North Port Sarasota metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Osprey, FL
$750,000Median home value
Sarasota CountyArea
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About Osprey
Osprey is a waterfront community in Sarasota County, Florida, between Sarasota and Venice along Little Sarasota Bay. About 5,900 residents live in a mix of mid-century ranch homes, bayfront estates, and newer developments. Oscar Scherer State Park anchors the south end, and Historic Spanish Point offers bayfront gardens and archaeology.
Home prices in Osprey
The median home value in Osprey is $750,000.
Top places in Osprey
- Historic Spanish Point — 30-acre bayfront museum and gardens.
- Oscar Scherer State Park — scrub-jay habitat with trails and a nature center.
- Little Sarasota Bay — kayaking and boating from bayfront launches.
- Downtown Venice — shops and the fishing pier about 10 minutes south.
Commuting from Osprey
- Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is about 20 minutes north.
- US 41 (Tamiami Trail) runs through town; I-75 is about 10 minutes east.
- No commuter rail; Sarasota County Area Transit buses serve US 41.
Osprey FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Osprey, FL?
The median home value in Osprey is $750,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Osprey, FL?
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is about 20 minutes north.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.