Floridaland
Floridaland was a tourist attraction between Sarasota and Venice, Florida on US highway 41.
A theme park inside Osprey
You can stay in Osprey
Floridaland is inside Osprey, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 73–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Osprey. Green months are the mild ones.
Floridaland
Floridaland was a tourist attraction between Sarasota and Venice, Florida on US highway 41. It opened December 25, 1964 and closed on July 2, 1971. It boasted "Everything Under The Sun!" and "10 Big Attractions for One Low Price." Attractions included a petting zoo, dolphin show, and old west style main street featuring can-can girls performing at the Gold Nugget Saloon, and a gun fight and stunt show that took place several times a day.
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- Theme park
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- 1.8K a year
Where to stay near Floridaland
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Osprey (7) and Sarasota (59).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Floridaland | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey | in town | — | 7 3 hotels · 1 motel · 3 campgrounds | 5,943 | $750K | — |
| Sarasota | 12 mi north | 15 min | 59 44 hotels · 9 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 58,458 | $463K | C+ |
| Gulf Gate | 6 mi north | 10 min | 19 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 7,998 | $358K | — |
| Laurel | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 14 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 11,741 | $479K | — |
| Siesta Key 52% vacation homes | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 20 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 5,525 | $986K | — |
| Venice 23% vacation homes | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 17 11 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 30,477 | $435K | — |
| Fruitville | 11 mi north | 15 min | 15 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 15,172 | $413K | — |
| Vamo | 3 mi north | 5 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,936 | $364K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Floridaland
Other well-known places within 60 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw42 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
127 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
215 mi MuseumJohn and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
53 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
60 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa4.0M visitors a year
37 mi BeachSiesta Beach
42 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí MuseumPhoto credits
Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Siesta Beach: 4net, CC BY 3.0 · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0
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Visiting Floridaland
Is Floridaland in Osprey?
Yes. It’s inside Osprey, FL.
When is the best time to visit Floridaland?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 73–83°.
How far is Floridaland from Tampa?
About 55 miles north of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Floridaland?
Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ), about 15 miles away.
Where should I stay near Floridaland?
Sarasota (12 mi, 59 places to stay), Gulf Gate (6 mi, 19 places to stay) and Laurel (3 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips from people in Osprey
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Osprey’s Town Square.
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