High School Champ's Cafe 1, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lemon Bay High School Cheerleaders, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lemon Bay High Cheerleaders and Band, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
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