Laurel Oak Estates

Welcome to Laurel Oak Estates

Laurel Oak Estates is one of Sarasota’s most welcoming golf communities, and that sets it apart. This gated neighborhood surrounds Laurel Oak Country Club, a member-owned private club with two 18-hole championship courses: the Player Course, by Gary Player, and the Jones Course, by Rees Jones. Even the street names, like Donald Ross, Alister MacKenzie and Tom Morris, pay tribute to the game. Away from the fairways, the club offers twelve Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, a resort-style pool, dining, and a full calendar of clinics, junior golf programs and social events. Still, what people remember most is how it feels. The club is warm rather than stuffy, neighbors become friends quickly, and it’s easy to find your village.

Life here moves at an easy, gracious pace. Mornings might start with an early tee time or a match on the clay courts. Afternoons belong to the pool, and evenings often end with a sunset nine or dinner at the club. Holiday gatherings and member events make the club feel like an extension of home. Many residences sit on generous lots with private pools, lanais and long views across the fairways and lakes. Browse current Laurel Oak homes for sale below, or contact the Stultz Wood Group for a private tour.

Laurel Oak Estates FAQ

A gated, welcoming golf community in east Sarasota

Where is Laurel Oak Estates in Sarasota, FL?

Laurel Oak Estates is a private, gated golf community in east Sarasota, Florida (ZIP 34240), off Bee Ridge Road just east of I-75. Developed in the 1990s, it sits about 20 minutes from Downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key beaches, with quick access to Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

How many golf courses does Laurel Oak Country Club have?

Laurel Oak Country Club has two 18-hole championship golf courses, for 36 holes in total: one designed by Gary Player and one by Rees Jones. The club also offers a clubhouse of roughly 45,000 square feet, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, a junior Olympic pool, a full practice facility, and a calendar of social events.

Do you have to join the country club to buy a home in Laurel Oak Sarasota?

No, buying a home in Laurel Oak Estates in Sarasota does not require joining Laurel Oak Country Club. Golf and social memberships are available to homeowners who want them, and owning a home in the community can make the path to golf membership easier. Ask a local agent for current membership terms, which the club sets.

What are homes like in Laurel Oak Estates?

Laurel Oak Estates has roughly 400 residences, mostly custom single-family homes on generous homesites, along with a collection of villas. Many homes overlook the fairways, lakes, or preserve, and the community is known for being family-oriented, unpretentious, and one of the most welcoming country clubs in Sarasota, where it is easy to find your people.