Monday, October 10, 2011

Sarasota Golf Communities & Golf Course Homes

Active retirees and baby boomers are usually interested in an overview of Sarasota golf communities when they visit our area. Avid golfers or tennis enthusiasts searching for a second home often visit for an overview of these communities prior to purchasing their Sarasota homes. Top amenities are a key issue with many of these buyers. Many of our golfing communities offer a complete resort lifestyle including swimming, golf, tennis, social activities, and dining.

Sarasota Golf Communities Video

If you would like an overview of Sarasota golf communities, check out the video below to explore the amenities available for your golfing lifestyle!



Five Popular Sarasota Golf Communities

Lakewood Ranch – a Certified Green, master-planned community which offers a Town Center, an extraordinary Club House providing members a bar, dining room, banquet facilities, meeting rooms and smaller intimate dining areas. Lakewood Ranch’s active residents enjoy: two golf courses, a Pro Shop, a tennis facility, a fitness center, and more! Lakewood Ranch Country Club real estate is available in a variety of price ranges.

Prestancia – A popular gated community with 24 hour security, the amenities at this outstanding country club community are mainly limited to golf. However, residents who enjoy swimming and tennis take a short drive to neighboring Country Club of Sarasota. There are single family homes, villas, and condos in Prestancia.

Laurel Oak Estates – east of I-75, you’ll find Laurel Oak Estates, a guard gated Sarasota golf community that is beautifully landscaped. The Club House at Laurel Oak was redecorated a few years ago. Activities at Laurel Oak Estates include golf, tennis, swimming and walking trails.

University Park – tropically landscaped and guard gated, University Park is home to retirees, baby boomers and incredible wildlife. The entrance drive of this Club is breathtaking. University Park’s Club House features a banquet size dining room and also smaller dining areas. The outdoor terrace is also a popular dining spot for members as well as the members’ only grill. Activities include: Golf, tennis and swimming. There are currently 46 University Park homes for sale.

The Oaks - Located in Osprey, FL, the Oaks Club is convenient to downtown Sarasota’s shopping and cultural venues as well as world-famous Siesta Key Beach. This privately owned club’s members enjoy two championship golf courses, a tennis facility with 12 Har-Tru tennis courts, a grass croquet court, and exceptional dining. The Oaks is comprised of three guard gated communities: The Oaks Clubside, the Oaks Bayside and the Oaks Preserve. This is an active golf community as well as an active social club. For more information and to view current MLS listings, visit our Oaks Club real estate in Sarasota page.

Call the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for more information about the Sarasota golf communities. Our agents can help you with a select a home and assist you to smooth closing.

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