Community
Lakehouse Cove at Waterside
Waterfront living in Lakewood Ranch's Sarasota-side Waterside.
Overview
Lakehouse Cove is a gated Homes by Towne community inside Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, set along Kingfisher Lake with private kayak launches and a lakefront amenity campus.
Lifestyle
Lakefront clubhouse with resort pool, fitness, event lawn, kayak and paddleboard launches, and boardwalks. Walkable and golf-cart friendly to Waterside Place shops, dining, and Sunday farmers market.
Housing options
Single-family homes and paired villas from Homes by Towne, typically from the $700s to $1.8M+.
Pros
- Kayak- and paddleboard-ready lakefront living
- Walk/cart to Waterside Place
- Sarasota County address and schools
Considerations
- Premium pricing versus non-waterfront villages
- Limited resale inventory
- 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 Sarasota County Schools, which earned an A from the Florida Department of Education for 2025-26, its 23rd A in a row. School zoning changes, so verify the assigned schools for any address with the district before you buy.
Lifestyle fit
Buyers who want a waterfront, walkable Waterside lifestyle inside Lakewood Ranch.
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