Wild Blue at Waterside

Wild Blue at Waterside combines a private resort-inspired clubhouse with extensive outdoor recreation and access to the shared 13-acre Midway Sports Complex.

30,000-Square-Foot Clubhouse — Opening Fall 2026

• Indoor and outdoor dining
• Private theater
• Fitness studio and workout classrooms
• Indoor golf simulator
• Locker rooms
• Game and social spaces
• Resort-style pool and separate lap pool
• Expansive yoga lawn
• Putting green

Outdoor Recreation

• Lakeside and preserve trails
• Wetland overlook and boardwalk
• Dock and kayak launch
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Event lawn
• Shaded pavilions
• Picnic areas with grilling stations

13-Acre Midway Sports Complex

• 8 pickleball courts
• 6 tennis courts
• Basketball court
• Sports Court Pro Shop
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Two dog parks
• Children's playground
• Event lawn
• Lakefront park area and kayak launch

Nearby Waterside Place

Residents are also close to Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch's lakefront town center, with waterfront dining, shopping, live entertainment, community events and the year-round Sunday Farmers' Market.

Wild Blue's 30,000-square-foot social clubhouse is currently under construction and, as of August 2026, is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.

The planned clubhouse includes indoor and outdoor dining, fitness facilities, workout classrooms, a private theater, indoor golf simulator, locker rooms, resort-style and lap pools, an expansive yoga lawn, and a putting green.

Wild Blue at Waterside is located within Sarasota County. Current school assignments for Waterside residents include:

Public Schools

Tatum Ridge Elementary School — approximately 6 miles
McIntosh Middle School — approximately 7.6 miles
Booker High School — approximately 11.8 miles

School attendance boundaries are subject to change. Buyers should verify current assignments directly with Sarasota County Schools.

Future Waterside School

Sarasota County Schools has property within Waterside designated for a potential future elementary school. As of 2026, district officials were reevaluating the timing based on enrollment growth and available capacity, and no final construction schedule had been approved.

Nearby Charter and Private School Options

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy — tuition-free public charter school serving VPK and K–12 programs
The Out-of-Door Academy — private, independent school with its Middle and Upper School campus in Lakewood Ranch serving grades 6–12; lower-school campuses are elsewhere in Sarasota
Additional private and faith-based schools are available throughout the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota area.

Wild Blue provides maintenance-free living.

HOA covers:
‣ All exterior landscaping (mowing, edging, trimming)
‣ Irrigation system operation
‣ Common area landscaping and maintenance
‣ All amenity operations (clubhouse, pools, fitness, theater, golf simulator)
‣ Lifestyle director programming
‣ Tennis/pickleball/putting course maintenance
‣ Trail system upkeep
‣ Shared Midway Sports Complex access

Homeowner responsibilities:
‣ Home interior maintenance
‣ HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
‣ Roof maintenance (builder warranty coverage initially)
‣ Private pool maintenance if the home has a pool
‣ Home insurance and property taxes

STOCK Luxury Homes
Azure • Indigo • Cobalt • Lapis

STOCK Custom Homes
Atherton • Savannah III • Alexandria • Winfield • Sophia III

AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg
Laguna • Talise • Atwater • Taura

Lee Wetherington Homes
Cobalt • Sapphire

John Cannon Homes
Tindarra • Pindari • Newcastle • Milina • Kylie • Korina • Adelaide

Anchor Builders
Abaco • Abaco IV • Martinique • Martinique II

Floor plans, models, homesites and builder availability are subject to change. Contact Mike Novak for current Wild Blue inventory and builder availability.

Wild Blue at Waterside is located in Sarasota County within the Waterside district of Lakewood Ranch. The community sits along the east side of Lorraine Road, directly across from the Sarasota Polo Club.

Nearby Shopping & Dining

• Waterside Place: approximately 2–3 miles
• Center Point at Waterside: nearby shopping, dining and everyday services
• Lakewood Ranch Main Street: approximately 7–8 miles
• The Mall at University Town Center (UTC): approximately 5–7 miles

Waterside Place is Sarasota's first lakefront shopping destination and offers restaurants, shops, entertainment, community events and the Sunday Farmers' Market. Waterside Place

Transportation

• I-75: convenient access via University Parkway and Fruitville Road
• Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): approximately 12–15 miles
• Tampa International Airport (TPA): approximately 60+ miles

Gulf Coast Beaches

• Lido Key: approximately 15–18 miles
• Longboat Key: approximately 17–20 miles
• Siesta Key: approximately 18–20 miles

Other Destinations

• Downtown Sarasota: approximately 11–13 miles
• Sarasota Polo Club: directly across • Lorraine Road
• Waterside Place: a short drive within the Waterside district

Wild Blue's Sarasota County location puts residents within convenient reach of Waterside Place, downtown Sarasota, Gulf Coast beaches, shopping, dining and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport while remaining part of the larger Lakewood Ranch community.

