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Lakewood Ranch is an 8,500 acre master-planned community located in Manatee County, Florida. Established in 2005, this family-oriented community is popular with young and growing families thanks to its abundance of amenities, recreations, quality-built homes and easy access to the Gulf Coast of Florida. Lakewood Ranch is also located east of the City of Bradenton, 24 miles south east of St. Petersburg and 40 miles south of Tampa. With its prime location along the I-75 freeway and accessible from many airports like Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport, Lakewood Ranch real estate is strategically located.
Lakewood Ranch Housing
Lakewood Ranch is composed of seven villages where housing choices include a mix of single-family homes, condominium homes, town houses and even vacant land/lots for construction of new homes. Residents living here enjoy complete amenities and attractions that include shopping and dinning areas, parks and recreational areas, health and fitness centers, events and festivals as well as schools and places of worship and more. In terms of outdoor recreations, its also notable that Lakewood Ranch has trails that stretch over 150 miles of land for locals to enjoy. Schools are another draw for families buying homes in this community as there are many K-12 schools available. Directly serving this community is a high school, three middle schools, six elementary schools, a charter school, two private academies and Keiser University. Feel free to visit the School Information page on this website that lets you search schools in this community or anywhere all over the nation, all free for you to use!
The villages of Greenbrook and Summerfield have attracted many families. So many, in fact, that a new middle school and 2 elementary schools needed to be built just east of Lorraine Rd. The Country Club is popular with all ages, but many snowbirds and retirees choose to live there because of the wonderful golf courses.
Edgewater is a gated community just west of the County Club. It is situation on 160 acre Lake Uihlein and offers boating facilties as well as panoramic views of the lake.
Country Club East and The Lake Club are upscale communities east of Lorraine Rd. currently under construction.
The newest village, Central Park, is located north of SR70 off of Lakewood Ranch Blvd. It will feature a huge central park with many activities for the whole family.
Main Street, situated on Lake Uihlein is a walking street with a variety of upscale shops, restaurants, a movie theater will provide a central meeting place for the residents. Miniature golf has recently opened up. You can stroll peacefully along the street and relax on one of the benches facing the beautiful fountain.
Lakewood Ranch Country Club offers 36 holes of championship golf designed by Palmer Course Design Co. The clubhouse reminds one of an Italian villa with marble floors, a library complete with fireplace, a ballroom up the gracefully winding staircase and the brides-room with balcony overlooking the entrance. What a marvelous place for a wedding reception! Fine dining is offered in the dining room with the ability to offer dining for private parties.
The Legacy Golf Course is open to the public and offers 18 holes of golf. Legacy received the prestigious four-star rating from Golf Digest Magazine.
The Athletic Center offers a wide variety of activities including tennis, a fitness center with two heated pools, a steam room, sauna, whirlpool and massage therapist. The Courtside Deli and Lounge offers food, drink and ice cream.
The Sarasota Polo Club offers Sunday games from December to April. All are welcome to come to watch the games. Bring a Picnic and tailgate to watch the games!
There are many clubs available in Lakewood Ranch which gives one the opportunity to meet and enjoy one's neighbors.
Around the Ranch is a monthly newspaper that keeps residents abreast of the latest information regarding Lakewood Ranch.
Lakewood Ranch set aside half of the land for parks, trails, nature preserves and fishing ponds. 150 miles of sidewalks and trails are available for walking, jogging, riding or roller-blading
Summerfield Community Park offers 15 acres with ball fields, lighted tennis courts, basketball, playground.
Herons Next Nature Park with 100 acres, has 2 lakes with boating and fishing. Trails wind through the park with wooden bridges and stations explaining the Florida habitat.
Braden River Nature Trail in Riverwalk has 2 lakes with excellent fishing.
The Country Club Community Park has sand pit volleyball, basketball, playground lot playgrond and picnic area.
Greenbrook Adventure Park has play in-line with inline skating, ballfields, picnic and a "paw park" where dogs can run free.
Lakewood Ranch District Park consists of 150 acres surrounding Lakewood Ranch High School. Activities offered are: tennis, basketball, racquetball, softball, baseball, soccer and football.
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