Community · Myakka City, FL

Privacy Without Giving Up
the Life Around You.

The appeal of Myakka City is not that it's another master-planned community. It's precisely the opposite. Here, acreage, open space and privacy provide a different Florida experience while keeping Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton and the Gulf Coast within reach.

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The Setting

A Different Florida
Experience

Myakka City sits in the heart of Manatee County's rural interior, a landscape of working ranches, horse farms, citrus groves and large-tract properties. It is deliberately different from the master-planned corridors nearby, and that difference is the point.

Spend the morning surrounded by your own acreage and still head into Lakewood Ranch for dinner, Sarasota for an evening out, or the Gulf Coast when the water is calling. Close enough to stay connected. Far enough away to feel different.

5+ Acres of private estate ground
~20 mi To Lakewood Ranch
No HOA Freedom to enjoy and adapt your property
Rural By design, not by accident

Within Reach

Close Enough to Stay Connected

Acreage and privacy here don't mean isolation. The corridors that make Florida's Gulf Coast desirable are a practical drive away.

Lakewood Ranch ~20 min away
Sarasota ~40 min away
Bradenton ~40 min away
UTC · University Town Center Shops, dining and offices
SRQ Airport ~40 min away
Gulf Coast Beaches Siesta Key ~45 min
Soletta Golf Club Minutes from the estate
Myakka River State Park A short drive away

Typical Drives From the Estate

Approximate times in normal traffic; verify with current mapping before your visit.

Lakewood Ranch Shopping, dining and everyday conveniences
~20 mi · ~22 min
Downtown Sarasota Arts, dining and the bayfront
~27 mi · ~40 min
Downtown Bradenton Riverwalk and the historic district
~30 mi · ~40 min
SRQ Airport Sarasota-Bradenton International
~29 mi · ~40 min
Siesta Key Beaches Powdery white sand on the Gulf
~45 min
Tampa / TPA I-75 north to the big city
~65 mi · ~80 min
The estate's private pond, lawn and mature tree line

Horse Country & Wide-Open Land

A Community Built Around the Land

Myakka City is recognized across Florida as an equestrian community. Board fencing lines the main roads, stables and arenas host events year-round, and the landscape understands horses, equipment, trucks, outbuildings and room to spread out.

Days are quieter here by design. The community is rural and car-dependent, which is exactly the trade that buys five-acre privacy, clean air and a horizon without rooftops. For buyers of an estate like this, that trade is the entire point.

  • Working ranches, horse farms and citrus groves as the local landscape
  • Board fencing and equestrian trails woven through the community
  • Myakka River State Park a short drive from the estate
  • No HOA at 28154 Gopher Hill Rd, with county zoning and permitting applying as they do anywhere

Schools

Zoned Schools

28154 Gopher Hill Rd falls within the School District of Manatee County. These are the current zoning assignments for the property address.

Elementary

Myakka City Elementary

Serves the Myakka City community; part of the School District of Manatee County.

Middle

R. Dan Nolan Middle

Feeder middle school for the Myakka City area.

High

Lakewood Ranch High

Feeder high school; serves grades 9-12 in the Lakewood Ranch corridor.

Local Spots

Nearby Businesses & Recreation

Dining & Local Fare

Dakin Dairy Farm Market & Cafe

30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251

Working dairy farm with a market and cafe, rated 4.6 stars by the community.

Silver Star East Restaurant

36251 FL-70, Myakka City, FL 34251

Local favorite on FL-70 for classic diner fare.

Myakka City Grill

36822 Manatee Ave, Myakka City, FL 34251

Neighborhood tavern and grill in the heart of town.

Golf, Equestrian & Nature

Soleta Golf Club

33720 Singletary Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251

Private golf club just minutes from the estate.

TerraNova Equestrian Center

31625 Clay Gully Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251

Full-scale equestrian competition and boarding venue in Myakka City.

Myakka River State Park

13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241

One of Florida's oldest and largest state parks, with hiking, kayaking and wildlife.

Within 10 Miles

One Price. An Entire World Around You.

The listing figure covers five acres, three buildings and the home itself. What comes with the address: a ten-mile radius packed with working farms, family restaurants, horse country and one of Florida's best state parks. Open the panel below and see what "local" really means here.

Open the ten-mile directory 15 local favorites, minus the door-to-door and one-person shops

Eat & Drink

3 spots
  • Dakin Dairy Farms Market & Cafe

    30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City

    ~10 min

    Working dairy farm with a market, cafe and weekend farm tours; the milkshakes alone are worth the trip. Community rated 4.6 stars.

  • Silver Star East Restaurant

    36251 FL-70, Myakka City

    In town

    The FL-70 classic for breakfast and lunch with a loyal local following and 4.6-star reviews.

  • Myakka City Grill

    36822 Manatee Ave, Myakka City

    In town

    Neighborhood tavern and grill in the heart of town: burgers, cold drinks and small-town conversation.

Farms & Fresh

3 spots
  • Hunsader Farms

    5500 County Rd 675, Bradenton

    ~15 min

    Seasonal pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm festival and produce stand the whole family talks about all year.

  • Myakka City Grocery

    37155 FL-70, Myakka City

    In town

    The town grocery stop for everyday essentials without leaving the area.

  • Grainger Farms

    8205 Wauchula Rd, Myakka City

    ~8 min

    Established local produce stand off Wauchula Road, a favorite stop for seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Horses, Adventure & Animals

5 spots
  • Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions

    32755 Singletary Rd, Myakka City

    ~8 min

    Tour the ranch and watch dressage performances from the famous white Lipizzan stallions, rated 4.3 stars by 169+ visitors. A bucket-list outing minutes from the estate.

  • Myakka Trail Rides

    46405 Clay Gully Rd, Myakka City

    ~10 min

    Guided horseback rides through ranch country; no experience needed, just a love of the outdoors.

  • TerraNova Equestrian Center

    31625 Clay Gully Rd, Myakka City

    ~10 min

    Full-scale equestrian competition and boarding venue hosting events and clinics year-round.

  • Sarasota Medieval Fair

    29847 FL-70, Myakka City

    ~10 min

    Seasonal festival on FL-70 with jousting, artisans, food and family fun during its annual run.

  • Circus On The Ranch

    9855 Wauchula Rd, Myakka City

    ~8 min

    Family circus performances and events staged on a real working ranch; not something you find in every town.

Parks & Nature

4 spots
  • Myakka River State Park

    13208 State Road 72, Sarasota

    ~20 min

    37,000 acres, the famous canopy walkway, airboat tours, kayaking and wildlife; one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks.

  • Crowley Museum & Nature Center

    16405 Myakka Rd, Sarasota

    ~20 min

    190-acre historic homestead with a pioneer cabin, blacksmith shop and a boardwalk through five Florida habitats.

  • Myakka Community Park

    10060 Wauchula Rd, Myakka City

    ~8 min

    County park with ballfields, playgrounds and open green space for a quick afternoon out.

  • Crane Park

    37655 FL-70, Myakka City

    ~5 min

    Neighborhood park on FL-70 with open fields and playground space close to home.

Drive times above are approximate from the estate in normal traffic; verify with current mapping before heading out. Every business listed is established and local, and the curated list still fits inside roughly ten miles of 28154 Gopher Hill Rd.

Plan your visit

Experience It

The Only Way to Understand This Estate Is to Walk It

Want the deeper story first? Read our community guide to Myakka City and more on the journal before you visit.

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