Distances are approximate and may vary depending on the starting point and route. Drive times vary with traffic.

Wild Blue distinguishes itself through intentional nature-centric design and the region's most comprehensive resident-exclusive amenity package:

Key differentiators:

• Approximately 550 acres designed around lakes, preserves, trails and open space
• A 30,000-square-foot lakefront clubhouse currently under construction and expected to open later in 2026
•Planned clubhouse amenities including resort-style and lap pools, indoor and outdoor dining, a fitness studio, private theater, yoga lawn, golf simulator and nine-hole putting course
• The already-open 13-acre Midway Park, with tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, playgrounds, gathering spaces and resident events
• Luxury and custom homes by Stock Luxury Homes, Stock Custom Homes, Anchor Builders, AR Homes, John Cannon Homes and Lee Wetherington Homes
Home designs ranging from approximately 2,400 to 4,575 square feet, with certain custom estates exceeding that range
• A Lifestyle Director and organized social and recreational programming
• A Sarasota County location within Waterside and a short drive from Waterside Place

Compared to The Isles (Toll Brothers only), Wild Blue offers more builder diversity and newer/more extensive amenities. Compared to Lakehouse Cove, Wild Blue delivers larger average lot sizes and more comprehensive clubhouse facilities. Compared to The Lake Club, Wild Blue offers more accessible entry points with comparable amenities.

Wild Blue at Waterside stands out for its combination of luxury new construction, multiple builders, extensive outdoor recreation, and its location within the Waterside district.

Vs. LakeHouse Cove at Waterside:

Both offer a Waterside lifestyle with convenient access to Waterside Place.
Wild Blue focuses on larger luxury and estate-style residences with multiple luxury builders.
Wild Blue's 30,000-square-foot resort-inspired clubhouse is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.
LakeHouse Cove is a more established Waterside neighborhood with its own resident amenities.
Buyers considering either community should compare home size, homesite, builder, HOA structure, and proximity to Waterside Place.

Vs. Shellstone at Waterside:

Both are newer Waterside communities offering single-family homes.
Wild Blue features five luxury builders with options ranging from semi-custom to custom residences.
Wild Blue and Shellstone residents share access to the 13-acre Midway Sports Complex.
Each community also has its own residential character and amenities, making the best fit dependent on home style, builder preference, and budget.

Vs. Emerald Landing and Bungalow Walk at Waterside:

Wild Blue emphasizes larger luxury and estate-style residences.
Emerald Landing and Bungalow Walk offer different home styles and generally more approachable entry points within Waterside.
Wild Blue provides an extensive collection of private community amenities in addition to shared access to the Midway Sports Complex.
All offer access to the broader Waterside lifestyle, including nearby dining, shopping, events, and recreation at Waterside Place.

Vs. The Isles at Lakewood Ranch:

Wild Blue offers homes from five luxury builders, while The Isles is built by Toll Brothers.
Wild Blue is located within Waterside in Sarasota County, while The Isles is located in Manatee County near University Parkway.
Both offer luxury single-family homes and resort-style community amenities.
The Isles features The Pier House with a resort-style pool, fitness center, fishing pier, tennis and pickleball courts, dog park, and other recreational amenities.
Wild Blue's amenity offering includes extensive outdoor recreation and a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse scheduled to open in Fall 2026.

Bottom line: Wild Blue is especially suited to buyers looking for newer luxury construction, multiple builder choices, larger home options, extensive recreational amenities, and a Waterside location. Buyers who prioritize a different price point, home style, location within Lakewood Ranch, or an established neighborhood may find LakeHouse Cove, Shellstone, Emerald Landing, Bungalow Walk, or The Isles worth comparing.

Yes. Water and natural preserve settings are central to Wild Blue's community design, and many homesites are positioned around lakes, wetlands, and preserved natural areas.

Availability and premiums vary by homesite. Buyers should consider not only the view but also rear exposure, afternoon sun, privacy, distance from neighboring homes, outdoor living plans, and potential future construction nearby.

For buyers planning a pool or large outdoor living area, lot orientation can be just as important as the floor plan.

Wild Blue at Waterside is not a traditional private golf-course community, but it does offer golf-related amenities.

The clubhouse plans include an indoor golf simulator and a 9-hole premier putting course. Buyers who want a community built around a full private golf course may want to compare Wild Blue with golf-oriented Lakewood Ranch communities such as Country Club East or The Country Club.

Wild Blue is better characterized as a luxury, nature-focused and active-lifestyle community rather than a traditional golf community.