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Edgewater in Lakewood Ranch

Edgewater at Lakewood Ranch is a gated community of five distinct neighborhoods, with homes ranging from condominiums to custom estates and many lake or preserve views.

At a glance

Edgewater at a glance

A gated, built out village of 326 custom homes and lakefront condos around the 160 acre Lake Uihlein, minutes from Lakewood Ranch Main Street and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Airport
SRQ, 17 min drive
Lifestyle
Gated

The area

Living in Edgewater

Overview of Edgewater

Recent resales
Mid $300,000s to over $1,000,000 depending on home type (2026)
Home types
Single family, carriage, and paired homes plus The Moorings and WaterCrest condos
Built
326 homes across five neighborhoods; resale only (2026)
Gated
Yes, staffed gate until 3 pm, then a drive up kiosk
School district
Manatee County: Willis Elementary, Nolan Middle, Lakewood Ranch High
I-75
About 10 min drive to University Parkway

About Edgewater at Lakewood Ranch

  • Borders the 160 acre Lake Uihlein, with trails, a gazebo, fishing, and a small boat launch; no motorized boats
  • Private gate access to Lakewood Ranch Main Street's boutique shopping and dining
  • About 3 to 4 minutes to Remy's on Main and Casa Maya on Main Street
  • About 4 minutes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Schools near Edgewater

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

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Restaurants near Edgewater

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Things to do near Edgewater

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Parks and outdoors near Edgewater

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Shopping near Edgewater

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Health care near Edgewater

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Getting around near Edgewater

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Edgewater homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 14 newest listings in Edgewater on September 24, 2026 (9 single-family homes, 5 condos) ranged from $449,995 to $1,095,000, with a median list price of $647,500, about $275 per square foot. 6 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Edgewater 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 Edgewater

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • 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

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Edgewater FAQ

Is Edgewater at Lakewood Ranch a gated community?

Yes. Edgewater at Lakewood Ranch is an exclusive gated community located closer to Sarasota and to Lakewood Ranch’s Town Center on Main Street, offering residents a private setting within the larger Lakewood Ranch area.

What types of homes are available in Edgewater at Lakewood Ranch?

Edgewater offers several home types, including maintenance-free condominiums and carriage homes, single-family homes, and custom estate properties. Most homes in the community offer views of lakes or nature preserves.

What amenities does Edgewater at Lakewood Ranch offer?

Edgewater is made up of five distinct neighborhoods, each with its own individual-style amenities. Residents can enjoy nature trails and sunsets overlooking the lake, with many homes facing lakes or nature preserves.

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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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  • 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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