The Meadows, Florida Weather
The Meadows, 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 for The Meadows, Sarasota County.
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About The Meadows, Florida
The Meadows unfolds under a sky that often carries the soft, diffused light of coastal Florida, a gentle expanse where manicured green spaces meet the subtle undulations of the land. It lies 2.8 miles south-west of Lakewood Ranch, FL (from Lakewood Ranch, FL: bearing 232°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-north-east of Sarasota. Towering oaks, draped with Spanish moss that sways like ancient beards in the humid breeze, form leafy canopies over quiet residential streets, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the dappled sunlight that filters through. The air here often holds the faintest hint of salt, a reminder of the proximity to the Gulf, mingling with the sweet perfume of blooming jasmine and the earthy scent of well-tended lawns. Even in the early morning, before the full heat of the day asserts itself, there's a languid quality to the atmosphere, a sense that time itself has slowed its hurried march. Historically, The Meadows evolved from landscapes shaped by both nature and human endeavor, its character subtly influenced by the ebb and flow of agricultural pursuits that once dominated the region and the subsequent development that embraced a more residential focus. The area's economy, now largely driven by service industries and the comforts of suburban living, still retains echoes of its past, with a quiet dedication to maintaining the verdant beauty that gives The Meadows its name. While not a hub of grand historical landmarks, its distinctive charm lies in the understated elegance of its planned communities, the well-maintained parks that serve as communal lungs, and the pervasive sense of peaceful domesticity that defines its daily rhythm. Residents here often speak of a close-knit feel, a shared appreciation for the tranquil environment and the easy access to the vibrant cultural offerings of the wider Sarasota area.
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| Location | The Meadows, Sarasota County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27.361712°N, 82.468985°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 34235 |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This The Meadows, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for The Meadows, 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 The Meadows includes coordinates 27.361712°N, 82.468985°W, situated in Sarasota County. ZIP code 34235. 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.
