Lakewood Ranch Green Community

Lakewood Ranch, Florida – Lakewood Ranch is an 8,500 acre master-planned community comprised of seven villages located just north of Sarasota, FL. Since 2005, every new village built in Lakewood has been built green. These homes are healthier and more energy efficient than traditional homes but still convenient, comfortable and even stylish.
Each of the seven villages of Lakewood Ranch features distinctive neighborhoods that offer a wide variety of home designs to choose from single and multi-family homes to townhomes and villas. Homes range in size from around 1,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. Amenities of the individual neighborhoods vary but may include parks, trails, dog parks, fitness centers, lakes, club houses, golf courses and more.
Outdoor activities are an important aspect of this community and Lakewood Ranch has first class facilities for recreational sports. Both the Sarasota Polo Club and the Sarasota International Cricket Club are located within Lakewood. The polo club has nine polo fields (130 acres), an open pavilion and clubhouse. The cricket club’s permanent laser leveled cricket facility is considered worthy of world class competition.
Green Credentials:
The green qualities of Lakewood Ranch such as the preserve and the water reclamation for irrigation have led Lakewood to be named by the Florida Green Building Coalition as a green community. The community is the largest of its kind in the state of Florida to receive this distinction.
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Amenities:
• Clubhouse and 36 holes of championship golf
• 18 tennis courts, large fitness center and junior Olympic pool
• Community events such as galas, wine festivals and free live music
• Sarasota Polo Club located within Lakewood Ranch
• Over 100 miles of connecting sidewalks and trails
• Upscale shopping centers, boutiques and specialty stores
• A variety of restaurants located in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area

Green Features:
• More that half of the Lakewood Ranch’s 7,000 acres will remain undeveloped for nature preserves and other open space
• Landscaping uses only indigenous plants which are watered with reclaimed and recycled water
• The Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses
• When possible, wildlife habitats are protected in the wildlife rich area

Contact Information:
Lakewood Ranch Information Center
1-800-398-1929
www.lakewoodranch.com