Whether you’re looking for an active outdoor lifestyle, tranquil natural surroundings or convenient access to restaurants, shopping and the beach, Palmer Ranch caters to all your desires.
Formerly owned by one of Sarasota's earliest pioneers—Bertha Honore Palmer—and then by the late, legendary businessman and Tampa Bay Buccaneer owner Hugh Culverhouse, Palmer Ranch is Sarasota's largest master-planned community. It consists of 10,000 acres of superbly developed single-ownership land.
In fast-growing South Sarasota, just minutes from the city's beaches, cultural, business and civic centers, Palmer Ranch presents buyers with a variety of unique neighborhoods and a wide range of lifestyle choices. A multitude of gated communities are nestled into the natural landscape. Numerous scenic parks and the Legacy Trail, a nature-based 10-mile trail system, invite residents to delight in the outdoors.
Palmer Ranch blends convenience with calm. Residents enjoy access to championship golf, scenic trails, and resort-style communities — all minutes from Siesta Key’s white sands. It’s a place where retirees, young families, and active adults alike can find their rhythm, whether that means morning pickleball, bike rides along Legacy Trail, or peaceful evenings on the lanai. Life here feels easy, connected, and full of possibility.
Discover the unique charm of the neighborhoods that make up Palmer Ranch by clicking on the areas below. Or let one of our agents be your guide, offering unmatched local expertise and revealing hidden gems in each.
18,287 people live in Palmer Ranch, where the median age is 63 and the average individual income is $63,827. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Palmer Ranch, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chick-N-Nooga, Village Walk Cafe, and Village Walk Tiki Bar.
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| Dining | 0.08 miles | 7 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.54 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.54 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.72 miles | 4 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.45 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.46 miles | 15 reviews | 2.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.18 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.26 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.71 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.76 miles | 5 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.36 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Palmer Ranch has 9,529 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palmer Ranch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,287 people call Palmer Ranch home. The population density is 3,381 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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