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I'm Steve Abbe, together with my team, we are your experts for Sarasota golf course and luxury homes.

Wendy Ross and Steve Abbe Sarasota Golf course homes specialists
We specialize in Golf-to-Gulf properties along Florida's Suncoast.

I'm Sarasota's only PGA Golf Professional and Realtor®. Because of my background, I am considered the most knowledgeable golf course community specialist in the Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch areas.

I am the only Realtor® exclusively focused on finding or marketing golf course properties in Southwest Florida. I have more than 20 years of experience as a Class "A" PGA professional, and additional years of course construction and superintendent expertise. I personally have over 15 years of experience as a Realtor® here in Sarasota and Bradenton. My partner Wendy Ross has nearly 24 years of experience as a Realtor® selling homes in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice.

Together with our other team members, Shannon Abbe, Realtor®, Team Coordinator, Joan Erni, with 20+ years in various real estate positions, Creative Coordinator, and Judy Saltzman, who with 20+ years as a former Realtor® is a talented artist as well as graphic designer, we have over 70 years of combined experience marketing and selling properties as well as matching people to their perfect lifestyle and home combination.

The essence of our service is straightforward. If you are in the market, we want to find a property and lifestyle that is ideal for you. If you are selling your home along Florida's Suncoast, we want to find you the right buyer; helping you to maximize your net sale proceeds, in a reasonable period of time, and making the process as smooth as possible, and getting you onto your next adventure.

Check out our current MLS listings showcasing the best Suncoast golf community real estate for sale.


Bradenton, Venice & Sarasota Golf Course Real Estate

The Sarasota Bradenton Venice area is home to some of the finest Golf Course communities in Florida. Most of the golf courses in these communities are private or semi-private and many of them have amenities such as pools, clubhouses with restaurants and pro shops, and tennis courts. You will find options for a wide variety of budgets, from modest to extravagant, including condos, townhomes, single-family homes, and mansions. If you are interested in gated golf communities, homes with a golf course view, or new construction in Sarasota & Manatee County you will find those here as well.

Easily check the current listings in which Sarasota golf course homes are for sale in each subdivision. Click here to request free Sarasota golf communities & golf course homes information and start your home search. We are here to answer any questions you might have. Your satisfaction as a buyer or seller is our number 1 priority. Call us at 941-400-3969 or drop us an email.

If golf is your sport, the Southwest Florida area gives you a lot of options!


Golf Course Communities in Florida - For an Active Lifestyle

When considering Florida's beautiful golf courses these communities are worth looking at. If your dream is to enjoy world class golf courses with numerous other amenities in a wonderful setting, the Sarasota Bradenton Venice area harbors a wide range of master-planned golf courses. Our realtors know all about their amenities, club memberships and regulations.

Sarasota Golf & Country Clubs:

Bent Tree Golf & Country Club

Mature oaks, expansive greens, and miles of lakes and streams create a unique and tranquil setting for this first-class, 18 hole par 72 championship golf course. Bent Tree is located east of 75 between Bee Ridge and Proctor Road. Read more >>

Country Club of Sarasota

The Country Club of Sarasota is located off Beneva Road between Clark Road and the Tamiami Trail in the popular Palmer Ranch area. The golf course community borders the TPC at Prestancia and offers a private upscale tennis club with 19 Har-tru clay-lighted tennis courts. Read More >>

Founders Club Sarasota

The Founders Club is a privately owned, Golf and Country Club located in Sarasota on Fruitville Road, east of I-75. The Golf Club features a 18 hole, par 72, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed golf course along acres of lakes and natural wetlands throughout the course and home areas. Read more >>

Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club

Heritage Oaks is a privately owned Golf & Country Club, located East of I-75 on Bee Ridge Extension. It features an 18 hole golf course among a beautiful setting that includes over 50 acres of wetlands and nature preserves, 4 tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness center for an active Florida lifestyle. Read more >>

Laurel Oak Golf and Country Club

The Laurel Oak Golf and Country Club is a private golf course community of over 800 acres located east of I-75 off of Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota featuring two championship golf courses crafted by Gary Player. The club's other amenities include 12 Har Tru tennis courts, a full-size heated swimming pool, and a beautiful clubhouse. Read more >>

Longboat Key Club

The Longboat Key Golf Club in Sarasota is an award-winning golf course with a 27-hole layout, it consists of three nines that make up three distinctive eighteen hole options, along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. The Longboat Key Club provides its members with a consistent standard of excellence that has made it a premier private membership club on the golf coast. Read more >>

Misty Creek Golf & Country Club

Misty Creek Golf & Country Club in Sarasota, east of I-75 is set in a wildlife preserve with resident bald eagles. It is only par 72 championship golf set on 350 acres of preserve with lakes and hammock forests, where every fairway is bordered with native trees, wetlands, and wildlife. Read more>>

Palm Aire Country Club

Palm Aire Country Club privately-owned Country and Golf Club featuring two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Joe Lee & Dick Wilson and a full array of athletic and social activities. Palm Aire Country Club is conveniently located between Sarasota and Bradenton off University Parkway. Read more >>

Prestancia Golf & Country Club

Enjoy a private club life style at the TPC Prestancia Golf & Country Club. TPC Prestancia, an award-winning Audubon Cooperative Golf Sanctuary of 565 acres, is located within Palmer Ranch, Sarasota. TPC Prestancia features two 18-hole championship golf courses nested among 565 acres of lush landscape and golf course homes. The clubhouse offers social events and exclusive dining at The Sandhill Grill. Read more >>

Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club Sarasota

Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club in Sarasota is a golf community with an Arthur Hills designed 18 hole golf course. The par 72 layout allows for a challenge of all skill levels as the course plays through a landscape highlighted by mature, wooded wetland preserves and lakes. Other amenities include swimming pools, Har-tru tennis courts, and a well-equipped fitness center, and a clubhouse with a full-service restaurant. Read more >>

