A Gated Enclave of New Homes in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Now Selling Villa and Single Family Homes! Final opportunities remain in our Single Family Spring Series – find your dream home today.

With over 500 villa and single family homes, Sweetwater at Lakewood Ranch is a charming, gated community conveniently located near some of the best attractions on Florida's Gulf Coast. Located in the center of southeastern Manatee County, this gated, maintenance-free community is surrounded by nature and offers wide open views of Florida's breathtaking landscapes.

Lakewood Ranch has been named one of the top 100 communities in the country for its incredible recreational activities, highly reputable medical facilities, local farmer's markets, and world-class shopping all within 50 square miles. Year after year, Lakewood Ranch has proven itself to be the unrivaled leader in the realm of master-planned multigenerational communities, boasting the prestigious title of the best-selling, master-planned multigenerational community in the U.S. for 7 consecutive years.

Ranked #4 on the list of Best Places to Retire in the U.S., Sarasota offers the perfect blend of beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and a relaxed lifestyle, making it an ideal location for your dream home.

Find out all there is to love about this incredible location and our range of available homes for sale!

About These New Construction Homes in Lakewood Ranch

Discover your dream home with a range of floorplans from our Villa Series, Single Family River Series, and Single Family Spring Series.

Villa Series:

• 1,452–1,671 square feet
• Beautiful pre-selected design packages
• 2 or 3 bedrooms
• 2-car garages

Single Family River Series:

• British West Indies, Craftsman, and Tuscan elevations
• 1,761–3,322 square foot floorplans
• 52'-wide homesites with waterfront and preserve views
• 3–5 bedrooms
• 2-car garages

Single Family Spring Series:

• Limited opportunities left!
• 2,309–3,759 square feet of space
• 62'-wide waterfront and nature preserve homesites
• 4–5 bedrooms
• 3-car garages

Villa Series homes offer pre-selected options chosen by expert designers to save you time and money in the design process. You'll love watching your home come to life with high-end, luxurious details such as quartz countertops, large kitchen islands, crown molding, and modern hardware.

With the River and Spring Series, you'll enjoy open layouts, stunning design elements, and modern exteriors. You're sure to find a home that showcases your design style and accommodates your new home needs!

Enjoy Resort-Style Amenities at Sweetwater

When you call Sweetwater home you'll love taking advantage of the gorgeous amenity center, including a heated pool, a playground, a multi-purpose sport court, pickleball courts, a 24-hour fitness room, a social hall, and more!

Villa residents will enjoy their own amenity center, offering a pool with swim lanes, a fitness center, pickleball courts, a social hall, and bocce ball.

This community will also feature a festival lawn and amphitheater where you can enjoy afternoon picnics with the family and night-time movie screenings with friends. The fun never ends when you live here!

Things to Do in Lakewood Ranch

Sweetwater is designed to appeal to a variety of families and lifestyles. These homes in Lakewood Ranch, FL have quick access to shopping, dining, arts, activities, entertainment, and recreation.

You'll be just a short drive away from these nearby attractions:

• Waterside Place, a vibrant, lakefront town center with stylish shops, the latest restaurants, and community events like concerts, festivals, and farmers markets
• University Town Center, a central hub with a luxurious mall, a Super Target, a Tiger Wood's inspired mini golf course at PopStroke, and numerous dining options
• Siesta Key, a world-renowned beach with beautiful white sands and bright blue water
• The Green, a town center less than 5 miles from your door with grocery shops, LA Fitness, and quick service dining like Keke's and Pacific Counter
• Lakewood Ranch Main Street: an upscale downtown with luxurious boutiques, local dining, a cinema, a mini golf course, and regular events
• Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, one of the area's premier country clubs, offers a variety of amenities

Lakewood Ranch Schools

Students residing in the community will have access to the A-rated Lakewood Ranch School District. Your teens will attend the top-rated Lakewood Ranch High School, which offers excellent academics, clubs, and sport.

As one of the most sought-after learning communities in Florida, the district prides itself on cultivating high-performing and well-rounded learners. Parents in Sweetwater can feel confident sending their children to these safe, prominent schools.

Build Your Home With a Reputable Home Builder in Sarasota

When you choose an M/I Home you receive a 10-Year Transferable Structural Warranty that gives peace of mind by correcting any structural deficiencies that occur within 10 years. This, along with building processes that outperform industry standards, allows you to feel confident in the integrity of your new-build home.

Discover more about Sweetwater at Lakewood Ranch and the available new home opportunities by scheduling an appointment with our friendly Internet Sales Managers!