Tara Golf and Country Club Homes for Sale, Bradenton FL

About Tara Golf and Country Club

Tara sits along State Road 70 just east of I-75 in the 34203 ZIP, which places it between Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch without being part of either one. The community dates to the late 1980s, when the first course opened, and building continued through the 1990s and 2000s, so buyers see a range of single-family homes, villas and condo product from different eras, with mature trees and established landscaping along the fairways. What sets Tara apart is that it has two separate courses with different access models. Tara Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned club, while The Preserve Golf Club at Tara, added in 2001, is semi-private and sells daily fee rounds. That gives residents a choice between a traditional private membership and pay-as-you-play golf on the other course. Because the homes span roughly three decades, inspection items like roof age, windows and HVAC vary a lot from one street to the next, so plan due diligence accordingly.

The golf at Tara Golf and Country Club

Both courses at Tara were designed by Ted McAnlis, a Florida architect also responsible for several other Manatee County layouts. The original Tara Golf and Country Club course opened in 1989; it is an 18-hole, par 72 course of about 6,260 yards, which keeps it playable for a wide range of handicaps. It is private and member-owned, and the club offers practice facilities including a range, putting green, chipping green and practice bunker, along with a pro shop and dining. The Preserve Golf Club at Tara opened in 2001 and is semi-private, giving outside golfers and residents who do not join the private club a place to play inside the same community. Having two courses by one designer side by side also means members of the private club and daily fee players rarely compete for the same tee sheet.

Is club membership required in Tara Golf and Country Club?

Varies, ask for current details. Tara Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned club, and The Preserve Golf Club at Tara is a separate semi-private course. Confirm with the club whether any home carries a membership requirement.

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Living in Tara Golf and Country Club: location and lifestyle

State Road 70 puts I-75 a couple of minutes away and links Tara to both downtown Bradenton to the west and Lakewood Ranch to the east. Everyday shopping along State Road 70 and at the Lakewood Ranch Commons area is close, and University Town Center is about 15 minutes south. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is around 20 minutes away. The Braden River runs just south of the community, and nearby county parks offer trails and paddling. Downtown Bradenton, the Riverwalk and the Village of the Arts are about 15 minutes west, and Anna Maria Island is roughly 35 to 40 minutes. The established location means fewer construction zones and more mature trees than the newer communities further east. Owners who want both a private club and a pay-as-you-play course without leaving the neighborhood will find that setup uncommon in this part of Bradenton.