Esplanade by The Islands

Esplanade by the Islands is a gated, resort-style community in East Naples built by Taylor Morrison, launched in 2020 and still actively selling new homes. Roughly 1,121–1,150 residences span three collections: single-family homes (nine floor plans, 1,886–3,502 sq ft), attached villas (two plans, 1,676–1,905 sq ft), and coach home condos (four plans, 1,717–2,393 sq ft) — giving buyers entry points from the $300Ks up through luxury lakefront estates past $2M. Architecture leans California-Tuscan, and the neighborhood is organized around named streets like Bella Tesoro (the main drag through the entry gate), Arpino Court (model row), Montello Lane, Zeno Way (coach condos), and Tolmino Street (twin villas). Though often marketed alongside 55+ communities, Esplanade is NOT age-restricted — it attracts a heavy retiree and active-adult demographic because the lifestyle mirrors what 55+ buyers typically seek. The centerpiece is the Wellness Center clubhouse, named 2025 Best Clubhouse by the Collier Building Industry Association, featuring a large fitness center, stretch/group-class room, locker rooms with towel service, spa treatment rooms, salon, and the Toasted Café for coffee and light bites. Outdoor amenities are extensive: a zero-entry resort-style pool, the Bahama Bar (full-service poolside bar, restaurant, and fireside seating), eight pickleball courts, five tennis courts, four bocce courts, a dog park, and miles of sidewalks and walking trails. A Culinary Center with teaching kitchen, private dining, wine tastings, and a bar and grill is in the works, and a full-time on-site lifestyle manager programs the social calendar — wine tastings, cooking classes, concerts, excursions, puppy PAWties, and interest-based clubs including book, garden, and sports groups. The community sits off US-41 (Tamiami Trail) in the Bella Tesoro section of East Naples, roughly 15 minutes from downtown Naples and 5th Avenue South, 15–20 minutes to Marco Island, and about 20 minutes to Gulf beaches. Daily needs are covered by nearby Publix, The Fresh Market, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, Target, ALDI, Costco, and Sam's Club. Healthcare options include NCH Baker Hospital, Physicians Regional, and Marco Island Medical Center. Homes in the X flood zone (via LOMR), a notable plus for insurance costs in coastal Collier County. HOA fees are considered moderate for Naples, there is a CDD assessment of roughly $1,500/year, and the base HOA covers lawn maintenance, irrigation water, gate guard, management, and access to common grounds and amenities. Taylor Morrison's Esplanade-series resort programming, combined with a brand-new infrastructure, Naples address, and no age restriction, has made it one of the fastest-selling luxury lifestyle communities in Southwest Florida.