In Sarasota, most of the neighborhoods that offer a maintenance-free lifestyle with resort-like amenities are part of master-planned developments or country clubs. Grand Park in Sarasota is an exception to this unwritten rule; located on the east side of I-75 and south of Clark Road, this new project by Neal Communities offers a pleasant lifestyle experience that makes the neighborhood feel like a Caribbean resort.

Neal Communities has been working on Grand Park for a couple of years, and the results thus far make it a highly desirable place to live. The resort atmosphere of Grand Park is evident the moment you turn south on Ibis Street from Clark Road and arrive at the main gate, which is adorned by a meticulously landscaped roundabout lined by palm trees; this grand entrance gives you an idea of what the neighborhood is like, because it looks as if you were entering a luxury vacation spot.

Grand Park offers villas and single family homes built-in an architectural style that combines American Coastal with Caribbean design. This is part of the ongoing home building trend that favors coastal styles over Italian and Mediterranean design, which is quickly becoming the new Sarasota style. The floor plans start at 1,467 square feet of living space for two-bedroom villas with two bathrooms, but you can go larger with four-bedroom homes built on 2,900 square feet of interior.

By virtue of being developed as a resort-style community, Grand Park provides residents and guests with delightful amenities worthy of a beach club. The recreation center and clubhouse features two swimming pools with cabanas, a fitness center, playground, nature trails, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, picnic areas, dog park, and nature trails that circle around a lake. There’s also the convenience of the Northridge shopping center at Clark Road, where you can shop at a Publix supermarket and a Walmart Neighborhood Market. When you are ready for a beach trip, Siesta Key is less than 30 minutes away.

As of July 2022, three-bedroom villas at Grand Park were listed just under $580K. It should be noted that Grand Park is one of the leading Sarasota communities in terms of value appreciation, and it will likely hold onto this distinction for a few more years thanks to the work of Neal Communities and its commitment to excellence.