The Meadows Homes for Sale, Sarasota FL

About The Meadows

The Meadows is a large planned community in north-central Sarasota, in the 34235 ZIP, south of University Parkway and a short drive east of downtown Sarasota. It was built out mainly from the 1970s through the 1990s, so most neighborhoods are established, with mature oaks and a mix of single-family homes, villas, townhomes and condo communities. What residents mention most is the trail system: about 14 miles of oak-canopied paths for walking, biking and wildlife watching connect the neighborhoods. The Meadows Country Club, at 3101 Longmeadow, is the golf and racquet center, with 54 holes, tennis, pickleball, a pool and fitness center. The club sells equity and non-equity memberships, including part-year options for owners who spend only some of the year in Sarasota. Because The Meadows contains many separate sub-associations, the rules and fees for a specific condo or villa building can be very different from those for a nearby detached home.

The golf at The Meadows

The Meadows Country Club offers 54 holes across three courses: the Members' Course, The Highlands and The Groves. Club materials describe the Members' Course as the private championship course and note that 36 holes on campus are semi-private, which is how the club serves both members and outside golfers. Troon is listed as managing the club. Membership categories include equity and non-equity options for year-round or part-year play, which is useful for owners who split time between Sarasota and another home. Beyond golf, the racquet program is large, with 15 to 17 Har-Tru tennis courts depending on the source and dedicated pickleball courts, plus a tennis pro shop. The club hosts more than 200 events a year across golf, racquet and social programs.

Is club membership required in The Meadows?

Varies, ask for current details. The Meadows Country Club offers equity and non-equity memberships for year-round or part-year use. Confirm with the club whether any home carries a membership requirement.

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Living in The Meadows: location and lifestyle

The Meadows has one of the most central locations of any Sarasota golf community. Downtown Sarasota, the bayfront and the arts venues are about 10 to 15 minutes west, and University Town Center is about 10 minutes north. I-75 is close at both the University Parkway and Fruitville Road interchanges. Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches are about 25 minutes away, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is about 15 minutes. Inside the community, the 14 miles of trails are the daily amenity most residents use, along with the club's pool, fitness center and racquet courts. Groceries, medical offices and restaurants line the nearby corridors, so errands are short drives. Owners who split their year between Sarasota and another home often like the part-year membership options, since the club stays usable without paying for months spent away from Florida.