Neighborhood Spotlight: Deer Creek

Found within Palmer Ranch, Deer Creek is a family-friendly community with plenty to offer. This Sarasota neighborhoods features canopy roadways, lakes, plenty of sidewalks and access to top-rated schools.

As one of the more established gated communities, Deer Creek offers 485 homes, 17 lakes and a wooded community full of natural beauty. The Spanish moss hangs from the large oak trees and plenty of birds are found throughout the area. This community provides a great place for bird watching and a peaceful environment for all to enjoy.

The Perfect Location

Deer Creek is a prime location in Sarasota in the center of everything you could possibly need. The Westfield Mall is about a mile away with a 12-screen theater and plenty of shopping. Along with the mall, easy access to the YMCA, Downtown Sarasota, Legacy Trail and the many beautiful beaches is found just a few minutes from the neighborhood.

The homes within the area are mainly ranch-style situated on large lots. Many of the homes include attached garages and beautiful landscaping. Some smaller villas are found within the area and many luxury homes are also a part of the nearly 500 homes in Deer Creek.

Gulf Gate Elementary, Sarasota Middle School and Riverview High School serve the area students. These three schools rank high in the state of Florida just about every year.

This is a great neighborhood for families enjoying spending time outside. Plenty of biking, walking and outdoor activities are found throughout. Deer Creek also provides a very pet-friendly community with many dog owners living here.

Moving to the Deer Creek neighborhood provides plenty of lake access and a location centralized in Sarasota. This is known as one of the top neighborhoods in the area with everything necessary for a family, young couple or even a retired couple.