Community Information

Lakewood Ranch

Seven villages from townhomes to custom estates, where families become neighbors, neighbors become family and everyone enjoys a sense of community.

You'll find all of this and more at Lakewood Ranch: gourmet and family-friendly restaurants, A-rated schools, unique shops and boutiques, business parks, hospital and medical center, three different masterfully designed golf courses; and athletic center with fitness, aquatics and 18 lighted tennis courts; even Polo and Cricket clubs. And more than 150 miles of sidewalks and trails, community parks, lakes and nature preserves sharing dramatic landscapes with forest and wetland preserves abundant with native wildlife. It's all here at award-winning Lakewood Ranch, and 8,500-acre master-planned community, located on Florida's Gulf Coast, close to I-75.

An Award-Winning Green Community

Here, homage is paid to the breathtaking environment that surrounds us. That's why we're proud to have been designated as the largest green-certified community in the U.S. Our commitment to remaining green in all aspects of residential and commercial development remains unwavering.

Recreation

Half of the land at Lakewood Ranch is set aside as open or recreational space. It's no surprise that our community parks and 150+ miles of trails are a popular focus of neighborhood likfe enjoyed by all. With 36 holes of private golf, 18 holes of daily fee gold, 18 tennis courts, polo, cricket and more than 80 clubs to choose from, the Ranch rivals any world class resort.

For more information, visit www.lakewoodranch.com.

Sarasota

Sarasota County is one of America's most desirable places to live, work and raise a family. In fact, Forbes has named Sarasota one of the best places for business and careers, and Money Magazine recognized it as the nation's best small city, one of the best places to retire and one of the cities with the best health care systems.

When we say "just another day in paradise!" we mean it!

Average Temperature Range
January...................................49.5F - 72.8F
August.....................................72.8F - 91.5F
Average Annual Rainfall............54.4 inches
Average Relative Humidity........74%

For more information, visit www.sarasotachamber.com.

Manatee

Manatee County is just south of Tampa and north of Sarasota. From our miles of powder white beaches to the cultural opportunities of Sarasota, this beautiful area offers activities for every taste and budget.

For more information, visit www.manateechamber.com.