The clubhouse is done by April 2021 even some residents already moved in in 2020 (a few pre completion photos by others). It seems, the clubhouse is NOT the first thing a community developer to complete in Florida.
Our HOA (homeowner association) fee covers the clubhouse, so it’s free to us. It has five har tru tennis courts and six pickle ball courts, a caf
Brid Key Park @ Sarasota
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill @ 412 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228 is a very busy place. Gulf Of Mexico Drive is the only way on that narrow stretch of road. We went at 5:15 on Wednesday: the parking lot is full and the waiting time is 60-90 minutes for walk ins. As I was re-directed to the front door, I got a close look of the place. Yes, it’s on the water but the ambience is NOT tranquil. We left. As we walked to the parking lot, saw many diners scatter around waiting. A group youth even have their drawing pads out and about.
A cute squirrel 
@ Coquina Beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
Then onto Bradenton Beach …
5063 Simons Ct,
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
This community within Lakewood Ranch has 650 single family homes, ranging from $300k to $600k, 1,515 to 3,574 sq ft. The HOA fee is rather low: $200-$300 per month.
Among the few we’ve seen, this builder’s materials are the best, while others use more of decorations to sell. One thing I like it a lot is the side panel of the kitchen island/counter is covered: it looks nice.
10670 Boardwalk Loop
Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202
Lakewood Ranch is more than twice the size of Manhattan. So its downtowns are substantial and cosmopolitan. This restaurant is one of many. The service is good, but slow – comparing to New York speed -:). The food is decent. We sat outside comfortably. Although one day reached 90 degrees during our stay, and noon is clearly hot, but mornings and evenings could use a thin sweater.
Info Center is a short walk from Grove. It was not open, by appointment only.
We visited two builders. The first, Lorraine Lake by Lennar. It uses a trailer home/office by the entrance, manned by two guys. Someone pooped without flashing it; and Cresswind by Kolter.
This community is also by GL Homes. It has five har tru tennis courts. I saw only one guy was playing with the pro but a dozen people are playing pickle ball with two pros coaching. Oh well.
The homes are from $310s to $500s. Back in January, the starting point was high $200s.
The entrance and the clubhouse.
A bird of paradise, and some model homes/empty lots:
We tried their Caf
