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Lakewood Ranch · Golf · Gated

Lakewood National in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood National is a private gated golf community in Lakewood Ranch offering membership to 36 holes of golf, resort-style amenities, and a wide range of Lennar home styles.

At a glance

Lakewood National at a glance

A 900 acre gated Lakewood Ranch community by Lennar with condos, coach homes, and single family homes, a lagoon-style pool, tennis, pickleball, and membership to 36 holes of golf.

Airport
SRQ, 32 min drive
Lifestyle
Golf, Gated

The area

Living in Lakewood National

Overview of Lakewood National

Listings
36 homes, $219,900 to $1,399,000 (September 2026)
Home types
Condos, coach homes, single family, and estate homes
Size
900 acres off Uihlein Road, north of SR 70
Gated
Yes, private gated community
Golf
Membership to 36 holes of golf
Amenities
Lagoon-style pool, 8 tennis, 4 pickleball, 2 bocce courts
School district
Manatee County Schools

About Lakewood National at Lakewood Ranch

  • A lagoon-style pool with walk-in entry, waterfalls, and a poolside cafe
  • 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, and 2 bocce courts
  • Membership to 36 holes of golf at Lakewood National Golf Club
  • Premier Sports Campus is 8 minutes away
  • The Green at Lakewood Ranch is 12 minutes away

Lakewood National suits buyers who want golf, fitness, dining, and social amenities built into daily life, whether they prefer a condo, a coach home, or a larger estate home. Because it is a private gated community, entry is controlled. Before buying, ask about golf membership options and community fees, and compare the five home types carefully, since sizes range from 1,120 to 3,800 square feet. Contact Janelle Mertins for current listings and a private tour of Lakewood National.

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Schools near Lakewood National

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 Lakewood National

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Things to do near Lakewood National

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Parks and outdoors near Lakewood National

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Shopping near Lakewood National

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Health care near Lakewood National

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Getting around near Lakewood National

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Lakewood National homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 36 newest listings in Lakewood National on September 24, 2026 (34 condos, 2 single-family homes) ranged from $219,900 to $1,399,000, with a median list price of $299,900, about $261 per square foot. 12 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Lakewood National 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 Lakewood National

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Whether a club membership comes with the home, is optional, or has a waiting list, and what it costs each year
  • 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 Lakewood National? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Lakewood National FAQ

Is Lakewood National at Lakewood Ranch a gated community?

Yes. Lakewood National is a private gated community in Lakewood Ranch, featuring 5-star resort-style amenities and offering membership to 36 holes of golf. The 900 acre community is located off Uihlein Road just north of SR 70.

Who offers homes at Lakewood National and what types are available?

Lennar, founded in 1954, offers homes at Lakewood National in five types: single-family homes, estate homes, coach homes, Veranda condos and Terrace condos, with 18 floor plans ranging from 1,120 to 3,800 square feet.

What amenities does Lakewood National offer residents?

Amenities include an Arnold Palmer golf course and pro shop, a fitness center with a personal trainer, Utopia Spa, a lagoon style pool with waterfalls, a poolside cafe, 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts and 2 bocce courts.

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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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