New & Upcoming Lakewood Ranch Villages: What’s Selling and What’s Coming Next
Lakewood Ranch is only about two-thirds built out, so there’s a lot still coming. Here’s what’s selling now, which villages just sold out, the new amenities opening in 2026, and what’s on the way for 2027.
One thing relocating buyers don’t always realize: Lakewood Ranch is only about two-thirds built out. There are years of new villages, models, and amenities still ahead. Here’s a snapshot from the latest community briefing, what’s selling, what just sold out, and what’s coming.
What’s selling (and selling out)
New construction stayed busy to start the year, about 532 new homes sold across Lakewood Ranch in the first quarter of 2026, with the full year projected around 1,123. Two villages, Lorraine Lakes and Sapphire Point, sold out in Q1, and five more are projected to sell out soon.
New model villages are coming online at Wild Blue, Star Farms, and Stillwater (with another on the way), and prices have been trending up, something I’ve seen confirmed in places like Del Webb Catalina and Calusa Country Club. The takeaway: if a community’s on your list, getting in earlier usually means better lot selection and pricing.
A whole new side: Southeast Lakewood Ranch
The bigger story is to the southeast. Roughly seven new villages are planned there, about 4,500 homes in total, near the end of Fruitville Road, closer to Waterside. It’s designed to be mixed-use but lower-key, without a Waterside- or Main Street-style downtown of its own. If you want newer construction with a quieter feel and quick access to Waterside, this is the area to watch.
New amenities opening in 2026
- Calusa Country Club, sports courts (Summer 2026)
- Del Webb Catalina, sports courts (Summer 2026)
- Shellstone, community center (Summer 2026)
- Star Farms, Junction Place plus additional amenities (Summer 2026)
- Wild Blue, full amenity package (Fall 2026, around October)
On the horizon for 2027
Two future communities are worth keeping an eye on. Esplanade Camaray is expected to start sales in early 2027, no golf, but offerings similar to Azario Esplanade, with a culinary center still to be determined. And Evercreek, by Pulte, is shaping up as a resort-style community: zero-entry pool, lazy river, and a dog park, with possible multigen and townhome options. The interest list is already live, though pricing hasn’t been released yet.
Thinking about a new build?
Here’s the part most buyers miss: having your own agent on a new-construction purchase costs you nothing, and it protects your interests. Just loop me in before your first model-home visit. I’ll send the current list of what’s selling and what’s about to, line up incentives, and help you get in early where it counts. Tell me what you’re after and I’ll point you to the right village.
Quick answers
How many new homes are selling in Lakewood Ranch?+
About 532 new homes sold across Lakewood Ranch in the first quarter of 2026, with the full year projected around 1,123. Two villages, Lorraine Lakes and Sapphire Point, sold out in Q1, and five more were projected to sell out soon, so availability in any specific village can change quickly.
What is being built in Southeast Lakewood Ranch?+
Roughly seven new villages are planned to the southeast, about 4,500 homes in total, near the end of Fruitville Road and closer to Waterside. It is designed to be mixed-use but lower-key, without a Waterside-style or Main Street-style downtown of its own, so it suits buyers who want newer construction without a town center at the door.
Which new amenities are opening in Lakewood Ranch in 2026?+
Sports courts at Calusa Country Club and Del Webb Catalina, a community center at Shellstone, and Junction Place plus additional amenities at Star Farms were all slated for summer 2026, with Wild Blue's full amenity package expected in fall 2026, around October. Amenity timing is worth confirming, since these dates can move.
Is it better to buy early in a new Lakewood Ranch village?+
Prices have been trending up as villages progress, something visible in places like Del Webb Catalina and Calusa Country Club. If a community is on your list, getting in earlier has generally meant a better price, though you are trading that for living in a community while it is still under construction.
General information only, not financial, legal, tax, or insurance advice. Market conditions, programs, taxes, fees, and insurance requirements change; verify current details with the appropriate licensed professional.
REALTOR® · Sales Associate · Coldwell Banker Realty
Raised in Sarasota and a U.S. Army veteran, Michael helps buyers, sellers, and investors across Southwest Florida with honest, no-pressure guidance.
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