Why did Lakewood Ranch become #1 Selling and Top Rated Multigenerational Community in the US!
Lakewood Ranch holds the title as the - #1 best selling multigenerational community in the US for 5 years in a row!
Lakewood Ranch was born 27 years ago in 1995 as a master planned community. Today it encompasses 31,000 acres with a population of almost 35,000 people.
I will share with you everything you need to know about Lakewood Ranch.
Where is Lakewood Ranch Florida Located?
Lakewood Ranch is located 10 Miles from downtown Sarasota east of Interstate 75. It straddles both Sarasota and Bradenton. St Petersburg downtown is 38 miles north west and about a 40 minute drive. Tampa is about 50 miles north and a quick 50 minute drive. Because of its unique position the northern 3/4 of Lakewood Ranch is part of Manatee county and the southern part of Sarasota County.
What is Lakewood Ranch FL known for?
Lakewood Ranch is know for it's abundance of Luxury communities. Many of them are on championship level golf courses and you truly find resort style living.
Lakewood Ranch is made up of about 30 communities ranging from apartment buildings to Luxury Mansions over 10,000 sq ft.
How far is Lakewood Ranch from the beach?
From the Southern end of Lakewood Ranch exit 213 University Parkway it is 13.5 miles to Lido Key Beach. The drive takes you right through downtown Sarasota so it would take you over 30 minutes to get there depending on traffic and time of day, however it is a pretty drive. The #1 rated Siesta Key Beach is 16.5 miles away and also around a 30 minute drive.
There are 8 beaches under 25 miles away. Holmes Beach, Coquina Beach, Longboat Key Beach, Lido Key Beach, Siesta Key Beach, Turtle Beach, Nokomis Beach, and Venice Beach.
Does Lakewood Ranch have a downtown?
There are 3 town centers in Lakewood Ranch, 2 of them host local events and activities and is a place locals get together. The First is Lakewood Ranch Main St. It's the oldest of the 3 and is a quaint district with specialty shops, a movie theatre and several family owned restaurants.
The newest town center is Waterside Place Lakewood Ranches newest village. It will be home to a number of specialty retail and restaurants with several already opened.
Although Not officially part of Lakewood Ranch UTC (University Town Center) is the main attraction for dining and shopping. The UTC Mall and surrounding area has over 250 high end stores and specialty retail shops with around 80 dining options from fine dining to casual eateries.
What are the best communities in Lakewood Ranch?
Here are the Top 5 most luxurious communities in Lakewood Ranch and the immediate surrounding areas.
All of these communities are located in the center of Lakewood Ranch between University Parkway and State Road 70.
Is Lakewood Ranch a safe place to live?
Lakewood Ranch is one of the safest communities in America. If you look at the crime map it looks empty. Of the 30 communities only a few of them are open to the public with the rest of them gated with very high security deterring criminals from the area.
How does Lakewood Ranch compare to The Villages?
It's a very similar concept however, Lakewood Ranch is not considered a golf cart community, it's multigenerational, and the amenities and social clubs are not on a grand scale like they are at The Villages. Here is a little comparison side by side of several statistics.
Here is a Video tour of Lakewood Ranch so you could get a good Idea of what it's like to live in Lakewood Ranch FL.
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