Neighborhood Spotlight

River Strand Golf & Country Club

By: Debi Reynolds, PA, Realtor®, Florida Suncoast Real Estate

What an amazing slice of paradise! River Strand Golf & Country Club has just about everything a homeowner can imagine. From the moment you drive up to the beautiful waterfall and drive through the 24/7 manned security guardhouse, you feel like you are in seventh heaven.

Within River Strand, there are 2 communities. One with 1,299 golf-deeded homes or condos and the second (Sanctuary) has 571 front doors for those that don’t golf. Behind the gates you will find 4-story condominiums with amazing views (Terraces), 2-car garage villas, 2/2 with a den and a 1-car garage condo (Veranda), quad style 4 residence condominiums with 3 beds, 2 baths, and 2-car garages (Coach Homes), and single-family homes ranging from traditional homes to executive style properties. Property sales range from $200 - $950.

The community boasts an array of planned events for everyone. There are poker games, bingo, euchre, trivia night, gala events, live entertainment, and so much more. PLUS 2 resort-style pools, a tiki bar, 2 fitness facilities, 6 satellite pools, 9 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, and a community center that can be rented for a minimal cost.

The main clubhouse has recently been completely updated and is stunning. Inside you will find, in addition to the restaurant, a billiard room, a library, and conference rooms. The friendly staff inside the clubhouse, Grill Room, Tiki Bar, Golf Pro Shop, and the Racquet Sports Pro Shop are phenomenal.

The stunning, and somewhat challenging, golf course is comprised of 3, 9-hole courses, the Estuary, Tributary, and Sanctuary. Designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Hill, it’s one of the most wellmaintained courses in the area.

River Strand is tucked away a mile off 64 (Manatee Avenue) east of I-75 in Heritage Harbour, behind the new Costco. The area is growing leaps and bounds with more businesses, restaurants, and medical facilities coming soon. Jump on I-75 for a quick trip to Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Myers, or Naples.

If you want to live where other people love to dream about or vacation, River Strand is the place to be. •