Cascades at Sarasota

Cascades at Sarasota is a gated 55+ active adult community spanning roughly 150 acres in the University Parkway corridor just north of the Sarasota County line. Developed between 2005 and 2013 by Levitt & Sons and later Medallion Homes, the community is fully built out with 453 single-family homes on a resale-only basis. The Mediterranean-inspired architecture — barrel tile roofs, graceful archways, palm-lined streets, and manicured tropical landscaping — gives the neighborhood a polished, private-resort ambiance. Floor plans range from approximately 1,500 square feet up to 3,600+ square feet, accommodating everything from empty-nesters to buyers who want room for visiting family. The social heart of the community is a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse that recently underwent a $1 million renovation completed without a special assessment to owners. Inside, residents enjoy a heated indoor pool, fitness center with yoga and aerobics studios, card and billiards rooms, a library with computers, a full arts and crafts studio equipped with two pottery kilns, a ballroom for community events, and multiple lounges. Outside, a second heated pool with hot tub anchors the resort-style pool deck. Six lighted Har-Tru tennis courts with an on-site pro and pro shop, three bocce courts, dedicated pickleball courts, horseshoe pits, and walking paths round out the active amenities. A full-time Activities Director and full-time Tennis Director keep the calendar packed with clubs and events — aerobics, art workshop, bingo, bridge, chess, book discussion, cooking, dance, and more. Cascades is one of the more comprehensive maintenance-free communities in the Sarasota area. The HOA covers private roads, lawn and landscape maintenance, irrigation, pest control, alarm monitoring, internet (Spectrum, 100+ Mbps), and cable TV — a bundle that residents consistently cite as exceptional value. A 24-hour staffed gatehouse handles security. There is no CDD. The location blends quiet residential atmosphere with genuine suburban convenience. The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) is minutes away with Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Aldi, Wawa, and two Publix stores within a mile. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport sits about 5.4 miles south, downtown Sarasota and its cultural scene about 8.6 miles, and Lido Beach roughly 12 miles. Lakewood Ranch, Nathan Benderson Park (international rowing venue), and the beaches of Siesta Key and Longboat Key are all within an easy drive.