Single-family homes in the Preserve
- Square feet
- Roughly 2,100 to 4,300 sq ft, a few larger
- Beds / baths
- 3 to 5 bedrooms, a few with 6
Worth knowing
Lots of about an acre or more. Built from 1999 on. No CDD.
Bradenton, FL · Manatee County · 34202
Panther Ridge, Manatee County
Acre-plus lots and miles of horse trails, just east of Lakewood Ranch.
Panther Ridge is a group of acreage neighborhoods on State Road 70, just east of Lakewood Ranch. Each neighborhood has its own homeowners association. Lots start at about an acre in the Preserve and run to five acres and more in the equestrian neighborhoods like Foxwood and The Forest. Miles of trails link the neighborhoods, and they are open to walkers, bikes and horses. There is no golf course here. What you get instead is room, trees and quiet. Homes in the Preserve are single-family, built from the late 1990s on. One thing to know: State Road 70 is being widened, with roundabouts going in at the entrances.
Written by Sekina Probasco, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · June 2026 · Photography by Gulf Coast Realty Media
What Panther Ridge is like at a glance
- Location
- Manatee County · 34202
- Golf
- None
- Type
- Acreage and equestrian neighborhoods
The home styles you'll find in Panther Ridge
Here's what you'll typically find available in Panther Ridge. Text me for what is actually on the market right now.
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Amenities and everyday life in Panther Ridge
Trails
- Miles of trails for walking, hiking, biking and horseback riding
- Trails run through the neighborhoods and connect them
Neighborhood parks
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Picnic pavilion
- Tennis courts
What makes Panther Ridge stand out
- Lots of about an acre in the Preserve, and five acres or more in the equestrian neighborhoods
- Miles of shared trails for walking, biking and horseback riding
- No golf course. The draw is parks, trails and space
- Several neighborhoods, each with its own HOA and its own rules
- State Road 70 is being widened, with roundabouts at the entrances; work runs into 2027
Schools your kids would be zoned for
School assignments can change as districts re-zone. Always confirm at the specific street address before relying on the assignment.
2026 to 2027, the Preserve at Panther Ridge
- Elementary: Willis Elementary
- Middle: Nolan Middle
- High: Lakewood Ranch High
HOA and CDD fees in Panther Ridge
On top of your mortgage and property taxes, here is what Panther Ridge asks of you every month, and who takes care of the outside of your home.
- CDD, Panther Ridge does not carry its own CDD assessment. Worth confirming what applies at the specific address, since some homes still fall under a wider district. There is no CDD here. The county lists no community development district and no Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District on the Preserve's parcels. Each neighborhood's own HOA sets its dues and rules.
Fees shift by home type and they change year to year, so I would rather give you real numbers than a guess. Once you find a place in Panther Ridge you love, I will pull the current estoppel and we will look at the exact figures for that home together.
Villages people compare with Panther Ridge
Most buyers look at a few before they decide. These are the ones closest to Panther Ridge on lifestyle and price.
The Lake ClubLWR's ultra-luxury enclave. Coming soon to this guide.Country Club East54 holes, private country club lifestyle, luxury homes in the 34202 zip.Monarch AcresAn eight-home enclave of large custom estates.Monterey at Lakewood RanchToll Brothers move-up and luxury single-family homes.Waterbury ParkA private lakeside enclave of Neal Signature homes.Arbor GrandeGated community next to Bob Gardner Park.
Curious about Panther Ridge?
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