3,752 homes · Golf · Age-targeted · $100s–$800s · 4 golf courses · Sarasota County
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Talk to a Specialist →Palm Aire is one of the largest age-targeted communities in the Sarasota area — 3,752 homes built between 1963 and 2003. It spans a vast range in both home type and price: condos from the $100s to single-family homes in the $800s. Four 18-hole golf courses. Country club with dining. Age-targeted (not age-restricted) — a broader buyer pool than 55+ restricted communities.
Palm Aire is not a single HOA — it is a collection of sub-communities under the Palm Aire umbrella, each with its own HOA and fee structure. The four golf courses (Palms, Pines, Oaks, and Country Club) have separate membership fees. Understanding Palm Aire requires researching the specific sub-community and HOA for any unit you are considering.
Palm Aire is age-targeted, meaning it is designed for active adults but not legally age-restricted. Any buyer can purchase — no 55+ requirement. This means Palm Aire’s resale buyer pool is unrestricted, which is a liquidity advantage over age-restricted communities.
Palm Aire contains dozens of distinct HOA sub-communities. Each has its own HOA fee, rules, and coverage. Before comparing Palm Aire to other communities, identify the specific section: Highlands of Palm Aire, Waterford at Palm Aire, The Villas of Palm Aire, and many more each operate independently. HOA fees range from under $200/month to over $500/month depending on the sub-community and what is covered.
Palm Aire sits on US-41 in the area between downtown Sarasota and Bradenton — one of Sarasota’s most established corridors. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is minutes away. University Town Center mall is nearby. Downtown Sarasota and its arts district are accessible.
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Buyers who want access to 4 golf courses and country club dining at a wide range of price points — Palm Aire covers from affordable condos to premium single-family. Wrong for buyers who want a uniform 55+ age-restricted community experience. Palm Aire is large, diverse, and requires specific sub-community due diligence.
We run the complete Sarasota County cost stack — HOA, CDD, property tax, insurance — and compare against nearby communities.
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