Lake Club
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Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch, FL Map
Locals and visitors of the Arbor Grande neighborhood can utilize Arbor Grande Lane in the northern part of the community to enter the area.
Overview
The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch: Tuscan-Inspired Luxury on 1,500 Pristine Acres
Entering The Lake Club feels like discovering a private Italian estate transported to Southwest Florida. Cobblestone entry roads wind past active vineyards, decorative stone bridges span serene lakes, and custom estate homes reveal architectural artistry at every turn.
This gated Tuscan-inspired enclave represents Lakewood Ranch's most exclusive non-golf residential address, rivaling anything in Sarasota or Manatee Counties. The Lake Club showcases true custom estate construction by Southwest Florida's most acclaimed luxury builders.
- Anchor Builders brings contemporary coastal elegance with expansive outdoor living.
- Arthur Rutenberg Homes delivers their signature custom design approach with over 60 years of luxury building expertise.
- John Cannon Homes creates sophisticated estates with designer interiors and meticulous craftsmanship.
- Lee Wetherington Homes contributes their legendary attention to detail and local building reputation.
- Stock Signature Homes introduces their trademark expansive great rooms and dramatic architectural statements.
Additional builders, including London Bay, Murray Homes, Nutter Custom Construction, and Todd Johnston, have created distinctive residences throughout the community's development, each bringing their distinctive architectural perspectives.
Architectural styles throughout The Lake Club intentionally depart from Lakewood Ranch's prevailing Mediterranean aesthetic, embracing Mediterranean influences blended with Tuscan elements, West Indies designs with tropical sophistication, French Country estates with Old World charm, English Manor residences with stately elegance, and contemporary Coastal homes with clean lines and expansive glass.
The spectacular 20,000-square-foot Grande Clubhouse includes a full-time concierge. The impressive banquet hall accommodates weddings and celebrations with professional catering. Indoor and outdoor bar and lounge areas provide social gathering spaces overlooking resort-style pools. The state-of-the-art fitness center, two heated pools, six tennis courts, and dedicated pickleball and bocce courts serve active residents.
The unique mile-long linear park running through The Lake Club offers space for outdoor classes, a children's playground with premium equipment, fitness trails, dog parks, and sports courts for basketball and other activities.
Whether you're seeking a custom estate built on one of the remaining lots or a completed luxury home offering immediate occupancy, Mike Novak has the expertise and local connections to find you an exceptional home.
The Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch FAQs
The Lake Club features true custom estate homes by renowned builders rather than production floor plans, creating architectural variety impossible in standard communities. The Tuscan-inspired aesthetic, active vineyards, cobblestone roads, and decorative bridges intentionally depart from typical Lakewood Ranch Mediterranean styles.
The Lake Club is primarily a resale market today, with most sections substantially complete since development began in 2005-2007. Lake View Estates, the premier waterfront enclave that started with 68 lots, is over 90% sold out, with rare opportunities when they surface.
Occasional builders may offer final inventory homes or spec builds nearing completion, but ground-up custom construction is limited. Many buyers purchase older homes on premium lots for extensive renovation or teardown/rebuild, often achieving better value than limited new construction. Mike Novak can identify when rare lots become available or connect you with builders open to custom projects on select remaining homesites.
The Lake Club students attend Manatee County public schools:
- B.D. Gullett Elementary (PK-5)
- Dr. Mona Jain Middle (6-8)
- Lakewood Ranch High (9-12)
They are all highly rated schools that contribute to Lakewood Ranch's educational reputation. Verify current boundaries with Manatee County Schools, as assignments occasionally adjust.
Private options within 15-25 minutes include:
- Out-of-Door Academy (prestigious PK-12 college prep)
- Sarasota Military Academy (public military charter)
- Saint Mary Academy (Catholic)
- Providence Community School (private Christian PK-12)
- Montessori and specialized schools
The Lake Club's amenities are included with home ownership. Full-time concierge services handle restaurant reservations, event planning, and travel arrangements typically found only in ultra-luxury clubs.
The facility includes a state-of-the-art fitness center with a yoga/aerobics room and steam/sauna, two heated pools (resort-style with waterfalls plus a lap pool), six tennis courts plus pickleball and bocce, massage/treatment rooms, and a full-time activities director. The Lake Club does NOT include golf.
Yes, The Lake Club prohibits or heavily restricts short-term vacation rentals (typically 30 days or less), reflecting the community's focus on full-time and seasonal residents rather than transient rental markets. Specific policies typically include minimum rental periods (often 6 months to 1 year), limited rentals per year, and prohibition of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
Long-term rentals (6+ months or annual leases) are generally permitted with HOA approval, for snowbirds renting during summer months. Luxury Lake Club homes often rent for $5,000 to $15,000+ monthly during the peak winter season. Always verify current HOA rental policies before purchasing if rental income is part of your investment strategy, as restrictions can vary between sub-neighborhoods and may have changed since original development.