Superb Golf Communities on the Gulf Coast of Florida
By Nancy Gross
If you dream of retiring along the pristine Gulf Coast of sunny Florida, you’ll want to explore WCI Communities, the renowned developer of world-class golf communities in this desirable part of Florida.
WCI’s master-planned Florida communities offer exceptional amenity-rich lifestyles that include championship golf, tennis, beaches, dining, spa and fitness facilities, and nature trails.
Since 1995, WCI has sought out the most breathtaking landscapes in Florida and transformed them into luxurious communities. Whether you’re attracted to the Venetian Golf & River Club, Pelican Preserve, or Sarasota National, WCI has something unique to offer everyone and will exceed your expectations.
Venetian Golf & River Club—North Venice, Florida
Located along the tranquil Myakka River in North Venice, Florida, the Venetian Golf & River Club offers luxurious living designed around a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course and a 70-acre Nature Park.
Featuring one of Florida’s most dynamic golf experiences, the Chip Powell designed golf course pays homage to the early masters of golf architecture with its wide, rolling fairways, challenging bunkers, and treacherous traps with five tee sets that intrigue novices and experts alike.
The Venetian Golf Club dazzles with its magnificent Mediterranean-inspired edifice, and offers a wealth of amenities including locker rooms, pro shop, lounge, and private dining.
But you don’t have to be a golfer to get into the swing of things at the Venetian River Club, which features six Har-Tru® lighted tennis courts and a tennis shop. Tennis Director Charlie Sandomenico is USPTA certified and is adept at teaching people at all levels of play.
For those who crave the serenity of natural beauty, the Nature Park is the perfect place to leave your cares behind and slowly meander along our relaxing River Walk. Shaded by a vast canopy of trees, you can observe diverse varieties of Florida birds, animals and plants.
At the Venetian Golf & River Club, staying in shape is easy with our array of fitness programs. Awaken your body with water aerobics tailored to build cardiovascular endurance and core stability, or build aerobic fitness with a low impact aerobics class.
Popular Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, takes you through a series of soft gentle movements that will improve your balance and coordination.
Unite your mind, body and spirit through practicing yoga postures that increase flexibility, strength, balance, and the control of the breath. Strengthen the core of your body with our Pilates program, and tone your body with body sculpting.
The Venetian Golf & River Club has it all—tranquil natural beauty, championship golf, and an extraordinary mix of activities to give you the lifestyle of your dreams!
Pelican Preserve—Fort Myer, Florida
Southwest Florida’s most vibrant 55-and-better destination, Pelican Preserve in Fort Myer is an award-winning community boasting 27 holes of championship golf, 70,000-square-foot Plaza del Sol town center, miles of nature trails, and an abundance of social and recreational activities.
Featuring pristine greens surrounded by a nature preserve, the Chip Powell designed golf course includes striking fairways that are woven throughout this gorgeous 1,100-acre community.
You’ll love celebrating a great round of golf at the community’s 24,485-square-foot Golf Clubhouse, which offers a member dining and bar area, as well as a fitness center and spa treatment rooms.
Pelican Preserve also features serene nature preserves that include 38 rolling acres along an observation boardwalk. Residents enjoy leisurely strolls and bike rides along the scenic boardwalk that offers outstanding bird watching.
The social hub of Pelican Preserve is the Plaza del Sol where you’ll find an amazing array of amenities. You’ll enjoy everything from the latest show under the stars at the outdoor amphitheatre, to a movie or live production in the private theatre, to awakening your creative talents in the arts and crafts studio.
Be a part of the action with exceptional outdoor amenities including six lighted Har-Tru® tennis courts, pickleball courts, volleyball court, softball field, resort-style swimming pool, sand beach, and fishing pier. You can end your day with fine dining at the casually elegant restaurant, Destinations.
Active living is the name of the game at Pelican Preserve, where residents participate in a nearly endless number of activities. Whatever you love to do, you’ll find it at Pelican Preserve!
Sarasota National Golf Club—Venice, Florida
Resort-style living is the hallmark of Sarasota National Golf Club in Venice, Florida. Featuring a beautiful golf club with an exhilarating 18-hole Gordon Lewis designed championship golf course, the club also includes a golf shop, driving range, chipping and putting greens.
An Audubon International Certified Signature Sanctuary, Sarasota National’s golf course is surrounded by native wetlands and preserves providing a dramatic backdrop that is as stunning as it is challenging.
This magnificent golf community encompasses 2,400 acres, with 1,300 acres designated for preservation, conservation, and open space. Start your day with a brisk walk along the boardwalks and keep an eye out for exotic birds, deer, and other wildlife.
If you love to feel your toes in the sand, you’ll appreciate Sarasota National’s close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico’s pristine beaches. From Venice’s Caspersen and Brohard Beaches to Siesta and Longboat Keys in Sarasota, the stretches of white sugar sand and gentle turquoise waves are ideal for swimming, paddle boarding, picnics, and beach-combing. And don’t miss out on boating, fishing, skiing, and parasailing.
Sarasota National continues to expand its amenities with future plans that include a clubhouse with dining and gathering spaces, fitness, tennis, swimming and more, all with the goal of achieving an unparalleled resort-style community.
Life doesn’t get any better than living in a warm, coastal climate where you can relax in the sunshine, play a round of golf, and surround yourself with the beauty of the great outdoors. Check out these spectacular WCI Florida communities and begin your ideal life!
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