Laurel Florida Map

About Laurel, Florida

Laurel is a locality in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 11,741. The population density is 504.6 people per km². Laurel is located at 27.1303°N, 82.4532°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34275.

Laurel unfolds as a gentle embrace of the Florida landscape, a place where the sun-baked earth exhales a humid, sweet scent and the sky unfurls in an infinite, cerulean expanse. It lies 2.1 miles north of Venice, FL (from Venice, FL: bearing 2°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-north-west of South Venice. Here, the terrain is a subtle undulation, a soft rise and fall of land that hints at the nearby Gulf of Mexico without overtly displaying its shimmering edge. Palmetto fronds, their stiff leaves catching the breeze, whisper secrets to the ancient oaks, their gnarled limbs draped with Spanish moss that drifts like ethereal beards. The air itself feels thick with possibility, carrying the faint tang of salt and the richer, loamy perfume of cultivated soil, a promise of growth and abundance that permeates the very atmosphere of Laurel. The history of Laurel is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that defines it, a legacy of agricultural endeavor that still echoes in the quiet hum of its working landscapes. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, producing citrus groves whose glossy leaves shimmer like emeralds under the perpetual sun, and vegetable farms that stretch towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring spirit of cultivation. The local economy, while embracing the broader strokes of modern commerce, retains a grounded connection to its agrarian roots, a subtle counterpoint to the bustling metropolises that lie a considerable distance away. This is a place where the pace of life allows for observation, for noticing the way the late afternoon light casts long, golden shadows across the fields, and for appreciating the quiet dignity of a community that has always understood the profound nourishment derived from the earth.

About This Laurel Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Laurel, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Laurel and Sarasota County.

Detailed location data for Laurel includes the ZIP code (34272), telephone area code (941), county seat of Sarasota County (Sarasota), and school district assignment (Sarasota County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Laurel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.