Woodmere Lakes is an established residential community in Venice, Florida 34293, offering approximately 175 single-family homes surrounded by lakes, greenbelts and mature landscaping. Developed primarily during the 1990s, the neighborhood is known for spacious Florida-style homes, private swimming pools, water and preserve views and a convenient location near Woodmere Park, shopping, Gulf beaches and Historic Downtown Venice.
One of the neighborhood’s more distinctive features is its literary street theme. Residents live along streets including Hemingway Drive, Tennyson Way, Wordsworth Way, Landor Court and Millay Court. Woodmere Lakes is deed-restricted with a required homeowners association, but it is not gated and has no CDD.
Homes in Woodmere Lakes
Woodmere Lakes was developed primarily during the 1990s with single-family homes featuring Florida ranch, Mediterranean and traditional architectural influences.
Most residences are single-story concrete-block homes with attached garages, screened outdoor living areas and floor plans designed around Florida’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Depending on the property, buyers may find:
- Three- and four-bedroom floor plans
- Approximately 1,500 to more than 3,000 square feet of living space
- Two- and three-car garages on select homes
- Split-bedroom floor plans
- Home offices and dens
- Vaulted and high ceilings
- Screened lanais
- Private swimming pools
- Lake and pond views
- Preserve and greenbelt views
- Mature tropical landscaping
- Hurricane-impact windows, shutters and other property-specific storm protection
Because the homes are now roughly 25 to 30 years old, renovations and major components can vary considerably. Buyers should compare roof age, HVAC systems, windows, plumbing, pool equipment and hurricane protection when evaluating individual residences.
Lakes, Greenbelts & Natural Setting
Water and natural surroundings are important parts of the Woodmere Lakes setting. Several lakes and ponds wind through the neighborhood, while greenbelt areas and mature vegetation provide additional separation between many homes.
Numerous properties enjoy lake, pond or preserve views from their rear lanais and swimming pools, although water views are not available from every residence.
The established landscaping, shade trees and mature vegetation give Woodmere Lakes a noticeably different character from newer developments where landscaping is still becoming established.
Woodmere Lakes HOA
Woodmere Lakes is a deed-restricted community with required membership in the Woodmere Lakes Homeowners Association.
The association maintains community standards through architectural guidelines governing items such as roofs, exterior paint colors, storm shutters and exterior modifications.
Woodmere Lakes does not have a community clubhouse, swimming pool or large recreational amenity complex, which helps keep the association structure relatively simple compared with larger resort-style communities.
Homeowners remain responsible for maintaining their individual homes, yards, roofs, pools and other private property improvements.
No CDD Fees in Woodmere Lakes
Woodmere Lakes does not have a Community Development District, commonly referred to as a CDD.
Owners do pay required homeowners association assessments, but there is no separate Woodmere Lakes CDD assessment on the property-tax bill.
This can be an important consideration for buyers comparing established Venice neighborhoods with newer master-planned communities that may have both HOA and CDD expenses.
Is Woodmere Lakes Gated?
No. Woodmere Lakes is not a gated community.
The neighborhood has open street access from Woodmere Park Boulevard. Its residential street layout and cul-de-sacs help limit unnecessary through traffic without requiring a staffed or electronic entrance gate.
No Community Pool or Clubhouse
Woodmere Lakes does not have an association-owned swimming pool, clubhouse or fitness center.
Many individual homes include private swimming pools and screened lanais, while the neighboring Woodmere Park provides extensive public recreation without requiring homeowners to fund those facilities through the HOA.
Woodmere Park
One of the strongest advantages of the neighborhood is its proximity to Woodmere Park, located along Woodmere Park Boulevard.
Sarasota County facilities at Woodmere Park include:
- Outdoor basketball court
- Indoor and outdoor pickleball
- Tennis court
- Gymnasium
- Recreation building
- Dog park
- Playground
- Picnic pavilion
- Unpaved nature trail
- Indoor activity and rental space
The park gives Woodmere Lakes residents convenient access to recreation without the expense of maintaining similar amenities inside the neighborhood.
The Woodmere Name & Literary Streets
The Woodmere name has deep roots in southern Sarasota County. Before modern residential development reached this part of Venice, Woodmere was the name of an early lumber-mill company town located south of Venice along what is now State Road 776.
The Manasota Lumber Company established the mill and settlement beginning in 1918. In 1922 the operation became the Woodmere Lumber Company, and the surrounding company town became known as Woodmere.
Woodmere Lakes later adopted its own distinctive literary theme, with streets named for writers and poets including Ernest Hemingway, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Wordsworth, Walter Savage Landor and Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Woodmere Lakes Location
Woodmere Lakes is located along Woodmere Park Boulevard in Venice, Florida 34293, between U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail and Jacaranda Boulevard.
The community is convenient to Publix, Target, restaurants, pharmacies, the Jacaranda Public Library and other everyday shopping and services along the U.S. 41 and Jacaranda Boulevard corridors.
Historic Downtown Venice, Venice Island, Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Venice campus and Wellen Park are also within a convenient drive.
Nearby Beaches & Attractions
Woodmere Lakes residents have convenient access to several Gulf Coast beaches, including Caspersen Beach, Venice Beach, Brohard Beach and Manasota Beach.
Additional nearby recreation includes Shamrock Park & Nature Center, the Legacy Trail, Venetian Waterway Park, boating, fishing, kayaking and numerous public and private golf courses.
Similar Venice Communities
- Venice Gardens – A large established Venice neighborhood with mature landscaping, lakes and diverse single-family homes.
- Venice East – An established residential area offering single-family homes near U.S. 41, golf and everyday shopping.
- Southwood – An established Venice community with single-family homes and villa-style residences in a maintenance-friendly setting.
- Gulf View Estates – A deed-restricted neighborhood with single-family homes conveniently located between Venice and Manasota Beach.
- South Venice – A large established residential area offering diverse homes, boating access and optional access to the South Venice beach ferry.
Woodmere Lakes Homes for Sale | Venice Florida
Explore current Woodmere Lakes homes for sale below. Buyers can find established single-family homes with private pools, mature landscaping and lake, pond or preserve settings in a deed-restricted neighborhood with no CDD. Important considerations include property updates, roof age, storm protection, pool condition, rear exposure and current HOA requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodmere Lakes
How many homes are in Woodmere Lakes?
Woodmere Lakes contains approximately 175 single-family homes developed primarily during the 1990s.
Does Woodmere Lakes have a CDD?
No. Woodmere Lakes does not have a Community Development District or CDD. Homeowners do pay required HOA assessments.
Is Woodmere Lakes gated?
No. Woodmere Lakes is not a gated community. The neighborhood has open access from Woodmere Park Boulevard.
Does Woodmere Lakes have a community pool or clubhouse?
No. Woodmere Lakes does not have an association-owned pool or clubhouse. Many individual homes have private pools, and nearby Woodmere Park provides extensive public recreational facilities.
Why do streets in Woodmere Lakes have literary names?
Woodmere Lakes streets include names associated with prominent writers and poets, including Hemingway, Tennyson, Wordsworth, Landor and Millay. The literary naming theme is well established, although the specific reason the developer selected that theme is not documented in the community’s current HOA information.
