Plantation, Florida Weather
Plantation, 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 Plantation, Sarasota County.
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About Plantation, Florida
Plantation, a name that whispers of a bygone era, now unfolds as a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where the Florida sun, even in its softer afternoon descent, casts a warm, almost honeyed light across manicured lawns and the broad, leafy canopies of mature oaks. It lies 5.5 miles east-south-east of Venice, FL (from Venice, FL: bearing 114°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of North Port. The air here carries a humid sweetness, a blend of blooming hibiscus and the distant, earthy scent of well-watered soil, a constant reminder of the subtropical embrace. Streets, wide and often lined with mature trees, offer a sense of unhurried passage, a deliberate quietude that settles over the neighborhoods as the day begins to wane. The architecture, a mix of ranch-style homes and more contemporary designs, speaks to periods of growth and evolution, each structure contributing to the overall character of a place that feels both established and perpetually refreshed by the abundant sunshine and verdant growth. The history of Plantation, while not deeply etched in ancient stone, is a narrative of transformation from agricultural roots to a thriving suburban center. Once part of the vast agricultural expanse of South Florida, its development gained momentum in the mid-20th century, drawing families seeking a blend of accessible amenities and a more serene way of life than the bustling coastal cities. The local economy, now diverse, supports a population drawn to its well-regarded schools and a strong sense of community, fostering a culture that values both progress and the preservation of green spaces. Though not a primary tourist destination, Plantation offers a glimpse into the patterned growth of modern Florida, a place where the echoes of its past as a land of fertile fields are still discernible beneath the vibrant present, a subtle undercurrent in the daily rhythms of its residents.
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| Location | Plantation, Sarasota County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27.068112°N, 82.372873°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33036, 33317, 34293, 33322 |
| Area Code | 941, 954, 754 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Plantation, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Plantation, 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 Plantation includes coordinates 27.068112°N, 82.372873°W, situated in Sarasota County. ZIP code 33036, 33317, 34293, 33322. Telephone area code: 941, 954, 754. 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.
