Located in the eastern part of Sarasota County, Serenoa is an attractive gated community developed around a golf course maintained by the Arnold Palmer Management Company. Serenoa in Sarasota offers more than just a challenging and pristine golf course; the real estate in this neighborhood is spacious, elegant and reasonably priced.

The single-family homes of Serenoa were designed by renowned local builders such as Arthur Rutenberg; they mostly feature the Mediterranean revival style of residential architecture that has come to define the most aesthetic Southwest Florida neighborhoods. This is a community where you can find very spacious properties built on oversized lots; for example, a four-bedroom and four-bathroom home with more than 3,400 square feet of interior was priced under $600K in mid-2018. Long driveways made with decorative pavers and garden paths made of natural stone can be found in many Serenoa homes.

Golf enthusiasts will easily fall in love with the Serenoa golf course, which is consistently listed among the best in Florida. Membership is optional for residents, but it is affordable and highly recommended. This par-72 course winds through forest meadows, marshlands and wildlife habitats; the water hazards and interrupted fairways pose technical challenges, and the tee placements provide a nice handicap for beginners.

The Serenoa clubhouse sits in front of a magnificent lake and can be reserved for parties, dinners and other social events. Lakes and ponds can be found all Across Serenoa, which means that home buyers may find listings with water views. The centric location of Serenoa allows residents easy access to the Northridge shopping center near I-75 and State Road 72; furthermore, two major family attractions, Twin Lakes Park and the Livingston’s Amusement Center, are just a couple of miles away. Driving to the beach is just a matter of heading west on State Road 72 until it turns into the Stickney Point Bridge that connects with Siesta Key.