South Sarasota, Florida
South Sarasota is a community of 4,837 people in Sarasota County, Florida.
Why visit South Sarasota
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include CineBistro, Siesta Beach, Sarasota High School and Bacheller-Brewer Model Home Estate.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in South Sarasota
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Sarasota
South Sarasota is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,133 at the 2020 census, up from 4,950 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article South Sarasota, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
John Ringling Causeway
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks25
Sarasota High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
High school in Sarasota, Florida
2155 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota
Bacheller-Brewer Model Home Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Sarasota, Florida, NRHP-listed
Bee Ridge Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Florida, United States of America
Bispham-Wilson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Casa Del Mar
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Downtown Sarasota Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Dr. Walter Kennedy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Edson Keith Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Field Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Florida, United States
George Schueler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
H. B. William House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
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Hilton Leech House and Amagansett Art School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic school in Sarasota, Florida
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes16
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.0 mi
4000 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Mo,Tu 06:00-22:00; We-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-22:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
4900 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Simons Coffee House
Restaurant · Soup, Salad, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
5900 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
4 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping10
Total Tennis
Shop · 1.3 mi
2300 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239, Vereinigte Staaten
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
School · 5.3 mi
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota
Healthcare3
Map of South Sarasota
103 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 (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, 8 miles away.
- Siesta Key 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Ridge Wood Heights 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Southgate 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- South Gate Ridge 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Gulf Gate 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Sarasota 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Bee Ridge 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Sarasota Springs 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Vamo 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- North Sarasota 5 mi north, about 8 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 old high school pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Downtown HD Warren Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL 25 Washington01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL 76 Washington01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL 47 Washington01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Rigbys La Plaza HD 1 Alta Vista01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Bacheller-Brewer Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Southwick-Harmon House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Maine Colony HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Field Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Bee Ridge Womans Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Armistead House gate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bispham-Wilson HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Sanderling Beach Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Selby Gardens Payne Mansion02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Laurel Park HD Kennedy House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Laurel Park HD02b, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Keith Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Revere Quality House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Herald Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL William House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Leech House and School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL 507 Jackson01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Southside School04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Siesta Key Beach. Sarasota - panoramio - 4net (3), 4net, CC BY 3.0
- Sarasota FL Ringling Cswy01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Animal Compassion Quilt, Joan D'Avanzo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edson Keith Estate 2, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edson Keith Estate 1, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 4, Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 2, Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 9, Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 7, Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 6, Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 8, Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 1, Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 3, Will Pittenger, CC BY 3.0
- Bird sanctuary stop on Mote Marine Laboratory's boat tour 5, Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Solanum diphyllum 173751765, akt2, CC BY 4.0
- Ficus altissima 105698558, Claire Herzog, CC BY 4.0
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