Venice has turned into a housing market where residential developers actively compete for home buyers; to this effect, national builders such as D.R. Horton can get ahead of the competition with gated communities such as Toscana Isles. Located in North Venice, Toscana Isles is a neighborhood that offers stylish Tuscan architecture along with enough amenities to make it feel like a country club. The floor plans selected by D.R. Horton range from villas to four-bedroom homes, and some of them have been completed as recently as January 2021.

Toscana Isles is nestled between I-I75 and the Venetian Golf & River Club in the northeast section of Venice that includes the Myakka River State Park. Compared to other parts of Venice, this one offers a more suburban experience, which means that you do not have to deal with crowds of visitors during the high tourism season. The land that this community sits on was formerly a campground and RV stop; it features three lakes and a wetland section that D.R. Horton decided to set aside as a nature preserve. The lakes take up quite a few acres, which means that nearly all homeowners will enjoy nice lake views.

If you are looking to move into a neighborhood that has it all, Toscana Isles will likely meet your criteria. The lots and floor plans offer plenty of space; even the coziest two-bedroom villas measure at least 1,400 square feet of interior, and some of the single-family residences are built on lots larger than 10,000 square feet. As can be expected from a renowned developer such as D.R. Horton, the homes look great and come with nice features such as crown molding, high-end appliances, granite countertops, decorative foyers, covered Florida rooms, and more. With regard to amenities, they begin with the clubhouse, where you can swim and lounge in an infinity pool overlooking the lake; this is where you will also find a modern fitness center and a pool hall complete with a bar that opens during happy hour on Fridays.

Other amenities at Toscana Isles include a playground for children, a bocce ball playing field, tennis courts, and even a kayak launch for exploration of the community lakes. Fun attractions near the gate include the beaches of Nokomis and Venice plus the Myakka River park. Convenient shops such as Publix can be found at Plaza Venezia, which is just a short drive away. Please note that Toscana Isles is one of Sarasota County’s leading communities in terms of property value appreciation. In early 2021, listing prices for new three-bedroom homes started around $358K.