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David Weekley Homes in Sarasota and Manatee
David Weekley Homes is a privately held builder that started in Houston in 1976. Its Sarasota and Tampa divisions share the area between them. Many communities here are offered in more than one series, each with its own plans.
About the builder
David Weekley Homes at a glance
David Weekley Homes says it began in Houston, Texas, in 1976 and is one of the largest privately held home builders in the country. Locally, its Sarasota division lists communities in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Bradenton. Its Tampa division lists Parrish, Palmetto, Venice and Wellen Park. Home types include single-family homes, townhomes and city homes.
Home types: Single-family homes, Townhomes, City homes
Communities
Where David Weekley Homes builds here
| Community | Area | Status (October 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Landing at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch | Lakewood Ranch | Selling now | Towns still selling. City Homes and Cottage Series are marked close-out, final opportunities. |
| Lakeview Crossing | Sarasota | Selling now | Classic and Tradition series. Sarasota, 34241. |
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Sarasota | Selling now | One-story homes. Sarasota, 34234. |
| Eastlyn | Bradenton | Selling now | Bradenton, 34212. |
| SeaFlower | Bradenton | Selling now | Bungalow and Classic series. |
| Coasterra | Bradenton | Selling now | Palmetto. |
| North River Ranch | Parrish and North Manatee | Selling now | Garden Series homes and townhomes. |
| Rye Ranch | Parrish and North Manatee | Coming soon | Classic and Executive series. VIP list open. |
| Encore at Rye Ranch | Parrish and North Manatee | Coming soon | Executive, Traditions and villa series. VIP list open. |
| Vistera of Venice | Venice and Nokomis | Selling now | Cottage and Garden series. |
| Palmera at Wellen Park | Wellen Park | Selling now | Classic and Executive series. |
| Edgewater Wellen Park | Wellen Park | Coming soon | VIP list open. |
Before you visit a David Weekley Homes model
- Many David Weekley communities here are split into series with different lot widths and plans. Ask which series a homesite belongs to before you compare prices.
- Close-out sections, like the City Homes and Cottage Series at Emerald Landing, may have only finished homes left. Ask what's left to choose and when it can close.
- Base-price discounts may not apply to lot premiums or options. Ask for a line-by-line price sheet.
- Register your agent on your first visit or first web inquiry.
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Questions
David Weekley Homes: common questions
Is David Weekley Homes a public company?
No. Its website describes it as one of the largest privately held home builders in the country, started in Houston in 1976.
Where is David Weekley building in Lakewood Ranch?
As of October 2026 it lists Emerald Landing at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch. The townhomes are still selling, and two other series are in close-out.
Can I use my own agent with this builder?
Usually yes, as long as your agent is registered at your first visit or first contact. If you tour a model or send a builder web form on your own first, the builder may not recognize an agent later. Ask the sales office to confirm the registration in writing.
Monthly deals list
Get David Weekley Homes offers with the monthly list
Once a month we send a plain list of builder offers across Sarasota and Manatee, including rate buydowns, closing cost help and quick move-in homes. Free, and you can unsubscribe any time.
Prefer to talk? Call Richard at 941-800-8891 or Patrice at 941-993-0823.
Sources and fine print
We're not affiliated with these builders or developers. Details come from their public websites and other public sources as of October 2026. Builders change floor plans, phases, amenities and terms often, so confirm everything with the builder before you sign. Your monthly deals list has the current offers.
- David Weekley Homes, Sarasota communities (read 2026-10-22)
- David Weekley Homes, Tampa communities (Parrish, Palmetto, Venice, Wellen Park) (read 2026-10-22)
- David Weekley Homes, about us (read 2026-10-22)