Author: Sara Leicht, Sarasota Real Estate Agent

Sara Leicht has proudly called Sarasota home since 1999, when she and her husband, Greg, relocated from the Boston area to raise their three sons. With deep roots in both New England and Southwest Florida, Sara brings a lifelong appreciation for coastal living, community, and lifestyle-focused real estate.

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Business with a degree in marketing, Sara has been a licensed Realtor since 2003. She has consistently ranked among the top agents in Sarasota, earning a place in the Top 100 Realtors out of more than 3,600 local agents and receiving the prestigious Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Award every year from 2009 through 2022. Her career includes top-level success with Michael Saunders & Company and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, where she was ranked #3 out of 1,800 Florida agents.

In 2017, Sara and her husband Greg, a licensed real estate broker, founded their own full-service brokerage, SaraSellsSarasota.com, combining decades of experience with a personalized, client-first approach.

With over 25 years of experience buying and selling real estate herself, Sara specializes in waterfront properties, golf course communities, downtown condominiums, family neighborhoods, and luxury homes throughout Sarasota and the barrier islands. As a longtime homeowner, investor, and empty nester, she understands the evolving housing needs of her clients and is known for her courteous, dependable, and caring service.

When she’s not helping clients, Sara enjoys boating, tennis, pickleball, and spending time with her family in sunny Sarasota.

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Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Lakewood Ranch Communities

Lakewood Ranch Country Club

Nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast between Sarasota and Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch is one of the nation’s most sought-after master-planned communities—designed for those who want more out of where they live, work, and play. Spanning thousands of acres of thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, this vibrant community blends natural beauty, modern amenities, and a strong sense of connection.

Lakewood Ranch offers a lifestyle that’s as active or relaxed as you choose. Residents enjoy championship golf courses, miles of scenic trails, top-rated schools, and a thriving town center filled with dining, shopping, and entertainment. From weekend farmers markets to outdoor concerts and community events, there’s always something happening that brings neighbors together.

With its award-winning design, diverse housing options, and close proximity to world-renowned Gulf Coast beaches, Lakewood Ranch delivers the perfect balance of luxury, convenience, and everyday comfort—making it not just a place to live, but a place to truly belong.

Lakewood Ranch is far more than a single neighborhood—it’s a thoughtfully designed, master-planned community made up of 30+ distinct villages, each offering its own unique character, home styles, builders, and amenities. As one of the fastest-growing communities in the country, Lakewood Ranch continues to expand, with new neighborhoods regularly being added to meet demand.

Each village within Lakewood Ranch is carefully planned to create its own sense of place while still being part of the larger community. Within these neighborhoods, residents will often find a mix of gated enclaves, diverse housing options—including condos, villas, single-family homes, and luxury estates—and a wide range of amenities such as resort-style pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, and championship golf courses.

Some of the most well-known villages include Waterside, a newer lakefront-focused area with a vibrant town center; Lakewood National, known for its bundled golf lifestyle; The Lake Club, offering high-end gated estate homes; Greenbrook, one of the original and most family-friendly neighborhoods; and Esplanade, celebrated for its amenity-rich, resort-style living.

Spanning approximately 50 square miles and home to more than 50,000 residents, Lakewood Ranch offers an unmatched blend of scale, variety, and lifestyle. With its continued growth and development, it remains one of the most dynamic and desirable places to live on Florida’s Gulf Coast.