The Sarasota neighborhoods located east of I-75 tend to offer more privacy and tranquility than those closer to the downtown arts district and the beaches. Secluded Oaks in Sarasota is only a short drive east from I-75, but this quiet community seems miles away from the urban landscape of Southwest Florida.

Secluded Oaks can be accessed from the Clark Road exit of I-75. The community is nestled between a membership-only golf course and a country club. There are 98 single-family residences at Secluded Oaks. The ample home sites have enough exterior space for generous landscaping, large driveways, basketball hoops, swimming pools, Florida rooms, and flower gardens. Four different home builders, including Arthur Rutenberg, designed the contemporary single-family residences of Secluded Oaks. The architectural emphasis is on energy efficiency and preservation of the natural beauty and native wildlife of the neighborhood.

The floor plans range between three and five bedrooms. Even the three-bedroom and two-bathroom homes are sizable at 2,034 square feet. The larger five-bedroom homes are built on 3,662 square feet. Prices range between $334,000 to $619,000. Many of the homes in Secluded Oaks have lake front views, and some have special features such as heated swimming pools, wine cellars and spas.

Secluded Oaks has plenty of amenities for the entire family. Two city parks, Rothenbach and Twin Lakes Park are just five minutes away by car. These parks have athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, bike paths, and more. Lakeview Elementary, Sarasota Middle and Riverview High Schools await the young residents of Secluded Oaks.

Shopping, dining, entertainment and health care options are also just a short drive away. The area has many private golf courses and country clubs to choose from, and the famous Siesta Key beaches are a straight shot west on Clark Road, less than 30 minutes away.