sarasota golf community
In an earlier blog in February, I detailed which clubs offer reciprocal priviledges to my home club, The Oaks. That same blog prompted a number of enquiries as to the differing costs of membership associated with some of these private local golf clubs. So here is a list of nine clubs with their full initiation fee and…
I was recently asked in an e-mail if there were any golf courses in Sarasota done by “recognisable big name architects”. Are you kidding ? This could take a while. Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin won Golf Digest’s “Best New Private Golf Course 2006” for The Concession. Arnold Palmer designed three tracks in Lakewood Ranch…Legacy…
As a member of The Oaks Club, I enjoy reciprocal play in the summer months ( May to October ) at 16 of the best local clubs in the Sarasota/Venice/Bradenton area…and all but three* charge no more than a cart fee ! Many of my real estate clients have asked me to provide them with a list of…
I was asked this week about real estate options in The Venice Golf and Country Club and realised that I have yet to feature it in my blogs. As a member of The Oaks in Osprey, I have reciprocal rights in the summer months ( May to October ) and have played there many times….
As I tour clients through golf course communities, many potential buyers express interest in renting a home to “test drive” a community before they purchase. This recently happened with a Canadian husband and wife who wanted to return this spring and rent in University Park Country Club. But to our surprise, there were absolutely no rentals to be…
I noticed a full page ad in this weeks Sarasota Herald Tribune regarding a limited time offer on membership dues at The Meadows Country Club. Should you join now, they will waive the $3000 initiation fee. There are three courses within the community…two full 18’s ( The Meadows Course and The Highlands Course) plus an…
The Oaks Club just celebrated their 25th anniversary. But more importantly, they just celebrated their tenth anniversary since the members assumed ownership of The Oaks Club from the developer. Since then, the club has grown to a membership of 915…both residential members and non resident “associate” members. Because all residents must join the club, either as a…
As a realtor who specializes in golf course communities, I closely follow the changing fee structures of our best local courses. And how the times have changed…The Founders Club (” Best Overall Community” in 2008 and 2009 Parade of Homes) has drastically altered their fee structure to acknowledge the difficulty of attracting members in tough…
If there is any private club that flies under the radar, it might well be Palm-Aire Golf & Country Club. Back in the 1950’s it was one of Sarasota County’s original five golf courses. We now boast over 40 places to play. The course has hosted PGA and LPGA events and had such one name…
Looking back over my blogs, it seems I have been giving too much attention to The Oaks. Allow me to branch out to all of the other terrific golf communities we have to offer…starting with Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. A private club with less than 600 members, LWR consists of three courses. The…
