Community
Country Club East
Modern luxury inside Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
Overview
Country Club East is a newer, gated luxury enclave within Lakewood Ranch Country Club, featuring upscale neighborhoods like Belleisle, Bridgewater, and The Lake Club-adjacent estate sections.
Lifestyle
Private residents' club (The Retreat) with resort pool, fitness, and social spaces, in addition to full country-club amenities across Lakewood Ranch. Walkable to Main Street.
Housing options
Custom and luxury production homes from builders like Lee Wetherington, John Cannon, and Stock. Typical pricing from the $900s to $3M+.
Pros
- Newer construction inside the country club
- Private neighborhood amenity (The Retreat)
- Gated within a gated community
Considerations
- Premium pricing
- Full club membership optional and additional
- This community sits inside a Lakewood Ranch Community Development District. CDD assessments show up on your property tax bill, separate from HOA dues. Across Lakewood Ranch they range from about $1,240 to over $6,400 a year depending on the neighborhood. Ask me for the exact figure on any home you're considering.
- Public schools here are part of the School District of Manatee County, which earned a B for 2025-26. In 2025, 12 of 17 east Manatee schools earned A grades. School zoning changes, so verify the assigned schools for any address with the district before you buy.
Lifestyle fit
Move-up buyers who want newer luxury homes with country-club access.
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