Would you like to learn all about Lakewood Ranch and didn’t know where to start? Well, you have come to the right place and our Community Specialists are here for you.
LWR was recently voted the #1 All Ages Community in the Nation by the Maryland-based real estate consulting firm RCLCO’s 2020 mid-year survey. Subsequently, LWR is one of the most coveted places to live in the country and it spans over more than 31,000 acres and 48 square miles.
Amenities
GOLF
Golf is one of the many draws to our area, and of course the sunshine. We offer year-round gameplay at over 20 private and public golf courses in and around the ranch. In addition, many of the facilities offer pro shops, lessons, practice greens, championship courses, and the highest levels of service.
TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL
Tennis and pickleball are both very popular LWR activities. With many multiple public tennis courts throughout our area, you can always find a place to play. There are also private tennis and pickleball memberships located throughout the area. For instance, there are 20 Har-Tru clay tennis courts (18 are lighted) in the Country Club. Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, moreover, there is definitely no shortage of enthusiasm here. The Country Club has 12 pickleball courts which also offer clinics, leagues, and lessons for those who want to take up a new hobby. From amateurs to professionals, clubs to tournaments, there are endless opportunities to live your best active lifestyle and make new friends along the way. For a complete list of public tennis courts and other public amenities check out the ExploreLakewoodRanch.com MAP.
HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS
LWR currently has over 150 miles of hiking and biking trails and has plans to expand. For a map of the hiking and biking trails go to Lakewood Ranch Hiking and Biking Trails. If you would like an interactive map to take you to all of the trails go to Interactive Map of Lakewood Ranch Hiking and Biking Trails.
RESTAURANTS
LWR currently has over 60 restaurants and counting. Restaurants are eager to get into the coveted area of LWR and grow their businesses n such a thriving community. You can count on a large variety of cuisine to suit every palate. From fine dining, casual American fare, Seafood, Pizza, Ethnic to Healthy Inspired fast food. No matter what mood you are in, The ambiance is outstanding whether on the water taking in nature, or the casual ambiance of laid-back luxury. For a complete list of restaurants and directions go to Lakewood Ranch Restaurants
SHOPPING
LWR is known in our area as a shopping Mecca. Above all, shopping in LWR and the surrounding area are second to none. As such, grocery stores, local coffee shops, and retail are abundant throughout our town. Firstly, The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) is located at the corner of University Parkway and Cattleman Road is a shopper’s dream. Sak’s 5th Avenue, Dillards, and Macy’s are the anchor stores at UTC Mall. And UTC Mall also has over 100 additional stores. Secondly, across the street, you can enjoy browsing and shopping at Target, Ulta, Bed, Bath and Beyond just to name a few. Thirdly, just across University is the “Shoppes at University Center”. Their you will find Nordstrom Rack, TJMAXX, HomeGoods, Marshalls, and PGA Superstore allow shoppers to enjoy an endless variety of retail.
Villages
As of 2020, we are home to over 36,000 residents and 16,000 jobs. The community features vibrant town centers: A-rated schools, Medical Centers, Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, The Premier Sports Campus, and The Sarasota Polo Club just to name a few. Moreover, the developer preserved over 40% of the land for conservation and parks. In addition, it boasts over 150 miles of hiking and biking trails and disc golf. Go to ExploreLWR.net our interactive map to find all of these trails.
NEW COMMUNITIES
In 2020, LWR opened four new communities. Sapphire Point, developed by Pulte Homes. Lorraine Lakes, developed by Lennar Homes. Windward, developed by Neal Communities. Solera, developed by D.R. Horton Homes. All of these communities have open models and are currently building.
HOME SELECTION
LWR offers many types of housing selections. From Single-family homes, Twin Villas/Attached Villas, Condominiums, Townhomes, and Luxury Apartments. Single-family home and condominium prices range from $200k – over $4M+. There are many maintenance-free communities and non-maintenance communities to choose from. You will find gated and non-gated communities throughout. All public parks and amenities are for all residents in Lakewood Ranch to enjoy.
RETIREMENT
Florida is known as a place to retire. However, half of the people who live in LWR are still working. For those looking for an age-restricted community, Lakewood Ranch offers two aged restricted communities for those 55+ and who wishes to live an active lifestyle. The active-adult 55 plus includes Del Webb Lakewood Ranch and Cresswind by Kolter Homes.
Education
Our area has fine educational institutions. From preschools, childcare, primary-elementary schools, secondary-high schools, to universities. Our public schools are among the highest-rated in the area.
The private educational institutions include Out-of-Door Academy, Beyond Spectrum, Sea of Strengths Academy, The Pinnacle Academy, and the New Gate Montessori. For higher education, we offers capsules for State College of Florida, University of South Florida – Manatee Culinary Innovation Lab, Kaiser University, Everglades University, Manatee Technical College, Meridian Career Institute, Lake Erie School of Dental Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie School of Pharmacy and Lake Erie School of Health Services Administration.
In conclusion, you can go to ExploreLWR.net our interactive map to find everything you may need in Lakewood Ranch; restaurants, shopping, businesses, parks, and trails. Our app does not require a login and is easy to use from any smartphone device.