Lakewood Ranch Florida Real Estate, Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale, Waterfront Properties, Condos, Townhomes, Lots/Land in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch is Sarasota and Manatee’s premier master planned community. Urban planners define a master-planned community as one that combines all the components of life.

Lakewood Ranch defines it as this and so much more; a place to enjoy life, a community that provides lasting friendships and a home that will furnish treasured memories for years to come.

Lakewood Ranch provides all of the essential elements for a wonderful life: beautiful homes, shops filled with all one needs and wants, job opportunities, and places to play and have fun with neighbors and friends.

The community has established a harmonious balance between the people and nature.

Lakewood Ranch History

In the early 1900s, John Schroeder of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, began to assemble the land known today as the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR). An owner of furniture, turpentine, milling and lumber businesses, Schroeder selected this land for its abundant natural resources and beauty.

In 1922, the Uihlein family, founders of Schlitz Brewing Company, acquired the land and continued to expand the agricultural operations, which are still active today. Cattle ranching, vegetable and citrus farming, timber, turf and shell mining are but a few of these businesses. l

In 1994, after 19 years of planning and approvals, real estate development was added into the mix with the introduction of Lakewood Ranch. The historic presence and careful dedication to the land is a natural comfort for prospective homebuyers. The strength of a great American family, combined with a history of successful land management and a strong financial plan using Community Development Districts make Lakewood Ranch a sound investment and a great place to live. With each new homebuyer, the rich sense of family and place continues to make connections at Lakewood Ranch.

Current Market Stats February 2012

The following reports show you the current market statistics from February 2011 through February 2012. These reports are specific to the Sarasota are and include both single family homes and condos. Pending Sales Rise to 11 Month High Pending sales in the Sarasota real estate market hit an 11-month high in February 2012, demonstrating once [...]