When socialite and real estate visionary Bertha Palmer moved to Sarasota in 1910, she acquired thousands of acres of pristine Florida land, which she truly enjoyed preserving. The mansions that Ms. Palmer would build for her own enjoyment were surrounded by nature, and she wanted future home buyers to be able to acquire properties that also allowed them to enjoy nature.

It is very likely that Ms. Palmer would not have wanted to build high-rise condominium towers on her land; such imposing structures would have blocked the view of the Florida nature she loved to gaze upon. For this reason, you will not find condominium towers at Palmer Ranch; instead, house hunters will find charming neighborhoods such as Palmer Square East, where residents do not have to ride elevators for several floors to get to their homes.

Palmer Square East is an upscale condominium of low-rise residential structures arranged into townhouses. The architectural style resembles a seaside village in the Mediterranean. The various floor plans in this community are spacious; they start at 1,800 square feet and are usually priced around $300K. Larger units with three bedrooms and two-and-half bathrooms are usually listed around $340K. Some homes enjoy views of a lake and a fountain while other look out to nature preserves.

Life at Palmer Square East is truly carefree and enjoyable. The homeowners’ association fees cover all aspects of exterior maintenance in addition to security. In terms of amenities, resident can enjoy a community swimming pool and nature trails that lead to nature areas. Palmer Square East is located on the southern section of the Country Club of Sarasota, which neighbors are welcome to join and take advantage of the golf and tennis facilities.

Residents also enjoy one of the best locations in Palmer Ranch. The Westfield Sarasota Square Mall is right across the street, and the beach is just 15 minutes away.