Manasota Key Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Manasota Key
is a barrier island located off the southern Gulf Coast right across from the town of Englewood. Access to the island is by one of two bridges; one in Sarasota County and one in Charlotte County. Once on Manasota Key, visitors are enchanted with this island where there are no high rise buildings, no traffic lights and no crowds. A two-lane road runs the length of the island with pristine beaches on each side. The Sarasota County part of the island is completely residential, and the Charlotte County side is residential with a few businesses. The far south end of Manasota Key is a state park and wildlife sanctuary. This pristine island is covered with lush, tropical foliage and has a large variety of things to do. Manasota Beach has 14 acres of white sand beach and sand dunes, and has special areas with picnic tables, fire pits, boardwalks and bathhouse facilities. Blind Pass Beach is ideal for swimming and fishing and also has a nature trail for hiking. This area is known for its excellent game fishing and has a docking area for boats on the Intracoastal Waterway. Many golf courses and tennis courts dot the area, and snorkeling, diving and water skiing are just some of the other activities to enjoy. Manasota Key is approximately 2 ½ hours from Disney World and all the other theme parks of the Orlando area.
The Southwest Region of Florida, between Sarasota and Fort Myers, has comfortable weather year round. At 5 to 25 feet above sea level, the region has a subtropic climate that is checked by the tempering influence of the Gulf of Mexico. The Peace River, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, contributes to the hot and humid climate in the summertime (but it's not unbearable due to cooling Gulf breezes.)Prevailing winds are normally 12-18 mph. The rainy season lasts from June through September, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout those months. Thunderstorms tend to pop up quickly but also dissipate just as quickly, with the sunshine quickly returning. The winters are lovely with warm afternoons and mild evenings and much less rain. Hurricane season generally runs late summer through late October in the Gulf of Mexico.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
72°F
52°F
2.68 in.
65°F
February
73°F
53°F
2.16 in.
65°F
March
77°F
57°F
3.37 in.
70°F
April
81°F
61°F
1.91 in.
76°F
May
86°F
67°F
2.20 in.
81°F
June
89°F
72°F
6.72 in.
85°F
July
91°F
73°F
6.68 in.
87°F
August
91°F
73°F
8.12 in.
87°F
September
89°F
72°F
7.38 in.
85°F
October
85°F
65°F
3.14 in.
80°F
November
80°F
59°F
2.08 in.
72°F
December
74°F
54°F
2.33 in.
66°F
Manasota Key Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Sarasota Bradenton International airport (SRQ) located about 34 miles northwest of Manasota Key in Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida, the Southwest Florida International airport (RSW) located approximately 45 miles southeast of Manasota Key in Fort Myers, Florida, the St Petersburg Clearwater International airport (PIE) located roughly 71 miles northwest of Manasota Key in St. Petersburg / Clearwater, Florida, and finally the Tampa International airport (TPA) located around 73 miles north of Manasota Key in Tampa, Florida.
Manasota Key Attractions
While staying in your Manasota Key Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Kidstar Park
Port Charlotte
FL
16.0 mi.
King Richards Medieval Family Fun Park
Naples
FL
64.2 mi.
Busch Gardens Tampa
Tampa
FL
71.0 mi.
Celebration Station
Clearwater
FL
77.1 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
Winter Haven
FL
84.7 mi.
Water Parks
Adventure Island
Tampa
FL
71.0 mi.
Buccaneer Bay
Spring Hill
FL
108.2 mi.
Water Mania
Kissimmee
FL
110.9 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach
Lake Buena Vista
FL
113.1 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon
Lake Buena Vista
FL
113.1 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country
Lake Buena Vista
FL
113.1 mi.
Golf Courses
Lemon Bay Golf Club
Englewood
FL
2.6 mi.
Myakka Pines Golf Club
Englewood
FL
2.6 mi.
Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club
Englewood
FL
2.6 mi.
Wildflower Country Club
Englewood
FL
2.6 mi.
Long Marsh Golf Club
Rotonda
FL
5.6 mi.
Jacaranda Golf Club
Plantation
FL
9.4 mi.
Bird Bay Executive Golf Course
Venice
FL
13.1 mi.
Capri Isles Golf Club
Venice
FL
13.1 mi.
Lake Venice Golf Club
Venice
FL
13.1 mi.
Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club
Venice
FL
13.1 mi.
Venice East Golf Club
Venice
FL
13.1 mi.
Waterford Golf Club
Venice
FL
13.1 mi.
Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
14.8 mi.
Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Nokomis
FL
14.8 mi.
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
14.8 mi.
Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
14.8 mi.
Sorrento Par3 Golf Course
Nokomis
FL
14.8 mi.
Woodhaven Golf Center
North Port
FL
14.8 mi.
Deep Creek Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
15.8 mi.
Duffys Golf Center
Port Charlotte
FL
15.8 mi.
Eagle Point Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
15.8 mi.
Maple Leaf Estates Golf Course
Port Charlotte
FL
15.8 mi.
Port Charlotte Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
15.8 mi.
Riverwood Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
15.8 mi.
Victoria Estates
Port Charlotte
FL
15.8 mi.
Blue Heron Pines
Punta Gorda
FL
18.8 mi.
Chip Shot Par 3 Golf Course
Punta Gorda
FL
18.8 mi.
Punta Gorda Country Club
Punta Gorda
FL
18.8 mi.
Seminole Lakes
Punta Gorda
FL
18.8 mi.
Alden Pines Country Club
Bokeelia
FL
20.0 mi.
State Parks
Port Charlotte Beach State Park
FL
1.9 mi.
Stump Pass Beach State Park
FL
2.5 mi.
Don Pedro Island State Park
FL
4.3 mi.
Gasparilla Island State Park
FL
15.3 mi.
Oscar Scherer State Park
FL
18.2 mi.
Cayo Costa State Park
FL
19.0 mi.
Myakka River State Park
FL
21.9 mi.
Lake Manatee State Park
FL
37.7 mi.
Museums
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota
FL
30.5 mi.
(Art)
Zoos and Aquariums
Busch Gardens
Tampa
FL
71.0 mi.
Florida Aquarium
Tampa
FL
71.0 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden
Tampa
FL
71.0 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological Park
Lake Buena Vista
FL
113.1 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista
FL
113.1 mi.
The Living Seas
Lake Buena Vista
FL
113.1 mi.
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