Sarasota Homes with Association Recreation - Owned Community Features

Sarasota Homes with Association Recreation - Owned Community Features

Welcome to Sarasota County, Florida—a vibrant coastal paradise that perfectly marries stunning natural beauty with a rich cultural tapestry. Nestled along the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota is renowned for its pristine beaches, lush parks, and a thriving arts scene that attracts visitors and residents alike. From the iconic Siesta Key Beach, celebrated for its powdery white sands, to the charming downtown area filled with boutiques, galleries, and gourmet dining, Sarasota offers a lifestyle that is as diverse as it is enchanting.

For those seeking a sense of community and a wealth of recreational opportunities, Sarasota County boasts an array of homes within Association Recreation-Owned Communities. These thoughtfully designed neighborhoods provide residents with access to fantastic amenities such as sparkling swimming pools, well-maintained tennis courts, and vibrant community centers. Imagine unwinding by the poolside, participating in engaging social events, or enjoying leisurely strolls through beautifully landscaped grounds—all within the comfort of your own community.

Living in an Association Recreation-Owned Community not only enhances your lifestyle but also fosters a sense of belonging. With a focus on maintaining high standards for community living, these associations often organize activities and events that bring neighbors together, creating lasting friendships and cherished memories.

Whether you’re a retiree seeking tranquility, a family looking for a safe environment, or a young professional wanting a lively social scene, Sarasota County’s homes with Association Recreation features offer the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and camaraderie. Discover your dream home in this idyllic setting, where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Sarasota Homes with Association Recreation - Owned Community Features

$899,000
2 Beds 2 Baths Lido Beach Club SubDv. 34236 Zip Code
The best of both worlds at Lido Beach Club - beachfront living just minutes to St Armands and downtown Sarasota. Fully updated, this beautiful condo offers wide open Gulf and Sarasota Bay views. Every night a stunning sunset and the sparkle of lights downtown. This well-appointed residence features impact-rated windows and doors, updated plumbing and electrical, KraftMaid cabinetry, GE Café matte white appliances, quartz countertops and backsplash, recessed lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom closets, automated blinds, and ceiling fans. Bathrooms feature fog-free, backlit mirrors and glass-enclosed showers. The open-concept offers two spacious bedrooms in a split-bedroom layout for added privacy. Enjoy beach breezes from the 30-foot open balcony. Additional features include an updated water heater (June 2024) and two storage lockers, including a private beach locker and a 6th-floor locker. Lido Beach Club offers a heated beachfront pool, fitness center, pickleball court, covered assigned parking, social room, library, game tables, grilling area, serenity garden, beach chairs, and on-site management. Explore Sarasota Bay and the mangroves by paddleboard or kayak, or head to St. Armands Circle for shopping, dining and entertainment. The Bay Runner Trolley provides complimentary rides throughout the day and evening to St. Armands and downtown Sarasota. Whether you're seeking a serene beach retreat or easy access to the energy of Sarasota, this location offers both—quiet coastal living with world-class dining, shopping, nature, and downtown attractions all close at hand.

1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit 604, Sarasota

$395,000
3 Beds 2 Baths Gran Paradiso SubDv. 34293 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Great opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home in the highly sought-after resort-style community of Gran Paradiso! This is not your average Capri model. Perfectly positioned on a premium waterfront lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a 2-car garage offers beautiful water views, a spacious split-bedroom floor plan, and plenty of room to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Built in 2016, the home welcomes you with attractive curb appeal and a bright, open interior featuring volume ceilings, crown molding, diagonal tile flooring throughout the main living areas, and NO CARPET in the main living space. All three bedrooms feature new carpeting. The spacious kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a generously sized eat-in area. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and great room, creating an open layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The private primary suite features a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, a garden tub, and separate walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home, providing privacy for family and guests. The guest bathroom includes an exterior door leading directly to the lanai—an ideal setup for a future pool or spa and convenient for coming in after a day at the beach or working in the yard. Additional features include a separate laundry room, spacious 2-car garage, and a lanai overlooking the peaceful water view. Gran Paradiso offers an exceptional resort-style lifestyle with a full-time activities director, zero-entry resort pool, clubhouse, fitness and recreational amenities, tennis, pickleball, basketball, sauna, hot tub, playground, miles of walking trails, and a variety of social activities and events. Enjoy the space, privacy, water views, and amenities of one of Wellen Park’s most desirable gated communities. This Gran Paradiso home is ready for its next owner to make it their own!

