Lakewood Ranch, FL Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch, located on over 35,000 acres off of 4 exits of I-75 between Sarasota and Bradenton, FL, contains 36 different neighborhoods of villas, single-family homes, condos, townhomes, rentals, and senior living communities. Many of Lakewood Ranch's neighborhoods currently have opportunities for new construction homes, plenty of which are available in its several Tennis and Golf communities, and all of which are able to join the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. Lakewood Ranch is also a "Master-Planned Community" (MPC), meaning that infrastructure, amenities, convenience, and availability to a beautiful life were strong factors in the creation and expansion of this wonderful part of Florida, making it a great place to put down multi-generational roots. Find more information below about the dining, shopping, recreation, schools and more that are available in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Homes for Sale in the Lakewood Ranch Community
Homes, Shopping, Dining, and Life in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch has become a magnet for Tennis aficionados. Its expansive landscape is dotted with top-tier Tennis facilities, most notably the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center - a Tennis player's dream, featuring 18 pristine clay courts and a comprehensive pro shop stocked with all the essentials for both novice and seasoned players. Beyond its master-planned infrastructure, Lakewood Ranch pulses with energy as it hosts a myriad of tennis events, ranging from friendly community matches to competitive tournaments, ensuring that enthusiasts have opportunities to engage and showcase their skills year-round.
Lakewood Ranch contains many neighborhoods, including Amber Creek (townhomes), Aurora at LWR (townhomes), Avalon Woods (single-family homes), Bungalow Walk at Waterside LWR (single-family homes), Calusa Country Club (condos & single-family homes), Cresswind (single-family homes), Del Webb Catalina (villas & single-family homes), Emerald Landing at Waterside LWR (townhomes & single-family homes), Esplanade LWR (villas & single-family homes), Esplanade Azario (newly in construction identical twin of Esplanade LWR, of villas & single-family homes), Kingfisher Estates at Waterside LWR (single-family homes), Monarch Acres (single-family homes), Monterey at LWR (single-family homes), Palm Grove (villas, townhomes, and single-family homes), Shellstone at Waterside LWR (villas & single-family homes), Solera (single-family homes), Star Farms (villas, townhomes, and single-family homes), Sweetwater (villas & single-family homes), The Isles (single-family homes), Waterbury Park (single-family homes), Wild Blue at Waterside LWR (single-family homes), and Windward (villas & single-family homes).
LWR contains several shopping and dining areas including and in addition to its 3 main areas known as Main Street, Waterside Place, and The Green. In the Main Street shopping and dining area of LWR, you can find Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, Pinchers Seafood & Crabshack, Ed's Tavern - Sports Bar and Restaurant, The Fish Hole Mini Golf, Casa Maya Mexican Restaurant for "modern/Mexican blend cuisine", Twisted Pit BBQ for some "Texas-inspired BBQ with a Florida twist", The Peculiar Pub Bites & Brews, Remy's On Main for a side of live music with your food, InkaWasi - A Real Taste of Peru, Ice Cream Shoppe LWR, C'est La Vie! French Bakery, Little Greek Fresh Grill, Paris Bistrot, Percoco's Pizza & Pasta, Station 400 for some local favorite breakfast and lunch, Root & Seed - Earth Inspired Food for some gorgeous gluten-free and plant-based dishes, and Grove - Elevated Dining Restaurant, Patio, and Ballroom. The Main Street shopping area also contains the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, multiple salons and barber shops, a Publix and Walgreens, as well as Arts A Blaze Studio - pottery painting and project studio, Fantasy Flowers of LWR for freshly designed arrangements, Village Bikes, Barre3 Exercise Studio, Shop Rooted + Free Women's Clothing Boutique, Wish Boutique Clothing Store, and Athletic Edge Sports Performance Training Center.
