Manatee & Sarasota Counties, FL
Florida's premier master-planned community — consistently ranked among the top-selling communities in the nation. World-class amenities, A rated schools, and a lifestyle designed around connection.
140+ miles of trails, premier golf courses, vibrant town centers, and amenities that set the standard for community living in Florida.
A rated schools across both Manatee and Sarasota County districts. Families move here specifically for the education.
Waterside Place, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, and UTC Mall nearby offer endless options for dining, shopping, and weekend fun.
Parks, fitness centers, resort-style pools, and the Premier Sports Campus make it easy to stay active year-round.
Luxury gated community with world-class golf and resort-style amenities. One of the most sought-after addresses in Lakewood Ranch.
Exclusive lakefront estate living with custom homes on 1+ acre homesites. Privacy and elegance in equal measure.
Vibrant waterfront community with shops, dining, and resort-style living centered around Waterside Place.
Family-friendly community with A rated schools, a resort-style pool, and modern homes built for today's lifestyle.
55+ active adult community offering maintenance-free living with extensive amenities, fitness, and social activities.
GreatSchools 10/10 | FL DOE: A. One of the top elementary schools in the area with exceptional academic performance.
GreatSchools 7/10 | FL DOE: A. Well-regarded school with strong academics and an engaged parent community.
GreatSchools 8/10 | FL DOE: A. Well-established elementary school serving Lakewood Ranch families with quality programs.
GreatSchools 8/10 | FL DOE: A. Strong academics and extracurriculars serving Lakewood Ranch students.
GreatSchools 8/10 | FL DOE: A. Highly rated middle school with diverse academic programs.
GreatSchools 6/10 | FL DOE: A. A top choice for families in the community with strong athletics and academics.
Ratings are subject to change. Verify current school ratings at GreatSchools.org. School zones change — verify your zoning with the Manatee County School Zone Finder.
Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community on Florida's Gulf Coast that spans both Manatee and Sarasota Counties, just east of Bradenton and Sarasota.
Lakewood Ranch is made up of many villages, including Country Club, Waterside, Lakewood National, Esplanade, Mallory Park, and Indigo, ranging from maintenance-free homes to golf and lakefront estates.
Lakewood Ranch is served by highly rated public schools along with private and charter options, one of the reasons it is so popular with families.
Lakewood Ranch has ranked as one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the country for several years, thanks to its town centers at Main Street and Waterside Place, golf, parks and trails, A-rated schools, and easy access to Gulf beaches.
Emilee Evans is a Lakewood Ranch-based Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty, offering relationship-first service for buyers and sellers across Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding Sarasota and Manatee County communities. Call or text (941) 271-1590.
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