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What Draws People to Live Here In Lakewood Ranch, Florida?
Lakewood Ranch is a beautiful, 17,500 acre master planned community with neighborhoods that include everything from apartments, townhomes and smaller 2 and 3 bedroom homes to large luxury family homes and custom estates. There are open neighborhoods and private, gated, golf communities. There is something for every lifestyle in
Lakewood Ranch Florida.
What is it Like Living in Lakewood Ranch Florida and where is it located?
Those that live here enjoy playing in the parks, strolling along the more than 150 miles of paths and sidewalks, taking time for fun in their individual neighborhood or going out and about in the local communities of Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Bradenton. Lakewood Ranch has it's own Main Street with restaurants, shopping, a multi-theater movie cinema and regular downtown block parties. There are also world class golf courses, the
Sarasota Polo Club, nature trails, as well as great schools for children and teens and colleges for adults.
Lakewood ranch features polo, cricket, and over 80 clubs to choose from. There are 18 tennis courts, 18 holes of daily fee golf and 36 holes of private golf. Homeowners in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and Country Club East have the option to join the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and enjoy the athletic center, 18-court tennis facility, golf courses and an elegant clubhouse to meet friends and gather with family.
Location, Location, Location
Lakewood Ranch is located on the Suncoast of Florida, just a short drive south of St Petersberg & the City of Tampa. It is in Manatee County and a small portion is is in Sarasota County. Most of Lakewood Ranch located in Manatee County, East of I-75 with three highway exits, University Pkwy, State Rt 70 and State Rt 64. The community extends East out beyond Lorraine Rd. There are two main zip codes for Lakewood Ranch, 34202 and 34211 that cover the residential areas. There is also Business park section of Lakewood Ranch that is south of University Parkway in Sarasota County and the zip code for that area is 34240.
Lakewood Ranch is made up of several neighborhoods with homes ranging from about 1,000 SF to 20,000 SF. There are a variety of builder styles here that include Production homes, Semi-custom homes and Custom built homes.
Lakewood Ranch boasts of being the nation's largest ecologically planned community, where some homes built even meet the Florida Green Building Coalition's standards for energy efficiency, clean indoor air, sustainability and drought resistant landscaping.
You can see much more about the communities of Lakewood Ranch 34202 here. Through this link you'll gain valuable insight into the community by looking at household incomes, crime risk, education levels attained, and potential for extreme weather. Use the map to locate points of interest like shopping, restaurants, and health care services.
How many neighborhoods are there within Lakewood Ranch?
Within Lakewood Ranch you’ll find these nine villages and a tenth is soon to be built beginning in 2013.
The home sizes vary from neighborhood to neighborhood within each of the ten villages. Home prices vary too and the Sarasota Suncoast Team of Keller Williams Realty can get individual home pricing for you:
The Country Club
Townhomes and single family homes from 1,570 to over 3,500 SF
Gated community offering a variety of neighborhoods & lifestyles
36 holes of private golf and 18 holes of daily fee golf
Country
Club East
Single family homes from 1,700 to
over 6,000 SF
Private, gated community offering a
variety of neighborhoods
18-holes of Rick Robbins-designed
golf
Central
Park
Single family homes from 1,028 to more than 3,000 SF
10-acre centrally located park
including tennis courts,
dog parks, ball field, splash park and play areas
Eight furnished models, all
certified green homes
The
Lake Club
Custom luxury homes and detached
villas from 2,540 to over 6,000 SF
Private, gated community with lush
landscaping, park and scenic lakes
Tuscan-inspired Clubhouse with Day
Spa & Private Concierge
Greenbrook
Single family homes from 1,500 to
4,000 SF
Adventure Park, Paw Park, Heron's
Nest Nature Trail and more
Walking distance to elementary and
middle schools
Esplanade
Gated enclave of maintenance free
villas and single family homes
from 1,686 to over 3,000 SF
Only active lifestyle village in
Lakewood Ranch with fabulous
resort-style amenities
Full-time Lifestyle Director,
luxurious clubhouse, pools, spa, Pickleball
and Bocce courts, miles of walking trails, fenced bark park, and more
Edgewater
Lake Vista condominiums from 1,748
to 2,150 SF
Gated community
Neighborhood pool, clubhouse and
fitness center
Summerfield
Single-family homes
Surrounded by large lakes and two
community parks
Elementary and middle schools within
walking distance
Riverwalk
Single-family homes
Park and sidewalks
Miles of nature trails and lakes
Bridgewater
(A New Village Coming Soon)
Single Family Homes with sizes
ranging from 1,861 to 3,800 SF
Read more here:
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Builders
There are a variety of builders in Lakewodd Ranch. If you're looking for new home construction in lakewood Ranch
contact The Sarasota Suncoast Team for a list of builders: http://www.sarasotasuncoasthomes.com/contact/ and builder home styles here that include production homes, semi-custom homes and custom built homes.
What’s Going On Near Lakewood Ranch, FL?
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The convenience and location of Lakewood Ranch allows for a quick get away to many local destinations. Including; parks, playgrounds, YMCA, entertainment complexes, shopping, sports complexes and world class beaches. It is minutes from the restaurants and shops that are in the center of the community on
Main St in Lakewood Ranch, about 25 minutes Downtown Sarasota and SRQ Bradenton-Sarasota International Airport; 30 minutes to St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. Only 40 minutes to St. Petersberg, Fl and 55 minutes to Tampa International Airport.
What Schools Will My Children Attend?
Their are a few public schools near Lakewood Ranch. For school scores and more information on public
Lakewood Ranch school reports click this link to my website and see the Market Insider area information and statistics. There are also private school options such as the Out-of-Doors Academy. For another list of schools, go to
Lakewood Ranch schools.
Now, You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Don’t You?
If you are really interested in the
homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch Florida click on this link to our page to see homes in Lakewood Ranch. Our sales and property information is a direct feed from the local Multiple Listing Service MYFloridaMLS and is updated multiple times per day. You can also contact us by calling or texting one of our team members at 941-894-4063 or you can visit us at our website:
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