In the Waterside Place shopping and dining area of LWR, you can find The Farmer's Market at Lakewood Ranch every Sunday from 10am - 2pm, Shack Yoga Fitness, Waterside Park, Waterside Place Volleyball, beautiful views of Kingfisher Lake, Spoonbill Lake, and Blue Heron Lake, many salons and spas (including for pets), Sarasota Archery Academy, Tatum Ridge Golf Links, Project 24 Micro Gym Rock Climbing & Bouldering, The Pickleball Club of Lakewood Ranch, DeLone Aviation, 3 Form Fitness, and BodyBar Pilates. For some fun shopping you can visit Maya's Mystical Crystals, Florida Provisions Co. Clothing & Accessories, Marmalade Lifestyle Boutique, and Cileone Jewelers. For finding a good bite to eat in Waterside, you can pick from options such as Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream, Deep Lagoon Fresh Local Seafood, Agave Bandido Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, O & A Coffee and Supply, Eatalia Market - Boutique Italian Grocery Market and Deli, Good Liquid Brewing Co., Carved Crafted Sandwiches, Kore Korean Steakhouse, Osteria 500 - traditional Italian home-cooked inspired dishes with local and seasonal ingredients, Duck Donuts for donuts, coffee, small bites, sandwiches, and ice cream, Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls, Forked Breakfast & Lunch Cafe, and Allswell Craft Cocktails & Kitchen - an elevated gastropub ran by industry veterans as a "love letter to community, family, and the joy of a well-made meal". Just South of Waterside, on the other side of Fruitville Road, you can find The Founders Club Golf Community, Fruitville Grove Daily Farmer's Market, Rosaire's Riding Academy & Pony Rides, The Celery Fields Park, Sunflowerz Nursery, Tatum Ridge Elementary School, and Tatum Ridge Soccer Park.
In LWR's The Green shopping and dining area, you can find Silver Falls Park, LA Fitness, AFC Urgent Care, Publix, Coastal Animal Medical Center, Braden River Middle School, Summerfield Community Park, Capo Kids - Capoeira Martial Arts School, The Fresh Market, CVS, DOGPerfect Pet Supply, and many hair, nails, lash, and permanent makeup salons and barber shops. For dining in The Green, you have SoFresh - Handcrafted Bowls, Wraps, and Salads, Pacific Counter for some fresh gluten-free and vegan options, Fuego Comida & Tequila Lounge, Tsunami Sushi, Cocktails, & Hibachi Grill, Keke's Breakfast Cafe, Michelangelo Pizzeria Cucina Italian Restaurant, Dim Sum Kitchen, The Greyson - Drinks, Eats, & Sports, Miss Empanadas y Mas, 3Natives Acai Cafe, and Jacked Panda Prep To Go - Boutique Farm to Table Meal Prep Service.
There are a lot of great public and private schools in LWR, listed here from South to North: near University Parkway are Sea of Strengths Academy (1-8, private), The Out-Of-Door Academy (middle and high school, private), Providence Community School (PK-12 Christian school, private), Primrose School at LWR Town Center (highly rated Pre-School - Kindergarten with aftercare and summer-camp), and Robert Willis Elementary School (PK-5, public); near to SR-70 are R. Dan Nolan Middle School (public), Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School (K-5, public), Pinnacle Academy (independent PK-12 school for students with learning differences, STEM and College & Career Planning offered as well), The Goddard School of LWR (Pre-School - PK, private), The Learning Experience - LWR (highly rated Pre-School - Kindergarten, private), Braden River Middle School (public), Braden River Elementary PTO - School of Innovation (PK-5, public), Risen Savior Academy at LWR (Christian Pre-School - 3, developing to go up to 8th grade over the next 5 years, private), Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy - Lower & Upper (tuition-free public charter, VPK-12), Primrose School at LWR - North (highly rated Pre-School - Kindergarten with aftercare and summer-camp), and Lakewood Ranch High School (A-rated school, public); heading further North toward SR-64 (Manatee Avenue) are B D Gullett Elementary School (K-5, public), Dr. Mona Jain Middle School (public), and Imagine School at LWR (Pre-School - 8, public charter).
