The Meadows is a census-designated place of about 4,000 residents (2020 census) in east Sarasota, centered on the Meadows Country Club — a large golf and tennis community of condos, villas, and single-family homes. It is a quiet, heavily landscaped, deed-restricted community appealing to golfers, with its own shopping village and community association. Downtown Sarasota and the beaches are a short drive west.
The median listing price in The Meadows is $289,500.
Top places in The Meadows
The Meadows Country Club
The Meadows Shopping Village
Nearby Celery Fields
Nearby Nathan Benderson Park
Fruitville Road corridor dining and shopping.
Nearby University Town Center Mall (across the county line area).
Community fitness trails and lakes.
Commuting from The Meadows
Approximate drive to downtown Sarasota: ~10–15 minutes (approximate; Fruitville Road or 17th Street west).
Schools in The Meadows
Public schools: Sarasota County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
The Meadows FAQs
What is the housing market like in The Meadows, FL? The median listing price in The Meadows is $289,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
How is the commute from The Meadows, FL? Approximate drive to downtown Sarasota: ~10–15 minutes (approximate; Fruitville Road or 17th Street west).
Which school district serves The Meadows, FL? The Meadows is served by Sarasota County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
