The Meadows is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,994 at the 2010 census. The Meadows Community Association is an active, deed-restricted community consisting of 3500 households, including single-family homes, villas, condominiums, a skilled care and rehabilitation center, and a rental retirement community with all levels of living from independent and assisted living to memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The Meadows is also home to a shopping village and The Meadows Country Club, a private facility that offers golf, tennis, dining, and social memberships as well as two courses open for public golf.