Waterside first development in Sarasota tagged as part of the master-development of the Lucknow Range. Originally considered Lakewood Ranch South villages, this community parkway is over 3,500 acres and can be reached via the university from the north via Lorraine Road. Extending south of the Lake Club and the Sarasota Polo Club, the site offers an excellent template for the sale of newly built Sarasota homes.

Lakewood Range developer Schroeder Monetary Ranch (SMR) entered Waterside in 2016 and set up more than 5,000 residential units in 12 neighbourhoods. The community life in this development is woven around seven lakes and the town centre Waterside Place.

At Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, community residents can enjoy great shopping and the dining experience as well as more cultural activities. The Players' Center for the Performing Arts, Sarasota's oldest arts institution, moves from campus to its own centre and brings over 400 theatre shows each year. In addition to providing space for open-air public meetings, the nearby waterside park is designed to accommodate boat docks, dog parks, waterfront restaurants and the farmer's market.

The waterside is absolutely stunning. Waterside, which has 7 large lakes with 20 miles of freshwater, has waterside attractions and facilities. The Center for Waterside Side Place has a complete list of shops, restaurants, water taxis, resort-level clubhouses and community activities throughout the year. The 12 individual neighbourhoods are connected to each other for easy access to Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.