The only two major 55+ communities in the greater Sarasota market still actively selling new construction. Both Pulte/Del Webb and Kolter. Different counties, different locations, different community DNA. Here's the complete comparison.
Del Webb at Bayview (Parrish) and Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch are the only two major 55+ communities in the greater Sarasota market still actively selling new construction as of 2026. Both offer builder warranty, current code construction, and new-build insurance efficiency. The differences are in location, county, brand, and community culture.
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Talk to a Specialist →| Factor | Del Webb at Bayview | Cresswind at LWR |
|---|---|---|
| Builder | Pulte / Del Webb | Kolter Homes |
| Location | Parrish, FL (Manatee County) | Lakewood Ranch (Manatee County) |
| Price Range | $350K–$600K | $400K–$750K+ |
| HOA | $275–$400/mo | $350–$500/mo |
| CDD | $1,000–$2,500/yr | $1,500–$3,200/yr |
| Community Identity | Del Webb brand, classic lifestyle programming | Pickleball-first, SmartHome tech, Kolter quality |
| Target at Buildout | ~1,600 homes | ~1,200 homes |
| Golf | None on-site | None on-site |
| Siesta Key Beach | ~45 min | ~30 min |
| Closest Hospital | LWR Medical Center ~20 min | LWR Medical Center ~8 min |
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Del Webb Bayview has the lower HOA ($275–$400/mo vs Cresswind's $350–$500/mo), lower CDD ($1,000–$2,500 vs $1,500–$3,200/year), and lower entry price ($350K vs $400K). At a comparable $450K home, Del Webb Bayview runs approximately $150–$250/month less in total non-mortgage carrying cost than Cresswind. Over 10 years: $18,000–$30,000 in cumulative savings.
Del Webb Bayview also delivers the lowest all-in monthly cost of any new construction 55+ community in the entire Sarasota-Bradenton market — a combination that no other active-sales community in the region can match.
Lakewood Ranch's master-planned infrastructure — 150+ miles of trails, LWR Medical Center 8 minutes away, the LWR commercial spine with every major retailer and dining option. Kolter's SmartHome technology package standard in every home. Cresswind's established community culture within LWR's 30-year master plan. And the pickleball culture — Cresswind's leagues, clinics, and court-building investment is more developed than any other LWR community.
Parrish is developing fast but is not Lakewood Ranch. The LWR brand and infrastructure that Cresswind buyers get access to is genuinely better than what Bayview's Parrish location currently offers. The gap is narrowing as Parrish builds out — but it exists today.
Del Webb Bayview: Budget-conscious buyers who want new construction, Del Webb brand, and lowest all-in cost in the market. Buyers who are flexible on Parrish's developing infrastructure and don't need LWR's master plan access. Buyers who want to negotiate builder incentives on a larger-scale active community.
Cresswind LWR: Buyers who want Lakewood Ranch's address and master plan access. Pickleball-focused buyers. Buyers who value Kolter's SmartHome technology and construction quality as a differentiator. Buyers willing to pay the $150–$250/month carrying cost premium for the LWR master plan advantages.
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