Saturday, December 4, 2010

Lakewood Ranch Homes - A Golf Mecca

By Curt McGurt


Do enjoy a good round of golf? If you have never visited the award winning planned community of Lakewood Ranch then you are missing out. This is a fabulous place to live or own a golf getaway. It provides a superior quality of life in the sunshine state of Florida.

Lakewood Ranch History

The largest green master planned community is Lakewood Ranch on the west coast of Florida. It continually wins awards for greatness. This land was purchased in 1922 by the Uihlein family who founded the Schlitz Brewing Company. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc. now controls the land which is made up of 48 square miles.

Homes in Lakewood Ranch

You will find seven amazing villages in Lakewood Ranch. They include Summerfield, Riverwalk, Edgewater, The County Club, The Lake Club, Country Club East and Greenbrook Village. The real estate is diverse here with each community having a little different flavor. The Lakewood Ranch homes range from a small starter home in Greenbrook Village all of the way to a spacious estate in the Country Club. Lakewood Ranch is an 8,500 acre master planned community that can accommodate a variety of tastes and budget.

Golf Courses

Residents of Lakewood Ranch will have a hard time getting bored with so many golf courses nearby In and around the community there is a variety of play. Some of these courses include The Country Club, Legacy, The Concession, Ritz Carlton member course, University Park, Rosedale, River Club and Tara.

The Lakewood Ranch Country Club is located in the heart of the community. It offers 3 private courses, 54 holes and a 44,000 square foot clubhouse. The courses are King's Dunes, Cypress Links and Country Club East and can accommodate all skill levels.

The Legacy is an Arnold Palmer designed course with 18 holes. It is not a private club so membership is not required to play here. In 2003 a ZAGAT survey rated The Legacy Golf Club as one of America's top courses.

Other Activities

Lakewood Ranch will keep you busy. The athletic center is a great place to exercise and get your sweat on. This 11,400 square foot facility is world class. It offers Cybex machines, an Olympic swimming pool, a relaxing and resort style swimming pool and a variety of aerobics classes. Even if you don't want to work out go to hit the whirlpool, steam room or sauna.

Tennis players will also love the 16 fast-dry and 2 classic clay courts available to members of the athletic center. What a great place to get some exercise enjoy the outdoors and socialize with friends.

How many of you have seen a polo match? The Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch has 9 fields where you are sure to see some exciting action. Grab the family, bring some food and drinks and catch some fun on Sunday afternoons throughout the winter season.

Lakewood Ranch is a unique living experience that few other communities can match. There is so much to do here that you will rarely be bored. There is a fabulous sense of community here and it is a great place to retire, spend the winters, raise a family or become that golf enthusiast that you always wanted to be. Come enjoy the Florida lifestyle in Lakewood Ranch.




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