Sarasota Active Adult Communities
Sarasota Active Adult Communities Community Guide
Sarasota Active Adult Communities features amenity-rich neighborhoods with clubs, fitness, and events, appealing to buyers seeking lifestyle-focused living.
Sarasota Active Adult Community Real Estate
Many homebuyers start their Sarasota search wanting a “55+ community,” picturing a gated neighborhood with a full amenity package and a busy activity calendar that makes meeting neighbors easy. That combination exists here, but not always under a true age restriction.
Plenty of neighborhoods deliver exactly that feel, activities, amenities, an active resident base, without capping the minimum age at 55. We call these “active adult communities,” built with the recently retired in mind but open to any demographic who wants that lifestyle.
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Sarasota active adult communities are a wonderful choice for all residents to enjoy a community with a large selection of amenities, and a regular schedule of activities to encourage friendship and comradery. Many “active adult” communities also employee a full time activity director to help facilitate the neighborhood activities to keep things fun for residents. Some of the newer communities such as Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch, Esplanade at Azario in Lakewood Ranch, or Talon Preserve in Nokomis also feature an onsite “Bahama Bar” type of light food outdoor bar/restaurant to serve as a fun gathering place to grab a quick meal.
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Sarasota Active Adult COmmunity Real Estate
The term “Active Adult community” is just a general term to describe a neighborhood which is more tailored to meet the demand of a recently retired demographic. These communities are not age restrictive however. Anyone can buy in a community which would be considered “active adult” in nature. These neighborhoods usually are gated, offer a nice selection of amenities, and many times has a neighborhood activity director to plan events for the community to encourage social interaction. Several of the larger and newer communities even offer a bar/restaurant onsite.
There are many neighborhoods that we would consider an “Active Adult” type of community”. The trend for these neighborhoods is to be larger in size, with several exceeding 1000 homes. The larger community size allows for more amenities to be offered, and the ability to spread the cost of those amenities and salary of a full time activity director over many homes to make it more affordable. These larger neighborhood sizes can also accommodate a restaurant/bar in some cases too.
No, there is not an HOA rule restricting the minimum age of a buyer in the community.
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
Insight For Sarasota Active Adult Communities
Learn our thoughts as professional Sarasota Realtors for the pros, cons, lifestyle, and proximity to beaches, shopping, and downtown.
Our Personal Sarasota Active Adult Communities Insights
Pros
- Communities vary in price ranges, so something for everyone
- Many communities have resort-style amenities
- Great locations throughout Sarasota
Shopping
- Most communities are convenient to shops
- Plenty of shopping including three malls
- BJโs Wholesale Club, Costco, and Walmart Supercenters located in Sarasota
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Compare active adult communities by location, amenities, price, and lifestyle.
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BeachWalk
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1675
1405 - 2970
2016 - 2026
3 Months
3
$435k - $1.15M
Amenities:
Clubhouse, Resort-Style Pool, Spa, Fitness Center, Movement Studios, Card Rooms, Restaurant/Bar and Grill, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Bocce Ball Courts, Dog Park, Community Garden, Fire Pits, Lakeside Boardwalk with Pier and Gazebo
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Bellacina
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120
1,687 - 2,442
2016 - 2022
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3
$500k-$900k
Amenities:
Gated entrance, heated lagoon pool and spa, a dog park, lighted bocce and sports courts, a fire pit and a park. full-time lifestyle manager.
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Brightmore
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236
1,427 - 2,478
2023 - 2024
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$350k-$900k
Amenities:
Pool. Clubhouse, Pickleball, Paw Park, Group Fitness Studio, Cafe, Bar, Gated Entry. Fitness Center
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Cobblestone
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182
1,689 - 3,195
2015 - 2018
12 Months
1
$550k-$1.3M
Amenities:
Gated entry, clubhouse, fitness center, gathering rooms, catering kitchen, Resort-style pool, lighted sport, bocce ball courts, park, dog park, full-time Lifestyle Director.
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Esplanade at Artisan Lakes
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800
1,880 - 3,150
2014 - 2024
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4
$440k-$750k
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Pool, Dog Park, Playground, Aerobics Studio, Tennis Courts, Fire Pit, Clubhouse, Catering Kitchen, Walking Trails, Pickleball Courts, Activities Manager, Fitness Center.
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Esplanade at the Heights
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260
1,500 - 2,500
2020 - 2024
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4
$450k-$980k
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Clubhouse, Catering Kitchen, Fitness Center, Aerobics Studio, Pool, Spa, Grilling Spaces, Firepit, Walking Trails, Sports Courts, Dog Parks, Activities Coordinator.
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Esplanade By Siesta Key
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225
1,639 - 3,000
2013 - 2016
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4
$550k-$1.2M
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Resort-style clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, showers, billiard room, gathering room and catering kitchen. Large lagoon pool, spa, outdoor kitchen grill, fire-pit and tennis, bocce and volleyball courts. A pet friendly community, bark park with canopied bench, dog wash area.
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Esplanade Golf & Country Club
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956
1,680 - 4,850
2012 - 2019
6 Months
2
$355k-$1.8M
Amenities:
Gated, Golf Course, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pickleball, Bocce Courts, Tiki Bar Restaurant, Billiards Room, Trails, Kayak Launch, Resistance Pool, BBQ Area, Playground, Fenced Ball Park.
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Esplanade On Palmer Ranch
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500
1,682 - 3,126
2018 - 2022
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4
$535k-$1.6M
Amenities:
Amenity center with wellness services, a catering kitchen, lounge areas, fitness center , activity rooms. Outdoor recreational facilities, resort-style pool, spa, Bahama bar, sport courts including tennis, pickle ball, bocce ball, a fire pit, dog park, events lawn. Community backs up to Legacy Trail.
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Hammock Preserve
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400
1,548 - 3,884
2016 - 2022
3 Months
2
$490k-$1.4M
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Clubhouse, community room, resort style spa and pool, tennis courts, fire pit, outdoor barefoot bar, 2 bocce ball courts, dog park.
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Islandwalk
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1869
1,290 - 3,863
2006 - 2022
6 Months
2
$285k-$1.0M
Amenities:
Heated Resort-Style Pool, Heated Spa, Lap Pool, Tennis Courts, Bocce Ball, Activities, Billiards, Clubhouse with Fitness Center, Aerobics Room, Ballroom, Fire Pit, Full Time Activities Director.
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Isles of Sarasota
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675
1,534 - 2,521
2006 - 2014
4 Months
3
$344k-$840k
Amenities:
Clubhouse with fitness center, 4 lighted har-tru tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, pickle-ball, bocce court, Tot-lot, yoga classes, water aerobics and a lakeside heated pool..
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