Esplanade at Cammaray vs. Esplanade at Azario
Both are gated Taylor Morrison Esplanade communities in Lakewood Ranch with the same resort-style lifestyle. The big differences come down to golf, location, and timing. Here's how they compare.
The quick comparison
| Feature | Esplanade at Cammaray | Esplanade at Azario |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pre-launch — sales anticipated early 2027 | Established (building since 2017); final new homes plus resales |
| Location | Southeast Lakewood Ranch, a few miles southeast of Azario (Sarasota address per builder listings) | Northeast Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton 34211, Manatee County) |
| Size | ~1,200 homes, plus ~200 townhomes outside the gates | ~1,500 homes on ~600 acres |
| Home types | Single-family homes, condos, twin villas | Single-family homes, villas, coach homes |
| Pricing | Not yet released — condos reportedly from the mid-$300s; community anticipated up to $1M+ | Villas from the high $400s; single-family from the $600s to $1M+ |
| Golf | No golf course announced | 18-hole Chris Wilczynski championship course, bundled with select homes |
| Amenities | Planned: resort pool & spa with cabanas, Culinary Center, Wellness Center, fitness, tennis, pickleball, bocce, Bahama Bar, event lawn, wetland trails | Resort pool, Culinary Center, spa & wellness, fitness, tennis, pickleball, bocce, poolside bar, lifestyle director |
| HOA | Not yet released | About $300–$600/mo depending on home type, plus CDD |
| Schools | Expected Sarasota County schools (confirm once site plan is final) | Manatee County schools (e.g., Gullett Elementary, Dr. Mona Jain Middle, Lakewood Ranch High) |
| Drive to UTC / Downtown Sarasota | Est. ~15–20 min / ~20–25 min | About 24 min / 36 min |
| Best for | Buyers who want brand-new, a more southern location, and no golf fees — and can wait until 2027+ | Buyers who want golf or need to move sooner |
Cammaray details are preliminary and based on Taylor Morrison and Lakewood Ranch announcements and builder listings; drive times for Cammaray are estimates until the site plan is released. Azario figures are approximate and vary by home. Confirm current details before making any decision.
Choosing between them
Wait for Cammaray if…
- You want a brand-new home with first pick of early-phase homesites
- You'd rather be farther south, closer to UTC and Downtown Sarasota
- You don't golf and don't want golf built into your costs
- Your move is 2027 or later
Look at Azario if…
- You want championship golf included with your home
- You need to move in the next year
- You'd like an established community with its lifestyle already in full swing
- You want to see finished homes and amenities in person before buying
Golf is the biggest difference
Azario is built around an 18-hole championship course designed by Chris Wilczynski, with golf membership bundled into select homes and social membership on the rest. No golf course has been announced for Cammaray. If you golf regularly, Azario's bundled model is hard to beat; if you don't, Cammaray lets you enjoy the full Esplanade lifestyle without golf shaping your home selection or fees.
Location: north vs. south Lakewood Ranch
Azario sits in the northeast part of Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County, which puts it farther from UTC, Downtown Sarasota, and the beaches. Cammaray is planned a few miles southeast of Azario, and builder listings give it a Sarasota address — so it's expected to be meaningfully closer to Sarasota's shopping, dining, and beaches. Exact access points won't be known until the site plan is released.
Timing and pricing
Azario is in its final stretch of new-home sales, with resales making up more of what's available. Cammaray's sales are anticipated to begin in early 2027, with official pricing still unreleased. Early reporting on the condo collection points to pricing from the mid-$300s, while Azario's single-family homes run from the $600s to over $1M. Being registered early for Cammaray is the best way to get first access to pricing and homesite selection.
Same Esplanade lifestyle
Whichever you choose, the core experience is similar: a resort-style pool with cabana service, a Culinary Center with dining, spa and wellness services, a full fitness center, tennis and pickleball, a Bahama Bar, and a lifestyle program built around social events. See the amenities →
Cammaray vs. Azario FAQ
What is the difference between Esplanade at Cammaray and Esplanade at Azario?
Both are gated Taylor Morrison Esplanade resort communities in Lakewood Ranch with similar amenities — resort pool, Culinary Center, wellness and fitness centers, tennis, pickleball, and a Bahama Bar. Azario is an established golf community in northeast Lakewood Ranch with homes available now, while Cammaray is a new, non-golf community planned for southeast Lakewood Ranch with sales anticipated in early 2027.
Does Esplanade at Cammaray have a golf course?
No golf course has been announced for Esplanade at Cammaray. Esplanade at Azario has an 18-hole championship course designed by Chris Wilczynski, with golf membership bundled into select homes.
Which community is closer to Sarasota?
Esplanade at Cammaray is planned a few miles southeast of Azario, and builder listings give it a Sarasota address, so it is expected to sit closer to University Town Center and Downtown Sarasota than Azario, which is in the northeast section of Lakewood Ranch.
Should I buy at Azario now or wait for Cammaray?
It depends on your timeline and whether you want golf. Azario lets you move in sooner and includes golf on select homes; Cammaray offers brand-new construction, a more southern location, and early-registrant access to first-phase homesites, but sales aren't expected until 2027. A buyer's agent can help you compare both.
Are HOA fees known for Esplanade at Cammaray?
Not yet. Taylor Morrison hasn't released HOA or CDD figures for Cammaray. For reference, Lakewood Ranch lists HOA fees at Esplanade at Azario at roughly $300–$600 per month depending on home type, plus a CDD assessment.
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