Gated Communities

Lakewood Ranch’s ultimate luxury address — grand Mediterranean estates from $1.7M to $7M+ behind 24-hour security, built by a roster of premier custom builders and anchored by a clubhouse that rivals a private resort. One of the most prestigious addresses in Florida.

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One of the most ambitious newer additions to Lakewood Ranch — multiple gated sub-villages from a range of builders, extraordinary amenities, and a price span from the $300s to $3M+ that fits just about any buyer. D.R. Horton anchors the value end, with single-family homes, townhomes, and villas reaching up to luxury, all under one master address with a Resort Club, lounge, and sports courts.

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Toll Brothers’ Monterey — gated single-family luxury with floor plans from about 2,500 to nearly 5,000 square feet, a 3-car garage standard, and Toll Brothers’ design-center customization. Priced from the $900s.

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Toll Brothers’ The Isles at Lakewood Ranch — gated waterfront luxury where most homesites have lake views, with a resort pool, clubhouse, fitness center, and pickleball. One of the few truly waterfront-focused villages in the Ranch.

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The original Lakewood Ranch Country Club — where the whole community started. A mature, guard-gated address with golf and club access by membership, multiple sub-neighborhoods, and one of the most recognized names in LWR real estate.

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A newer, guard-gated extension of the Country Club with long views and a prestige address. Single-family homes from the $600s to $2M+, with golf and club amenities available by membership.

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The newest expansion of Star Farms — Lakewood Ranch’s largest village — Saddlestone adds 1,300 homesites across 570 gated acres with resort-level amenities. D.R. Horton handles production townhomes and villas from the $300s, while Homes by WestBay, AR Homes, John Cannon Homes, and Lee Wetherington deliver semi-custom and luxury builds north of $1M.

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An upscale, gated community on 565 acres anchored by TPC Prestancia — two 18-hole golf courses (Stadium & Players), built between 1986 and 2004. Features a full-service country club, resort pool, fitness center, tennis, and dining.

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A gated bayfront community of over 700 homes — single-family, villas, and condos with resort amenities, private bay beach, two pools, tennis, and a private marina, all on Sarasota Bay south of downtown.

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A gated community of 406 homes (346 single-family and 60 villas) on 813 acres with two Rees Jones–designed 18-hole golf courses — features a 44,000 sq ft clubhouse, resort pool, tennis center, and fine dining.

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An exclusive gated community of estate-sized single-family homes on a Robert Trent Jones Jr.–designed 18-hole championship golf course — limited to under 300 homesites, with a full-service clubhouse and fine dining.

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A 500+-acre, gated Palmer Ranch community of approximately 1,177 residences centered on a waterfront town center with shops, café, and full-service amenities — residents enjoy a resort pool, fitness center, tennis, bocce, and miles of walking trails.

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A gated Palmer Ranch community of 674 single-family homes built by DiVosta between 2006 and 2013. Features an 11,000 sq ft clubhouse with an Activities Director on staff, four Har-Tru tennis courts, resort pool, and fitness center. The all-inclusive HOA covers cable, internet, lawn care, and exterior maintenance — no CDD fees.

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A gated, award-winning community of 1,200 homes across 32 neighborhoods on 1,000 acres, staffed 24/7. Named "Best Community Design in America" by the National Association of Home Builders. Features 27 holes of Ron Garl-designed golf, 11 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts, fitness center, croquet, and 22 miles of walking paths.

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A 960-acre gated community of 700+ homes across nine subdivisions, with 53% of the acreage preserved as managed wildlife habitat. Builders include D.R. Horton, Lennar, Sam Rodgers, and Homes by Towne, with homes built between 2000 and 2020. Lagoon-style pool with waterslides, fitness center, athletic fields, and nature preserve trails.

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A gated community of approximately 1,200 homes on 400+ acres with 24/7 security, centered on The Links at Greenfield Plantation — an independently owned 18-hole public championship golf course. Single-family homes and maintenance-free options with a community pool, clubhouse, snack bar, and sundeck. No CDD fees.

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A gated community of approximately 600 single-family homes on 655 acres, built by D.R. Horton between 2015 and 2018. Floor plans range from three to five bedrooms, 1,700 to 4,000+ sq ft. Resort-style heated pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and playground.

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An exclusive gated waterfront community of 178 luxury homesites across 225 acres of islands along the Manatee River. Private docks, a Bring Your Own Builder program, and the Spanish Colonial-inspired River Lodge.

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A gated golf and country club community of approximately 800 homes on 1,500 acres along the Manatee River. An 18-hole Ted McAnlis-designed course, 27,000 sq ft clubhouse, Har-Tru tennis courts, and private boat ramp.

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A gated Pulte Homes master-planned community with approximately 1,100 homes divided into The Reserve and The Cove. A full-time lifestyle director organizes events and programming around the resort-style amenity campus.

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A gated waterfront community on the Manatee River, centered on a full-service marina with 219 wet slips (35-110 ft) in an 88-acre protected harbor averaging 18 ft depth — often called "hurricane protected." Multiple residential neighborhoods include Bel Mare and The Palms (condos) and The Hammocks (townhomes), plus custom single-family homes. Dockside Social Bar and Grill is on-site. Direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico.

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A gated master-planned community in Palmetto with multiple builders including Neal Communities, M/I Homes, Lennar, and David Weekley Homes. Amenity center features a clubhouse with 24-hour fitness center, zero-entry resort pool, splash pool, children's play zone, and a dedicated lifestyle director. Tennis, racquetball, walking trails, and a community park round out the offerings.

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A gated Taylor Morrison resort community delivering the full Esplanade experience — wellness, spa, culinary events, and concierge service — plus 60 exclusive John Cannon custom homesites for true luxury.

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One of Wellen Park’s most established addresses — an original ~40-year-old golf community with a new Neal Communities section bringing fresh inventory behind a 1,000-acre gated enclave.

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