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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.

Surrounding areas: Englewood, Florida (2.6 mi), Don Pedro Island, Florida (4.8 mi), Palm Island, Florida (4.8 mi), Rotonda, Florida (5.6 mi), Cape Haze, Florida (6.3 mi), Little Gasparilla Island, Florida (7.6 mi), Gulf Cove, Florida (9.0 mi)

Manasota Key Vacation Rentals


Listing Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  Tiki Condos...Bring your BOAT !!! January 2010 available P   Studio 0 1 4
  *HuGe RaTe CuTs! for Summer* Manasota Key Beach Cottage     House 1 1 2
  Tiki on Manasota Key-Englewood Beach P   Condo 1 1 4
  1 Bd1 Bath Manasota Key Get-Away!     Apartment 1 1 4
  Tropical Gulf Front Beach Condo P   Condo 1 1 4
  * Beach, Docks, Pool* El Galeon South / Gulf to Bay Resort P   Condo 1 1 4
  Gulf Peek - Steps to Beach P   Condo 1 1 4
  Waterfront, Sunrise, Sunset, Manasota Key, Englewood FL P   Condo 1 1 4
  The Castaways on the Gulf of Mexico P   Condo 1 1 4
  The Sisters 5     Duplex 2 1 4
  Adorable Beach House on Manasota Key     Duplex 2 1 4
  Turtle Bay Condos - Pool - Boat Dock - Beach P   Condo 2 1 6
  Direct Beachfront Cottage With Private & Secluded Beach     House 2 1 6
  Island House on the Beach     Apartment 2 1 6
  Gulf View Retreat- 2 bedroom condo P   Condo 2 4
  Manasota Key Waterfront Home     House 2 6
  ****Gulf Front, ground level Cond Special Rate/summer 09**** P   Condo 2 2 4
  Beachfront - Affordable Luxury on the Gulf! P H Condo 2 2 4
  Beach villa     Villa 2 2 4
  TIKI Condos ...Bring your BOAT !!! Jan & Feb 2010 available P   Condo 2 2 5
  Waterfront Condo & Pool (2 bed/2bath) P   Condo 2 2 5
  Hatteras South     Duplex 2 2 6
  Must Be Seen! Fantastic Water Views in New Spacious Condo P   Condo 2 2 6
  Ground Floor Condo on Manasota Key P   Condo 2 2 6
  2BR/2BA Gulf Front Condo w/Private Balcony P   Condo 2 2 6
  The Villas P   Townhome 2 2 6
  Beautiful!/Boatdocks/Ground Floor/Free Internet P   Condo 2 2 6
  Summer Specials,Lovely Gulfside Home,Pets Welcome, WiFi     House 2 2 7
  2 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront Home w/ Pool/Dock-WOW! P   House 2 2 7
  Waterfront Home, Pool/Dock (2 bd/2 Bath) P   House 2 2 7
  2 BR 2 BA Grnd Floor Condo on Lemon Bay - BRING YOUR BOAT! P   Condo 2 2 8
  Spacious Beach Condo on Manasota Key P   Condo 2 6
  Krystal Key Condo P H Condo 2 6
  *HuGe RaTe CuTs!* Summer * Beachcomber Bungalow     House 3 1 6
  Absolute Direct Lemon Bay/Right By Stump Pass P   House 3 2 6
  Stunning Bayfront Manasota Key Home in Sarasota County     Villa 3 2 6
  New 3BR/2BA Luxury Beach Condominium     House 3 2 6
  El Galeon Gulf 3 Bedroom Beachside Condo! P   Condo 3 2 8
  Beach Front Complex on Manasota Key-Surf Club P   Condo 3 2 9
  Fabulous Gulf-Front 3 BR/2.5 BA Luxury Condo - Manasota Key P   Condo 3 6
  "Sunsational" - Gorgeous, Gulf Front - Great Rates!!! P   Condo 3 6
  Luxury Beach House Directly on Beach     House 3 6
  Beautiful Manasota Key Home P   House 3 7
  Spectacular Gulf Front 3 Bedroom Luxury Executive Condo P   Condo 3 8
  The Palms P   Villa 3 8
  Villa Eron+Mediterranean Luxury+Beach+Bay+Concierge+Privacy     Villa 3 10
  Summer/Fall Special..$900/week thru September!! P   Condo 3 12
  Gulf to Bay 3/3 Vacation home with Pool P   House 3 3 6
  Bayfront Home - Spectacular Views with Unbeatable Rates!!!     House 3 3 8
  Directly on the Beach and a Pool, too!! P   House 3 4 6
  Beach House P H House 4 3 8
  New~Wifi internet~granite~gourmet kitchen~steps to beach!!     House 4 10
  Super Special Summer Rates! 3 Beachfront Cottages     Cottage 5 3 16

