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Cresswind in Lakewood Ranch

Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch is a gated 55+ village of single-family homes with a resident-only clubhouse, resort-style pool, pickleball and tennis courts, and a full-time Lifestyle Director.

At a glance

Cresswind at a glance

A gated 55+ village of 649 single-family homes by Kolter Homes, built around the lakeside Club Cresswind and a full-time Lifestyle Director, with the Lakewood Ranch Library, Premier Sports Campus, and a new Publix all within 6 minutes.

Builders
Kolter Homes
Lifestyle
Resort style, 55 and over, Gated

Getting there

  • Lido Beach42 min24 miNearest beach
  • Downtown Sarasota36 min21 mi
  • SRQ airport36 min19 mi
  • Tampa airport (TPA)79 min58 mi
  • Downtown Tampa68 min55 mi
  • Downtown St. Pete54 min40 mi

Drive times by road, OSRM, checked October 7, 2026.

The area

Living in Cresswind

Overview of Cresswind

Price range
$459,990 to $1,250,000 (September 2026)
Median list price
$720,000, about $319 per sq ft (September 2026)
Home types
Single-family homes, 1,524 to 3,574 sq ft
Builder
Kolter Homes, 649 homes in all
Gated 55+
Yes, an age-restricted village for active adults with a gated main entrance
HOA
Maintenance included; confirm current dues with the association
School district
Manatee County: Lake Manatee K-8, Lakewood Ranch High (Rangeland High from 2027)
Commute
I-75 at State Road 70 in 14 min; SRQ airport in 30 min

About Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch

  • Club Cresswind, a lakeside clubhouse with a SmartFIT Training Center by EGYM, a yoga studio, an art studio, and game rooms
  • A full-time Lifestyle Director runs the Set Yourself F.R.E.E. program of Fitness, Relationships, Education, and Entertainment
  • Eight pickleball courts, tennis, bocce, a resort-style pool, a resistance pool, and an outdoor spa
  • An event lawn for concerts and community events, plus a dog park
  • Lakewood Ranch Library in 3 minutes, Premier Sports Campus in 5, and Publix at Northchase Center in 6
  • New Kolter homes listed from $459,990 to $1,149,990 (September 2026)

Cresswind suits active adults 55 and older who want a social calendar close to home and a community built around staying fit and meeting new friends. Before you buy, know that it is an age-restricted 55+ village and it is gated. Maintenance is listed among the community’s amenities, so ask about exactly what is covered and the related fees. Floor plans vary widely, so compare layouts carefully. Contact Janelle Mertins for current listings and a private tour of Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch.

Thinking about a move to Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch? Janelle can tell you which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Schools near Cresswind

Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

Comparing school zones in Cresswind? Janelle can match them to the homes for sale. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Restaurants near Cresswind

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Things to do near Cresswind

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Parks and outdoors near Cresswind

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Shopping near Cresswind

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Health care near Cresswind

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Getting around near Cresswind

Commuting from Cresswind? Janelle can tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Cresswind homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 13 newest listings in Cresswind on September 24, 2026 (13 single-family homes) ranged from $459,990 to $1,250,000, with a median list price of $720,000, about $319 per square foot. 6 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in Cresswind

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website, so she can represent you
  • Rental and lease rules, if you may rent the home out
  • Drive times at the hours you would really travel, to work, to SRQ, and to the beaches

Buying in Cresswind? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Cresswind FAQ

Is Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch a gated 55+ community?

Yes. Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch is a gated, 55+ single-family village designed for active adults, offering a national award-winning lifestyle program focused on Fitness, Relationships, Education, and Entertainment.

Who builds the homes at Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch, and what sizes are available?

Kolter Homes, which is still building and selling here. As of September 29, 2026, it offers single-family floor plans in one and two-story designs in three collections: Key, Island, and Coastal. Homes range from 1,524 to 3,574 square feet, with a wide variety of floor plans and elevations.

What amenities does Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch offer residents?

Residents enjoy a resident-only Clubhouse with a SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM, group fitness studio, and arts and crafts room, plus tennis, pickleball, bocce, a resort-style pool, a dog park, and an event lawn.

Have a question about Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch that is not answered here? Ask Janelle. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

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Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

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  • Aerial of the gated entrance at Cresswind Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Kolter Homes · Lakewood Ranch

    Cresswind Lakewood Ranch

    Single-family homes, mostly single-story, some with a second-floor bonus room, 20 floor plans, 5 quick move-ins

    $487,990 to $826,990

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  • Janelle is fantastic. We recently were able to sell our home in one week at 1% over asking price. I believe that the professional photos and staging coupled with Janelle helping us price competitively led to this success. We closed in one month and are so very grateful for Janelle and her help with the sale of our property.

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  • I highly recommend Janelle Mertins She is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She is also very responsive and even made herself available after hours when needed. After working with several agents in the Sarasota area, Janelle truly stood out. Her professionalism and dedication made all the difference.

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  • Janelle did a great job selling our house. We have worked with 4 realtors over the past 19 years in FL, and she was by far the best. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and was great at communicating with us throughout the sales process. Her responses to our emails and texts were very detailed and timely. She was also very proactive with recommendations on how to get our house ready for sale, and she went above and beyond to make sure our house was sparkling clean and staged appropriately to make sure our house stood out compared to others. The video she created for our...

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