Sarasota Florida Map

About Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota is a locality in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 56,970. The population density is 1476.2 people per km². Sarasota is located at 27.3364°N, 82.5307°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34232.

Sarasota unfolds along the Gulf Coast like a whisper of sun-bleached linen. It lies 6.9 miles west-south-west of Lakewood Ranch, FL (from Lakewood Ranch, FL: bearing 240°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-south-east of South Bradenton. The land here is a gentle exhale, a low-lying expanse where pine hammocks, their needles whispering secrets to the wind, give way to the shimmering embrace of the bay. Salt-laced air, thick with the scent of jasmine and the distant tang of brine, drifts inland, carrying with it the murmur of lapping waves against mangrove roots. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a liquid quality, pooling in the shallow waters and casting long, golden shadows that stretch across the ochre-dusted sidewalks and the pastel-hued facades of buildings. It’s a place where the horizon feels perpetually close, a soft curve meeting the vast, cerulean canvas of the sky. This coastal haven, Sarasota, carries a legacy woven with threads of agriculture and a burgeoning artistic spirit. Once a hub for citrus groves and cattle ranches, its fertile soil now yields to a vibrant economy driven by tourism, real estate, and a thriving arts scene. The Ringling Museum, a grand testament to art and circus history, stands as a beacon, drawing visitors and locals alike into its opulent embrace. The whispers of John and Mable Ringling's ambition still echo through the courtyards, a reminder of how vision can transform a landscape. The rhythm of Sarasota is one of graceful movement, from the unhurried pace of its residents enjoying the mild climate to the elegant glide of sailboats on the bay, a constant ballet between man and the sea.

About This Sarasota Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sarasota, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.336435, -82.530653. 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 Sarasota and Sarasota County.

Detailed location data for Sarasota includes the ZIP code (34237), 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 Sarasota is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.