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Lakewood Ranch
Located east of Sarasota and just off I-75, Lakewood Ranch is a planned community on 5500 acres with a great deal to offer. Golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, dining, shopping, (new large grocery), new high school, private school, boating, fishing, social clubs, recreation, medical facilities, are all on Lakewood Ranch. Lakewood Ranch offers miles of sidewalks, acres of preserves, lakes and nature areas in harmony with the different neighborhoods on Lakewood Ranch.
Lakewood Ranch Neighborhoods
Lakewood Ranch offers miles of sidewalks, acres of preserves, lakes and nature areas in harmony with the different neighborhoods on Lakewood Ranch.
Lakewood Ranch High School
Lakewood Ranch High School is located in eastern Manatee County, one-half mile east of 1-75 and is the newest high school in the county. LRHS is a four-year comprehensive high school with an enrollment of 2170. Of the professional faculty of 109, over 40 percent have earned a masters degree or higher. LRHS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Opened in August of 1998, LRHS serves a community of primarily professional families. Visit the LRHS website, click HERE
Lakewood Ranch History
John Schroeder, a wealthy business owner from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, came to Manatee county in the early 1900s, and began to purchase the land known today as the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR). An owner of furniture, turpentine, milling and lumber businesses, Schroeder appreciated the abundant natural resources and beauty of the land.
In 1922, the Uihlein family, founders of Schlitz Brewing Company, acquired the land and continued to expand the agricultural operations, which are still active today. Cattle ranching, vegetable and citrus farming, timber, turf and shell mining are but a few of these businesses.
In 1994, after 19 years of planning and approvals, real estate development was added into the mix with the introduction of Lakewood Ranch. The historic presence and careful dedication to the land is a natural comfort for prospective homebuyers. The strength of a great American family, combined with a history of successful land management and a strong financial plan using Community Development Districts make Lakewood Ranch a sound investment and a great place to live. With each new homebuyer, the rich sense of family and place continues to make connections at Lakewood Ranch.
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