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City	The Meadows
State	Florida (FL)
County	Sarasota County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	27.361712
Longitude	-82.468985
Population	5,037
Density	818.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	34235
Area Code	941
County Seat	Sarasota
School District	Sarasota County School District

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About The Meadows, Florida

The Meadows is a locality in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,037. The population density is 818.2 people per km². The Meadows is located at 27.3617°N, 82.4690°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34235.

The Meadows unfolds across a landscape where the heavy, humid air of the subtropics softens the edges of every horizon. It lies 2.3 miles north-northwest of Fruitville, FL (from Fruitville, FL: bearing 342°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-northeast of Sarasota. The terrain here is defined by low-lying expanses of palmetto scrub and woodland, where the light at dusk takes on a bruised, violet quality that lingers over the canopy. Nathan Benderson Park serves as an immediate anchor for the land, providing a vast, open expanse that mirrors the sky in its quiet, reflective waters. Only two miles away, the quiet flow of Cooper Creek carves a path through the verdant undergrowth, sustaining the local ecology against the heat. Further afield, the distant influence of the coast is felt in the saline breeze, though the open waters of Hudson Bayou remain five miles from the quiet stillness of the inland paths.

Development within The Meadows reflects a history rooted in the strategic transformation of Florida’s wilder, interior plains into organized living spaces. The local economy thrives on the rhythms of service and professional trade, sustaining a pace that favors deliberate, quiet growth over the frantic expansion seen in larger hubs. Commerce here is anchored by a blend of specialized enterprises that rely on the connectivity of the region, supporting a stable population that values the maintenance of its manicured surroundings. While the surrounding region once leaned heavily into the citrus industry, the modern character of The Meadows focuses on private enterprise and the quiet efficiency of its residential infrastructure. Life moves with a steady, predictable cadence, grounded by the steady hand of local industry that keeps the landscape from succumbing to the encroachment of the surrounding sawgrass.

Cultural expression in The Meadows emerges through the quiet pride of its residents and the shared guardianship of their pristine, shared outdoor spaces. The atmosphere remains refined and contemplative, colored by the seasonal arrival of winter visitors who bring a brief, heightened energy to the neighborhood before fading away with the return of the summer humidity. Residents often gather for events at Nathan Benderson Park, where the competitive spirit of rowing and water sports brings a sharp, focused intensity to the otherwise tranquil environment. While the influence of the Caribbean and the Spanish-colonial North permeates the wider region, the character of The Meadows remains distinct, favoring a private, almost insular elegance. It is a place where the passage of time is marked not by grand monuments, but by the subtle, cyclical changes in the flora and the long, golden shadows that stretch across the pathways as the sun dips toward the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nathan Benderson Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 118° SE
17Th Street Park - East Entrance (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 206° SW
Beekman Place Preservation Area (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 282° W
Open Book Gateway (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 131° SE
Celery Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 137° SE
Youth Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 255° W
Colonial Oaks Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 180° S
Founder's 50 Monument (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 042° NE
Lakewood Ranch Cinema (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 042° NE
Observation Mound (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 138° SE
Sarasota Art Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 236° SW
Owen N. Burns (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 244° SW
Todd Alan Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 245° SW
Giving Tree Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 247° SW
Museum of Botany & the Arts (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 242° SW
Florida Studio Theatre (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 250° W
Selby Memorial (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 241° SW
Art On St Armands Circle Sarasota, A Procaccinj Gallery (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 246° SW
Linder Turf and Tractor (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 320° NW
Public Beach Access Point (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 276° W
Lake Manatee State Park (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 042° NE
Myakka River State Park (State Park) — 10.8 mi, 137° SE
Regal Cinemas Oakmont 8 Movie Theater (Cinema) — 11.0 mi, 309° NW
Parker Manatee Aquarium (Aquarium) — 11.3 mi, 326° NW
Oscar Scherer State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 11.4 mi, 178° S
Olympia Theatre (Theatre) — 12.5 mi, 328° NW
Lincoln Park (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 334° NW
Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 13.8 mi, 325° NW
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.1 mi, 310° NW · 993 acres
Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.6 mi, 329° NW · 428 acres

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