Lakewood Ranch

The Concession

The Concession is the most private address in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. Its Jack Nicklaus-designed course hosted the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship, the membership is deliberately small, and the homes are true custom estates on acre-plus lots. There is nothing else like it on this stretch of the Gulf Coast.

This is not a community you tour on a whim. Access is controlled, inventory is thin, and the best properties often move through relationships rather than listings. That is precisely the market Lainey works in.

The course

Nicklaus designed The Concession as a tribute to the 1969 Ryder Cup moment it’s named for, and the club has kept the membership small enough that the course plays like a private sanctuary. Hosting a World Golf Championship in 2021 put it on the map; the residents already knew.

The homes

One-of-one custom estates, most on an acre or more, many with lake or golf frontage. There are no model rows and no production floor plans. Building here means a real custom process, and buying resale means moving when something rare surfaces.

Who The Concession fits

Privacy-first buyers and serious golfers who want space between themselves and the world. If the draw is a lively clubhouse scene, Lake Club or the Country Club will fit better.

The Concession FAQ

Is The Concession part of Lakewood Ranch?

It sits on the eastern edge of the Lakewood Ranch area in Manatee County and is shopped alongside the ranch’s luxury villages, though it is its own private club community rather than a Lakewood Ranch village.

What do homes cost in The Concession?

Custom estates generally trade from around $2 million to well above $10 million depending on lot, frontage, and build. Inventory is limited, so timing and relationships matter more than search alerts.

Can you live in The Concession without a club membership?

Homeownership and club membership are separate. Many residents are members, but buying a home does not require joining the club. Lainey confirms current membership availability and terms for clients.

Thinking about The Concession?

Tell Lainey what you're looking for and she'll follow up personally with current availability and honest guidance on The Concession and the surrounding communities.