Country Club East: Golf Course Living in Lakewood Ranch

The Pope Team | Christine Pope & Paul Pope

Step onto your lanai overlooking manicured fairways and sparkling lakes, then head to your morning fitness class, all before coffee. This is daily life in Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch's established golf community.

What Sets Country Club East Apart

While Lakewood Ranch encompasses many neighborhoods, Country Club East offers something distinctive: an 18-hole championship golf course running through the community that creates remarkable openness and visual breathing room. Unlike neighborhoods built on traditional lots, Country Club East's layout centers on the Royal Lakes golf course, designed by renowned architect Rick Robbins. This means your home overlooks fairways, preserves, and lakes—not just the house next door.

Respected builders like John Cannon Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes, Gibraltar Homes, Minto Communities, and Neal Signature Homes created homes across 20 neighborhoods with architectural variety and consistent quality. Single-family homes range from approximately 2,000 to over 5,000 square feet, with neighborhoods like Seacroft featuring some of the largest lots and Belleisle offering more traditionally-sized properties. The community is fully established—what you see today is what you'll experience long-term.

The Retreat: Your Resort-Style Home Base

The centerpiece of Country Club East's included amenities is The Retreat, a private clubhouse featuring a resort-style pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and expansive patio spaces. Complementing this are three additional resort-style pools, full fitness facilities, 24-hour security, comprehensive lawn and landscape maintenance, and walking and biking trails that connect to the broader Lakewood Ranch system.

Many neighborhoods include maintenance-free living—meaning your landscaping and irrigation are handled for you.

Optional Club Memberships

Golf enthusiasts can join the optional Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club membership, which provides access to The Lodge—offering dining, a pro shop, practice range, and event spaces. Golf membership is completely optional; many residents simply enjoy living along the course without joining.

Convenient, Central Location

Positioned just minutes from Interstate 75, Country Club East delivers both the scenic beauty of golf-course living and easy access to everything the region offers. Downtown Sarasota sits roughly 10 miles south, while Siesta Key and Lido Key beaches are 13-15 miles away. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is just 10 miles distant, and Lakewood Ranch's Main Street dining and shopping are minutes away.

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