Where is Windward located?
Windward is a gated community in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota County, FL 34202, near Lorraine and Fruitville Roads.
Windward is a gated HOA community (Windward at Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood Association, Inc.) in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota County, FL 34202, featuring British West Indies architecture, resort-style pools, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis/pickleball courts, dog park, playground, trails, and included lawn maintenance. A separate CDD handles infrastructure with assessments on tax bills. Detailed current fees, rules, and specific contacts require direct HOA verification as public sources provide ranges and general info only.
Windward at Lakewood Ranch is a gated neighborhood within the master-planned Lakewood Ranch community in Sarasota County, Florida. The HOA maintains common areas, amenities, and community standards for residents.
Monthly HOA fees vary by home series (e.g., approximately $231–$412 per month based on 2024 data); exact current amounts and any additional assessments unavailable without direct verification. One-time closing fees for lawn maintenance noted in sources. CDD assessments apply separately and appear on property tax bills.
Detailed architectural guidelines, parking, pet, rental, and landscaping rules unavailable in public sources reviewed. General community standards emphasize maintenance of common areas and amenities.
Resort-style pools, clubhouse with fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball courts, dog park, playground/tot lot, walking paths/trails, gated entry, and lifestyle director/coordinated events.
Residents enjoy a resort-like, active lifestyle with British West Indies-inspired architecture, lush landscaping, social events, and access to nearby Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota amenities.
HOA Name: Windward at Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood Association, Inc.
Management Company/Property Manager: FPMS
Phone Number: 941-960-5000
Mailing Address: 5600 Granada Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
Website: https://mylwr.com (master association)
CDD Contact: Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC; (239) 464-7114; info@windwardatlakewoodranchcdd.com; www.windwardatlakewoodranchcdd.com
Gated community with lawn maintenance included in HOA for many homes; part of larger Lakewood Ranch master plan; CDD handles infrastructure.
Windward offers a maintained, amenity-rich living environment in a desirable Sarasota County location within Lakewood Ranch.
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Public sources checked include official Lakewood Ranch site (lakewoodranch.com), lifeatlakewood.com community pages, CDD website (windwardatlakewoodranchcdd.com), Florida Sunbiz corporate records, Florida HOA directories, and real estate listings (2023-2026 data). Gaps include lack of official current fee schedules, full rules documents, and amenity-specific operating details or contacts; CDD vs. HOA distinctions noted from multiple sources.
Windward is a gated community in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota County, FL 34202, near Lorraine and Fruitville Roads.
Amenities include a clubhouse with fitness center, resort-style pools, tennis and pickleball courts, dog park, playground, walking trails, and a lifestyle director for events.
Yes, Windward features a gated entrance with security elements.
Yes, many homes have lawn care and irrigation included in HOA fees.
Windward has its own neighborhood HOA plus a separate CDD for infrastructure; specific fees vary by home type.