Siesta Key Florida Map

About Siesta Key, Florida

Siesta Key is a locality in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,525. The population density is 937.2 people per km². Siesta Key is located at 27.3020°N, 82.5515°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34242.

Siesta Key unfurls like a pale, sandy ribbon against the aquamarine embrace of the Gulf of Mexico, its shores a constant dialogue between land and tide. It lies 2.7 miles south-south-west of Sarasota, FL (from Sarasota, FL: bearing 208°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-west of Lakewood Ranch. The air here carries the brine and the sun’s insistent warmth, a humid exhalation that softens the edges of the world. Here, the sand is not merely granular but a fine, almost crystalline powder, cool underfoot even at the midday zenith, a stark white against the vibrant green of the coastal scrub and the stoic palms that lean into the prevailing breezes. The landscape itself is a study in gentle gradients, a low-lying expanse where mangrove roots grip the brackish edges of tidal creeks and the open ocean breathes its vastness onto the shore. The history of Siesta Key is a story etched in the ebb and flow of its coastline, a narrative woven with the threads of fishing villages and burgeoning tourism. Once a largely undeveloped barrier island, its transformation into a sought-after destination began in earnest in the early 20th century, fueled by the dream of attracting visitors to its pristine beaches. The local economy, once anchored by the bounty of the sea, now thrives on the steady influx of sun-seekers, their presence a constant hum that underpins the island’s character. Siesta Key’s distinctive appeal lies not just in its remarkable sand, but in the unhurried pace of life that seems to permeate its sun-drenched avenues, a quiet confidence born of its enduring natural beauty.

About This Siesta Key Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Siesta Key, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.301992, -82.551487. 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 Siesta Key and Sarasota County.

Detailed location data for Siesta Key includes the ZIP code (34242), 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 Siesta Key is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.