A jewel on Florida’s peaceful Sun Coast close to downtown Sarasota, The Oaks Club is the embodiment of beauty and vitality. This private, member-owned country club offers the finest of amenities. The most attractive feature of The Oaks Club, however, is its celebrated social calendar and community life. Members come from all over the United States and throughout the world to reside in one of three gated communities. This diverse Club is ideal for those seeking the finest location, an enviable lifestyle, and exceptional, sustainable value.
Once you move into Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club, you’ll hardly be tempted to leave. A full complement of amenities await you. An 18 hole championship golf course with a signature 18th hole of a 385-yard par 4, 4 lighted tennis courts with special Har-Tru surfaces that provide a true bounce, 5 heated swimming pools, a fitness center and lively fitness program, popular daily, weekly and holiday social gatherings, a newly renovated clubhouse and dining facilities. It’s all surrounded by the pristine beauty of 50 acres of wetlands and natural preserve.
Living quarters are equally luxurious, just what you would expect from three time winner of the national Natural Builder of the Year, U.S. Homes. A variety of Heritage Oaks models are available to suit your preference: single family homes, golf villas, club homes, and veranda condominiums. Many of the homes have a nature preserve or golf course view.
Heritage Oaks is located in Sarasota, the crown jewel of Florida’s gulf coast. Powder sand beaches bask in the sun, and renowned dining, shopping, theaters and museums are close by. The I-75 corridor is just a few miles away, providing convenient access to Lakewood Ranch, Venice, North Port, Nokomis and Tampa.
Rotonda is a delightful master-planned community midway between Sarasota and Fort Myers. It’s an 8,000 home site development laid out in a striking circular design, spacious and vast. 5,000 homes are completed and the community is experiencing rapid growth. Residents are predominantly full-time homeowners and their families, as well as tenants and those who winter here.
Rotonda’s amenities make it the perfect place to raise a family, retire in relaxing Florida lifestyle, and of course invest in property. Thirty miles of picturesque canals, lakes and ponds wind through the community and offer fishing and boating opportunities for its residents. Many exotic and beautiful birds call Rotonda West home, as it is a designated Bird Sanctuary. Nearby recreation facilities, beaches, theaters, sporting events, and fine restaurants are available for all. Clubs, activities, and many volunteer opportunities abound for those who wish to become involved.
If ground-breaking architecture intrigues you, you’ll love what you see in Lido Shores. Since the 1940s this exclusive neighborhood has attracted renowned architects such as Ralph Twitchell and Jonathan Parks. These top designers have showcased a variety of sophisticated compositions. The regional modern style known as the Sarasota School of Architecture is well represented here, as is European design, Florida classics and “green” homes where panache meets sustainability. The beauty of these homes is enhanced by the spectacular waterfront views of the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, New Pass and Pansy Bayou.
Waterlefe is an exquisitely unique residential community. Nestled against the Manatee River, these 616 residences contain the excellent Waterlefe Golf Club, a collection of signature holes designed in a competitive layout that meets the needs of golfers of all levels. Unlike any other course in Bradenton, this one enjoys an unrivaled natural setting and is linked perfectly into the residential community.
The homes themselves range in style and encompass everything from trim condominiums, maintenance free villas, elegant townhouses and posh estate homes, with 125 homes featuring their own docks. In addition, the Manatee River offers ample docking space—14 congregate docks and 59 marina slips that can house your vessel. You’re always minutes away from spectacular boating and fishing opportunities. If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, stroll the quaint wooden bridges and take in the lovely views of the surrounding wetland preserves.
Longboat Village embodies the lush tropical charm of the island it’s situated on, Longboat Key. Longboat Village itself was established in the 1800s. The people here take pride in building their community and making this neighborhood a home. Its cultural scene is engaging, with everything from neighborhood pot lucks to diverse social activities. It’s definitely a walking and bicycle-riding friendly place. You’ll often see residents strolling or biking to the two casual neighborhood restaurants. Access to the water is easy—there’s a boat launching ramp, and if fishing calls you there’s a pier with sinks and running water to clean your catch. The houses in this area have something for everyone, ranging from Key West to Florida Ranch to contemporary. Most of them are on the waterfront, either on canals or directly on Sarasota Bay. Dolphins, manatees and Great Blue Herons might be your neighbors!
Bayshore Gardens is a collection of vintage neighborhoods in mainland Bradenton. The neighborhoods were laid out in a classic grid, and today this quaint and charming community boasts single-story Florida ranch homes that are well constructed. The location of Bayshore Gardens is excellent. The main campus of the State College of Florida is a few blocks away, and diverse restaurants and shopping are all close by. It’s also ideally situated between the delightful, sugar sand beaches of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, where the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico make this part of Florida a tropical paradise.
When they say location, location, location, they’re talking about Whitfield Estates. Ideally situated between Sarasota and Bradenton, it enjoys the best of both worlds. Set just north of Sarasota, it’s easy to travel downtown to delightful restaurants and shopping, or to the Ringling Museum for a picnic on the expansive grounds, a stroll through the art galleries and a play at the Asolo Theater. Tucked in the southern border of Bradenton, Whitfield Estates is close to diverse dining and the beautiful Sarasota Bay. The international airport is nearby, providing easy access for vacation getaways.
This charming community was established in the 1920s. Numerous homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Whether you’re a young professional, a growing family or an active retiree, you can find your perfect home here.
Bobcat Trail opened in 1998 and boasts superior homes on an award-winning golf course. Residences such as golf villas, single family homes and executive residences run the spectrum of sizes and can meet a variety of budgets. The premium options on custom-designed homes are not to be missed! Many homes were constructed by top builders in the area, and a lot of them enjoy stunning views onto the golf course, over shimmering lakes or into lush nature preserves.
The golf course itself is one of the best in southwest Florida, and has hosted major local tournaments. Designed by 8 time PGA winner Bob Tway, it earned a rating in Golf Digest as a “must play 4 ½ star course.” The course is meticulously maintained, with wide, rolling fairways and special hybrid grass that supports fast and true rolling conditions. Plenty of water and sand make it known as a shot-maker’s course.
New, state-of-the-art homes in an upscale resort atmosphere make the Venetian Golf and River Club exactly what many new Florida residents are seeking. Amenities here include an 18-hole golf course, two lavish clubhouses, swimming pools, and a 70 acre nature park complete with a river walk, native tropical foliage and all the abundant wildlife that call this unspoiled piece of Florida home.
The residences at Venetian Golf and River have all the features that add comfort and value to today’s lifestyle. Ten foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens, luxurious master suites, and indoor-outdoor spaces that bring the tropical nature right inside—all are hallmarks of the villas, courtyard homes, and classic Single Family homes that nestle into the landscape. Many have water views of the numerous lakes and ponds that dot the community, and private pools are an option with many models.
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