Lakewood Ranch Real Estate

Sarasota's wonderful master-planned community Lakewood Ranch was all decked out for the holidays.
My real estate partner at RE/MAX Properties, Sandy Whitehead and I attended a beautiful wedding a few days ago at the Clubhouse and snapped a few pictures. The design team did an excellent job on the facility's holiday decor. Sandy and Gary Davies are seen appreciating the detail of the tree trimmings.

Not only were the trimmings on the tree, beautiful, but the display of toy soldiers was quite a delight for children, I'm sure. The spirt of the holidays was abundant even on the manicured grounds of Lakewood Ranch with rich greenery and twinkling reindeer at each entrance.

This master planned community is a special place to purchase a home in Sarasota and convenient to shopping, restaurants and of course, the professionally designed golf course. If you are searching for a golf course home, Lakewood Ranch is a must see Sarasota neighborhood.

West of the Trail -- Sarasota Neighborhood Update

Homes West of the Trail
West of the Trail are the Sarasota neighborhoods "west" of Hwy 41 or the Tamiami Trail. The most popular West of the Trail neighborhood is the community located centrally around the Morton's Plaza anchored by Morton's Gourmet Market.
Within walking distances to the Market, Fred's Restaurant, Sam Sneed's and Knick's Tavern, these single-family homes are of mixed architectural styles. Most are old Florida homes and the properties are exquisite. Older homes are being updated by adding all the designer touches in kitchens, bathrooms and fabulous new landscaping or torn down to make way for new mini-mansions. This beautiful community is a "must see" for location, location, location. At this time of the year, twinkling holiday lights are abundant.
Even Santas are on display! If you are in Sarasota for the season from Thanksgiving through New Year's, visit this wonderful location to shop, dine or have your hair done at Snuffy's favorite hairdresser,
Salon Posh on Hillview. Ask for Laurie Tiner, owner, 941-350-0384 for appointments.

Saturdays in Sarasota, we make time for a visit to Morton's, stroll through the quiet streets to view new Sarasota real estate, walk around the Plaza and indulge in a delicious pastry or a warm cup of gourmet coffee.

Evening dining at the above mentioned West of the Trail restaurants, Hillview Grille, or Chutney's is often on our calendar.

Sarasota Real Estate News

The Sarasota Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning petition for the community of Forest Lakes Country Club. The existing Club House facility will be demolished as early as next week. A new Club House, condominiums and approximately 10 new homes will built.