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Lakewood Ranch Southeast Expansion Index™ — 2026–2027 Buyer Guide

LWR Southeast Expansion: EverCreek Pulte June 2026, Monterey TB Egret $1.4M+ summer 2026, Esplanade Cammaray 2027, Neal Communities. 2,200 acres approved Jan 2025. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.

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Lakewood Ranch Southeast Expansion Index™ — 2026–2027 Buyer Guide

2,200 acres
Largest single expansion in Lakewood Ranch history — approved by Sarasota County January 2025
5,000 homes
Up to 5,000 homes planned across as many as 7 villages at buildout
$300K–$2M+
Price range across Southeast Expansion villages — widest range of any single Lakewood Ranch expansion
June 2026
EverCreek by Pulte — 464 acres closed June 2026, 1,000 homes (850 SFH + 150 TH) — the largest single builder investment in the expansion
CDD WARNING: Every Lakewood Ranch community carries a CDD (Community Development District) assessment on the annual property tax bill — SEPARATE from HOA dues. The CDD amount varies by village and phase. Own Luxury Homes® pulls current CDD disclosures before every offer. Never rely on listing remarks or builder marketing for CDD figures. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Village / BuilderAcresHomesPriceStatusKey Fact
EverCreek (Pulte Homes)4641,000 (850 SFH + 150 TH)From $300s–$500sLand closed June 2026; sales startingPulte’s largest single LWR community investment; off Bourneside Blvd
Monterey at LWR (Toll Brothers)VariesSeveral hundredFrom mid-$700KsNow sellingEstablished TB community; feeds into Egret Collection
Monterey Egret Collection (TB)90-ft lotsLimitedFrom $1.4MOpening summer 2026 (announced May 7, 2026)4,320–5,800+ sqft; 4–5 BR; the newest TB luxury in LWR
Esplanade at Cammaray (Taylor Morrison)TBDTBDPremiumOpening early 20274th Esplanade in LWR corridor; resort lifestyle brand
Neal CommunitiesTBDTBDFrom $300s+Confirming specificsSarasota-based regional builder; townhomes + SFH
Neal Signature HomesTBDTBD$600K+Confirming specificsNeal’s luxury semi-custom line
John Cannon HomesTBDLimited$1M+Confirming specificsSarasota’s top luxury custom builder
Heritage Ranch Preserve2,000 acres0 (conservation)N/APreservedAdjacent conservation land the size of University of Florida campus
Ryan Brown · Own Luxury Homes® · FL BK3626873

The Southeast Expansion is where Lakewood Ranch’s next chapter is written. EverCreek Pulte closing 464 acres in June 2026 is not a soft launch — it’s the signal that PulteGroup is betting on Southeast LWR in a material way. The Egret Collection from Toll Brothers at $1.4M+ opening summer 2026 was announced May 7, 2026 and has zero independent buyer content. Own Luxury Homes® is the first brokerage to publish a structured research index for the Southeast Expansion.

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New Construction Contract Review
Builder contracts in Lakewood Ranch favor the builder. Own Luxury Homes® reviews every contract for non-standard clauses, deposit terms, warranty limits, and upgrade addenda before you sign.
School District Verification
School district assignment in Lakewood Ranch is address-specific — zip codes are unreliable. Own Luxury Homes® verifies your specific lot’s district before every offer.
CDD + HOA True Cost Analysis
Own Luxury Homes® models your true monthly cost in Lakewood Ranch: taxes + HOA + CDD + insurance — not just the builder’s advertised mortgage payment.
Upgrade Selection Strategy
Builder upgrade pricing in Lakewood Ranch is set for builder margin. Own Luxury Homes® guides which upgrades add resale value and which to buy at retail after closing.
Lakewood Ranch Resources
Hub • Star Farms (#1 LWR 2025) • Wild Blue & Kingfisher Estates • Cresswind 55+ • Del Webb Catalina 55+ • Southeast Expansion 2026–2027 • LWR 4-District Buyer Map • LWR CDD + HOA True Cost Index • Cresswind vs Del Webb Catalina • LWR vs Wellen Park Index • Southeast Expansion Index • Sell Your Home

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