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Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is a 17,500-acre award-winning master planned community that spans Manatee and Sarasota Counties, on Florida’s beautiful gulf coast and is home to more than 40,000 residents. The location provides easy access to cultural venues, gulf coast beaches, I-75, and the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport.
Since its development in the 1990s, Lakewood Ranch has seen a population boom due to the area's incredible amenities, gorgeous homes, and easy access to attractions in the surrounding area. In total, Lakewood Ranch has 4 million square feet of commercial property and more than 1,200 businesses located throughout the ranch.
Lakewood Ranch is the largest green-certified community in the U.S. and has been named one of the country’s best master-planned communities. Embracing a live-work-play lifestyle, Lakewood Ranch offers endless amenities. From shopping to swimming, tennis to chili cook-offs, this master-planned community has thought of it all.
If you're interested in living or retiring in a top-notch community with a reputation for excellence, you may have just found your dream community!
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Population
40,000
Zip Codes
34240,
34211,
34202
County
Manatee and Sarasota
How to Live Like a Local
Things to Do & Places to See
Championship golfing, equestrian events, tennis, swimming, upscale shopping and dining... there's no limit to the fun at Lakewood Ranch. This master-planned community is rich in amenities, allowing home buyers to enjoy everything they love without having to leave the community.
Lakewood Ranch hosts a multitude of events throughout the year, including classic car shows, chili cook-offs, art shows, the Suncoast Wine Festival, and the monthly Music on Main festival on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street. Whatever your interests, you're sure to find an amenity at Lakewood Ranch to complement it!
Experience Lakewood Ranch's Amenities
Are you interested in living in this amenity-rich master-planned community? View a list of Lakewood Ranch's best amenities below, and browse the interactive map to find nearby beaches, popular neighborhoods, shopping centers, and state parks.
On-Site Recreational Amenities
- 4 Championship 18 Hole Golf Courses
- 2 Award-Winning Clubhouses
- 20 Court Tennis Center
- 20 Pickleball Courts
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- 2 Heated Pools
- Sarasota Polo Club
- Farmer’s Market at Lakewood Ranch
- Music On Main
"Big-City" Community Features
- 8 shopping districts featuring boutiques, pharmacies, grocery stores, salons, florists, banks, and a movie theater
- Casual dining and fine dining found throughout the community
- More than 150 miles of trails and sidewalks for walking, running, and biking
- Lakes, parks, and nature preserves to enjoy
- State-of-the-art Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, which provides monthly screenings and awareness education
- Highly rated schools offering diverse educational programs and extracurricular activities
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Your Tropical Oasis Awaits
If you’ve been thinking about making a move to Lakewood Ranch, now is the perfect time to find your niche. The Kotaska Team is proud to help buyers put down roots in Florida’s best resort communities, and we’re excited to help you find the right fit! Let us know if you have any questions—we’re only a phone call away.
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