Esplanade on Palmer Ranch

Esplanade on Palmer Ranch is a gated, resort-style community of approximately 575 homes built by Taylor Morrison between 2018 and 2021 in south Sarasota, Florida. While heavily marketed to active adults and retirees, the community is not deed-restricted by age, making it appealing to anyone seeking a vacation-style lifestyle year-round. Homes reflect Mediterranean and California-Tuscan architecture with tile roofs, paver driveways, and screened lanais, and the community includes a mix of paired villas (roughly 1,500–1,900 sq ft), single-family homes (1,689–3,102 sq ft across fourteen floor plans), condominium residences (2 bed + den, ~1,616–1,632 sq ft with attached garages), and the Legacy Estates enclave of 147 luxury estate homes ranging from 2,862 to 4,789 sq ft with 3-car garages and preserve views. The heart of the community is the resort-style amenity center, which feels a bit like living on a cruise ship. Residents enjoy a zero-entry heated pool and spa, covered cabanas, the signature Bahama Bar — a full bar and restaurant overlooking the pool — a fire pit, events lawn, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with suspension training, locker rooms, group classes, and personal training. Wellness programming includes aquatic activities, fitness training, spa treatments, and nutrition programs. The sports amenity package is notably robust with 8 pickleball courts, Har-Tru clay tennis courts, and bocce ball courts. A full-time on-site Lifestyle Manager coordinates clubs, classes, and social events throughout the year. One of Esplanade on Palmer Ranch's standout features is its direct private access to the Legacy Trail — a paved 10+ mile rail-to-trail path perfect for walking, jogging, biking, and even riding your golf cart to downtown Venice. The community also borders Oscar Scherer State Park, offering hiking, birding, paddling, and nature experiences just outside the gates. Homes are set among majestic oaks, several lakes, and wetland preserves, giving the neighborhood a lush, natural feel. The community shares its entrance from Honore Avenue with Legacy Estates, which uses the Bahama Bar and all Esplanade amenities. The HOA covers lawn maintenance, irrigation water, common grounds and amenities, and management — a true low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle that suits snowbirds and full-time residents alike. Golf carts are welcomed, pets are permitted (maximum 3, no aggressive breeds), and 30-day minimum leases are allowed. There are no CDD fees. The community is effectively sold out with resale-only inventory, reflecting strong demand driven by location, amenities, and quality construction. Residents are 10 minutes from Siesta Key Beach — famed for the whitest sand in the world — roughly 12 miles from downtown Sarasota's cultural and dining scene, and within easy reach of TPC Prestancia and Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club for those who want to add a golf membership.