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Ellenton is a small waterfront community located in Manatee County on the central Gulf Coast of Florida. As of the 2000 census, the population was 3,142. Nestled on the banks of the Manatee River, Ellenton is just a short drive to Bradenton and Sarasota, and the seaside communities of Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key. It offers a quiet, small town atmosphere for those wanting to explore the area without staying in the larger cities of Sarasota and Bradenton. Manatee County was recently ranked as the “21st Best Place to Live” by Money Magazine, due, in part, to the small, charming communities like Ellenton and the beautiful beaches. The town of Ellenton is most well know for two attractions – the Gamble Plantation State Historic Site and the Roaring 20s Pizza and Pipes Restaurant. The Gamble Plantation is located on U.S. 301 and is the only surviving plantation house in South Florida and the only Confederate memorial in the whole state. Other nearby attractions include the Mote Marine Laboratory and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, the Myakka River State Park and the Bishop Planetarium in Bradenton.

Surrounding areas: Palmetto, Florida (2.7 mi), Bradenton, Florida (3.8 mi), Parrish, Florida (7.8 mi), Longboat Key, Florida (11.2 mi), Anna Maria Island, Florida (11.8 mi), Sarasota, Florida (12.7 mi), Lido Key, Florida (14.5 mi)

Ellenton Vacation Rentals


     Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  The Sand Dollar P   Cottage 1 1 2
  The Starfish P   Cottage 2 1 1
  The Redfish P   Cottage 2 4-5
  Sparkling New Home in 55+ Community P   House 2 2 4-6
  The Seashell P   Cottage 2 2 4

Ellenton Weather & Climate

South Central Florida, along the Gulf Coast near the south end of Tampa Bay, enjoys warm weather with lots of sunshine year round. During the months of June through September, it is hot and humidity hovers around 50 percent or higher. Although this sounds high, Gulf breezes help to moderate temperatures and virtually every structure in Florida is equipped with air conditioning. The rainy season is from late May through October. You can expect almost daily thunderstorms during this time, but they dissipate quickly and within minutes the sun is shining again. Winters are much drier in comparison with lovely warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. The hurricane season in Florida runs from late August through November, but generally plenty of warning time is given for these types of tropical storms.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 72°F 50°F 2.94 in. 63°F
February 73°F 52°F 2.66 in. 64°F
March 77°F 56°F 3.36 in. 68°F
April 81°F 59°F 1.83 in. 74°F
May 87°F 65°F 2.85 in. 80°F
June 90°F 70°F 7.41 in. 84°F
July 91°F 72°F 8.71 in. 86°F
August 91°F 72°F 9.43 in. 86°F
September 89°F 71°F 7.25 in. 84°F
October 85°F 64°F 2.88 in. 78°F
November 79°F 58°F 2.35 in. 70°F
December 74°F 52°F 2.45 in. 64°F

Ellenton Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Sarasota Bradenton International airport (SRQ) located about 8 miles south of Ellenton in Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida, the St Petersburg Clearwater International airport (PIE) located approximately 28 miles northwest of Ellenton in St. Petersburg / Clearwater, Florida, the Tampa International airport (TPA) located roughly 31 miles north of Ellenton in Tampa, Florida, and finally the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located around 44 miles northeast of Ellenton in Lakeland, Florida.

Ellenton Attractions
While staying in your Ellenton Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Busch Gardens TampaTampaFL29.8 mi.
Celebration StationClearwaterFL35.0 mi.
Kidstar ParkPort CharlotteFL42.6 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure ParkWinter HavenFL61.5 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM StudiosLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Walt Disney World - EpcotLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic KingdomLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Old TownKissimmeeFL86.8 mi.
 
Water Parks
Adventure IslandTampaFL29.8 mi.
Buccaneer BaySpring HillFL66.2 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard BeachLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon LagoonLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Walt Disney World Water CountryLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Water ManiaKissimmeeFL86.8 mi.
Wet N' WildOrlandoFL99.3 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Woodlands Golf CourseEllentonFL 
Buffalo Creek Golf CoursePalmettoFL2.7 mi.
Imperial Lakes Golf CoursePalmettoFL2.7 mi.
Palm View Hills Golf CoursePalmettoFL2.7 mi.
Terra Ceia Bay Golf & Tennis ClubPalmettoFL2.7 mi.
Heather Hills Golf CourseBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood RanchBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Links at Greenfield PlantationBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Manatee County Golf CourseBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Palma Sola Golf CourseBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Peridia Golf & Country ClubBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Pinebrook Ironwood Golf CourseBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Preserve Golf Club at TaraBradentonFL3.8 mi.
River ClubBradentonFL3.8 mi.
River Run Golf LinksBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Rosedale Golf & Tennis ClubBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Timber Creek Golf CourseBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Village Green Golf CourseBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Waterlefe Golf & River ClubBradentonFL3.8 mi.
Palmetto Pines Golf CourseParrishFL7.8 mi.
Bobby Jones Golf ComplexSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Forest Lakes Golf ClubSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Foxfire Golf ClubSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Gulf Gate Golf CourseSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Oak Ford Golf ClubSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Rolling Green Golf ClubSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Sarasota Golf ClubSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Serenoa Golf ClubSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Stoneybrook Golf & Country ClubSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
Sunrise Golf ClubSarasotaFL12.7 mi.
 
State Parks
Judah P Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State ParkFL0.5 mi. 
Lake Manatee State ParkFL12.6 mi. 
Skyway Fishing Pier State ParkFL13.5 mi. 
Little Manatee River State ParkFL15.0 mi. 
Myakka River State ParkFL23.6 mi. 
Oscar Scherer State ParkFL24.7 mi. 
Ybor City Museum State ParkFL30.9 mi. 
Alafia River State ParkFL33.8 mi. 
Caladesi Island State ParkFL38.2 mi. 
 
Museums
John and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtSarasotaFL12.8 mi.(Art)
St. Petersburg Museum of HistorySt. PetersburgFL19.6 mi.(History)
Salvador Dali MuseumSt PetersburgFL19.6 mi.(Art)
St. Petersburg Museum of Fine ArtsSt. PetersburgFL19.6 mi.(Art)
Florida Holocaust MuseumSt. PetersburgFL19.6 mi.(History)
Florida International MuseumSt. PetersburgFL19.6 mi.(History)
Tampa Museum of ArtTampaFL29.8 mi.(Art)
Henry B. Plant MuseumTampaFL29.8 mi.(History)
International Sport Aviation Museum (ISAM)LakelandFL50.3 mi.(Technology)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Busch GardensTampaFL29.8 mi.
Florida AquariumTampaFL29.8 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological GardenTampaFL29.8 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological ParkLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Disney's Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
The Living SeasLake Buena VistaFL85.4 mi.
Sea World of OrlandoOrlandoFL99.3 mi.
Central Florida Zoological ParkLake MonroeFL116.1 mi.

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