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Greetings. I'm Abigail Altier and I'm your Lakewood Ranch relocation specialist. You've landed on this page because you've likely given some thought to moving or relocating to the Lakewood Ranch area. To help you in your research process, I've organized my site as a helpful resource to help give you a good overview of the area as well as my TOP 10 Reasons on why you should consider moving to the top-rated Lakewood Ranch community. When you're ready to make the move, or just have some questions not addressed on my site, feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!

Overview of Lakewood Ranch, FL

Originally known as Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, the current day Lakewood Ranch community began its transition into a master-planned residential development back in 1994. Today, the Lakewood Ranch community is home to 72,000 residents at an average age of 50.4 and features top-rated schools, top golf and country clubs, thriving community centers, sports facilities, a polo club and now ranks as a top Florida retirement destination in the country.

Lakewood Ranch Awards & Accolades

Lakewood Ranch, and the greater Sarasota area, commonly receives awards and accolades for its white sand beaches, its quality retirement lifestyle as well as top-rated healthcare services. See recent mentions below.

2025

Lakewood Ranch Named the #2 Best-Selling Community in Florida for 2025 (mid year) - RCL & Co.
2024

Lakewood Ranch Named the #2 Top-Selling Community in the U.S. for 2024 - RCL & Co.

Abigail Altier

Realtor®

Your Lakewood Ranch Relocation Specialist

941-713-1933

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Lakewood Ranch Relocation Specialist - Abigail Altier

Lakewood Ranch Area Map

Your Guide to Understanding the 33,000 Acre Master-Planned Community

The following interactive map is your guide to understanding the boundary of the Lakewood Ranch master-planned community as well as the communities located within. I've also outlined the new Lakewood Ranch Southeast expansion area (approved in Oct 2022) which will include up to 5,000 additional homes in eastern Sarasota county. When you connect with me, I'm glad to show you the communities in Lakewood Ranch that best meets your needs, lifestyle preference and price point.

Your Guide to Lakewood Ranch Real Estate, Schools, Shopping & Healthcare

Best Lakewood Ranch Golf Communities

For the avid golfer, Lakewood Ranch offers multiple golf and country club communities. Most of these golf courses are private and were designed by Arnold Palmer.

Country Club East
The Country Club
Lakewood National Golf Club
Esplanade Golf & Country Club

Best Lakewood Ranch Neighborhoods

Lakewood Ranch offers a wide selection of top neighborhoods to call home. Many of these communities are family-friendly and offer great water views and have nature trails nearby.

Waterside (includes Lakehouse Cove & Shoreview)

The River Club

The Lake Club

Edgewater

The Isles

Polo Run

Bridgewater

Palisades

Greenbrook

Summerfield

Central Park

Arbor Grande

Mallory Park

Savanna

Indigo

Star Farms

Sweetwater

Lorraine Lakes

Esplanade at Azario

Lakewood Ranch Senior Communities

Del Webb Senior Community

Lakewood Ranch Assisted Living Communities

Windsor at Lakewood Ranch
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch
The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Town Centers

Lakewood Ranch was planned with three town centers for residents and families to gather, have fun with friends while enjoying outdoor festivities and events, restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

Main Street Town Center
The Green At Lakewood Ranch
Waterside Place Town Center

Waterside Place Town Center from Above

Lakewood Ranch Shopping Plazas

Residents of Lakewood Ranch can easily run errands close to their new home. The master-planned community offers supermarkets, banks and drug stores conveniently located throughout the community.

The Shoppes at University Center

Lorraine Corners Plaza

Lakewood Ranch Town Center Shoppes

Market Square Plaza

Gateway North Plaza

San Marco Plaza

Waterside-UTC Connector Project

Lakewood Ranch residents may also soon have even more convenient access to shopping and dining at the UTC Town Center via a new I-75 overpass at the south end of Benderson Park. To learn more about this project currently under review, including site photos, visit my Waterside-UTC Connector page.

Lakewood Ranch Medical & Healthcare

Lakewood Ranch offers its residents nearby medical and healthcare services without leaving the Ranch. Below are providers.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Lakewood Ranch Medical Group
Lakewood Ranch Medical Care

Lakewood Ranch Corporate & Business Parks

Lakewood Ranch is home to many of the top and best employers in Manatee and Sarasota County. Below are some of the biggest Lakewood Ranch employers, many of which are headquartered locally. View

FCCI Insureance Group

Willis Smith Construction

Neal Communities

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

Roper Technologies

Trinet USA

Miles Partnership

Lakewood Ranch Schools

With many young families moving to Lakewood Ranch, there are now many public schools and private schools in the area.

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School
Robert E. Willis Elementary School
Braden River Elementary School
Braden River Middle School
B.D. Gullett Elementary School
Imagine School @ Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
Saint Stephen's (Private)
The Classical Academy of Sarasota (Private)
Out-of-Door Academy (Private)