Let the sun wash over you in one of the best Florida retirement cities as you look out over the glistening waters in Venice, a popular area to find new retirement communities in Sarasota FL. New homes at IslandWalk are developed by DiVosta Homes Sarasota and offer a convenient location to those seeking relaxation paired with enjoyable opportunities for an active lifestyle. Everything is at your fingertips in Venice, from culture and entertainment to shopping and other recreational activities. Spend the day playing golf nearby or attending a concert or explore the Florida scenery along the Myakka River.
Spread across 830 acres, the homes at IslandWalk back up to sparkling lakes or a nature preserve. The IslandWalk clubhouse is one of the finest we've seen. It includes card rooms, a library, entertainment kitchen and much more. A second Amenity Building is planned for 2015. Walking trails lead over beautiful Venetian-style bridges and accents lakes to the various neighborhoods. IslandWalk is golf cart friendly. With the long list of active social clubs which include wine tasting, arts & crafts, ballroom dancing and block parties, it's easy to make friends within the active living senior community. And best of all, the HOA fees cover the maintenance of the common areas and lawn! With no state income tax in Florida, IslandWalk works well for Florida retirement living.
ISLANDWALK AMENITIES
- 24 Hour Manned Gated Entrance
- 14,000 square foot Clubhouse
- Resort-style Heated Swimming Pool and Heated Lap Pool
- State-of-the-art Fitness Center
- 8 Lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts
- 4 Bocce Ball Courts
- 4 Pickleball Courts
- Lakeside Gazebo
- Walking and Bike Trails
- Event Lawn and Fire Pit
Just fifteen minutes to the area beaches and ten minutes from the I-75 corridor, IslandWalk's location is close to everything. For a dose of culture and entertainment, venture into downtown Venice to discover a quaint shopping experience contrasted with the art galleries on Palm Avenue that are reminiscent of New York and Los Angeles. Venice Village Shopping is even closer.
IslandWalk is a popular active living senior community because retirees get a big bang for the buck when it comes to Florida retirement living. Although it is not age restricted, the community has a large retirement population. Single family homes at Island Walk range from the $170k's to over $300k. DiVosta Homes Sarasota has dozens of floor plans to choose from ranging 1,200 2,700 square feet. The homes have two or three car garages. The architectural theme is Mediterranean. Approximately 700 homes have been built to date of the 1,800 planned.
The nearest best schools to IslandWalk are Taylor Ranch Elementary School, Venice Area Middle School, Island Village Montessori School, Student Leadership Academy and Venice Senior High School.
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