12685 Canavese Lane, Venice

$279,900
2 Beds 2 Baths Lakeside Plantation SubDv. 34289 Zip Code
Don't miss this incredible value in The Carriage Homes of Lakeside Plantation. A 2-bedroom, 2-bath attached single with a flex room is filled with plenty of natural lighting. So many upgrades, including new flooring, updated cabinets, hard surface countertops, fixtures, and a custom tiled shower in the ensuite. The interior was recently painted in a neutral greige, and a new 2024 roof plus home warranty for the new owner, offers added peace of mind. Relax on the inviting lanai with 100% water resistant laminate flooring and take in your very private preserve views. Enjoy this vibrant neighborhood with a private pool just three doors away. Yes, there is a second pool! Truly your staycation with Lakeside Plantation’s community, resort-style pool and spa, clubhouse, and community events. The Community Center features a billiard room, gym, dance floor, meeting room, library, and full kitchen. Additional amenities include tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, bocce ball, a playground, and a beautiful lakeside park with grills, picnic tables, and a gazebo. Miles of sidewalks and golf cart-friendly streets, Lakeside Plantation offers more than a beautiful home—it offers a lifestyle. Close to downtown Wellen Park, Cocoplum Shopping Center, 45 minutes to international airports and 30-40 minutes to multiple gulf-front beaches and so much more. Note: Lakeside Plantation is a CDD community. The fee is included in your tax bill.

1935 Scarlett Avenue, North Port

$430,000
2 Beds 2 Baths Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club SubDv. 34241 Zip Code
This is not your typical Florida home! Come experience waterfront views, feel connected to nature with lush greenery, and designed thoughtfully to feel like you are at a safari in Florida on a golf course! This home offers a setting designed to support the way you want to live, relax and recharge. From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice the connection to nature. Water and golf course views create a calming backdrop, while arched architectural details, crown molding, luxury textures and warm natural tones give the home a timeless, collected feel. Colonial-inspired and safari-influenced décor adds distinctive character and creates an atmosphere that feels grounded, inviting and adventurous. Located in Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, this beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath home also features a versatile den that offers the flexibility of a home office, wellness space, reading room or additional guest area that could feel like 3 bedrooms. With 1,572 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the floor plan balances openness, privacy and everyday functionality. The open kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar, creating an easy flow for everyday living, entertaining and gathering with friends and family. Sliding glass doors extend the living space to the screened lanai, where peaceful pond views, mature landscaping and surrounding greenery strengthen the home’s connection to the outdoors. Enjoy morning coffee, quiet evenings, conversation with guests or simply a place to slow down and take in the view. Love the look? The home may also be available optionally fully furnished, offering the opportunity to enjoy the carefully curated furnishings and nature-inspired décor. Beyond the home itself, Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club offers a lifestyle centered around connection, recreation and well-being. Residents enjoy golf, swimming pools, tennis, fitness facilities, clubhouse dining, social activities, walking opportunities and beautifully maintained surroundings. Whether your wellness goals include spending more time outdoors, staying active, connecting socially, or simply enjoying a stronger connection to nature, this home offers a lifestyle that brings many of those elements together. Come experience a home that goes beyond square footage and features and discover how your surroundings can better support the way you want to live. Schedule your private showing today.

5294 Mahogany Run Avenue, Sarasota

$499,000
2 Beds 2 Baths Country Club Estates SubDv. 34285 Zip Code
WATERVIEW! BOATING COMMUNITY! Watch the holiday boat parade from your home, that has been traveling down this waterway for 37 years. This home not only has a beautiful water view, but it is insurable, only 10 years old and looks brand new. Two bedrooms, two baths, open floor plan. Living room, dining room and kitchen all look out to boats traveling down the intracoastal waterway. If you have a boat, there are slips and lifts available in the harbor of CCE. Skylights in almost every room. Two in the living room, one in the bedroom, both baths, hall and even the utility room. A quick trip to the Gulf of Mexico, or just outside on your patio and enjoy your view. Inside utility has a washer, dryer and laundry sink. Fans in both bedrooms and two fans in the living room. Spacious storage, with a pulldown stair for extra loft storage. And another storage in the back. Large driveway. Car and golf cart can easily sit side by side. This is resort style living. This beautiful community is located on Venice Island. Enjoy the heated pool with water aerobics and exercise classes, Country Club Estates has two clubhouses. Both with kitchens. One clubhouse has a stage for bands and performances. The other overlooks the waterway with rented boat slips for the residents. From the boat club to the book club, you will probably find it here. Pickleball, shuffleboard, corn hole, billiards, ping pong, library, fitness center, most card games, karaoke, events planned for the holiday, local bands and DJ's for dances, neighborhood parades and scavenger hunts. Too many to list. This is not just a place to live--it is a lifestyle. Come see for yourself. Come see this home. You won’t be disappointed.

822 S Waterway, Venice

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