Lakewood Ranch Florida is am amazing community with private golf courses, close by shopping & dinning and so much more.Realtors, Courtney and Michael Chenkus share theirTop Ten Reasons why Lakewood Ranch, Florida is an amazing place to live, work, and play!If you are thinking of buying a home on the West Coast of Florida you owe it to yourself to check out Lakewood Ranch. Contact Courtney and Michael who have a wealth of information about Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding cities and towns.I would love to help you with a great low mortgage rate along with outstanding service for your next home purchase, contact me directlt @904-712-1500 or www.CheckHomeLoans.com Let me put my over 16 years of mortgage experience to work for you!Take a look at this Video Lakewood Ranch  https://youtu.be/... 07/19/2019

The Esplanade Golf and Country Club in Lakewood Ranch is one of the 11 Villages in the Ranch.  It is being developed by Taylor Morrison who was name the Most Trusted Builder of the Year. There are new constrcution, move in ready homes as well as resales and lots to be seen.This property features 18 holes of Championship golf, Tennis and Pickleball, Two resort style pools, two fitness centers, a full service spa and an outdoor dining venue.  I included link to show you all of the current properties being offered.  I would welcome the opportunity to show you the property and help you find Your Place in the Sun. It is one of my favorites because I live here!  01/25/2018

The Links at Rosedale is part of the established golfing community, Rosedale, in Manatee County Florida.  It is located just on the outskirts of one of the fastest growing communitites in the United States, Lakewood Ranch.    The Links at Rosedale offers buyers a varied choice of new homes from five different builders.  Prices start in the high 200's for around 1,600 square feet and can climb to over 1M.     Location is convenient and provides easy access to multiple grocers, University Town Shopping Center, St Armands Circle, Famous Siesta Key (named 2017 Best Beach in USA!), Anna Maria Island, Sarasota /Bradenton International Airport and much more!Each home in The Links at Rosedale includes Social Membership into the country club and includes the following: 5 Har-Tru tennis courts Bo... 06/11/2017

Pet Friendly Condos for Sale in Lakewood Ranch FloridaLooking for a Condo in Lakewood Ranch Where You Can Bring Your Pet?Lakewood Ranch Florida Just South of TampaLocated in Manatee & Sarasota counties, Lakewood Ranch has a nice assortment of condos, villas and townhomes for sale that are considered pet friendly.Check out some of the listings below. If you see anything that interests you, don't hesitate to contact me by calling Julie Larson at 941-882-0322 or send me an email at Julie@ThinkSuncoast.com  Click Here for Pet Friendly Condos for Sale in Lakewood Ranch Florida  _____________________________________________________________________________________   When You're Thinking of Moving...ThinkSuncoast.com   Julie Larson, Realtor®Julie@ThinkSuncoast.com 941-882-0322   Julie Anne Lars... 02/28/2017

Lakewood Ranch real estate is healthy than ever! Realtors working in the Manatee and Sarasota County areas may already have a sense that their real estate market is healthier, but now there is evidence! The numbers of real estate sales, pending sales, and inventories confirm that the Lakewood Ranch real estate market and others in Sarasota – Manatee Counties are much better this year than last.Even with the record number of sales experienced in 2015, the increases in the types of home sales this year and pending sales indicate a healthier home sales market.Interested in more specific numbers on Lakewood Ranch homes for sale and others in the Sarasota – Manatee Counties area? Read more. 09/30/2016

Sarasota – Manatee County realtors, home buyers, and office hunters should be keeping their eyes on the Lakewood Ranch area, which is getting ready to welcome a new community development project in the next year or two. Lakewood Ranch Waterside is expected to be an exciting new place set between two lakes and with lots of residential and commercial opportunities.Schroder-Manatee Ranch developers are heading up this new community development project that currently has Pulte Homes and Homes by Towne building the first homes for the place, which is expected to have more than 5,100 single family homes, townhomes, condos, and apartments. Sales are set to begin soon! Learn more. 09/26/2016

