The Meadows, Sarasota Real Estate
The Meadows in Sarasota, Florida, is a highly sought-after master-planned community that perfectly blends luxury living with an active lifestyle among the gorgeous natural Florida scenery. Renowned for its three championship 18-hole Golf courses, The Meadows also boasts an award-winning Tennis facility, a resort-style pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an elegant clubhouse. This community is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering miles of scenic walking trails, serene lakes, and lush natural surroundings; whether you're searching for a single-family home, condo, or villa, there are several ways to enjoy your new home in The Meadows. Find more information below to discover shopping, dining, and recreation near The Meadows community of Sarasota, Florida.
Homes for Sale in The Meadows Community of Sarasota, FL
Shopping, Dining, & More in The Meadows
Ideally located just South of University Parkway, near UTC Mall, Nathan Benderson Park, and the newly built Mote SEA Aquarium—The Meadows provides residents with unparalleled convenience. Within the community, a charming village center offers a variety of amenities, including a café, pub, gift shop, professional offices, and a daycare center, ensuring everything you need is close at hand.
Nathan Benderson Park is dog-friendly and provides access to over 3.4 miles of paved trails to enjoy with bike repair stations, bathrooms, picnic shelters, and water fountains throughout, a playground, birdwatching, freshwater fishing areas, The Finish Tower (an elevated vantage point for Rowing events and a rentable venue with outdoor terraces and viewing decks over the lake), public access to a non-motorized boat ramp, and plenty of parking.
The brand-new Mote SEA (Science Education Aquarium) was just built between The Mall at UTC and Nathan Benderson Park, and is now open! It contains many "Touch-Tanks" to get a real up-close view and actually hands-on experience with several types of sea creatures including Sharks, Starfish, and Rays. Once inside you can get a tasty Italian ice from Jeremiah's, try a coastal-inspired meal at Mote SEA's Bite Cafe, or grab a coffee at Brewed Monday Coffee to enjoy while viewing the tanks and habitats full of beautiful aquatic creatures.
There is no shortage of great dining and shopping in the University Town Center (UTC) area including The Mall at UTC - over 150 stores and restaurants including unique local businesses and luxury brands, a children's play area, and sit-down dining at Capital Grille, Seasons 52, or The Cheesecake Factory. Across from The Mall at UTC in almost any direction are large shopping plazas containing many traditional chain stores or opportunities to support local businesses too. Many of these stores can be supportive of the lifestyle that The Meadows Community provides, such as Golf Galaxy, REI, and Dick's Sporting Goods (soon to be a Dick's House of Sports with enhanced Golf simulators for trying before buying). For grocery shopping The Meadows is near to Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market, Target, BJ's Wholesale Club, Publix, Aldi, Trader Joes, and Walmart, making wherever you love to shop extremely conveniently accessible.
