The Founders Club Sarasota, Florida a Robert Trent Jones Jr. Golf Course

The Founders Club is nestled amid 700 acres of verdant natural landscape on the outskirts of Sarasota, Florida – the renowned cultural and vacation destination on Florida’s West Coast. The area’s world-famous Gulf beaches and keys, its sophisticated arts, culture, spa and dining scenes are just a short distance from the elegant custom homes of The Founders Club.

Within the walls of this private gated community, The Founders Club weaves a rich tapestry of heritage, elegance and convenience into a lifestyle as captivating as the storied history that inspired its name. Only 262 home sites adorn the fairways of the Signature Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed course and nature preserves.

Currently there are 25 Single Family homes on the market for sale Prices from $714,000 to $3,999,950.

There are Seven Sale pending Single Family homes priced from $735,000 to $2,699,000.

Four Single Family homes have Sold this year for $726,000 to $1,200,000.

Membership Plans Available:

Signature Equity Golf Membership $47,500 one time contribution with annual fees of $9,860 plus $1,000 annual Caddie minimum.

Equity Social Membership $18,000 one time contribution with annual fees of $2,680

And they have some Invitational Memberships that are very reasonable.

If you would like more information on The Founders Club or want to view any of the homes for sale contact Nick Herron The Herron Group / RE/MAX Alliance Group 941.350.5035.

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Beach, Bay or Back Nine...Live the Dream

Sarasota Golf Course Homes

Some of the finest golf courses in the US are located in Sarasota, Florida. Ample sunshine, southern breezes and temperate climate create the perfect backdrop for all types of outdoor recreation.

Sarasota, Florida boasts a variety of public and private golf courses; many associated with resort style amenities and gated communities. Home owners enjoy twelve months of tee times, award winning greens and relaxed play. It is truly a “Golfer’s Paradise” with magnificent courses, beautiful year round weather, tropical foliage and lush greens have created a perfect environment for the avid golfer.

Voted among “Best Places to Play” 2008-2009 Golf Digest by their readers selected the Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch offers service and greens you would find at private world-class facilities.

Also at Lakewood Ranch is the Lakewood Ranch Country Club course which is a gated single family development. There 82 homes on the market for sale, priced from $274,000 to $3,500,000. Eighteen homes have sold so far this year and there are eighteen sale pending.

If your interested in looking at golf course homes at Lakewood Ranch or at any of Sarasota’s other great golf courses please call Nick Herron and Kathleen Herron, the Herron Group, RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-350-5035.

Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream

News in our Golfing World

THE WORLD & NATION: Feb. 5, 2009—today marks the opening tournament of the 20th season of the Nationwide Tour, the official proving ground for younger players striving to reach the PGA Tour. The Nationwide Tour was the brainchild of former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman who helped launch this significant golf series as a system that offered younger players the opportunity to learn to compete at a near-PGA level. The Nationwide Tour opens in Panama City. Panama is one of five countries and 18 states that are part of the Tour schedule.

FLORIDA: Meanwhile, the PGA Tour is just a month away from arriving in Florida for what’s known as the Florida Swing. Florida PGA tournaments include: March 5, The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens; March 12 at the Doral Golf Resort in Miami; March 19 at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor; and March 26, the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando.

Also at the state level, Florida Governor Charlie Crist met recently with sports industry officials to discuss how sports—including golf, auto racing, fishing, baseball spring training, and college sports—supports Florida’s economy. Even in economic downturns, people still play and the state continues to attract events. The recent Superbowl was a huge success and Florida was proud to host it.

SARASOTA: In Sarasota golfing news, Sarasota City commissioners recently reviewed a report indicating that the city-owned golf course, Bobby Jones Golf Club, has untapped earning potential that could attract more golfers to Sarasota. The city hopes to make improvements.

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Do you live in a golfing community? No? Would you like to? Nick and Kathleen Herron of the Herron Group, RE/MAX Alliance, can help you locate the hidden gems and values in your ideal golf course neighborhood. We know the area and have been established in real estate sales for many years. We’ll help you find that golfing destination that you’ll call “home.” And you’ll love Sarasota’s beautiful barrier islands such as Casey Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key and our cities and towns including Sarasota, Nokomis, St. Armands, Osprey, Venice, and Anna Maria. Call or Email Nick or Kathleen to find out more.

Just Sold at Venetian Golf & River Club

Waterfront Home in Venice, FL Sold

After showing our buyers from Tennessee, the Founders Club, Prestancia, Laurel Oak Estates, they purchased a beautiful waterfront home in Venetian Golf & River Club in Venice. These customers were looking for a second home, golf course property to purchase for their future retirement. 197 Portofina, built in 2007, has over 4900 sq.ft.,
4 bedrooms, den and 5 1/2 baths. The listed price was $1,175,000.

After decorating their Venice golf course home, these new Floridians plan to lounge on their lanai overlooking the lake and disappearing edge pool as well as enjoy the Venetian's championship golf on signature gold course. Other amenities available at Venetian are a beautiful club house with one main and two private dining rooms, lounge, pool/spa, outdoor kitchen with huge entertaining area, day spa and fitness center. There are six tennis courts, two resort pools, nature walk and a canoe launch.

Currently, the Sarasota MLS lists over 80 homes for sale in this Sarasota golf course neighborhood. Prices range from $249,900 for a two bedroom, two bath villa to over $1 million for an estate home with over 3,000 sq.ft.