University Park Country Club - Sarasota, FL

University Park Country Club is a gated active lifestyle community in Sarasota, Florida. The community's location is in a desirable area that puts residents within 15 minutes of Downtown Sarasota, the international airport, and the Gulf Coast. This well-established community consists of 1,020 single-family and attached homes across 31 distinct neighborhoods. In addition to a full social calendar with activities and social events, residents can enjoy luxury amenities such as a 27-hole championship golf course, clubhouse, and restaurant.

Homebuyers looking for homes for sale in Sarasota, FL will enjoy the lifestyle offered at University Park Country Club.

University Park Country Club Amenities 

Residents of University Park Country Club have access to an abundance of resort-style amenities. The amenities feature a spacious clubhouse with a restaurant, lounge, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, and multipurpose gathering areas that host a wide variety of social events and activities. The clubhouse also boasts a fitness center with upgraded equipment and a full calendar of fitness classes.

The amenities continue outdoors as homeowners can hit the links on the community’s 27-hole championship golf course designed by course architect Ron Garl. The course features a golf pro shop, driving range, practice bunker, chipping green, and two putting greens. Residents can also enjoy 11 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a tennis pro shop, and a croquet lawn.

The grounds of the community offer walking and biking trails that surround a scenic landscape with parks, natural spaces, lakes, and ponds. In addition to these shared amenities, several neighborhoods in the community feature their own outdoor pools, patios, and whirlpool spas for residents to enjoy.

University Park Country Club Homes & Real Estate 

Built between 1992 and 2014, the master-planned University Park Country Club development consists of 1,020 single-family and attached homes across 31 unique neighborhoods. With so many home styles and floor plans to choose from, interested homebuyers can find the residence that best suits their needs and preferences.

The majority of the community consists of single-family homes, which range from 1,344 to 8,553 square feet with two to six bedrooms, two to six-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two- to four-car garages. Many homes feature spacious open-concept floor plans, gourmet kitchens, family rooms with gas fireplaces, first-floor master suites with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets, formal dining rooms, guest suites, and patios. Additional luxury features in some homes include private pools and spas, summer kitchens, and panoramic golf course views.

The attached homes, found in the Whitebridge Court neighborhood, range from 1,344 to 1,721 square feet with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached one- or two-car garages. Features in many of these ranch-style homes include open layouts, spacious living rooms, gourmet eat-in kitchens, master bedrooms with walk-in closets, lanais, and patios.

University Park Country Club Lifestyle 

Members of the community can enjoy the variety of activities offered close to home. University Park Country Club hosts a variety of social events, such as holiday celebrations, live performances, lectures, golf tournaments, and special dining occasions. Some of the clubs and activities offered include arts and crafts, table games, bingo, and trivia.

Surrounding Area 

University Park Country Club is located in Sarasota, about eight miles from the downtown area. This prime location puts residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities. 

Residents of University Park Country Club find themselves close to any daily conveniences they may need, including The Fresh Market, Whole Foods, Publix, Target, Walmart, ALDI, Winn-Dixie, Save A Lot, and Sam’s Club. Pharmacy needs can be met at CVS and Walgreens. 

University Park Country Club is also close to multiple health care providers, including Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Blake Medical Center, and La Salud Medical Center. 

When homeowners are looking for entertainment in the area, they can travel along University Parkway, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and Manatee Performing Arts Center. 

Nature lovers who want to get outside have plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Cypress Bend Park, Longwood Park, Conservatory Park, Robinson Preserve, Red Bug Slough Preserve, and Lake Manatee State Park. Some of the most popular Gulf Coast beaches in the area include Indian Beach, Siesta Key Beach, Sunset Beach, Lido Key Beach, and Coquina Beach. 

Golfers can also find multiple courses to tee off at, including The Highlands Golf Course, The Groves Golf Course, The River Club, Rolling Green Golf Club, Rosedale Golf & Country Club, and The Preserve Golf Club. 

Those who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive 15 minutes to downtown Sarasota, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is also 15 minutes away.