What is the size and setting of Sarasota National?
It is a 2,400-acre gated community with over 1,300 acres of preserves and an 18-hole Audubon-certified golf course.
Sarasota National is a gated master-planned golf community in Venice, FL 34293 (Sarasota County), spanning ~2,400 acres with 1,584 homes, an 18-hole Gordon Lewis golf course (Audubon Certified), and extensive preserves. It features two villages (Golf with bundled membership, Lake without), a Palm Club resort campus, pool, fitness, courts, and trails. CDD and master HOA manage infrastructure and amenities; specific fee and contact details require direct verification as they vary.
Sarasota National is a gated master-planned golf community in Venice, FL (ZIP 34293) within the Wellen Park area, spanning approximately 2,400 acres with over 1,300 acres of preserved wetlands and open space. The Sarasota National Master Association oversees common areas, amenities, and standards for its roughly 1,584 homes divided into Golf Village and Lake Village sections.
Information on specific monthly, quarterly, annual, transfer, or capital contribution fees is available from the association but varies by home type and village; details not fully detailed in public sources reviewed. A one-time $5,000 capital contribution fee applies at closing for resales per available community documents.
Detailed architectural guidelines, exterior modification approvals, landscaping standards, parking, pet policies, rental restrictions (typically 30+ day leases limited to 4 per year), noise, trash, and community standards are enforced by the master association and sub-associations; specific rules require verification directly with management.
The community features an 18-hole Gordon Lewis-designed championship golf course (Audubon International Certified Signature Sanctuary) with bundled access in Golf Village; Palm Club resort-style clubhouse campus including dining, bar, lounge, fitness center, spa; resort pool with lap lanes, beach entry, hot tub, and tiki bar; tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce courts; playground, dog park, event lawn; and extensive walking/biking trails through preserves. Golf Club facilities (separate from Palm Club) include pro shop, 19th Hole Bar, card rooms.
Residents enjoy a resort-style, active lifestyle with access to golf, fitness, social dining, racquet sports, and nature immersion in a preserved setting. The community supports year-round activities, events, and wellness without age restrictions, appealing to golfers, active adults, families, and nature enthusiasts.
HOA Name: Sarasota National Master Association, Inc.
Management Company: ICON Management / The ICON Team
Phone Number: (941) 244-4812
Email Address: mneville@theiconteam.com (or similar listed contacts)
Website: Details not fully available in public sources; community references sarasotanationalgolf.com or related portals
Mailing Address: 25500 National Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293
Office Hours: Details not publicly detailed in sources reviewed.
Audubon-certified preserves covering over half the acreage; part of Wellen Park master plan; golf course opened 2008 with residential development by WCI (later Lennar); strong emphasis on sustainability and natural habitat; convenient to Venice beaches (~6 miles), downtown Venice (~7 miles), and I-75.
Sarasota National offers a large-scale, amenity-rich gated golf and nature community with distinct village options, extensive preservation, and resort facilities managed through a master association and CDD for infrastructure.
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Public sources checked include HOA bulletin sites, Florida Sunbiz corporation records, multiple real estate listing and agent sites (e.g., Hunt Brothers Realty, Cole Murray Realty, Sharktooth Realty), community PDF fact sheets, and local guides from 2024-2026. Key gaps include exact current HOA fees by unit type, detailed rules documents, and amenity-specific hours/contacts not published in searchable public materials.
It is a 2,400-acre gated community with over 1,300 acres of preserves and an 18-hole Audubon-certified golf course.
Yes, Golf Village includes bundled golf membership; Lake Village offers full amenities without bundled golf.
Palm Club clubhouse campus, resort pool with tiki bar, fitness center and spa, tennis/pickleball/bocce courts, playground, dog park, trails, and golf facilities.
No, it is an all-ages resort-style community.
Approximately 6 miles from Gulf beaches and 7 miles from downtown Venice, along U.S. 41.