Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch is the number one selling master-planned community in the United States, spanning 35,000 acres across Manatee and Sarasota Counties in southwest Florida. Developed by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch since 1995, the community is home to over 50,000 residents across more than 40 distinct villages and is projected to grow to over 100,000 residents at full buildout. While primarily an all-ages community, Lakewood Ranch contains dedicated 55+ neighborhoods including Del Webb Lakewood Ranch, Del Webb Catalina, Cresswind Lakewood Ranch, and Esplanade at Azario. Homes span the full spectrum from condos and townhomes to villas, single-family homes, and luxury custom estates. Pricing ranges from the low $300Ks for attached homes to well over $1 million for premium properties. The median home price sits around $734,000. HOA fees vary significantly by village, running $100 to $650 per month, and CDD assessments range from $2,000 to $3,000 annually. More than a dozen active builders operate within the community including Del Webb, Pulte, Toll Brothers, Taylor Morrison, Lennar, Neal Communities, M/I Homes, Kolter, and many more. The amenity package is extraordinary by any standard. Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club offers four championship golf courses, 20 tennis courts, 20 pickleball courts, a 20,000 square foot fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and multiple restaurants. The Premier Sports Campus covers 75 acres with 23 FIFA-regulation multi-use fields, a 3,000-seat stadium, and a new North Athletics and Aquatics Center opening in 2026 with a competition pool and 24 additional pickleball courts. Over 150 miles of trails wind through the community connecting neighborhoods, parks, and natural preserves. Two walkable town centers anchor community life. Main Street at Lakewood Ranch offers boutique shopping, diverse dining, and regular events. Waterside Place provides a newer gathering spot with restaurants, a weekly farmers market, and lakefront views. Healthcare is on-site with both Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and a Sarasota Memorial emergency room within the community. A major 4,100-acre southeast expansion is underway with infrastructure expected by early 2027, adding 4,700 to 5,000 additional homes from builders including Pulte, Taylor Morrison, Neal, and Toll Brothers. The community continues to evolve while maintaining the resort-caliber lifestyle and strong sense of neighborhood identity that earned it the top spot in the country.