The Palmer Ranch master planned development in Sarasota is not limited to gated single-family home neighborhoods. Palmer Ranch offers a range of lifestyle options, and the Arielle community is an example of a maintenance-free neighborhood that has been developed with friendliness and sociability in mind.

Arielle presents a new twist on maintenance-free living that does not involve condominium towers. The design of the residential units at Arielle evokes town houses in a Mediterranean resort. There are 192 coach or carriage homes arranged in groups of about six to eight units across 38 acres. There are two floor plans to choose from: A two-bedroom and two-bathroom home with a single-car garage, or a more spacious three-bedroom home with a two-car garage. Pricing starts at $210K, but even the larger units can be negotiated at $250K.

The reasonable quarterly assessment fee at Arielle covers a world of convenience for homeowners, who do not have to worry about separate payments for cable TV, garbage collection, landscaping, exterior insurance, water, or outside pest control. The amenities that residents can enjoy include a heated swimming pool, two lakes, picnic area with grills, Wi-Fi access in the common area, and nature preserves.

The Arielle community is located near the upscale TPC Prestancia Country Club, and residents have even more golf and tennis options nearby. Shopping and dining establishments can be found just a short drive away, and the beaches of Siesta Key can be reached in 20 minutes. The public schools serving Arielle include: Phillippi Shores Elementary, Sarasota Middle and the Suncoast Polytechnical High School.