LakeRidge Falls - Sarasota, FL

LakeRidge Falls by Centex is a gated active adult community in Sarasota, Florida. This intimate community is located just north of University Parkway about five miles north of Sarasota, close to many of the amenities in Sarasota, Bradenton, and the Keys. Numerous restaurants surround the area of LakeRidge Falls as well. Beautiful grounds with a waterfall near the main entrance greet residents and visitors. While LakeRidge Falls is located in Manatee County, all residents have a Sarasota County street address.

LakeRidge Falls in Sarasota is comprised of three different neighborhoods: Sterling Falls (151 detached single family units), Victoria Falls (110 duplex villas), and Sandstone Falls (138 garden villas arranged in quads and 6-plex style buildings). Most residences either back up to a lake or wooded preserve area. All homes are maintenance free - the homeowners association takes care of grounds and private landscaping, as well as the exterior of all buildings.

LakeRidge Falls Amenities

The modern clubhouse at LakeRidge Falls is situated right next to a lake. It features a fully equipped fitness center, meeting rooms, arts and craft room (doubles as a meeting room for some of the clubs at LakeRidge Falls), billiards, and a grand salon with kitchen and serving bar. Outdoor amenities include a heated, resort-style pool, bocce ball courts, and a yard chess set.

LakeRidge Falls Homes & Real Estate

Construction of LakeRidge Falls at Sarasota started in 2000 by Centex and was completed in 2003 with a total of 399 residences. Single-family homes range in sizes from 1,511 to 2,091 square feet. The villas range in sizes from 1,391 to 1,576 square feet and include duplex, quad and 6-plex arrangements. All homes feature barrel tile roofs, and back up to beautiful views. No fences are permitted, which contributes to a nice open feel for this small community. Homes in LakeRidge Falls in Sarasota are available on a resale basis.

LakeRidge Falls Lifestyle

LakeRidge Falls at Sarasota may be small, but its residents are quite active and welcoming to new residents. There is a social committee which handles activities, such as shows, dinners, barbecues, card tournaments, holiday events, and scheduling of club times. Some of the existing clubs people can join are bible study, bingo players, book, bunco, bridge, euchre, horseshoes, LakeRidge Falls bowlers, mah jongg, men’s bocce, reader’s theater, sociable stitchers, travel & leisure, and zumba. LakeRidge Falls also has a monthly newsletter and even its own community TV station.

Area

LakeRidge Falls is conveniently located just a few minutes from the dining and shopping of downtown Sarasota. Sarasota has two hospitals and an International airport. For entertainment, some of the most popular cultural attractions are: Art Center, Asolo Theater, Florida West Coast Symphony, Mote Marine Aquarium, Ringling Museum of Art, Selby Botanical Gardens, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and the Players Theater. There are also an abundance of wildlife areas and State parks in the vicinity. The beach is only 15 minutes away, and Tampa with its multitude of sports teams is about one hour away.

• Clubhouse
• Outdoor Pool
• Fitness Center
• Arts & Crafts Studio

• Kitchen & Serving Bar
• Billiards
• Bocce Ball Courts
• Yard Chess

There are plenty of activities available in LakeRidge Falls. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.

• Bible Study
• Bingo Players
• Book
• Bunco
• Bridge
• Euchre
• Horseshoes

• LRF Bowlers
• Mah Jongg
• Men's Bocce
• Readers Theater
• Sociable Stitchers
• Travel & Leisure
• Zumba