Lakewood Ranch, Florida Communities

Find the Best Lakewood Ranch Community for You

Lakewood Ranch isn’t just one neighborhood. It’s a large master-planned community made up of dozens of communities and neighborhoods, each offering a different combination of homes, amenities, location and lifestyle.

Which is the Best Lakewood Ranch Community for You?

You can choose from new construction or established neighborhoods, golf and country club communities, 55+ communities, luxury homes, townhomes and villas, gated neighborhoods, and communities built around resort-style amenities.

With so many choices, deciding which Lakewood Ranch community is right for you can sometimes be harder than choosing the house itself.

I’m Michael Fyvie, a local Lakewood Ranch Realtor, and I created this guide to help buyers understand the differences between Lakewood Ranch communities and narrow down which areas make the most sense based on budget, lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a home.

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Michael Fyvie, Realtor
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KW Coastal Living
5391 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard N, Suite 100
Sarasota, FL 34240

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Lakewood Ranch Communities Guide

Here are some of the major communities and neighborhoods to consider when searching for a home in Lakewood Ranch.

Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch

New Construction • Gated • Resort-Style • Multiple Builders
Star Farms is one of Lakewood Ranch's major newer villages and offers everything from townhomes and villas to single-family and luxury homes. The community is being developed around an extensive amenity and lifestyle concept with pools, fitness, sports, trails, gathering areas and multiple amenity centers. Star Farms is also especially personal to me: my family and I chose to build our own home here. I've documented our experience choosing Star Farms, selecting our homesite and building our home to give buyers a firsthand look at the new-construction process.

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Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

Newer Homes • Waterfront • Dining & Entertainment • Sarasota County
Waterside is one of the most distinctive areas of Lakewood Ranch because its neighborhoods are built around large lakes and are located close to Waterside Place. The area includes several individual communities offering everything from villas and townhomes to luxury waterfront properties. Waterside can be especially attractive to buyers who want newer homes while remaining close to Sarasota, University Parkway and the restaurants, events and entertainment at Waterside Place.

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Lorraine Lakes

Gated • Resort-Style • Established
Lorraine Lakes offers a resort-style lifestyle with extensive amenities including pools, a clubhouse, fitness facilities, sports courts and on-site dining. The community includes villas and single-family homes and can be particularly appealing to buyers looking for a gated neighborhood with extensive amenities and an active community environment.

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Saddlestone neighborhood at Star Farms in Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Saddlestone at Star Farms

New Construction • Gated • Resort-Style • Newest Expansion
Saddlestone is the newest neighborhood within Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, adding more than 570 acres and approximately 1,300 planned homesites to the community. Buyers can choose from townhomes, attached villas and single-family homes, all within the gated Star Farms footprint and its resort-style amenity network. As a newly released expansion, Saddlestone offers an early opportunity to select homesites and floor plans before later phases release. I can walk you through current builder offerings, pricing and incentives as they become available.

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Lakewood National

Gated • Bundled-Golf • Resort-Style • Primarily Resale
Lakewood National is a gated, bundled-golf community offering 36 holes across two Arnold Palmer-designed courses, along with resort-style pools, on-site dining, tennis and pickleball. Home types range from condos and coach homes to single-family properties, and the community is now primarily resale rather than new construction. It can be an especially good fit for buyers or seasonal residents drawn to a golf-centered lifestyle with lower-maintenance housing options.

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Esplanade at Azario

Golf • Gated • Resort-Style • New Construction & Resale
Esplanade at Azario is a gated, resort-style community in Lakewood Ranch centered around an 18-hole golf course and a wide range of lifestyle amenities. Residents can enjoy resort and wellness facilities, dining, tennis, pickleball, fitness and social activities, with home options ranging from villas to larger single-family residences. The community can be especially appealing to buyers looking for an active, amenity-rich lifestyle with both golf and non-golf home options.

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The Isles

Home Types & Prices: Single-family homes priced from $800,000 to $1 million+.
Builders: Toll Brothers.
Features: Luxury homes with stunning views, resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, and a pool.
Age of Homes: New construction.
Amenities: Gated community with walking trails, a clubhouse, pool, and fitness center.

Sweetwater

Home Types & Prices: Villas starting in the $300,000s; single-family homes from the $500,000s to $900,000s.
Builders: M/I Homes.
Features: Scenic views, energy-efficient designs, and low-maintenance living.
Age of Homes: New construction.
Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, fitness center, parks, and trails.

The Lake Club

Home Types & Prices: Homes from $1 million to over $5 million.
Builders: Anchor Builders, Arthur Rutenberg, John Cannon Homes, etc.
Features: Exclusive gated enclave with opulent homes, large estates, and luxury features.
Age of Homes: Mostly newer.
Amenities: Private club with a grand clubhouse, spa, fitness center, tennis courts, and resort-style pool.

