My personal favorite! On days when I want to take in “Old Florida” beauty, I take a drive through Saddle Creek. Located in Greater Sarasota, Saddle Creek is one of the largest and most well known equestrian communities, dating back to the 1980s. Estate homes feature barns and outbuildings for horses and livestock, along with access to over 25 miles of riding trails. The drive through this community is pretty incredible. The majority of the homes have lush landscaping, gated entrances, and long winding driveways. The minimum lot size here is five acres, and the HOA allows for two detached buildings per home.