Community
Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch
Resort-style Taylor Morrison living with bundled golf.
Overview
Esplanade Golf & Country Club is Taylor Morrison's flagship Lakewood Ranch community, blending an 18-hole championship course with a Tuscan-inspired amenity campus and full-service culinary center.
Lifestyle
Bundled golf on select homesites, resort pool, Bahama Bar, wellness center, tennis, pickleball, dog parks, and a full social calendar with a dedicated lifestyle team.
Housing options
Villas, coach homes, and single-family homes from Taylor Morrison. Pricing generally from the $500s to $1.5M+.
Pros
- Bundled golf option available
- Robust amenity campus and dining
- Single builder, consistent quality
Considerations
- Bundled golf fees where applicable
- Community is largely built out
- This community sits inside a Lakewood Ranch Community Development District. CDD assessments show up on your property tax bill, separate from HOA dues. Across Lakewood Ranch they range from about $1,240 to over $6,400 a year depending on the neighborhood. Ask me for the exact figure on any home you're considering.
- Public schools here are part of the School District of Manatee County, which earned a B for 2025-26. In 2025, 12 of 17 east Manatee schools earned A grades. School zoning changes, so verify the assigned schools for any address with the district before you buy.
Lifestyle fit
Golfers and resort-lifestyle buyers who want a single-builder Lakewood Ranch community.
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