Sapphire Point

Home Types & Prices: Single-family homes from the $400,000s to $800,000s.
Builders: Pulte Homes.
Features: A peaceful neighborhood with a community vibe, modern homes.
Age of Homes: New construction.
Amenities: Resort-style pool, fitness center, dog park, playground, and walking trails.

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch

Home Types & Prices: Single-family homes from $400,000 to $900,000+.
Builders: Taylor Morrison.
Features: Resort-style living with a strong focus on wellness and leisure.
Age of Homes: Newer construction.
Amenities: Golf course, fitness center, pools, tennis courts, and a spa.

Aurora

Home Types & Prices: Townhomes starting in the low $300,000s; single-family homes starting from the $400,000s.
Builders: Lennar Homes.
Features: Affordable options for young families, easy access to community amenities and nearby schools.
Age of Homes: New construction.
Amenities: Walking trails, parks, and biking routes.

Cresswind

Home Types & Prices: Single-family homes ranging from $483,990 to $782,990.
Builders: Kolter Homes.
Features: Active adult community designed for 55+ buyers with a focus on lifestyle and activities.
Age of Homes: New construction.
Amenities: Clubhouse, fitness center, pool, pickleball courts, and organized activities.

San Remo

Home Types & Prices: Single-family homes and villas in the $400,000s to $500,000s.
Builders: Various.
Features: Quiet, residential neighborhood with scenic lake views and a family-oriented environment.
Age of Homes: Built in the early 2000s.
Amenities: Community pool, tennis courts, and walking trails.

Summerfield

Home Types & Prices: Homes in the mid $200,000s to $400,000s.
Builders: Neal Communities and others.
Features: A mix of single-family homes and townhomes
Age of Homes: Homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Amenities: Community park, playground, and sports fields.

The Townhomes at Azario

Home Types & Prices: Townhomes starting in the low $300,000s.
Builders: Taylor Morrison.
Features: Affordable and low-maintenance townhome living with modern finishes.
Age of Homes: New construction.
Amenities: Pool, fitness center, and access to parks.

Del Webb

Home Types & Prices: Single-family homes from the $400,000s to $800,000+.
Builders: Pulte Homes (Del Webb).
Features: Active adult community with a variety of single-family home options and ample recreation.
Age of Homes: New construction.
Amenities: Clubhouse, fitness center, pools, tennis courts, and social activities.

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Home Types & Prices: Single-family homes from the $300,000s to $600,000.
Builders: Various, including Neal Communities and others.
Features: Nicely Landscaped with a wide variety of home sizes and styles.
Age of Homes: Built between the early 2000s and newer.
Amenities: Parks, walking trails, and nearby schools.

LWR Country Club

Home Types & Prices: Homes from the $300,000s to $900,000.
Builders: Neal Communities, various others.
Features: Golf course community with various home styles.
Age of Homes: Built from the 1990s onward.
Amenities: Country club, golf courses, tennis courts, and fitness center.

Country Club East

Home Types & Prices: Homes range from $400,000 to $1 million+.
Builders: Neal Communities, John Cannon Homes, etc.
Features: Gated, golf course community with Mediterranean-inspired homes.
Age of Homes: Newer construction (since the 2010s).
Amenities: Golf course, clubhouse, and fitness center.

Riverwalk

Home Types & Prices: Single-family homes starting around $300,000 to $500,000.
Builders: Various, including Neal Communities.
Features: Convenient location, close to amenities and excellent schools.
Age of Homes: Homes built since the early 2000s.
Amenities: Walking trails, parks, and playgrounds.

Central Park at Lakewood Ranch

Home Types & Prices: Approximately $300,000 to $600,000.
The community features single-family homes and townhomes.
Builders: Builders include Neal Communities and Lennar, both of which offer various home styles with customizable floor plans.
Features:
- Homes are designed in a range of traditional and modern architectural styles.
- The community is centered around a large central park, which offers green spaces, playgrounds, sports fields, and a picturesque lake.
Age of Homes:
- Homes in Central Park were built from around 2013 onward, so many homes are fairly new or recently updated.
Amenities:
- Central Park itself is the centerpiece, with features like:
  - A dog park for pet owners.
  - Basketball courts, a multi-purpose field, and tennis courts.
  - Playgrounds and picnic areas.
  - A community center with a pool, fitness center, and outdoor gathering spaces.
  - Walking trails that connect the park to other parts of the neighborhood.
  - A splash park to enjoy.
Community Features:
- Central Park is a gated community, providing extra security and privacy for residents.
- It offers easy access to local amenities such as shopping, dining, and entertainment options in Lakewood Ranch and nearby areas.