Manasota Key Weather & Climate

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 ParkPort CharlotteFL16.0 mi.
King Richards Medieval Family Fun ParkNaplesFL64.2 mi.
Busch Gardens TampaTampaFL71.0 mi.
Celebration StationClearwaterFL77.1 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure ParkWinter HavenFL84.7 mi.
 
Water Parks
Adventure IslandTampaFL71.0 mi.
Buccaneer BaySpring HillFL108.2 mi.
Water ManiaKissimmeeFL110.9 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard BeachLake Buena VistaFL113.1 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon LagoonLake Buena VistaFL113.1 mi.
Walt Disney World Water CountryLake Buena VistaFL113.1 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Lemon Bay Golf ClubEnglewoodFL2.6 mi.
Myakka Pines Golf ClubEnglewoodFL2.6 mi.
Oyster Creek Golf & Country ClubEnglewoodFL2.6 mi.
Wildflower Country ClubEnglewoodFL2.6 mi.
Long Marsh Golf ClubRotondaFL5.6 mi.
Jacaranda Golf ClubPlantationFL9.4 mi.
Bird Bay Executive Golf CourseVeniceFL13.1 mi.
Capri Isles Golf ClubVeniceFL13.1 mi.
Lake Venice Golf ClubVeniceFL13.1 mi.
Pelican Pointe Golf & Country ClubVeniceFL13.1 mi.
Venice East Golf ClubVeniceFL13.1 mi.
Waterford Golf ClubVeniceFL13.1 mi.
Bobcat Trail Golf & Country ClubNorth PortFL14.8 mi.
Calusa Lakes Golf ClubNokomisFL14.8 mi.
Heron Creek Golf & Country ClubNorth PortFL14.8 mi.
Sabal Trace Golf & Country ClubNorth PortFL14.8 mi.
Sorrento Par3 Golf CourseNokomisFL14.8 mi.
Woodhaven Golf CenterNorth PortFL14.8 mi.
Deep Creek Golf ClubPort CharlotteFL15.8 mi.
Duffys Golf CenterPort CharlotteFL15.8 mi.
Eagle Point Golf ClubPort CharlotteFL15.8 mi.
Maple Leaf Estates Golf CoursePort CharlotteFL15.8 mi.
Port Charlotte Golf ClubPort CharlotteFL15.8 mi.
Riverwood Golf ClubPort CharlotteFL15.8 mi.
Victoria EstatesPort CharlotteFL15.8 mi.
Blue Heron PinesPunta GordaFL18.8 mi.
Chip Shot Par 3 Golf CoursePunta GordaFL18.8 mi.
Punta Gorda Country ClubPunta GordaFL18.8 mi.
Seminole LakesPunta GordaFL18.8 mi.
Alden Pines Country ClubBokeeliaFL20.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Port Charlotte Beach State ParkFL1.9 mi. 
Stump Pass Beach State ParkFL2.5 mi. 
Don Pedro Island State ParkFL4.3 mi. 
Gasparilla Island State ParkFL15.3 mi. 
Oscar Scherer State ParkFL18.2 mi. 
Cayo Costa State ParkFL19.0 mi. 
Myakka River State ParkFL21.9 mi. 
Lake Manatee State ParkFL37.7 mi. 
 
Museums
John and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtSarasotaFL30.5 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Busch GardensTampaFL71.0 mi.
Florida AquariumTampaFL71.0 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological GardenTampaFL71.0 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological ParkLake Buena VistaFL113.1 mi.
Disney's Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL113.1 mi.
The Living SeasLake Buena VistaFL113.1 mi.

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