New Construction Projects in North Sarasota, Florida

Project 1: New Trail Plaza

• Developer: Blue Sky Communities (in partnership with Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc. / CASL)
• Location: 4644 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
• Type: Residential (Affordable apartments)
• Units/Size: 96 units (one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments); includes a 3,000 sq ft family and children’s center
• Status: Recently Completed
• Expected Completion: 2026 (opened/ribbon cutting in February 2026; broke ground June 2024)
• Description: Affordable housing community serving families and individuals at or below 80% of Area Median Income (with units at 30%, 60%, and 80% AMI levels). Features modern mid-rise buildings, playground, clubhouse/activity spaces, and on-site support services. Developed on surplus county land as a public-private partnership.[1]

Project 2: Gracewater at Sarasota

• Developer: Privada Homes (master developer); builders include David Weekley Homes, Privada Homes, and Lee Wetherington Homes
• Location: North Tuttle Avenue area (former Rolling Green Golf Club site), Sarasota, FL 34234
• Type: Residential (Gated community with single-family homes, paired villas, and luxury estates)
• Units/Size: Significant new community on ~139 acres; includes paired villas (e.g., from David Weekley) and custom estate homes (e.g., 12 from Lee Wetherington); overall scale supports hundreds of units across builders
• Status: Under Construction / New Homes Available
• Expected Completion: Ongoing (homes available now with move-in ready options; Pura Vida Club amenity center opening summer 2026)
• Description: Resort-inspired gated community featuring coastal modern architecture, walking trails, lakes, conservation areas, and upcoming amenities including a resort-style pool, clubhouse, pickleball courts, and fitness facilities. Homes emphasize luxury finishes, storm resilience, and proximity to downtown Sarasota and beaches.[2]

No other large-scale verifiable new construction projects (announced, under construction, or recently completed within the last three years) were identified specifically in the North Sarasota area meeting the criteria. Smaller individual new home sales or subdivisions exist but do not constitute distinct named projects at this scale.