The 13th also takes in residential portions of Charlotte and Hillsborough counties.
Most residents live near the coast, while farmland and citrus groves occupy the inland.
Sarasota's museums and cultural offerings attract visitors from around the state, while Bradenton has several popular retail centers and boat-maker Wellcraft Marine. The 13th's high proportion of people 65 years and older makes it a popular home for older part-time residents. During the 1990s, the area has grown both in population and economic development. Service industries, including investment companies, and trade make up much of the labor force. The 13th's expansion has made the environment and growth management top local concerns.