University Park --what do you REALLY think? (Tampa, Sarasota: appointed, for sale)

[dillflower]

These villas are west of the trail, fairly priced and absolutely beautiful, from what I've seen online. Why aren't buyers fighting to live there?

[Sunshine Rules]

University Park is a planned country club & golf community on University Parkway, just north of the Sarasota county line, in Manatee county. It's not located west of Trail, ie US 41. Could you have perhaps confused the name of the villa complex you're asking about?

[dorothyfromKansas]

Originally Posted by dillflower

These villas are west of the trail, fairly priced and absolutely beautiful, from what I've seen online. Why aren't buyers fighting to live there?

A friend looked at a house there (xxxx Saunton Pl University Park FL 34201)and didn't like the fact that it was only about 5 miles east of the airport. Not sure if that's a problem now or in the future

[Sunshine Rules]

The main flight paths for the airport are not over or near University Park. I live in that area, near University Park, and the only planes we get are an occassional small prop plane or small private jet passing over on their way to or from the airport. The main flight paths in/out of the airport for the larger planes is over Sarasota Bay. Most of the homes in the flight path are west of US41 in the North Shore area, and they have had noise abatement/ soundproofing done. You'll often see info in the MLS stating "not in flight path" or something similar on homes in that area.

[gypsychic]

We live smack in the flight path in Whitfield, and it's really almost a non-issue. There aren't very many planes at all, and there are noise abatements in place. Even with the airport, this is probably the quietest neighborhood I have ever lived!

[Husker Bob]

As airline traffic/volume grows takeoff & landing routes change sometimes. Bob

[dillflower]

Yes, I was thinking of the Whitebridge community villas at the University Park country club. Is that the one that's a little North of the Sarasota line? And is being in Manatee county a problem?

[Sunshine Rules]

And is being in Manatee county a problem?

I have lived in southern Manatee county, in the University Pkwy area, for about 6 years now. I don't consider having cheaper water bills than Sarasota or trash picked up twice a week vs once a week problems. The property taxes generally run slightly lower on the non ad valorem part too.

You were asking about Whitebridge Glen in University Park. Since University Park requires mandatory social membership in the country club and a certain $ amount each year for food & beverage spent in the country club (the amount varies slightly for the different neighborhoods and also single person vs family), that may influence the number of units being offered for sale. Sometimes people buy into a country club community for the amenities and then later decide they are not using the amenities enough to justify the annual costs.

[dillflower]

This is incredibly interesting to me. Thank you for your replies!

[TamRE]

Here is some information on University Park Real Estate
Something for Everyone at University Park

University Park is considered to be one of the premier golf and country club communities in the Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida area. Residents here are afforded with the opportunity to take full advantage of the many amenities offered by this community. The golf facility here is outstanding and features a 27-hole championship Ron Garl designed course. The nature preserves, panoramic fairways, sparkling lakes and lagoons as well as the meticulous landscaping all reveal careful attention to detail.

There are also numerous dining facilities available in University Park, ranging from casual to elegant. Options include the Varsity Club, the Park Grille and Café, the Card Room and the Lakeside Room. In addition, residents are able to benefit from eleven lighted tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, personal trainers, fitness classes, a pro shop, therapeutic massages, aerobics classes and body sculpting.

Within University Park there are 31 distinct neighborhoods, each offering its own unique feel and reflecting various price ranges. Prospective buyers are able to choose from expansive estate homes and maintenance-free villas. If you are considering purchasing property in the local area, University Park should definitely be at the top of your list. There are options here that will suit practically any budget.

University Park is conveniently located approximately two miles off I-75 in Sarasota, Florida. This makes it easy and convenient for residents to benefit from the many shopping destinations and cultural activities available within just minutes of University Park. TampaInternationalAirport is situated about one hour away while SarasotaInternationalAirport is only a five minute drive from University Park.

Make plans to come and tour University Park and discover why so many other buyers have already fallen in love with this premier golfing community. You can be assured you will not be disappointed.