Country Club East Country Club East puts the best of Lakewood Ranch and Florida’s Cultural Coast at your fingertips. Just off University Parkway, Country Club East is walking distance to A-rated schools and just minutes to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, the Polo Club, Farmer’s Market, and Premier Sports Campus. World-class beaches and more incredible shopping, dining and attractions can be found with a quick trip to Sarasota, and easy access to I-75 puts Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Fort Myers within easy reach. Amenities Two clubhouses, Gated Entry, Three resort-style pools, Game Room, Trails and Lakes, Fitness center, Social Gathering Spaces.

Bradenton is a Florida city on the Manatee River, south of Tampa. The South Florida Museum has natural and cultural history exhibits. It also encompasses the Bishop Planetarium and Parker Manatee Aquarium. The nearby Riverwalk park stretches along the water. Galleries, studios and shops occupy colorfully restored 1920s and ‘30s cottages in the Village of the Arts.