The Meadows, Florida
The Meadows is a community of 5,492 people in Sarasota County, Florida.
Why visit The Meadows
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include El Patio Apartments, Nathan Benderson Park and Circus Hammock.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in The Meadows
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About The Meadows
The Meadows is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,037 at the 2020 census, up from 3,994 at the 2010 census. The CDP is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Museums and landmarks1
El Patio Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Nathan Benderson Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Park and rowing venue in Florida
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota
Circus Hammock
Park · 1.0 mi
Nature preserve in Florida, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Homewood Suites Sarasota Lakewood Ranch
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
305 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Community Haven For Adults And Children With Disabilities
School · 1.3 mi
4405 Desoto Rd, Sarasota
Map of The Meadows
56 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 (6 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, 6 miles away.
- Kensington Park 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Desoto Lakes 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Fruitville 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- North Sarasota 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Sarasota Springs 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Sarasota 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Southgate 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Bee Ridge 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Lake Sarasota 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- South Gate Ridge 6 mi south, 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 El Patio Apts03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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