What types of homes are in The Lakes community?
The Lakes includes 190 single-family homes in Lakes Estates and 43 maintenance-free villas in The Lakes of Sarasota.
The Lakes is a deed-restricted HOA community in Sarasota, FL 34232, including Lakes Estates (190 single-family homes built ~1985-1990) and The Lakes of Sarasota (43 villas built 1983-1985). Key verified facts include central location off McIntosh Road, amenities such as heated pools, fitness center, tennis courts, playground, and recreation facility; quarterly dues; and governance under Florida Statute 720 via thelakesfl.com. Specific fee amounts, full contact details, and detailed rules are unavailable from public sources.
The Lakes is a deed-restricted residential community in Sarasota, FL 34232, comprising Lakes Estates (single-family homes) and The Lakes of Sarasota (maintenance-free villas). It is managed by separate homeowners associations for each section under an umbrella maintenance association.
Quarterly dues payments are required, due on the first day of each quarter. Specific fee amounts are not publicly detailed on the official community website. Information on transfer fees, capital contributions, or special assessments is unavailable from public sources.
The community is governed by recorded declarations, articles of incorporation, and bylaws in accordance with Florida Statute 720. Architectural review guidelines apply to exterior modifications. Pool rules prohibit large floats. Rental and leasing restrictions, pet policies, parking, landscaping, and other standards are outlined in governing documents available on the community site or through the associations. Specific details on noise, trash, and general standards are not fully enumerated in public summaries.
Residents enjoy an upscale, maintenance-oriented environment with access to shared recreational facilities in a central Sarasota location. The community emphasizes deed restrictions to preserve aesthetics and property values.
HOA Name: Lakes Estates (I and II) of Sarasota Homeowners Association, Lakes Estates III of Sarasota Homeowners Association, The Lakes of Sarasota Maintenance Association.
Management Company: Not specified on public site (board-managed with meeting schedules).
Phone Number: Details not publicly available.
Email Address: Details not publicly available.
Website: https://www.thelakesfl.com/
Mailing Address: Details not publicly available.
Office Hours: Details not publicly available.
The community features mature landscaping, lakes, and preserves. It offers convenient access to downtown Sarasota, beaches, and shopping. Multiple board meetings are held monthly for different sections.
The Lakes provides a deed-restricted, amenity-rich living environment in central Sarasota with separate associations overseeing single-family and villa sections.
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Public sources checked include the official community website (thelakesfl.com and subpages), real estate listing sites (sarasotaone.com), and historical articles (heraldtribune.com). Important gaps: exact current HOA fees, management company contacts, full rules documents, and amenity operating details not published online.
The Lakes includes 190 single-family homes in Lakes Estates and 43 maintenance-free villas in The Lakes of Sarasota.
The community is located in central Sarasota, FL 34232, with entrances east off McIntosh Road just south of Bahia Vista Street.
Amenities include heated pool(s), fitness center, tennis courts, playground, recreation facility, and walking trails around lakes.
Quarterly dues payments are required; specific amounts are not publicly available on the official website.
The official website is https://www.thelakesfl.com/; specific phone, email, or mailing address details are not publicly listed.