Master Planned Homes & Real Estate

Near Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, you’ll find several breathtaking master-planned communities. The area is very popular for retirees, single adults, and families. There are condominiums, townhomes, villas, single family and estate-type homes. Most communities have championship golf courses and outstanding club houses as Florida’s weather is conducive to playing year-round. These golf courses are designed by top golf professionals and offer challenging and scenic courses for the avid golfer. Tennis is also a favorite sport and most communities will have lighted tennis courts as an amenity. Other amenities you’ll find are: exceptional fitness centers, swimming pools, lakes, walking and biking trails, and extraordinary landscaping are also very common in the area’s master-planned neighborhoods. With several of Florida’s popular beaches nearby, any community you choose will be near the crystal clear water of the Gulf. Since security can be a concern, many communities have gated access to some of their upscale neighborhoods. Some of the master-planned communities include: Lakewood Ranch, Venetian Golf and River Club, Palmer Ranch, The Meadows, and The Landings.

Lakewood Ranch 

It's an award-winning master planned community with 17,500 acres of gorgeous homes in ten villages. There are three golf courses, a clubhouse, fitness center, and hiking and biking trails. It is a “green certified” community, built with energy efficiency. 

Venetian Golf and River Club

Located on the scenic Myakka River, just south of Sarasota on 1,100 acres is the gated golf community of Venetian Golf and River Club. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Chip Powell and has beautiful rolling fairways with five sets of tees. It has a 70-acre riverside park with walking trails and a boardwalk. 

Palmer Ranch

It's a magnificent master-planned community on over 10,000 acres. With twenty neighborhoods located in the community, it offers a wide array of homes. There are three championship golf course neighborhoods with gated access. 

The Meadows

It has 1,600 acres with more than 3,400 residences. It’s beautifully landscaped with more than 80 lakes and a shopping center within the community. There are three 18-hole golf courses, two pro shops, and three restaurants. 

The Landings

It's a smaller, more private master planned community located on Roberts Bay and Phillippi Creek. You’ll find homes on the water and some with waterfront views.