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Sarasota Gated Communities highlights secure neighborhoods with amenities and privacy, appealing to buyers seeking lifestyle and security.

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Sarasota Gated Community Real Estate

Sarasota gated community homes for sale come with their own mix of amenities depending on the neighborhood. Buyers gravitate here for different reasons, some want the security of a gated entry for a second home they won’t occupy year-round, others chase the property value bump gated communities tend to hold onto.

Amenity packages vary a lot, so don’t assume one gated community mirrors another. Check what’s actually included in your HOA fees before comparing two neighborhoods side by side.

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Pros

More secure neighborhoods
Less front door disturbances
Less public traffic

Considerations

Private roads means HOA is responsible for road and sewer repairs

Shopping

Most gated communities are very convenient to shopping
Three malls located in Sarasota
BJ’s Wholesale Club and Walmart Supercenters are located within Sarasota

Beach

Siesta Key Beach is the tourist hot spot
Longboat Key has mostly private beaches
Lido Key is a nice mix and not quite as crowded.

Lifestyle

Private lifestyle
HOA fees are typically higher but depending on selection of amenities

Downtown Sarasota

Plenty of arts, theater, and cultural events

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Additional Sarasota Gated Neighborhood Information

Sarasota Gated communities may be private or public communities. For example, University Place in Sarasota is a gated community with a gate attendant, however the roads are public roads, so the attendant may not refuse someone entry. The attendant may ask where a visitor is going, and may record the visitors license plate, however they attendant may not disallow entry.

On the other hand, the neighboring community of University Park is a private community, meaning the roads are not maintained by the county, and funds for road repairs are funded by the community itself. In these cases, the guard attendants can refuse entry to a visitor if the visitor is not pre-registered for arrival, or if the home owner that the visitor is coming to see is not home.

There are pluses and minus to both types of gated communities. Private communities offer additional security measures, however the homeowners fees are usually higher for private communities due to the addition expense of maintaining private roads.

Finally, there are gated communities in Sarasota that are not staffed with an attendant, and entry is controlled by a code or remote. These are also private communities, but choose not to staff the gate house.

If you are looking for a nice secure gated community in the Sarasota area, look no further! We have included a list of many different gated single family home communities in the Sarasota area! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or if you would like additional information on any particular Sarasota gated community.

Sarasota Gated Community Frequently Asked Questions

Sarasota Gated Community Real Estate

What are the advantages of living in a Sarasota gated community?

The advantages of living in a Sarasota gated community include a higher level of security and feeling of safety for residents. Only residents and registered visitors are allowed to enter the gates. Property values can also be higher in communities that are gated. Lastly, it’s can feel prestigious to the residents who live in the community.

Are there any disadvantages of living in a Sarasota gated community?

There are a few things to consider with living in a gated community. Your guests could have longer wait times at the gate or have trouble getting in if you forget to register them with an attendant. Also, delivery services will run into delivery obstacles as well. Lastly, gated communities are private roads, not county or city roads. The individual neighborhood is responsible for the maintenance of the roads, as well as the sewer lines underneath the road within the community. This can be whopping expense to homeowners when repairs must be made to the roadways or water lines under the roads.

Are there a lot of gated communities in Sarasota?

Yes, gated communities are very popular, and there are several types of gated communities.

What different types of gated communities are there?

Some gated communities have 24/7 live gate attendants who will greet every visitor before allowing entry to the community. Other communities may have a camera unit at the entry. When a visitor approaches the gate, a centralized call center is notified, and a virtual gate attendant can speak with the visitor over speaker unit located at the gate. Lastly, there are gates with no live or virtual attendants. Instead, all visitors must use a “call box” to access the owners name and call residents directly from the gate to gain access. Residents in all three gated community examples usually have a transponder that allows them to enter the community without any interaction with an attendant or call box.

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