Sarasota is located about 50 miles south of Tampa on the central west coast of Florida. It is the county south of Manatee County. Also known as the "Cultural Capital of Florida" because of the abundance of arts and cultural amenities the city offers. Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Casey Key are stunning barrier islands off the coast of Sarasota. All of them are well know around the world as a great vacation destination. Siesta Key beach has consistently ranked as one of the worlds prettiest beaches.

Once known only as a sleepy beach town, Sarasota has grown to be a highly sought after location for vacationers, retirees, second home owners escaping cold winters, professional and young families yearning for a superior quality of life. The area boasts numerous golf courses and tennis facilities, great fishing, gorgeous beaches, expanding employment opportunities, highly rated schools, tasty fine and casual dining, a considerable array of arts, entertainment and culture, fun shopping destinations, and limitless leisure time activities. Sarasota is truly a unique place that unites small town traditions with big city amenities.

Situated east of Interstate 75 on the Sarasota/Manatee county border is the 8,500 acre award winning master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch. Lakewood Ranch offers 7 villages to meet every taste and desire. The villages are encircled by a wealth of natural lakes, from small fishing ponds to 160-acre Lake Uihlein. Lakewood Ranch also includes 54 holes of golf, a fitness center, fine and casual dining, movie theaters, shopping, polo grounds, excellent schools and healthcare facilities.  The readers of Sarasota Magazine voted Lakewood Ranch as the "Best Neighborhood".

The vision for Lakewood Ranch consisted of a large master planned community made up of unique villages that create a small hometown feel. The villages would have their own amenities, including nature parks, swimming pools, trails, golf courses, lakes, ball fields and athletic facilities. Each neighborhood is connected to the greater Lakewood Ranch community via roads and sidewalks. Lakewood Ranch offers a multitude of exciting housing options. One can find a starter home all the way to a luxurious mansion on the golf course with over 10,000 square feet.