The West Villages Improvement
District definitely survived the recession, and now it is on a springboard to
be thriving region full of life, culture, and vitality. DiVosta's appeal and
fortitude in their IslandWalk community provided the foundation of endurance
that propelled the district's survival. Lennar's acquisition and reopening of
Gran Paradiso spurred much of the district revival as a result. And, now, Mattamy's
development plans as well as involvement with the greater district plans
execution are seeing to it that the realization of the district as a
masterfully designed village community of several adjoining neighborhoods.
Information about their plans is finally coming to light.
Their first neighborhood is to
be the "Preserve" with 110 larger lots and homes for a more
tight-knit, small community. It will be a luxury level of estate homes with
3-car garages, etc, boasting plans that have a more 'coastal' style compared to
the Italian-inspired IslandWalk and Gran Paradiso or the Key West feel of Grand
Palm's elevations. Groundbreaking is anticipated in September or October of
this year for the Preserve neighborhood.
The second planned development
of the former ranch property is called the "Renaissance." It is to be
a larger community and to offer a homebuyers with a selection of builders' and
their respective plans. The builder selection has yet to be released, but I
will let you know what will be available as soon as I do.
There are also a couple of items
of specific interest for residents in the district. Many will be happy to note
that numerous resident and prospective homebuyer requests for a dog park have
been heard, and it is in the plans for "sooner rather than later" implementation.
Other inquiries regarding the previously promised district shopping,
restaurants, and service quarter have been answered as well. You will be happy
to note that is also in back on track as part of the grand scheme. It is not to
be the originally planned Town Center location, but it has been relocated and re-envisioned
with increased walkability characteristics and enhanced aesthetics. It is projected
to potentially break ground in about a year.
Further, integration with and
accommodation of SCF offerings, along with a future Sarasota Memorial, incorporated
into the design of district amenities and community features are to offer current
and future community residents robust opportunities for lifelong learning,
volunteerism, and involvement.
I cannot begin to tell you how
thrilled that that I am to see the plans being implemented and excitement
building for this rapidly growing area. It is coming into its own at long last.
We are now witnessing the vision of the West Villages Improvement District
finally unfold as the master-planned, active enclave that it was always
intended to be. A dynamic and cohesive community comprised of several distinctly
unique neighborhoods that are suited for many various tastes and style
preferences.
If you are considering
purchasing a home in this community, I can assist you. My services and
extensive resources are of no cost to you, and in most instances, I am able to
save home buyers time and money. I
do not work for any of the wonderful builders in the West Villages Improvement
District, or any others for that matter. My services and information (including
the resources provided on all of my websites) are
wholly independent of these developers. No other independent professional is
more knowledgeable about this community, and enlisting my support with your
transaction serves also to fund these resources to keep them available for you and
others on an ongoing basis.
Please, check out my website, and contact me for more information!
Look forward to hearing
from you!
Ali
Aileen “Ali” Johnston,
MHA
(currently working on
an MBA in Real Estate)
Realtor®, Hoover Realty
LLC
Mobile: 941-539-5771
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