East of 75 off Bee Ridge Road with an entrance for residents on Palmer Blvd, Laurel Oak Estates is a gated community with 406 homes surrounded by mature landscaping, lush vegetation and Florida wildlife like deer and a sandhill cranes, offering a variety of views from picturesque lakes to golf course panoramas. You will find massive homes with garages as big as the homes, homes with guest houses, homes with their own tennis courts. In many sections the lots are huge and secluded. There are also smaller villa styled homes for people that may be downsizing, or looking for a winter residence. Located within Laurel Oak Community is Laurel Oak Country Club, with two 18-hole golf courses, a club house and world class tennis center. Many homeowners join the Country Club, however, it is not required. With amenities like pickleball, swimming, tennis and golf you might want to explore those options. Social memberships are also available. The clubhouse hosts many theme nights at the restaurant where you will meet your neighbors and fellow club members. The homes are unique and most are custom built with functionality and flair. The community also likes to celebrate holidays in a fun for all ages way. Just a few miles east of I 75 you can enjoy the peace and quiet of country living, and still be downtown or to the beach in under 30 minutes. Just a few steps away from the entrance there is a small shopping center with a Chase Bank, a Publix, a UPS Store, Dry Cleaner, Pinch a Penny Pool store, a Dentist a hair salon, a nail salon, a pet groomer, a golf store, Asaro’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant and a Chinese Take-out place. A few blocks further a nice place to take a walk, run or bike ride in Rothenbach Park. So, country living, light. Laurel Oak Estates Club Members enjoy reciprocity with Bird Key Yacht Club.