Life Time Opens More Than 180,000-Square-Foot Athletic Country Club in Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 12

First ground-up Life Time in Tampa-Sarasota features resort-style beach club, 14 pickleball courts and everything designed for fitness, recovery and connection

Key Highlights:

• Location: 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. N., Sarasota, FL 34240
• Scale: The destination spans more than 180,000 square feet.
  • 86,000-square-foot club
  • Nearly 50,000-square-foot beach club
  • Nearly 50,000-square-foot pickleball retreat
• Expansive Fitness Floor: State-of-the-art cardio and strength-based equipment, open space for functional training and dynamic personal training.
• Resort-style Beach Club: A leisure pool with waterslides, five-lane lap pool, cabanas, lounge chairs and an outdoor dining area and pool-side service.
• 14 pickleball courts: Three indoor and 11 outdoor.
• Something for everyone: Rejuvenation suites featuring cold plunge, whirlpool, steam and sauna; a full-service LifeSpa and salon; signature training including Alpha, GTX and the new CTR reformer class; LifeCafe; Kids Academy; and coworking spaces.
• Click Here for Photos and Video of Lakewood Ranch

CHANHASSEN, Minn. and LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today opened its Lakewood Ranch Athletic Country Club, a new wellness and social destination created for one of the nation's fastest-growing communities. Life Time's first ground-up athletic country club in the Tampa-Sarasota region spans more than 180,000 square feet and features a resort-style Beach Club, 14 pickleball courts, dynamic training and recovery experiences, and spaces for members to dine, work, relax and connect.

The opening marks Life Time's second location on Florida's Gulf Coast and eighth in the state. Designed as a true extension of members' daily lives, Life Time Lakewood Ranch brings fitness, wellness, recreation, recovery and social connection together in one, resort-inspired setting for people of all ages.

"Lakewood Ranch is a community that values active, healthy living, making it a natural fit for Life Time," said Parham Javaheri, Executive Vice President, President of Club Operations and Chief Property Development Officer at Life Time. "This is truly a wellness and social destination, blending the energy of an athletic country club with the ease and escape of a resort. It's a place where members can train, recover, relax, play and connect with family and friends while living healthy, happy lives."

Additional Highlights include: 

• Dedicated Studios and Spaces for signature group training programs and exclusive fitness classes including GTX, Alpha, Ultra Fit and in-demand CTR (Core Tone Reform) athletic reformer workout, along with mind body programming and Pilates studio
• Cardio, Strength and Recovery Zones with best-in-class equipment,  Hydro- and full body massage chairs, compression and vibration therapy tools.
• Full-service LifeSpa offering body, skin, hair and nail services.
• LifeCafe + bar/lounge with a nutrition-focused dine-in and social gathering areas.
• Life Time Work Club Lounge with complimentary coworking space for members.
• Kids Academy with programming and supervised care for kids 3 months to 11 years old.
• Rejuvenation suites with sauna, steam, whirlpool, and cold plunge in luxury dressing rooms.
• LifeClinic offering licensed chiropractors.

Life Time Lakewood Ranch joins seven other athletic country clubs across Florida, including Harbour Island in Tampa, Winter Park in Orlando, Coral Gable and Miami at The Falls in Miami, East and West Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens. Life Time Jacksonville will debut in 2027 with additional locations throughout the state to come.

The new destination strengthens Life Time's Gulf Coast presence while bringing the company's integrated approach to healthy living, healthy aging and social connection to one of the state's most desirable and fastest-growing communities.

Members also gain access to Life Time's broader healthy way of life ecosystem, including the complimentary Life Time app featuring L•AI•C™, expert coaching, digital wellness content and the company's portfolio of athletic events.

Life Time Lakewood Ranch is located at 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Sarasota, FL 34240. For more information, visit the club website, call 941-870-1250 or follow along on the club's Instagram.  

For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or follow LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time App.

Frequently Asked Questions: 

What is Life Time Lakewood Ranch? 
Life Time Lakewood Ranch is a more than 180,000-square-foot athletic country club located in Lakewood Ranch. It offers a resort-style Beach Club, expansive fitness floor, boutique studios, pickleball, recovery and spa amenities, LifeCafe dining, a complimentary work lounge and kids programming.

When does Life Time Lakewood Ranch open? 
Life Time Lakewood Ranch opens at 6a.m. on October 12, 2026.

Where is Life Time Lakewood Ranch located? What's the contact info? 
Life Time Lakewood Ranch is located at 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Sarasota, FL 34240. The club can be reached at 941-870-1250. Membership and additional information are available on the Life Time Lakewood Ranch website.

What amenities and classes does Life Time Lakewood Ranch offer? 
Life Time Lakewood Ranch features a resort-style Beach Club with a leisure pool, waterslides and botha five-lane  and six-lane lap pool; three indoor and 11 outdoor pickleball courts; and an LT Recovery Zone with HydroMassage, CryoLounge chairs, Normatec compression and Hyperice therapy. Group fitness spans barre, cycle, Pilates, strength and yoga, along with Life Time signature formats including Alpha, GTX, MB360 and the new CTR (Core, Tone, Reform) athletic reformer class. The club also includes a full-service LifeSpa, LifeCafe dining and a Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years.

How do I become a member of Life Time Lakewood Ranch?
Membership information is available at the Life Time Lakewood Ranch club website or by calling 941-870-1250.

About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work^®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.

SOURCE Life Time, Inc.