Osprey, Florida Weather
Osprey, Florida — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Osprey, Sarasota County.
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About Osprey, Florida
Osprey unfurls along the shimmering edge of Sarasota Bay, a place where the sun-drenched air carries the faint, briny scent of the Gulf and the rustle of palms. It lies 7.0 miles north-north-west of Venice, FL (from Venice, FL: bearing 342°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-south-west of Palmer Ranch. Here, mangrove forests, gnarled and resilient, embrace the slow-moving waters, their roots a complex tapestry anchoring the land against the persistent caress of the tides. The landscape is a gentle swell of sandy soil, dotted with live oaks draped in Spanish moss, their branches reaching like ancient arms towards a sky that often bleeds into hues of apricot and rose as the day surrenders to evening. The quiet hum of insects forms a constant, subtle soundtrack, punctuated by the sharp cry of seabirds overhead, a wild, untamed chorus against the backdrop of human habitation. This stretch of coast, long a haven for those seeking its tranquil beauty, has seen its story shaped by both the natural world and the persistent spirit of its inhabitants. Originally a landscape shaped by indigenous peoples, its more recent history is tied to the agricultural endeavors that once bloomed here, cultivating citrus and other tropical fruits that thrived in the rich, sandy soil. Today, Osprey’s character is a blend of its enduring natural allure and a burgeoning appreciation for its proximity to the vibrant cultural life of nearby Sarasota. The local economy, while still bearing echoes of its past agricultural roots, now leans into the steady stream of visitors drawn to its pristine waterways, its access to the celebrated beaches, and the quiet charm that defines Osprey as a place to simply be, under the generous Florida sun.
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| Location | Osprey, Sarasota County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27.196163°N, 82.490375°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 34229 |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Osprey, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Osprey, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Osprey includes coordinates 27.196163°N, 82.490375°W, situated in Sarasota County. ZIP code 34229. Telephone area code: 941. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
