Community
Waterside Place
Lakewood Ranch's newest walkable village center.
Overview
Waterside Place is Lakewood Ranch's newest and most walkable village, a true town center with marina access, shops, dining, and year-round events, distinct from the surrounding residential sub-villages like Lakehouse Cove and Wild Blue.
Lifestyle
Marina and kayak launch, walkable shops and dining, live music and events, and a weekly farmers market.
Housing options
Condos and single-family homes from $500K to $1.5M.
Pros
- Walkable town-center lifestyle
- Marina and water access
- Strong events calendar
- Central to newer LWR luxury villages
Considerations
- Premium pricing for walkability
- Still growing out surrounding development
- 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
Remote workers and active buyers who want walkability and water access inside Lakewood Ranch.
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