Lakewood Ranch Florida

Lakewood Ranch has evolved from a timber plantation and ranch in the early 1900's into an 8,500 acre master planned community that includes several golfing communities, shopping, dining, A-rated schools, a hospital, parks, polo club, athletic club and over 150 miles of sidewalks and trails.

Lakewood Ranch History

Milwaukee, Wisconsin native John Schroeder began acquiring the land in the early 1900's. In 1922, the Uihlein family, owner of the Schlitz Brewing Company acquired the land and continued to expand the cattle, agriculture and timber operations. The ranch included over 31,000 acres in Manatee and Sarasota County. The Schroeder Manatee Ranch today continues its 100 year history of agricultural diversity including: cattle, citrus, vegetables and timber, to name a few.

Development of Lakewood Ranch began in 1994 and has grown into the largest master-planned "green" community in the United States. Every village is built using more responsible and healthy techniques so that properties are more energy efficient and environmentally responsible.

Lakewood Ranch Living

There are seven villages with housing options from simple and affordable to extravagant. Lakewood Ranch is an excellent environment for relaxed resort lifestyle living for families. Choices in housing are diverse. Real estate activity for Lakewood Ranch homes for sale over the last six months have been brisk. Homes under construction have increased back to the level of 2005, leading a new growth era at Lakewood Ranch. Buyers can choose from single family homes, villas, town houses and condominiums. Lakewood Ranch’s beautiful landscape features lake, lagoon and golf course views.

The amenities at Lakewood Ranch are endless including golf courses, work out facilities, tennis, spas, shopping dining and much more. The growing number of restaurants, recreation facilities and corporate businesses that are choosing Lakewood Ranch as home are stimulating the area and increasing its growth.

Location

Lakewood Ranch is located in Sarasota and Manatee counties and is reachable from Exits 213, 217 and 220 from Interstate 75. Downtown Sarasota, St Armands Circle, the John Ringling Museum and world-famous Siesta Key Beach are all located within 20 minutes drive.

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As the area’s most prestigious master planned community, Lakewood Ranch offers its residents residential housing featuring the Country Club, business parks, recreation, medical, retail and schools.