3 Bedroom Pool Home For Sale In Lakewood Ranch Country Club   7064 WHITEMARSH CIRCLE, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL Just Listed 3D Property Tour Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure $ Click for current price3 BEDROOMS | 3 (3 full ) BATHROOMS | 2517 SQUARE FEET Follow This Home! Lakewood Ranch Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Free Home Values Mortgage & Refinance Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Presented By: The Buetergerds Team Keller Williams Realty Select 941-894-4063 Licensed In: FL License #: SL3223298   Schedule a Showing/Request Info Property Description Live like no one else in your luxurious courtyard home! The moment you step through the front door you know you have found something very special; a relaxing oasis where the the... 09/14/2016

New Homes For Sale At IndigoNeal Communities opened the new community Indigo about 3 months ago. Indigo is located just north of Central Park in Lakewood Ranch and east of Gullett Elementary School. Since its opening, there have been already 27 sales which indicates that Phase 1 is going to be selling out quickly. Community FeaturesIndigo is a gated, active adult community and when completed will have over 400 homes. Neal Communities is opening up the community in different phases. Phase 1 is unique because there is no CDD fee added to the taxes. CDD stands for Community Development District and is a bond that the developer took out to pay for the infrastructure of the community. The other Phases will have a CDD fee attached to the purchase of each home. Search here for all homes for sa... 08/12/2015

Living near the ocean gives one all kinds of fresh seafood choices when planning your weekly meals for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in Bradenton, FL.  There are so many local farmers where you can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables as well as fresh cheeses and wines. As you know, if you've been reading my blog for a while, we love health and fitness and living in Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch in the Bradenton Florida area gives us the resources of food, activities and outdoor environment to make every day a healthy day!One of the most delicious ways to cook healthy is grilling.  You can grill fish, vegetables, meats and even fruits and add fresh herb sauces that are healthy and low in fat.  With the abundance of all things good to eat in Florida, how could you not ... 08/07/2015

OK, I admit that when I first moved to a gated community I didn't realize that growing herbs in a gated community could be so easy.  We have landscaping and garden work done by the community, but I always wanted to grow my own herbs and have a hand in the gardening.  Call me crazy, but growing herbs and harvesting something I have grown myself, just gives me grounding and love I need to mesh with the healty lifestyle I have embraced here in Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch.  I'm loving it!I grow herbs because I love creating fabulous meals and incorporating fresh herbs from my "garden" just makes me happy!  Following are herbs you can grow on your Espelanade at Lakewood Ranch window sills and patios, in pots, that continue to give you fresh herbs and perspective on life!Basil, a cherished It... 07/31/2015

Bastille Day in France commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, as well as the Fête de la Fédération which celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790.  The nice thing about living at Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch is dining at some fine restaurants around the area.  So, we're going out to dinner at Mattison's in Sarasota for a full meal of French cuisine!  Mattison's is chef owned and uses local farmer produce for it's delicious unique dishes.  Life is a mystery and beckons you to explore everything that excites you.  So after a perfect day filled with great activities to stay fit and clear our mind, body & soul in our Esplanade community, we love to go out to the great attractions in the Saras... 07/10/2015

One of Lakewood Ranch's most sought after villages, Edgewater Village is guarded gated and maintenance free.  Homes in the community surround a 160 acre lake which provides a boat dock for canoes and kayaks. 05/25/2015

Life in a lovely townhome with lush landscaping, large terraces, and every imaginable upgrade is a dream come true for many. Add in unparalleled views of a 160-acre lake, more than 1,200 shops, restaurants, and businesses within walking distance from your front door, and access within minutes to the most beautiful beaches on Florida’s west coast and you have a dream turned into reality. Moorings in Lakewood Ranch is one of the gated townhome communities within Lakewood Ranch, one of the most luxurious and upscale planned communities ever designed. The purpose of Lakewood Ranch is to provide families with a taste for the finer things in life with an upscale community, custom housing, and all the amenities you need to live all within the gated walls of this exclusive neighborhood. Familie... 05/18/2015

