Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is Sarasota's newest master planned community. This is planned living on a grand scale - with 7 designed villages, and 17 builders involved in the project, Lakewood Ranch offers vast diversity for residents.Centered around its Main Street and Town Center, Lakewood Ranch is a city unto itself. A myriad of shopping and dining, movie theaters, and all services, hotels and amenities that one could want are readily available. Lakewood Ranch even has its own hospital, college campuses, and YMCA. But as you venture out from the town center, the design of the community becomes most evident in its many lakes, preserves, wildlife habitats, parks and golf courses. Lakewood Ranch County Club sprawls along the south border, condominiums peek out of town center, and residential homes wind through quiet streets. This is a great family neighborhood, as Lakewood Ranch also has its own schools and community events.
Lakewood Ranch is special in that nearly half of the community is set aside for as open space and recreation area, including lakes, nature preserves, parks, wetlands and trails. Residents can use canoes, kayaks or small water craft on the 160 acre Lake Uhlein, or 5 of the other lakes. There are approximately one hundred miles of sidewalks and trails making biking, hiking and running a common pastime.
There are more than 25 active resident clubs for a myriad of activities; the Athletic Club offers two pools, tennis courts and a gym; while the Polo Club is right down the road. Lakewood Ranch offers Legacy Golf Club, an 18 hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, complete with clubhouse.
Located just northeast of Sarasota and across the Manatee line, Lakewood Ranch is also in very close proximity to the University corridor, with more shopping, dining, and residential options. It is a 30 minute drive to downtown or beaches, the airport is straight down University, and I-75 is right next door.
With every possible amenity, newer homes starting in the $200's, and a great location, Lakewood Ranch may be a great choice for your family. Be sure to take a look at all of the Sarasota homes for sale.
