One of the best-selling master-planned communities in the country, with villages that differ in gates, golf and builders.
Some villages are, most aren't. The Country Club, Country Club East, The Lake Club, Lakewood National and Esplanade Golf & Country Club have gates. Waterside, the original villages and the Main Street area don't.
Typical price tiers:$ under ~$400K$$ ~$400K–$700K$$$ ~$700K–$1.5M$$$$ $1.5M+
Manatee County · 34202
The Ranch's original golf community, with custom estates on wide, tree-lined boulevards around the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club clubhouse.
Manatee County · 34202
Newer luxury homes from custom and semi-custom builders, many on lake or fairway lots along the Royal Lakes course.
Manatee County · 34202
Estate homes around lakes and preserves, with a clubhouse that has a resort pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball.
Sarasota County · 34240
Seven lakes and a walkable town center, Waterside Place, with restaurants, shops, a kayak launch, the Sunday Farmers' Market and Ranch Nite Wednesdays.
Sarasota County · 34240
The Ranch's newest east-side village, with multiple builders and neighborhoods. Esplanade at Azario has a championship course, a culinary center and a spa.
Manatee County · 34211
A golf community with two 18-hole courses, a large clubhouse, a resort pool and a restaurant. Golf membership comes with owning a home in the community.
Manatee County · 34211
Taylor Morrison's golf community with an 18-hole course, dining and a spa.
Manatee County · 34211
An age-restricted 55+ community with a large amenity center, pools, pickleball, tennis and a restaurant.
Manatee County · 34202
The Ranch's original villages, with mature landscaping, trails close to Main Street and parks such as Summerfield Park, which has tennis courts.
Manatee County · 34211
Neal Communities neighborhoods built around a 10-acre central park with splash pad, dog parks, sports fields and a connected trail system.
Manatee County · 34202
Condos and townhomes walkable to Main Street dining, Music on Main, the Lakewood Ranch Library and nearby Premier Sports Campus.
From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, the New York Times, Sarasota Magazine and local favorites.
Dim sum near University Town Center.
Find it on Google Maps ↗Tableside-grilled prime cuts and banchan.
Visit website ↗Handmade pasta from chef Giuseppe Del Sole on the lake.
Visit website ↗Sushi in the Lakewood Ranch/UTC area.
Visit website ↗Big patio with brunch and live music.
Local favorite
Visit website ↗Tacos and margaritas with a lakefront patio and upstairs speakeasy.
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