Neighborhood Spotlight: University Park Country Club

This luxurious, gated golf community is one of the top choices in the Sarasota area. It's a well-known neighborhood and has a new mall planned for the fall of 2014. The new mall is expected to be much like the Tampa International Mall and will provide plenty of new shopping to the area.

Along with the new mall coming to the area, the University Park Country Club provides some of the best golf in the area. It provides PGA Pro Golf Assistance, a championship course and so much more. It was named as the "Best Place To Play Golf" by the Sarasota Magazine. Along with the golf course winning awards, the neighborhood has been named as the "Best Development in Region" by Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and "Best Community Design in America by The National Association of Homebuilders.

This neighborhood is also located close to the downtown area of Sarasota, the Ringling Museum, Siesta Key ad The Van Wezel. Residents enjoy easy access to many of the top attractions in the area.

Homes found throughout the University Park Country Club area are large and luxurious. They provide many custom features and many have more than a two-car garage. The lots are large and there is plenty of green space throughout this community.

Along with the golf course, residents enjoy access to 11 Har-Tru Tennis Courts, full0-time tennis pros, a state-of-the-art fitness center, personal trainers and dining at the Park Grille & Cafe. There is plenty of outdoor recreation in the area and plenty of beautiful areas for walking, jogging and riding a bike.

Whether you want to live in the University Park Country Club neighborhood year-round or you want to use it as a seasonal escape. This area provides plenty of beautiful homes. There are plenty of different styles and layouts to choose from including many luxurious estates and a few smaller villas.