The Meadows Golf And Country Club

The Meadows Golf and Country Club features a 18-hole Meadows Member Course redesigned by golf architect Ron Garl. It has one of the finest layouts in the area, offering six sets of tees with yardage from 4,586 to over 6,700. Other amenities are The Meadows Country Club Tennis Center, 5,000 sq ft. Fitness Center, a junior Olympic Pool Complex, and a variety of dining choices. Read more >>

The Oaks Club

The Oaks Golf & Country Club Sarasota is a country club community encompassing 1,000 acres east and west of South Tamiami Trail/Route 41 in Osprey, FL. The Oaks Club Sarasota is offering two 18 hole championship golf courses designed by Arthur Hills, award-winning tennis programs, an elegant club, and three of the best restaurants in town. Read more >>

University Park Country Club

The University Park Country Club, rated #1 Golf Course in Southwest Florida features 27 holes of championship golf. The Lush fairways of the golf course traverse the natural woodlands and native habitat. Members also enjoy 11 lighted har-tru tennis courts with breathtaking lakeside views, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center. The Park Grille & Café, an award-winning dining and banquet destination overlooks the 9th and 18th greens and an expansive shimmering lake. Read more >>

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Clubs:

Concession Golf & Country Club

The Concession Golf Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus in association with Tony Jacklin. This 18-hole par 72 course is located in Lakewood Ranch and offers spectacular views, peaceful surroundings, and scenic water features. Read more >>

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club offers its members 3 unique and challenging championship golf courses, 54 holes of golf, 36 designed by the Palmer Course Design Co., and 18 holes designed by Rick Robbins. The Golf and Country Club also features an Athletic Center with both Fitness and Tennis Facilities, and Junior Olympic and resort-style pools. Read more >>

Bradenton Golf & Country Clubs:

Heritage Harbour

Enjoy resort style living with amenities like a 18-hole, par 72, 7,100-yard championship golf course at Heritage Harbor located in Bradenton at the Manatee River. Three subdivisions offer townhouses, single family homes, and condos. Read more >>

The River Club Bradenton

The River Club Golf Course in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch area is a popular Golf Course Community with a Ron Garl designed, 18-hole golf course, perfect for seasoned golfers and beginners alike. The River Club also houses a new restaurant, the CaddyShak Bar & Grille with panoramic views of the course. Read more >>

Rosedale Golf & Country Club Bradenton

Located in Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton the finely-manicured fairways of Rosedale Golf and Country Club's Par 72 championship golf course, meanders through natural preserves with its moss covered majestic oaks and groves of towering pines and pristine lakes. The amenities include Tennis, Fitness, Pool, and a 22,000 square foot clubhouse with a relaxed upscale dining atmosphere. Read more >>

Tara Golf & Country Club Bradenton

The Tara Golf & Country Club in Bradenton, Florida is a private golf and country club offering luxury country club living in an “old south” picturesque setting. The golf club offers a 18 hole championship golf course. Other amenities include a clubhouse, restaurant, tennis, fitness center, pool and spa. Read more >>

Waterlefe Golf and River Club Bradenton

Waterlefe's 18-hole luxury golf course boasts an unrivaled natural setting along the Manatee River, designed by course architect Ted McAnlis. The layout presents a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Located on the tranquil Manatee River, the River Club clubhouse provides a beautiful dining atmosphere featuring an eclectic menu designed to suit every palate. The River Club also hosts a fitness center. Read more >>

Venice Golf & Country Clubs:

Calusa Lakes Golf & Country Club

Nestled in a wooded terrain this privately owned 18 hole golf course weaves its way through a variety of Florida landscapes and wildlife. Calusa Lakes is located in Nokomis, between Venice and Sarasota, just minutes from I-75. Read More >>

Mission Valley Estates & Country Club

Mission Valley Estates & Mission Valley Country Club for golf players and horse lovers. Large country estates and manors grace this equestrian community. The 18-hole "Mission Valley" course at the Mission Valley Country Club features 6,438 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Located in Nokomis, Florida. Read more >>

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

Located in Venice, Florida, just south of Sarasota, this award-winning, 27-hole golf course is surrounded by majestic live oaks, meandering streams, protected wildlife preserves, and wetlands. The Country Club boasts Tennis courts, a junior Olympic size swimming pool, and a fitness center. Read more >>

Plantation Golf & Country Club, Venice

The Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice features 36 championship holes of golf amidst serene natural views and sparkling fountain-sprayed lakes providing a rewarding golf experience at every level. The Country Club offers 13 Har-Tru tennis courts and a well-equipped fitness center. Read more >>

Venetian Golf and River Club

Venetian Golf and River Club's 18-hole, par-72 masterpiece golf course features generous fairways framed with natural-looking mounds and panoramic scenery captivating players of all abilities. The Club House offers over 20,000 square feet of luxury for Members. Amenities include state-of-the-art men's and lady's lounges, Grille, and private dining overlooking the 18th green, luxurious bar and rooftop terrace ideal for dancing under the stars. Read more >>

Venice Golf and Country Club

Venice Golf and Country Club boasts a stunning canopy of oaks, pines, and palms 26 lakes, and natural preserves. The 18-hole golf course winds throughout the preserves and neighborhoods, as an integrated part of the community. Other amenities include tennis, a fitness center, an aquatic center, and a clubhouse with a full calendar of social events. Read more >>

Waterford Golf Club Venice

The Waterford Golf Club in Venice features three golf courses, Turnberry, Greeneagles, and Sawgrass that offer challenging play for golfers at all skill levels. Other amenities include a community swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, and fitness center. The clubhouse hosts a public restaurant. Read more >>