Lakeshore Village is a 55+ condominium villa community in Sarasota, Florida, located just off Clark Road between Sawyer and Beneva Roads. The community contains 195 one-story villas arranged around five lakes, mature landscaping, winding private roads, and shared recreational amenities.
Developed primarily during the 1980s, Lakeshore Village offers two- and three-bedroom villa-style residences with attached two-car garages, spacious interiors, and a maintenance-friendly condominium structure. Many homes overlook lakes or landscaped common areas, while the community’s central south Sarasota location provides convenient access to Siesta Key, Gulf Gate, Palmer Ranch, shopping, medical services, and Interstate 75.
Lakeshore Village Villas
Lakeshore Village consists of 195 condominium villas with eight primary floor plans and an average interior size of approximately 2,000 square feet. Residences typically offer two or three bedrooms or den configurations, two bathrooms, and one-story living.
Depending on the villa, buyers may find cathedral ceilings, skylights, enclosed or screened lanais, open living and dining areas, updated kitchens and bathrooms, interior laundry, and lake or landscaped views.
Every villa includes an attached two-car garage, which is a notable feature for a maintenance-oriented condominium community.
Eight Floor Plans & Two-Car Garages
Lakeshore Village was developed with eight different villa designs rather than one standardized floor plan. This gives buyers a range of layouts, room configurations, lake orientations, and outdoor living arrangements to compare.
Because the villas were built primarily during the 1980s and have been updated at different times, buyers should review roofing, HVAC systems, windows, plumbing, electrical components, appliances, flooring, storm protection, lanai improvements, and other unit-specific renovations when evaluating available properties.
Five Lakes & Mature Landscaping
Five lakes are incorporated throughout Lakeshore Village, creating water views and open space between many of the villas. The association notes that a majority of homes have some form of water view or open setting.
Mature landscaping, low-density development, winding private roads, and single-story buildings give Lakeshore Village a more residential feel than a traditional multi-story condominium complex.
Pool, Tennis, Pickleball & Clubhouse
Lakeshore Village provides a collection of community amenities designed for recreation and social activity, including:
- Heated saltwater swimming pool
- Clubhouse
- Clubhouse kitchen
- Library area
- Billiard room
- Two tennis courts
- Two pickleball courts
- Catch-and-release fishing
- Social activities and community events
Community programming may include social gatherings, concerts, educational speakers, games, cards, health-related activities, and other resident-organized events.
Maintenance-Included Condominium Living
Lakeshore Village operates as a condominium association, with quarterly dues covering many shared community and building-related expenses.
Current association information states that dues include maintenance of common areas, recreational facilities, and condominium buildings, along with association property and liability insurance, basic cable television, internet service, and access to community social activities.
Exact fees and covered services can change over time. Buyers should review the current association budget, reserves, insurance coverage, maintenance responsibilities, structural reserve information, special assessments, and governing documents before purchasing.
55+ Community
Lakeshore Village is an age-restricted 55+ community. Buyers and occupants should review the association’s current age-qualification requirements, occupancy rules, application procedures, and documentation before purchasing.
The 55+ designation applies to the community as a whole and is separate from individual ownership, guest, or leasing rules.
Pet-Free Community
Lakeshore Village is currently a pet-free community for ordinary household pets. This can be an important consideration for buyers comparing 55+ communities in Sarasota.
Applicable federal and state requirements for qualifying service animals or assistance animals may still apply. Buyers should verify current association policies and documentation requirements before purchasing.
Lakeshore Village Rental Rules
Rentals are permitted subject to association approval and current condominium rules. Current MLS information reflects a minimum lease period of six months.
Buyers purchasing with rental plans should verify the current minimum lease period, annual lease limits, application procedures, approval requirements, fees, and occupancy rules before making an offer.
Clark Road Location
Lakeshore Village is located just off Clark Road between Sawyer Road and Beneva Road in south Sarasota. The location provides convenient access to grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, medical offices, shopping, and everyday services.
Interstate 75 is also easily accessible from Clark Road, providing north-south travel throughout Sarasota County and Southwest Florida.
Near Siesta Key, Gulf Gate & Palmer Ranch
Lakeshore Village is convenient to Siesta Key, including Crescent Beach and Siesta Key Beach, as well as the restaurants and shops of the island.
The Gulf Gate area is nearby for additional dining, shopping, and services, while Palmer Ranch provides access to golf, recreation, the Legacy Trail, and other south Sarasota destinations.
Downtown Sarasota is also accessible to the north for performing arts, galleries, waterfront parks, restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions.
Similar Sarasota Communities
- Lakeridge Falls – A gated 55+ community offering maintenance-friendly homes, a clubhouse, pool, recreation, and a north Sarasota location.
- Cascades at Sarasota – A gated 55+ community with extensive recreation, a clubhouse, pool, tennis, fitness, and maintenance-oriented living.
- Village Plaza – A centrally located Sarasota condominium community offering maintenance-friendly residences and shared recreational amenities.
- The Meadows – A large established Sarasota community offering villas, condominiums, golf, lakes, trails, and mature landscaping.
- Palmer Ranch – A large south Sarasota master-planned area offering villas, condominiums, single-family homes, golf, recreation, and convenient access to Siesta Key.
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Lakeshore Village Villas for Sale | Sarasota Florida
View current Lakeshore Village villas for sale below. Available properties may include two- and three-bedroom or den floor plans, attached two-car garages, enclosed or screened lanais, renovated interiors, and lake or landscaped views.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeshore Village
Is Lakeshore Village a 55+ community?
Yes. Lakeshore Village is an age-restricted 55+ condominium community in Sarasota, Florida. Buyers should review current association requirements regarding age qualification and occupancy before purchasing.
How many villas are in Lakeshore Village?
Lakeshore Village contains 195 condominium villas with eight floor-plan designs spread around five lakes and landscaped common areas.
Does every Lakeshore Village villa have a garage?
Yes. The association states that every Lakeshore Village villa includes an attached two-car garage.
Are pets allowed in Lakeshore Village?
Lakeshore Village is currently a pet-free community for ordinary household pets. Applicable service-animal or assistance-animal protections may still apply under current law and association procedures.
Can Lakeshore Village villas be rented?
Yes. Rentals are permitted subject to association approval and current condominium rules. Current MLS information reflects a six-month minimum lease period. Buyers should verify the latest leasing restrictions before purchasing.
Interested in Lakeshore Village or other 55+ Sarasota communities? Contact Wendy Lynn | eXp Realty for help comparing available villas, association fees, lake views, amenities, pet policies, rental restrictions, and other Sarasota real estate opportunities.
