Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club occupies a residential community setting in Sarasota on Florida's Gulf Coast. Arthur Hills designed the course, bringing his characteristic approach to Florida golf course architecture that emphasizes strategic variety and playability across different skill levels. Hills, active primarily from the 1970s through the 2000s, developed a reputation for creating courses that work within natural land forms while incorporating water features and bunker complexes that define playing corridors and green approaches. The routing moves through a landscape typical of developed southwest Florida properties, with relatively modest elevation changes and water hazards that come into play on multiple holes. Hills incorporated lakes and wetland areas both as strategic elements and to manage drainage in the low-lying terrain. The course features Bermuda grass playing surfaces suited to the subtropical climate, with bunkering that frames landing areas and protects greens without overwhelming the design. Stoneybrook serves as the centerpiece of a country club community that includes residential development around the golf course. The club offers the amenities typical of Florida country club developments, with facilities that support both golf and social activities for members and residents. The course provides year-round golf in a region known for its concentration of courses and its appeal to both seasonal and permanent residents drawn to the Gulf Coast climate and lifestyle.