Laurel Oak Country Club
Laurel Oak features more than 400 homes on 800-plus acres surrounded by two 18-hole, par-72, championship golf courses designed by Gary Player:  The West course, the first Gary Player Signature Course built on Florida's west coast in 1990, and the longer East course, opened in 1994.  Another 18 holes by Rees Jones are scheduled to be completed in December 2005.  The club also features 12 clay courts using the “Hydro” irrigation system, with six courts lighted for night play.  Other amenities include a swimming pool, complete golf instruction programs, two driving ranges, putting green and clubhouse with dining and banquet facilities.

The country club is located in a prestigious gated residential community. Community residency is not however a requirement for membership.

Meridian at The Oaks Preserve
A gated community of luxury high-rise condominiums, Meridian offers two- and three-bedroom units and penthouses ranging from 2,055 to 3,738 sq. ft.  Large terraces and nine-foot high window walls offer panoramic views of Sarasota Bay, nature preserves and the Gulf of Mexico.  Each residence has its own private elevator foyer.  Membership opportunities to the Oaks Country Club include tennis, 36-holes of championship golf on two courses, regulation croquet, a recreation center, swim clubs and dining.

The Racquet Club of El Conquistador
Located on Sarasota Bay just one mile from the prestigious IMG Academies, the Racquet Club is situated within El Conquistador, a community offering homes, condominiums, townhomes and apartments.  A private, member-owned club that has been in operation for more than 20 years, the Racquet Club has produced four USTA State Championship teams as well as numerous district and regional winners.  Amenities include 15 Har-Tru tennis courts (10 lighted), a bar/grill, a pro shop and a beautiful viewing deck.

Rosedale Golf & Country Club
Located just east of I-75 on State Road 70 in Manatee County, Rosedale is a 440-acre master-planned community known for its signature boulevard of 80-foot pines and ancient oaks.  It offers maintenance-free patio homes and single-family homes overlooking lakes, fairways or nature preserves.  The community features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ted McAnlis and a tennis facility with five lighted Har-Tru tennis courts.  Amenities include a Junior Olympic-sized pool,  a golf practice facility, private and group golf and tennis lessons, and a clubhouse with dining, fitness center, men’s and women’s locker facilities, golf and tennis pro shops and golf cart facilities. 

Serendipity Racquet Club at the Country Club of Sarasota
Located just outside the gates of the Country Club of Sarasota, Serendipity features 19 Har-Tru tennis courts (13 lighted courts for evening play), a fully equipped fitness center and locker room, a pro shop, USPTA certified tennis professionals, lessons and a junior tennis program. 

University Park Golf & Country Club
A gated, master-planned community, University Park offers maintenance-free single-family homes, patio homes and custom-designed estates, many overlooking lakes, preserve areas or the golf course. The 27-hole course designed by Ron Garl has received 4 stars from Golf Digest magazine and has been called one of America's best by Golf Week and Florida Golf News.  It is one of the best fairways for women according to Golf For Women magazine.  University Park’s tennis and fitness center includes 11 lighted Har-Tru courts and pro shop.  Other amenities include croquet, golf pro shop, golf instruction and a large golf practice area.