Top 3 Neighborhoods By Lifestyle in Sarasota County
For Families
Mallory Park
Located in East Lakewood Ranch, families are lining up at the gate to make offers on homes that come on the market. This community features 430 single family homes and townhomes and is the perfect place to raise a family. Located in an A+ rated school district, with walking trails from the community to all three schools, this spot couldn’t be anymore perfect to settle into. Also, the HOA features a community planning board that handles community events for holidays, such as Christmas parades, trick-or-treating, and food truck nights. If you’re looking for a community to raise your children in so they have lifelong friendships, this is the spot.
Gulf Gate
Located in South Sarasota, this is another community to check out and is one of the most popular spots in Sarasota. This community features classic Florida homes - single-story block ranches with stunning landscapes, good sized lots, and plenty of room to add a pool if the home doesn’t already have one. This area is really perfect for any age given it’s proximity to Gulf Gate Village which features a wide variety of shops, restaurants, deli’s & markets, bars, and Siesta Key. Also, it’s located in an A+ rated school district!
Avondale
Dating back to the Early 1950’s, this community is situated West of Tamiami Trail and is a highly desirable location for the affluent buyer. This community is clean cut with homes from every era and offers the highly desirable Southside Elementary school making it super family friendly. Added bonus to Avondale is the walkability to Southside Village featuring Morton’s Market, high end restaurants, and local shops and boutiques. The proximity to Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Downtown Sarasota cannot be beat, either.
For The Golfer
Esplande at Azario
Located in East Lakewood Ranch and currently under construction by Taylor Morrison, Esplanade at Azario is a golf lovers paradise! Featuring a championship 18-hole golf course, a wellness center, culinary center, Bahama bar, resort style pools, and sports courts, you will never need to leave your community.
University Park Country Club
Located right off of University Park with close proximity to UTC Mall, high end shopping and plenty of dining options, University Park is a perfect spot to land if you love to golf. This community features 1200 homes with 32 distinctive neighborhoods, and features over 1,000 acres of scenic beauty with tranquil ponds, moss covered oaks, and lush landscaping. Aside from the beauty of the community, they offer a world class, 4-star rated golf course with 27-holes, tennis, pickleball, croquet, wellness/fitness, dining and a full social calendar of dining, holiday and member events. In addition to the club activities, homeowners enjoy miles of sidewalks and paths winding through lush landscape and picturesque neighborhoods.
Founders Club
Located East on Fruitville and only 13 miles to Lido Beach, The Founders Club is an award-winning private golf club community in Sarasota, Florida offering just 262 homes nestled along 700 acres of lakes, fairways, and nature preserves.Whether you are a casual golfer who’s looking for some fresh air or avid golfer looking to top the leader board, their pristine, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. championship golf course has something for everyone. With only 275 golf memberships you’ll enjoy the low-play, never-crowded course that is as challenging as it is beautiful. The entire community was designed specifically around the course with lush, sculpted landscapes and homes carefully set back from the field of play, making this a golfing experience like no other.
For the Urbanite
The Rosemary District
Situated North of Fruitville in Downtown Sarasota, this neighborhood seemingly popped up over night and is known as the “anti-gated community”. You will find modern condominiums, high-end apartments, and quirky homes scattered throughout, with local restaurants, boutiques, and an incredible cheese shop located at the center in Rosemary Square. This is the perfect spot if you’re an urbanite looking for a community rich in charm, arts, and history.
Laurel Park
Laurel Park borders Downtown Sarasota and is perfect walking distance to town, but set back just enough to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city. This historical neighborhood is included on the National Register of Historic Places District as a peaceful, urban lifestyle from a bygone era. The Laurel Park area is comprised of very different architectural styles ranging from updated 1920 era homes to larger craftsman designs. There is a diversity of homeowners ranging from retirees, families with children to professionals and artists.
Gillespie Park
Located North of Fruitville, Gillespie Park is a cute neighborhood with incredible walkability to Downtown Sarasota. Once the Rosemary District started booming, all of the cottages found throughout have been snapped up and renovated. In the center, there is a beautiful park, basketball hoops, a playground, and a dog park. If you’re looking for charm and walkability, this is the spot!