New homes for sale at Harmony at Lakewood Ranch FloridaMattamy HomesThere is a new builder in town: Mattamy Homes. Mattamy Homes is a privately held builder with operations across the United States and Canada. They have been in business since 1978. To date they've build around 60,000 homes in different communities across the country. They've build in Orlando and Jacksonville and now start operations also in the Tampa - Sarasota area. Harmony at Lakewood Ranch Florida just opened to the public in the Spring 2015. Harmony at Lakewood Ranch FloridaHarmony at Lakewood Ranch Florida will be built on 235 acres just north of downtown Lakewood Ranch. It is going to be located just south of Central Park and north of SR70 off of Lakewood Ranch Blvd. This central location is going to allow for fas... 04/20/2015

Lakewood Ranch's Celtic Festival & Lucky Dog Parade   Join your friends and neighbors on Saturday March 14th for the 4th annual Celtic Festival and Lucky Dog Parade. Performers will include the musical talents of Celtic Misfits Band & Blued Eyed  Bettys and thrilling dance performances from the Drake School of Dance and New World Celtic Dance teams. Activities for the kids at the festival will include a "Pot of Gold" scavenger hunt and face painting along with spud head decorating and much more. Ladies can enter their men in the " Best legs in a Kilt "contest and the men can learn about Gaelic football and Hurling from professional demonstrators. There will be lots of booths featuring crafts and Irish food, new craft beers and ciders for will be available for purchase.      The Lucky Do... 03/06/2015

Homes for sale with a fireplace at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East. You might wonder why you need a fireplace in sunny Florida. Well, let me tell you: it gets cold a couple of nights a year! Not only that, if you have lived in Florida for a few years, your definition of cold is anything below 60 F. Hence, a fireplace is in order! In addition to that, it creates a wonderful cozy atmosphere.  A Fireplace inside or outside? Should you have a fireplace inside your home or maybe outside? Maybe inside and outside! You may get just as much enjoyment out of a beautiful fireplace that is on your lanai. This allows you to enjoy your outdoor space when it may be just a little too cold to just sit at the pool and enjoy an evening. Outdoor living space is important in Florida and we do everything t... 11/28/2014

Are pool homes for sale at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East the best choice for you? Should it be resale? Should it be new construction? If new construction, which builder is the right one for you? Many questions come up when one is looking for pool homes for sale at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East. Lakewood Ranch Country Club East Lakewood Ranch Country Club East is becoming the nation's largest "green" community because every home is built to Florida Green Building standards. This offers drought resistant landscaping, clean indoor air and energy efficiency. There is a total of 12 villages in Lakewood Ranch Country Club East, some of which are already sold out and there is no more new construction going on. This gated community offers lakes, nature and walking trails and a 18-hole gol... 11/24/2014

 Dragon Boat Festival 2014 at Sarasota Florida, USA   There are more than 2800 breast Cancer survivors from ten countries that will participate in this Dragon Boat Festival 2014 at Sarasota Florida, USA. All these pink ladies are here to show their sisterhood & survivorship’s unity.   This special Dragon Boat Festival is sanctioned by the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission. This is a FREE admission event with $5 parking fee. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join the fun, celebrate and support the Florida’s 1st Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Teams.         The following are the three days events schedule.   First Day October 24, 2014(Friday) – Dragon Boat Practice   Where: Nathan Benderson Park, 2500 N Honore Ave, Sarasota FL 34235 Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm Opening... 10/21/2014

  15903 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch Design your own "Florida Green" custom home on this dazzling half acre home site in the luxurious appointed and fully gated community in The Lake Club of LWR. Concierge services with a majestic club house, fitness center, spa and two grand resort style swimming pools for your personal pleasure. Imagine your very own paradise on this unique spectacular shaped homesite created with lush all around landscaping. Linear Park sits directly across from your magnificent homesite. Surround yourself with the most dramatic custom luxury homes. Scenic lakes, beautiful bridges, a one mile long park. Mediterranean paver style entry. Stunning wide open green areas. The Lake Club is just moments away from five championship private golf courses and one public course... 10/10/2014

Visit some of the most beautiful homes today during The Soda Group Open Houses! Sept. 28th 1 - 4 pm     http://www.thesodagroup.com/blog/open-houses-sunday-september-28th-1-4-pm-offered-by-the-soda-group.html 09/28/2014