2024 Map of Laurel

About this map

Palmer Ranch and the surrounding coastal communities reflect the modern residential and recreational landscape of Sarasota County. This survey illustrates the intricate balance between suburban development and preserved Florida wilderness, most notably within the expansive Oscar Scherer State Park. The shoreline is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and protective barrier islands like Casey Key, which separate the mainland from the Gulf of Mexico. Water management is a primary feature of the interior, seen in the channelization of Cow-Pen Slough Canal and the natural winding of South Creek. Significant infrastructure including the Tamiami Trl and the Sarasota National Cem serves as a modern anchor for the long-established settlements of Osprey, Laurel, and Nokomis.