This new neighborhood has the distinction of being the first residential project dedicated to the active lifestyle in Lakewood Ranch, a development that in the past was mostly known for its golf and tennis communities and its pioneering eco-friendly approach to sustainable housing. All homes in Esplanade follow strict green-building techniques and feature the signature lush landscaping standard to  Preconstruction homes Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch communities. There are 450 residences to choose from; some are maintenance-free villas and the rest are single-family homes. Home shoppers have many collections to choose from including the Lazio, Castello, Novell and La Palma. Each floor plan has ample space, from 1,926 square feet for a 2-bedroom and 2 bathroom home to 2,743 square feet for three bedrooms with 3 1/2 bathrooms. Pricing ranges from $209,900 to just under $339,000, and the architectural design is classical Sarasota with the requisite Mediterranean style.

Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch is one of the latest additions to the vast collection of luxury residential communities in the Lakewood Ranch master-planned development in Southwest Florida. The lucky homeowners who have already secured a pre-construction home site will soon be able to begin the New Year in style. House shoppers are advised to take a look at the new model homes in January (2012).

Since Esplanade is a planned active lifestyle development, the focus is on keeping residents entertained with a variety of amenities to choose from. It all starts with the full-time Lifestyle Director who will coordinate everything from sports events to leisure services. For swimming, lounging and sunbathing, a lagoon-style pool is available, as well as a fitness center and resistance pool for vigorous exercise. For socializing and more relaxing activities, a picnic area, Bocce courts, clubhouse, ballroom, and billiards are also on-site. Nature lovers will enjoy the network of walking trails, gazebos and canoe launch.

Preconstruction homes Esplanade at Azario has been under construction for over a year. The planned 1,350 single family homes and villas have already been completed and sold. New assets sell out as soon as they are completed and fewer buyers wait until their orders are completed. If you are familiar with the floor plans being developed by Taylor Morrison at Lakewood Ranch, you will find American Woodmark cabinets, solid surface countertops, brushed nickel moin fuse sets, Decora light switches, recessed LED lighting and Lennox HVAC. Systems with smart thermostats, power driveways, cover isolation and more.